Cockpit feel: In Ford S-MAX, the driver enjoys a 'cockpit' driving position rather than the higher "command bridge" feel of the new Galaxy. This naturally feels more involving, and is complemented by a flow-through console and sports seats. The shallower windscreen, fast A-pillar angle, the sloping roof profile and the higher beltline underline this feeling.

In creating Ford S-MAX interior, designers had 127mm more length to work with than in the original Galaxy vehicle (4,768mm vs. 4,641mm). An overall width increase of 60mm (1,854mm vs. 1,794mm) is another ingredient in the recipe for a more passenger- and stowage-friendly vehicle.

Designers also provided ample headroom while achieving an 83mm reduction in overall vehicle height (1,607mm vs. 1,692mm) for the sporty silhouette of the new Ford S-MAX.

Shoulder room now is best-in-class with 1,531mm, an increase of 27mm compared with the original Galaxy.

The door opening angle is now 65 degrees, which is 11 degrees more than was possible with the original Galaxy. This, combined with a low step height, allows easier entry and exit for both driver and passengers.

Soft-touch material has been used extensively throughout the cabin to emphasise the feeling of quality and to reduce rattles from items placed in the multitude of storage spaces within Ford S-MAX interior.

The quality feel extends to the operation of all controls. The handbrake lever, for example, is shaped like a lever used on a ship's bridge. Placed in the middle of the centre console, it can be pulled easily for applying the brake and pushed forward for releasing it - and it gives sound-engineered acoustic feedback to confirm its operation. An Electronic Parking Brake (EBP) is also available.


Supportive and comfortable seating: Matching the cockpit feel, Ford S-MAX offers an 8-way power adjustable sport seat for the driver, a feature typically found in luxury or performance cars. It provides separate adjustments for fore/aft, seating height, cushion angle and seat-back recline. There is an extensive amount of seat travel (319mm) to accommodate occupants within a body height range of 97.5 percent, ensuring that almost everyone will find a comfortable seating position.

S-MAX also offers a manual seat with 6-way adjustment and lumbar support, depending on series.

Fore/aft seat adjustment range is improved by 62mm over the original Galaxy, and the height adjustment is increased by 19mm. The steering wheel angle has been adjusted to a more car-like 28 degrees. To achieve the desired steering position, the leather-wrapped wheel can be adjusted for reach by 50mm and for height by 40mm.
The driver environment also features a raised, console-mounted shifter which is 105 mm higher than the original Galaxy.


Roominess and comfort for second-row passengers: For the second row, Ford S-MAX offers roominess with function and style.

Compared with the original Galaxy, Ford S-MAX offers second-row passengers a seating height elevated by 64mm, 60mm more legroom up to a class-leading 1,062mm, and more shoulder room (1,535mm vs. 1,523mm).

Another big advantage for second-row passengers is an overall increase of 50mm in horizontal seat adjustment. In addition, each of the three individual seats can be adjusted independently.

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