Vehicle stance is also a unique identifier for the sporty Ford S-MAX. It is 69mm lower (1,607mm vs. 1,676mm) and more than 50mm shorter in overall length (4,768mm vs. 4,820mm) than its sibling, the new Galaxy.


The face of Ford S-MAX: The front end of the new Ford S-MAX is characterised by its distinctively angled nose and dynamic headlamps which give it a purposeful appearance. Fog lamps are placed inbound and high on the front bumper, giving the vehicle a sporty look.

Ford S-MAX can be specified with Ford's Adaptive Front Light System (AFLS) as one of two lighting options. AFLS uses cost-effective halogen lights which swivel according to the steering angle - with up to 12 degrees of movement - to provide better visibility around corners on rural roads.

For high-series models, an optional Bi-Xenon Adaptive Front Lighting system is available which includes additional static cornering lights, plus automatic headlamp levelling and washer jets.

A slim upper grille is complemented by a large inverted trapezoid below the number plate area. This is Ford signature, and adds a touch of aggression to the frontal appearance.

To each side of the lower grille area, distinctive "gills" which resemble cooling ducts give the vehicle its unique identity.


Unique Profile: From the side, Ford S-MAX is sleek and purposeful. The large glass area is undercut by a strong beltline which flows from the large, wrap-round tail lamp to the prominent front wheelarch. The lower body line incorporates body-coloured rubbing strips. Behind each of the front wheelarches is a large cooling vent. This combination of 'kinetic design' elements and strong surfaces makes the S-MAX look like it is moving even when stationary.


Rear styling: Another task for designers was to develop characteristic and individual rear-end designs for both Galaxy and Ford S-MAX, while maintaining a Ford family look. In doing this with S-MAX, the rear design was given more of a surround feel, moving away from traditional square look often found in vehicles of this type.

The wide tailgate affords a low lift height, and features a large rear screen with chamfered bottom edge. The large wrap-round tail lamps follow the bottom edge of the screen and feature clear, louvered upper lenses with red lower lenses.



Ford S-MAX Interior

Just as the exterior styling reflects the different characters of S-MAX and Galaxy despite them sharing a common architecture, so the interior of the two cars is also distinctly different. A new flexible seating system and a host of other innovative touches give the S-MAX interior its own personality.


Flexibility with all seats on board: Ford FoldFlatSystem (FFS): A new-to-the-segment feature is the Ford FoldFlatSystem (FFS). Second-row seats and the optional third-row seats don't have to be removed from the car to free up additional luggage space. The seats fold away individually to form a flat floor, giving up to 32 possible seating combinations, all attainable with ease.

In Ford S-MAX, an optional third seat row is available, making it a 5+2 seater. The S-Max's third seating row has been designed to accommodate passengers with a height of up to 1.8 metres.

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