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vector_1979 · 03-05-2006, 07:10 AM

This is Ford's new product offering in Europe. What do you think?

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GENEVA , 28 February, 2006 – Ford has today announced that the price of its new seven-seat sporty S-MAX people carrier will start at £16,767 including a comprehensive array of safety and convenience equipment.

Unveiled at the Geneva Show today, the S-MAX range goes on sale in the UK in June. Ford's acclaimed Shared Technologies strategy, which spreads the cost of new technology features over a variety of models and brands, has allowed the S-MAX to combine high quality interior and exterior values with aggressive pricing.

The S-MAX follows the successful launch of the Focus ST , which received an enthusiastic reception from customers, dealers and media, for its entry price of £17,495. The Focus ST has been described as "the best hot hatch on sale right now" by Autocar magazine.

Full details of the Ford S-MAX range

Engine/transmission/performance:

• 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged Duratec petrol engine producing 220PS and peak torque of 320Nm, mated to a Durashift six-speed manual transmission.

• 2.0-litre 16-valve Duratec HE petrol engine producing 145PS and peak torque of 190Nm, mated to the proven Durashift five-speed manual transmission.

• 1.8-litre Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engine producing 125PS and peak torque of 285Nm, mated to either five-speed or six-speed Durashift manual transmissions.

• 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engine producing 140PS and peak torque of 320Nm, mated to a Durashift six-speed manual transmission.

Standard features include:
- 6.5J x 16-inch steel wheels with 215/60 tyres
- four disc brakes, front ventilated, with ABS and EBD
- driver's knee airbag
- curtain airbags for front and rear seats
- Ford FoldFlatSeat (FFS) seating system for rear two rows
- stereo radio/CD system with eight speakers, steering wheel controls
- heated, electrically adjustable door mirrors
- Quickclear heated windscreen
- heated washers
- perimeter and volume-sensing anti-theft device
- electric tailgate release
- front foglights
- driver's seat height adjustment
- air-conditioning
- electric front windows
- trip computer

Zetec versions add:
- 6.5J x 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with 215/60 tyres
- dual electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC)
- illuminated driver and passenger's vanity mirrors
- front and rear electric windows with one-touch and anti-trap feature
- driver's seat power height adjustment and manual lumbar adjustment
- sports front seats
- seat back trays
- leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearknob
- reading lights

Titanium versions add:
- stereo radio/CD system with dash-mounted six-disc CD autochanger
- 7J x 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with 225/50 tyres
- dusk sensor
- rain sensor
- auto-dimming rear view mirror
- driver and front passenger under-seat storage
- front and rear carpet mats
- cruise control
- front and rear parking distance sensors
- dark tinted privacy glass for rear and side windows

Price details:
S-MAX - 2.0 LX £16,767
S-MAX - 1.8 TDCi 125PS LX 5-SPEED £17,572
S-MAX - 1.8 TDCi 125PS LX 6-SPEED £17,772
S-MAX - 2.0 TDCi 140PS LX £18,272
S-MAX - 1.8TDCi 125PS ZETEC 5-SPEED £19,072
S-MAX - 1.8TDCi 125PS ZETEC 6-SPEED £19,272
S-MAX - 2.0 ZETEC £18,267
S-MAX - 2.0 TDCi 140PS ZETEC £19,772
S-MAX - 2.5 ZETEC £20,267
S-MAX - 1.8 TDCi 125PS TITANIUM 5-SPEED £20,572
S-MAX - 1.8 TDCi 125PS TITANIUM 6-SPEED £20,772
S-MAX - 2.0 TITANIUM £19,767
S-MAX - 2.0 TDCi 140PS TITANIUM £21,272
S-MAX - 2.5 TITANIUM £21,767

Sp0rAdiC · 03-05-2006, 07:33 AM

The front end reminds me of a Focus. My question is, if it's aimed at the Euro market and has Euro plates, why is the driver is on the left side of the car?

PS: I like those rims.

blade02 · 03-05-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sp0rAdiC

The front end reminds me of a Focus. My question is, if it's aimed at the Euro market and has Euro plates, why is the driver is on the left side of the car?

PS: I like those rims.

Only the countries under the influence of the UK drive on the wrong side of the road. Germany and some other countries drive on the right side.

Its like a mini-minivan made out of a Focus.

vector_1979 · 03-05-2006, 10:09 AM

It is actually based off the European new mondeo platform. sort of like that new cross over Mercede's vehicle.

Rippley · 03-08-2006, 09:19 AM

I have to say I like it. With the ST engine (the 2.5l petrol), and a decent suspension, I think this would be pretty cool. Especially once you drop the rear seats and install a couple of racing seats and six-points

Just for the hell of it!

Scorps · 03-11-2006, 05:40 PM

Just another P.O.S. Ford.....but thats just me

03-05-2006, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
vector_1979 Insane Location: In a Caddy Shack	It is actually based off the European new mondeo platform. sort of like that new cross over Mercede's vehicle. __________________ ------------------------------------------------ Tip: Never do your shoe lace up in a revolving door

03-08-2006, 09:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rippley Insane	I have to say I like it. With the ST engine (the 2.5l petrol), and a decent suspension, I think this would be pretty cool. Especially once you drop the rear seats and install a couple of racing seats and six-points Just for the hell of it! __________________ roadrazer - 300kgs, 300hp = pure fun.

03-05-2006, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sp0rAdiC Insane Location: VT	The front end reminds me of a Focus. My question is, if it's aimed at the Euro market and has Euro plates, why is the driver is on the left side of the car? PS: I like those rims.

03-11-2006, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Just another P.O.S. Ford.....but thats just me