Video test drive Ford S Max 2017 2018
The world premiere of the 2017 Ford C-max took place at the Paris Motor Show 2016. 2018. The model has already managed to impress fans of this brand. The public also liked the new Ford Taurus 2017.
The start of sales of new items in Russia started this fall. I am sure that many motorists did not pass by this event and hurried to buy a new product.
Outside design solution
If we talk about the appearance of the updated Ford S-max 2017, it should be noted that the designers did not stint on the idea and made every effort to bring to life one of the best cars of the minivan family. Having closely examined the photo of the car in a new body, you immediately notice the cardinally changed appearance of the car.
The front of the novelty looks very nice. Favored by designers, a false radiator grille, updated head optics with LED technologies, a beautiful bumper - everything gives the new product a classic look. The car, with the help of its radiator grille, shows that it has quite serious technical data and can easily surpass its rivals.
Terribility is added due to the presence of many chrome parts. Despite all this, this model has good aerodynamic features, thanks to clear stamping lines and ribs on the hood. The profile of the car shows us a completely new decision by the manufacturer to display the minivan line: a domed roof, a short chopped off hood, a large window line that tends upward from the hood.
Large mirrors with turn signals give sportiness to the car. Massive doors indicate a clear spaciousness of the cabin. Behind the car is simple and perfect: a huge trunk lid, inherent in all minivans, a relatively small bumper, an updated line of rear LED lights.
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The chrome trim on the trunk lid gives the car the look of an expensive vehicle. Perfectly emphasize the power of this model of the lining on the exhaust system.
With dimensions Ford S-max can be found below:
- length -4796 mm;
- width - 1916 mm;
- height - 1658 mm;
- wheelbase - 2849 mm;
- ground clearance - 130 mm.
Modern interior design
When you get into the salon, you immediately see how the quality of the materials used has changed. The plastic of the car has become softer, there are variations of cars with inserts. The dashboard of the new model, as in all new products, has become a bright decision of designers, all elements are simple and visible even in good sunny weather.
On the center console is a large multimedia display. Despite such details, the C max car remains the most popular family vehicle, which can be “stuffed” with various systems and options for an additional fee.
By the way, speaking of new systems and options, it should be noted that the car received a lot of pleasant technological innovations. Among them:
- parking sensors in front with a signaling device for approaching road signs;
- rear paktronik with image and distance display;
- a large number of seat adjustments;
- rich security systems.
Improved technical equipment
What you can talk about endlessly and a lot is about the technical characteristics of the Ford C max 2018. The manufacturer was not too lazy to provide a greater choice of engines.
The time of painstaking work with two-dimensional mannequins, which ergonomics engineers tried to place comfortably on sheets of drawing paper, with the profile of the interior of the car traced on them, is disappearing into oblivion - now the computer processor is working on issues of crew comfort.
And by the way, it works very well. Ford S-MAX is another confirmation of this.
In addition to the fact that the interior of the minivan is very, very voluminous, it is also very comfortable. “Kinetic design”, expressed in the rapid contours of the front panel and interior details, is, as they say, “easy to use”: it’s nice to take on the door handles, the control buttons for vital functions, such as climate control or radio, are located “where necessary” - you can’t reach have to. And God forbid you find a hint of asymmetry in the S-MAX cabin! Everything is subject to strict geometric laws. Don't be confused by the blue oval of the emblem - the pedantic "German" is felt a mile away...
The landing of the driver, as well as all three passengers of the second row of seats, meets one general idea - space!
If we talk about the inhabitants of the rear seat, then at their service, in addition to the mentioned “large living space”, there is an individual adjustment of the seats. The latter are quite tough (if not hard), but they are perfectly molded and hold riders well in corners.
The driver should also like his workplace, but only if he wears trousers up to size 52. The seat cushion is too narrow, so that a more well-fed driver simply cannot squeeze his “fifth point” into it.
But if the size is just right, fitting the steering column, with a traditionally large range of adjustments (height and reach), will not be difficult. And, which is especially nice, there is not a drop of “business” in the landing: only a high ceiling and a low glazing line remind you that you are driving an XL passenger car.
