Ford updates the S-Max and Galaxy
Ford has announced enhancements for the stylish S Max sports activity vehicle and spacious Galaxy people mover, delivering even more distinctive design, greater comfort and improved connectivity for drivers and passengers.
The new Ford S-Max and Galaxy models are now more easily distinguished with special front-end designs. Driver and front passenger seats available on S-Max can be adjusted in 18 ways for maximum support – contributing to even more comfortable journeys and earning the seal of approval from the leading spinal health organisation Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR) – the German campaign for healthier backs.
FordPass Connect on-board modem technology is also now offered for both the S Max and Galaxy for the first time. FordPass Connect turns the models into mobile wifi hotspots with connectivity for up to 10 devices, and enables new local hazard information that can inform the driver of hazardous situations in the road ahead before they become visible to the driver or vehicle sensors.
“The invaluable connectivity delivered by our FordPass Connect technology helps make life simpler and less stressful for S MAX and Galaxy customers whether they’re driving, working or relaxing,” said Roelant de Waard, Ford’s European Marketing, Sales and Service vice president.
Ford’s S-Max and Galaxy models were last year enhanced to deliver even greater fuel efficiency, performance and refinement, with Ford’s sophisticated 2.0 litre EcoBlue diesel engine offered in 150PS and 190PS outputs an advanced eight-speed automatic transmission option, and available driver assistance technologies including adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Stop & Go functionality.
Retaining their sleek front profiles, enhanced S-Max and Galaxy models feature a revised upper front facia and unique combinations of grille and lower fascia designs for more distinctive style.
Available for the Ford S-Max and Galaxy with 150PS and 190PS power outputs, the 2.0 litre EcoBlue diesel engine delivers the power, torque and driving performance of a larger capacity engine alongside the fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions synonymous with a smaller engine capacity.
The available eight-speed automatic transmission – controlled using a stylish and ergonomic rotary gear shift dial – has been engineered to further optimise fuel efficiency and deliver responsive performance and smooth, swift gearshifts. A six-speed manual transmission is also offered for S-Max and Galaxy models.
Available advanced S-Max and Galaxy comfort and convenience technologies include ACC with Stop & Go.
Enabled by the eight-speed automatic transmission, the system helps drivers maintain a comfortable driving distance from vehicles ahead, including bringing the vehicle to a complete halt in stop-start traffic and automatically pulling away if the stopping duration is less than three seconds.
In line with their large car Ford Mondeo stable mate, new Ford S-Max and Galaxy also offer Pre-Collision Assist as standard. If a potential collision is detected, an alert sound is emitted and a warning message displays in the message centre. If the driver’s response is not sufficient, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) will precharge to provide full responsiveness when the brakes are applied – culminating in brakes being applied in the absence of any corrective action.
Ford’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system is also offered, enabling S-Max and Galaxy drivers to control audio, navigation and climate functions plus connected smartphones using simple voice commands.
Supported by an eight-inch colour touchscreen that can be operated using pinch and swipe gestures, SYNC 3 is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at no additional cost.