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The Ford S-Max has been redesigned to give it a sleeker more appealing exterior. It has been revamped and given more power and better handling capabilities. It will be a tempting purchase for buyers who need the seating capabilities but don't want sacrifice every ounce of class and style.

The S-Max delivers all of the functionality of a seven people passenger carrier while retaining all the driver appeal of a car. The Ford S-Max still shares some of the qualities of the Galaxy, but it also enjoys some unique performance enhancements and the styling is much improved as well.

The S-Max provides a firm ride and direct steering both improved over what was offered by the Galaxy. The S-Max feels and drives much more like a saloon than a seven-seat passenger carrier. The driving experience can be compared to that of the Mondeo. The 2.5 litre petrol engine provides superior driving dynamics that beat out most of the competition.

The Ford S-Max interior cabin boasts a high level of quality with excellent fit and finish. There are several new features that Ford has incorporated into the cabin design, such as mobile phone steering wheel controls.

The exterior of the S-Max is much improved and the interior design is exceptional. The S-Max also costs a fraction of what the Galaxy costs while offering more power and enhancing the driving experience. The S-Max offers all of the practicality of a traditional MPV without sacrificing the sporty feel of the ride.

The Ford S-Max is slightly more expensive than a traditional hatch or estate and provides similar fuel economy. The diesel models return even more impressive fuel economy and performance.

The S-Max provides seating for seven and a decent boot as well. The third row of seats take up a lot of boot space, and the S-Max does not provide the roof-mounted storage units that its sister model does, but it does provide adequate storage cubbies around the cabin.

The Ford S-Max controls and dials are large and clear with easy to read displays. The S-Max's system is very impressive and the driver information systems are similar to that of Audi. The basic functions are duplicated on the steering wheel for the driver's convenience and instant usability is provided for buyers with a mobile phone.

All seats in the S-Max are geared toward comfort. The driver's seat provides a comfortable driving position, and road, engine and wind noise have successfully been minimized. The S-Max delivers a very comfortable ride.

Accessibility to the Ford S-Max front seats is very good due to large door apertures. Access to the middle is almost as good, but access to the rear seats can be somewhat limited and are better suited for children. The S-Max's doors tend to be very heavy and could pose a problem for some passengers.

Due to limited rear visibility the S-Max could be slightly difficult to park. Large side mirrors offer good assistance when parking the car, but parking sensors are a good idea and usually are affordably priced even from the options list.