Another fashion trend is the on-board computer displayed on the front console. You can argue for a long time on the topic “convenient-inconvenient”, but the fact that accessing information displayed on a blue (in the literal sense of the word) screen uncritically distracts the driver from the road is an indisputable fact.
Well, I liked the “electronic brain” itself with a simple and relaxed interface, as well as a fairly logical algorithm of work.
In general, I would be happy to make a Ford S-MAX company on a long (and not so) trip. And only checks from a gas station can spoil this pleasure - in the line "rub." There are some pretty big numbers on there.
Given the small distance traveled - a significant drawback. But this, in this case, has nothing to do with the topic of "statics".
In dynamics
The 2007 Car of the Year jury chairman concluded: "The voting results show that the jury is impressed with the Ford S-MAX concept: this roomy and versatile car combines the qualities of a family car with the dynamics of a sports car ... "
I take my word for it, but the S-MAX owes this verdict mainly to the 2.5-liter Focus ST engine and the interactive IVDC chassis. And what remains if one cylinder, a dynamics control system, a turbocharger and 75 hp are taken away from the top version. With.?
As a result of such a "selection", the sports car, rest in peace, died. There was a family station wagon with a 2.0-liter engine with a capacity of 145 hp. With. With the even character of a respectable family man.
But the motor lacks traction at low revs, making it difficult to accelerate from a standstill and into higher gears. The sound of his work is not annoying, even if you keep the arrow at 4,500 rpm - the maximum torque limit.
Both models underwent restyling in 2010, during which the family Galaxy and the sported S-MAX underwent exterior and interior corrections, and also received new engines and gearboxes. We tested the more popular Ford S-MAX in Russia.
After the 2010 facelift, the Ford S-MAX received updated taillights. In white color and Sport configuration, the minivan looks especially advantageous.
Expectations to see a traditional family minivan in the parking lot near the office of the Russian representative office of Ford did not come true. Instead, I saw a snow-white S-MAX in the Sport package, with low bumpers, side skirts, 18-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows and a panoramic roof. This is not just a minivan, but a real sports van!
Inside, the Sport trim features red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and leather-wrapped door panels. Ergonomics of the driver's seat at height. Landing is high, visibility is excellent. Front seats with developed lateral support, sheathed in leather and Alcantara, tenaciously hold even in sharp turns.
After the facelift in 2010, the S-MAX was one of the first to try on the latest bells and whistles of kinetic design, which has become a hallmark of the appearance of Ford cars. The bumper now features a more aggressive air intake and LED daytime running lights, while the taillights have been given a richer ruby hue and a modern look.
Inside, the sporty theme has found its continuation in the red stitching of the seats, steering wheel, door trim and gearshift lever, and the seats themselves are covered in leather in combination with Alcantara. Stylists have not forgotten about the floor mats, which have a red border. The seats themselves are tenacious, with a good profile and pronounced lateral support, the driver's seat is equipped with an electric drive and memory.
The top engine for the Ford S-MAX is a 240-horsepower 2.0-liter gasoline unit of the EcoBoost series. With such a herd, Ford is distinguished by good acceleration dynamics. As an alternative, there are a couple of naturally aspirated engines, one diesel and a 200-horsepower version of the same 2.0-liter EcoBoost.
After the update, the place of the traditional analog dashboard in all versions except the basic one was taken by the HMI panel with a color screen, borrowed from the Ford Mondeo. The front panel is made of pleasant soft plastic and decorated with panels a la piano lacquer, as well as carbon-look inserts. The door panels are sheathed in leather, and in the expensive versions, a noble cool-white LED backlight spreads throughout the cabin of the S-MAX.
The back sofa consists of three separate armchairs, each of which has individual adjustments in length and inclination of the back. There is enough space in the back row for three adult passengers.
