C-MAX first of a new generation.

FORD'S C-MAX compact people carrier has been given a kinetic makeover.

But even though the new C-MAX has been on public display it won't be launched for another year.

The new C-MAX takes its design cues from the stunning iosis MAX concept car unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show and features Ford's 'kinetic design' styling language to adopt a more dynamic passenger-car look.

The model is the first in a new generation of global vehicles developed from Ford's new medium car platform, scheduled for introduction over the next few years.

The global range will also include an all-new Ford Focus coming in late 2010.

Ford says the new C-MAX will introduce a host of new technologies to the company's range, including an all-new 1.6-litre direct injection petrol engine and other advanced features to enhance convenience and safety such as semiautomatic parallel parking and a blind-spot detection system.

CAPTION(S):

Take it to the C-MAX: Ford's new compact people carrier won't hit the streets for another year.