A new Interactive Vehicle Dynamics Control (IVDC) active suspension system is also available, and is a major contributor to the Galaxy safety package as well as enhancing the vehicle's driving dynamics. It includes Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) to improve suspension performance and comfort in all road conditions and interact with the vehicle's ESP system for better dynamic vehicle behaviour. Other new safety and comfort features for the Ford Galaxy are:
- Hill-Launch-Assist (HLA), which allows the driver to release the brake pedal and to step on the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling backwards - Ford's new Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Forward Alert (FA) and Collision Mitigation by Braking - driver aids based on radar distance control
Powertrains and Driving Dynamics
Smooth, powerful engines and a suspension equally tuned for outstanding comfort and dynamics are key elements of the new Galaxy character.
Ford Galaxy comes with a range of four diesel engines and one petrol engine. All are designed to deliver smooth and powerful performance combined with low fuel consumption and clean, Euro Stage IV emissions.
The Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engines offer displacements ranging from 1.8-2.0 litres with power bands between 100 and 140 PS. The Duratec petrol engine produces 145 PS from a 2.0 litre displacement.
Ford Galaxy stands out in the MPV segment by offering Ford's acclaimed driving quality attribute as standard equipment. This is now represented under the Ford PrecisionDrive title, to set it apart from imitators.
Despite its size, the new Ford Galaxy features car-like driving dynamics with real driver appeal. Thanks to the acknowledged Ford expertise of bringing to market suspension systems with high levels of comfort, stability and handling precision for safe driving, new Galaxy drives and handles like a smaller car.
To Ford customers, this hidden driving quality attribute will be presented more overtly as Ford PrecisionDrive .
When new Ford Galaxy and its sibling, Ford S-MAX, were conceived it was clear from the beginning both would embody recognisable Ford driving characteristics, yet engineers strived to create clearly differentiated styles of driving dynamics for the two vehicles. The new S-MAX explores the sporty side of Ford's driving style. Galaxy's suspension is tuned to a considerably more relaxed ride.