The rear sofa consists of three equal parts, each of which can be adjusted separately. Legroom is more than enough, there is no central tunnel. Under the trunk floor there is a third row of seats, but even if the riders of the second row are pushed forward as much as possible, only children will be at ease in the gallery. At the same time, the volume of the trunk becomes minimal - only 285 liters. Having folded the two rear seats, the space becomes significantly larger - 854 liters, and if the second row is also removed, the cubic capacity of the cargo compartment will increase to 2000 liters.
LED daytime running lights are fitted to the Titanium and Sport versions. The Sport trim also features more aggressive bumpers, side skirts, a rear spoiler and 18-inch alloy wheels. The rear view camera can only be installed together with a navigation system.
Under the hood of the test S-MAX, there is a top-end 2.0-liter turbo engine of the EcoBoost family with a capacity of 240 hp. and a maximum torque of 340 Nm. Acceleration is powerful and smooth: already from the first meters S-Max makes it clear that jokes are bad with him. According to the passport, a 240-horsepower minivan from Ford accelerates in 7.9 seconds. At the same time, acceleration is equally powerful both from a standstill and from speed, however, when overtaking, it is better to keep the tachometer needle at least 2000 rpm, otherwise there is a risk of falling into a turbo lag and losing precious seconds.
The Dual Clutch PowerShift transmission runs smoothly and on time. Downshifting is quick, without delay, but in kickdown, when you need to jump a few steps down, the transmission thinks a little longer than you expect.
Unlike fellow Ford Galaxy for the S-MAX, the third row of seats is an option. Depending on the configuration, the boot volume varies from 285 to 2000 liters. There are many opportunities for transformation.
The optional continuous stiffness control system has three operating modes: Comfort, Normal and Sport. In "comfort", the S-MAX does its best to hide the vibrations transmitted to the 18-inch low-profile 235/45 R18 tires. However, the Sport version makes itself felt, and even in the most gentle mode on the potholes, more riders are shaking in order. At the same time, in "Comfort" Galaxy sways on the waves of asphalt, like a yacht in a light storm.
When you press the Sport key, all four shock absorbers are clamped, reactions to small irregularities are aggravated to the limit, hinting that it is better to avoid large pits altogether. But now the Ford S-MAX rides like it's on rails. Any passenger car will envy Derzhak in a turn, and there are virtually no rolls. The power steering pleases with excellent information content and good feedback, the effort on the brake pedal is what you need. However, all these charms can be fully experienced only on roads with high-quality coverage. The Ford S-MAX in the Sport version is a great family car for Europe.
The PowerShift dual-clutch transmission is crisp and slows down only when downshifting a few steps. The suspension stiffness control system is installed only in tandem with ESP and has three modes: Comfort, Normal and Sport. An optional navigation system with a 7-inch screen will cost 50 thousand rubles.
In Russian conditions, I am more impressed with the usual suspension, and damaging an 18-inch disk or scratching an elegant body kit with our roads is easy. The civilian S-MAX steers only a little worse, and provides much more comfort. Yes, and here you need a diesel! Feeding a 240-horsepower EcoBoost is not an easy task, in addition, the tandem of a diesel engine and a PowerShift gearbox works much more smoothly. It is a pity that Ford only offers the already familiar 2.0-liter diesel engine with 140 hp for its minivans. A 200-horsepower unit with a volume of 2.2 liters would come in handy here. But it is available for Mondeo hatchbacks.
Russian prices for the Ford S-MAX start at 985,000 rubles. The basic version of Trend is equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with 145 hp, 5-speed "mechanics" and a minimum set of options. The most affordable 140-horsepower diesel version with manual transmission will cost at least 1,130,500 rubles. The surcharge for PowerShift is 78.5 thousand rubles.
The price of the Ford S-MAX varies from 985,000 to 1,800,000 rubles. Three levels of equipment, several engines, two gearboxes and a wide range of additional equipment are available to choose from.
