FRESH LOOK FOR MPV FAVOURITES

Local Ford dealer Heartlands Ford is gearing itself up for the imminent arrival of the new, top-selling S-MAX and Galaxy seven seat MPVs, which are being unveiled on 13^th January at the Brussels Motor Show.

With fresh designs, both models introduce new interior materials and features, a range of more efficient engines and a host of driver focused technologies aimed at improving safety and comfort.

"Ford has given both cars a fresh new look and more premium appeal, but it is beneath the skin that the major changes have been made," said Jim Higgins, Regional Director at Heartlands Ford, adding, “S-MAX and Galaxy were the first Ford vehicles to include elements of Ford’s 'kinetic design' styling which has transformed the way people view the Blue Oval brand.”

More Distinctive Outside

From its launch in 2006 the S-MAX quickly established itself as a car without peers – a sporty, high quality and well-equipped crossover that provides the benefits of a people mover, but without sacrificing style or driving enjoyment.

The new model maintains this tradition and has been thoughtfully updated with significant detail changes to the exterior, including a strongly sculptured bonnet and all-new front fascia, emphasised by a distinctive gloss black lower grille.

The rear of new S-MAX has been re-designed with a more dynamically profiled tailgate and new LED tail lights that extend deep into the rear side flanks.  Boosting its premium appeal is a horizontal satin chrome bar which runs between the LED tail lights and is embossed with the S-MAX logo.

The new Galaxy also features a re-designed frontal section.  A new, more sculptured, bonnet combines with new front fascia design and new-look fog lights. Titanium and Titanium X models come with chrome bars in the upper grille as well. The roof incorporates new bolder integrated silver rails, while at the rear, distinctive new LED lights and a body-coloured lower fascia are standard.

More Luxurious Inside

Carefully balanced new colour and material choices deliver a luxurious and dynamic feel. For both vehicles, the Ford FoldFlatSystem comes as standard for the second and third row of seats.

S-MAX high series models get a new multifunctional overhead console with generous stowage, sunglasses holder and child-watch mirror, and a new one-piece panorama roof equipped with power sun blinds. For the first time high series S-MAX models, and all models fitted with the panorama roof, get a new LED interior lighting system.

Power and Economy

Ford's new S-MAX and Galaxy are the first vehicles to offer an all-new 2.0-litre Ford ‘EcoBoost SCTi’ engine, which heralds a new era in Ford's petrol engine development. The new engine has a maximum output of 203 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, enabling the S-MAX to achieve 0-62mph in 8.5 seconds (8.8 seconds for the Galaxy) and a top speed of 137mph (135mph for the Galaxy).

Yet even with this responsive performance; fuel economy and CO₂ emissions are significantly improved. Compared with the previous 161 horsepower 2.3-litre automatic powertrain, CO₂ is reduced by 19 per cent to 189g/km - even though the new 2.0-litre SCTi engine has over 25 per cent more power! This translates into a combined fuel economy of just 34.8mpg* and an extra urban figure of 44.1 mpg*.

At the same time, Ford's diesel offering for the new S-MAX and Galaxy has been significantly improved. For the first time, the upgraded 2.0-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi engine is also available in three power levels – 115, 140 and 163 horsepower.

Enhanced Safety and Comfort

The new S-MAX and Galaxy are Ford of Europe's first vehicles to feature the new ‘Blind Spot Information System’. This radar-based technology warns drivers of vehicles in their blind spot area. Also, the new ‘Adjustable Speed Limiter Device’ (ASLD) is designed to help drivers set, and then not exceed, specific speed limits unintentionally – another first for Ford of Europe.

^*Note: Fuel economy figures quoted are based on the European Fuel Economy Directive EU 80/1268/EEC and will differ from fuel economy drive cycle results in other regions of the world

For further details and to see the complete Ford range contact your local main Ford dealer at:

Heartlands Ford, 971 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham. Tel: 0121 377 3000

Heartlands Ford, Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham. Tel: 0121 344 5252

Heartlands Ford, Saxon Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire. Tel: 01827 306700

Alternatively, visit Heartlands Ford at www.heartlands-ford.co.uk