Ford unveils new S-Max and Galaxy models in MPV push

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Friday, June 04, 2010

Ford has ratcheted up its attack on the MPV market here in Ireland with the announcement of the model line up and prices for the new S-MAX and Galaxy models which went on sale across its dealer network last week.

These two machines are a key element of the Ford line-up now and it is to be expected that the company will be very keen to see them perform in the marketplace.

The new models have had a range of interior and exterior design changes and also feature the new, high efficiency 2.0 litre EcoBoost petrol engine.

An improved version of the TDCi 2.0 litre engine is also included in the range for both vehicles.

The new S-MAX is available here in Ireland in three trim levels: Zetec, Titanium and Titanium S. The line up will also feature a special launch model for 29,995 with: steel wheels, front electric windows, manual air conditioning, cruise control and ESP.

The Zetec version will come as standard with 16” 5x3-spoke alloy wheels; air conditioning with dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC); sports style front seats; electrically operated front and rear windows; cruise control; Ford intelligent protection system (IPS); and, Ford’s ‘Easy Fuel’ capless refuelling system.

For its part, the Titanium version features — in addition to the Zetec spec — 17” 5x2-spoke alloy wheels; chrome finish on window surround; automatic headlights and wipers with rain sensor; ‘Convers+’ instrument cluster; enhanced interior lighting solar reflective windscreen and Sony stereo system.

On top of that, the Titanium S (in addition to Titanium) features 18” 5-spoke alloy wheels; rear privacy glass; exterior styling kit; halogen adaptive front-lighting system (AFS); partial leather seats with red stitching; sports suspension.

Similarly, the new Galaxy is available in three trim levels: Zetec; Ghia; and Titanium, with the Zetec version featuring 16” 5-spoke alloy wheels; front fog lights; silver-finish roof rail system; rear privacy glass; electrically-operated and heated door mirrors; electrically-operated windows front and rear; air conditioning with DEATC; IPS; and the capless refuelling system.

The Ghia has — in addition to Zetec spec — 17” 5x2-spoke alloy wheels; automatic lights, wipers and dipping rear view mirror; solar reflective windscreen; front door scuff plates; leather handbrake grip; rear floor mats; rear air conditioning; Sony radio/CD with 11 premium speakers; floodlit boot area; long overhead console with auxiliary rear view mirror; driver and passenger under-seat stowage.

Finally, the Titanium has 17” 15-spoke alloy wheels; ‘Convers+’ instrument cluster; sports-style front seats; brushed metal door spears.

We will be testing these machines in the coming weeks, so watch this space tuned in for further information.