And cars equipped with a 203 hp EcoBoost turbo engine are available starting with the Titanium trim level and only with PowerShift. For less than 1,311,000, such a car cannot be bought. Of the more budgetary proposals, there is the S-MAX with an atmospheric 2.3-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 161 hp. and automatic transmission. The price of such a car starts at 1,105,500 rubles. The 240-horsepower Ford S-MAX Sport that has been tested with a large list of additional options costs 1,700,000 rubles.
R uslan Galimov
In our era of development of both industrial and foreign automobile industries, many novice motorists are passionate about crossovers, and always with all-wheel drive and high ground clearance, although many know that there are more chances to find a standard minivan based on existing business class cars - as business trip or family-dacha? We'll talk about. You will be presented with an assessment of all its driving characteristics, as well as general consumer properties. "Live broadcast" from car dealerships is offered absolutely free of charge so that the buyer can evaluate all the qualities of the car.
Getting started with S-max. Ford S-max updates then and today.
Quite a lot of time has passed since 2006, when we first talked about a novelty in the Ford S-Max auto segment market, during this period most models have gone into oblivion, and new ones have flooded the market with their innovations and promises in the field of technical equipment. What about Ford? Ford S-max continues to live today - but there have been some changes. The car received modern equipment and adapted to the changing tastes of motorists in relation to motors.
Test- driveFord S max. Paragraph 1
With the weight category of the passenger car model, the S-Max minivan perfectly represents the line of business class cars. It is only 60 mm wider and 35 mm higher than the previously presented compact C-Max, however, significantly - by three hundred and ninety mm - overtook it in length and has a fairly large wheelbase of two hundred mm. At the same time, the S-Max absolutely does not make any impression on us of an unprofitable and overweight car. For this we can thank the corporate design of the company. And as we know, S-Max was the first to present this style.
Test- driveFord S max. Item 2 (technical side)
Whatever competitors say, this car is equipped almost to the maximum, it shows test drive Ford S max. Every year winter comes to our region and it is worth thinking about the troubles of warming up. When the city is covered with snow, on a cold morning you can press the button (you will not find it in the initial equipment) of the electric windshield heating, and while you remove the snow, you can notice how the ice on the glass has melted in an instant. But what the developers of the Ford model should think about, and not only of this company, is that, unfortunately, you will not see the heated steering wheel even in a rich configuration.
Test- driveFord S max. Point 3
What about placement in cars. You can sit in it quite comfortably and this is a big plus to an ordinary passenger car. However, what should be added is a wide range of visibility. This was noticed at the beginning of the test drive Ford S max . There is no rear-view camera, but at the same time, the side mirrors are quite large and have chambers. The rear window will also please you with its size. Large windows located in the A-pillars can help you see the turns, and in the dark there is side lighting that will turn on when you turn the steering wheel. True, there are some inconveniences, with a close location to the steering wheel, fully pressing the brake pedal, you rest against the rod on which the pedal itself will be suspended. To prevent this from happening, you should move back a little. Just a little time and you will get used to it.
Reviews Ford S max. Test drive summary.
1. Body and comfort:
Dynamic and sporty look;
Spacious trunk;
Tires with the fiftieth profile;
Competent settings of the running machine;
Problematic aerodynamic body kit;
Time spent on opening the trunk lock.
2. Power unit and dynamics:
Automatic tuning motor;
Lack of maximum equipment.
3. Finance and equipment
Available 7 airbags;
Sports style front seats;
Steering wheel trim with leather material;
There are fastenings for the seat of children;
There is a rear camera and keyless entry;
There is no steering wheel heating, electric drive;
There are no folding tables in the passenger part of the cabin.
Many, going on vacation to hot countries, prefer to buy ready-made tours or book a hotel, guided by the all inclusive principle - all inclusive. This greatly simplifies the life of tourists who, having paid only once, get everything they need in unlimited quantities. And this position - "overpaid, but got everything at once" - the majority adhere to all their lives.
But in the automotive world, the principle of "all inclusive" almost does not work. After all, it is incredibly difficult to build such a car that will meet the needs of not only a wide audience, but also the most picky buyers. Sports cars, for example, allow you to enjoy driving and move quickly in space. But in everyday life, they are almost always uncomfortable, uncomfortable and unnecessarily aggressive. Are pickups real hard workers, assistants to hunters and fishermen? They carry loads excellently, but most often they do not differ in good dynamics, and in terms of comfort they are far from perfect. City hatchbacks, subcompacts, crossovers - all "not at the box office". And even limousines don't count - they don't carry loads, the dynamics and maneuverability are so-so, the comfort alone is on top, but the prices are exorbitant!
And yet, it seems that Ford has managed to create the most versatile car in every sense - the S-Max minivan.
Car of the Year
Almost immediately after its introduction, the S-Max won the most prestigious international competition, the European Car of the Year, and became the only minivan to win this prize in the last 15 years.
How did S-Max so bribe spoiled journalists from all over the world six years ago? Huge volumes of passenger and luggage compartments, high level of comfort and rich equipment? Undoubtedly. Ease of use in a modern metropolis, despite the large size? Not without it. The overall balance of all the characteristics necessary for a family car? Of course, this too.
There are four petrol engines of 2 and 2.3 liters with a power range from 145 to 240 hp. and one two-liter 140-horsepower diesel. The drive is front, and there are already three gearboxes available: mechanics, automatic and PowerShift “robot”.
But it was the supercharged B5254T3 S-Max that really impressed the jury. He impressed them with his dynamics, which was provided by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine borrowed from the Focus ST sports model (originally a Volvo development).
Together with the suspensions retuned to a sporty mood, this power unit gave Es-Max a unique “peppercorn”. Two hundred and twenty horsepower for a family car - is it a joke ?! And this, mind you, is not some typical American “full-fledged van” with a V-shaped “eight” like the Chevy Astro, GMC Savana or Ford Econoline, but a minivan with a European character and appearance.
That S-Max steered and accelerated with the intensity of a powerful sedan when needed, but the rest of the time it was a cozy and comfortable family car.
Nowhere cooler
No matter how strange it may sound, but in the details of both the old and updated S-Max it is easy to trace ... the classic canons of American customizing! In fact, this is a radically modified Ford Galaxy! The EUCD platform, also originally Swedish, is identical, but the bodywork has been almost completely redesigned. The roof, for example, is shortened in height by about 7 centimeters (in the slang of customizers, this operation is called chop top’om (“chopped top”) and is rounded down at the rear of the car. And fake air intakes are cut out in the front fenders.
From the "Galaxy" "Max" got only the head optics, the hood, and the lower parts of the doors. At the same time, S-Max can be additionally “dressed” in a sports “suit”, including more aggressive bumpers and sills, as well as eighteen-inch wheels with a pattern like the Focus ST. And under the hood, a new, even more powerful engine is now installed: 2 liters, 4 cylinders, 240 hp. and 340 Nm!
All these changes turn the "top" S-Max into a white crow compared to all other modern minivans, utterly saturated with everyday life. The uniqueness of the "Max" is in its striking appearance, reinforced by a predisposition to impressively fast driving. It's as cool as a family minivan can be!
Minivan without discounts
Despite all the aesthetic and dynamic advantages, S-Max is also incredibly good from a practical point of view!
A minivan, as they say, is also a minivan in Africa. Places - more than enough! The internal volume is so large that the regular climate control system can hardly cope with heating such an amount of air. But on the "optional" third row you sit, if not warm, then at least comfortable - even the seats are adjustable! Moreover, it will be comfortable there not only for children, but also for adults of average build - there is enough space and the seats are as comfortable as those of the passengers sitting in front. But there are also disadvantages - it is inconvenient to get into the third row due to the narrow passage between the door arch and the retracted seat, the air in the legs of third-row passengers warms up very slowly (in severe frosts, it will most likely be uncomfortable), and the music is heard only remotely .
But if necessary, you can get rid of the third row by simply folding the seats, including each one separately. And now, instead of 285 liters, the useful volume is 1171 liters. And if you add up each seat of the second row, you get exactly 2000 liters ... An abyss!
However, I am not yet a family man, so I am more impressed with the dynamic characteristics and the individual options than with the passenger and cargo capacity. In the maximum configuration, the S-Max is fully crammed with all sorts of useful and not very useful devices and simply stylish solutions: seats - with adjustable heating, ventilation and settings memory, a panoramic roof, in the side mirrors - a proprietary blind spot monitoring system BLIS ...
In general, the list of options is impressive: from 3,900 rubles for double locking of locks to 96,500 rubles for an entertainment system with a DVD player. Although I would limit myself to a huge glass roof, a Premium Sound audio system and an IVD CDC stabilization system (complete with “tri-mode” shock absorbers, a hill start assist system, keyless entry and folding mirrors), which personally proved their “suitability” to me.
The minivan passed the EuroNCAP crash test back in 2006 and received a five-star safety rating.
But for a chic Alcantara interior with red stitching and profiled seats, you won’t have to pay extra - they are included in the list of equipment of the Sport version by default. Apparently, this is how Ford wants to justify the numerous accusations about the dullness and dullness of the salons of the pre-styling S-Max.
When you first find yourself behind the wheel of the Max, a distinct feeling does not leave - something is not right here. Ergonomics - absolutely not minivan! The low seating position, sports steering wheel, properly positioned pedals and the lacquered PowerShift preselection lever - all this evokes memories of another Ford, the Mondeo Sport, and does not at all look like the classic “sitting high, looking far away” characteristic of family cars. Although it is also possible to “look far away” in the “Max” - the visibility is gorgeous. The buttons and control levers do not find fault and the eye does not linger on them. And the main attention is attracted by the massive handbrake handle, more like the handle of a travel suitcase.
This minivan is ideally suited not only for carrying passengers and luggage, even in the cramped conditions of a metropolis, but also for maximizing its own speed potential!
The 240-horsepower S-Max is gaining a "hundred" in 7.9 seconds! And his average consumption is only 10 liters of AI-95 per 100 kilometers.
"Daddy, give me a ride to school!"
Bright xenon headlights rapidly appear in the mirrors, and a moment later, the silhouette of a large snow-white minivan rushes through the left window and, blinking goodbye with stoplights, dissolves behind the apex of the next turn. This is how S-Max could be described by half-asleep summer residents, “eyewitnesses”, sedately crawling along winding country paths during our test drive.
The S-Max is amazingly fast and nimble, making you want to not just ride, but really drive it! I would never have thought that the minivan would be remembered for its extremely light behavior and handling, achieved without sacrificing smoothness. Powerful American "vans" due to a significantly larger mass (compare, the weight of the S-Max'a is 1676 kg, the weight of the Chevy Astro is 1954 kg) and much simpler suspension designs will not be able to compete with the "Max" either in races in a straight line, nor in racing on winding paths. And even the almighty V-shaped "eight" will not help them!
The S-Max has only one real opponent - it's the Opel Zafira OPC. But the Zafira of the previous generation is no longer for sale, and the Germans have not yet prepared a “hot” version of the new one. The opponents have the same power - 240 hp, and the Zafira's torque is only 20 Nm lower, so the cars are almost identical in terms of dynamics.
Of course, for this it is worth praising not only the powerful and responsive, without turbolags and holes, the Ford engine, but also the six-speed “robot” PowerShift with two clutches. The preselective transmission is always ready, the gears select the optimal ones and turn them on with a single wave of the eyelashes.
But the biggest difference between the two rivals is that the German car remained a minivan in terms of handling, unlike the Europeanized “American” with its unusual Control Blade multi-link rear suspension and shock absorbers with variable stiffness.
Structurally, such a suspension with sickle-shaped levers and separate springs and shock absorbers allows not only to lower the center of gravity and strictly distribute work functions (levers are responsible for handling, shock absorbers and springs - only for comfort), but also win additional space for the trunk and reduce noise from the rear wheels . True, the ubiquitous MacPherson is in front of the Es-Max.
Author Dmitry Osipov, correspondent of "MotorPage" magazine Edition site Photo photo of the author
