Ford S-Max

The S-Max was the first vehicle in Ford's lineup to feature their Kinetic Design styling. The Kinetic Design scheme includes angular headlights, twin trapezoidal grilles, and large wheel arches.

It comes with heated front and back windscreens, parking sensors, aux input and dual climate control as standard. One major selling point of the S-Max is its "Fold Flat System". This design allows the second and third-row seats to fold seamlessly into the floor, leaving extra storage space. Also, the S-Max's second row has 3 individual seats, all with ISO-FIX.

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = Ford S-Max front 20100815.jpg

| caption = Ford S-Max (pre-facelift)

| production = June 2006 – 2014 (Belgium)
2007–2009 (China)
2012–2014 (Russia)

| assembly = {{ubl |Belgium: Genk (GB&A) |China: Chongqing (Changan Ford)[https://www.coolcarsinchina.com/2020/03/03/the-ford-s-max-was-made-in-china-for-just-a-while/ Ford S-Max in China] |Russia: Yelabuga (Ford Sollers)[http://wroom.ru/en/cars/ford/smax Ford S-MAX]}}

| designer = David Hilton

| platform = Ford EUCD platform

| wheelbase = {{convert|2850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4770|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1885|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1660|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1743|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| model_code = CD340

}}

For the English speaking markets there are three derivatives of the S-Max: Edge, Zetec, and the high-end Titanium. Ford has stated that around sixty percent of all S-Max buyers choose Titanium specification. Continental trim levels are Trend, Titanium and the top-of-the-line Titanium S.

In March 2008, a 2.2L 175 PS TDCi common rail diesel was added to Titanium series and delivers acceleration from 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds. In September 2008, the popular 2.0 140 PS TDCi manual engine was offered with a CO₂ of 159 g/km. The S-Max Trend debuted in China in 2010. The Trend is basically a normal S-Max, but without the back row of seats. The idea is to make it more affordable, and to give more storage space to people who might want it.

File:Ford S-Max rear 20100815.jpg|Rear view

File:S-Max innen.jpg|Interior

File:2010 Ford S-Max Zetec TDCi 2.0 Front.jpg|Facelift

File:2010 Ford S-Max Zetec TDCi 2.0 Rear.jpg|Rear view

All S-Maxes use versions of the Duratorq or Duratec engines. The S-Max uses a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission, and a six-speed automatic option.

• This vehicle has also been converted to use an aftermarket conversion hybrid powertrain: [http://www.lpengines.com/news_detail.php?id=10 Langford Performance Engineering 'Whisper' powertrain ]

New petrol engines for the 2010–2011 models:

• 1.6 STCi EcoBoost, 6-speed manual, 160 PS
• 2.0 STCi EcoBoost, Powershift, 203 PS

Powertrains available for the 2012 models:

• 1.6T 160 PS EcoBoost (Start/Stop), 6-speed manual
• 2.0 203 PS EcoBoost, PowerShift auto
• 2.0 240 PS EcoBoost, PowerShift auto
• 1.6 TDCi 115 PS (Start/Stop), 6-speed manual
• 2.0 TDCi 140 PS, 6-speed manual
• 2.0 TDCi 140 PS, PowerShift auto
• 2.0 TDCi 163 PS, 6-speed manual
• 2.0 TDCi 163 PS, PowerShift auto
• 2.2 TDCi 200 PS, 6-speed manual
• 2.2 TDCi 200 PS, Automatic

{{cite web|author=20 Oct 2012|url=http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/S-MAX/Models |title=S-MAX Models|publisher=Ford |access-date=2012-10-20}}

File:Ford S-Max Titanium S (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 18. Juni 2012, Ratingen.jpg

File:Ford S-Max Facelift rear-1 20100926.jpg

The Ford S-Max incorporates no breakthrough safety features, but it has received a 5-star/36-point (Best in Class) rating from the Euro NCAP.

The S-Max's safety features include the Intelligent Protection System (IPS) which combines a body structure optimised for strength and crashworthiness with restraint equipment and driver aids that help avoid an accident and features that lessen the likelihood of injuries in an impact. It has many modern airbags, including a knee airbag and a thorax airbag.

S-Max's also have an advanced neck protection system, three point seat belts, optimised pre-tensioners, load limiters, anti-submarining seat subframes, a collapsible steering system and safety pedals. For handling it has an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) along with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system.

The high performance version Ford S-Max was reviewed on Top Gear (Series 8, Episode 7) against the similar spec Vauxhall Zafira and the Mercedes B200. The S-Max was the most affordable, yet was described as having the best interior and exterior, and being the most comfortable. The presenters, James May and Richard Hammond, also considered it to be the most practical. Overall, they praised the car and declared it to be the best value for money out of the three.{{cite web|author=20 Oct 2012|url=http://www.streetfire.net/video/055-top-gear-zafira-vxr-mercedes-b200-ford-smax_183153.htm|title=Mpv reviews|publisher=topgear.com|access-date=2012-10-20|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825005130/http://www.streetfire.net/video/055-top-gear-zafira-vxr-mercedes-b200-ford-smax_183153.htm|archive-date=2012-08-25}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = Ford S-Max Titanium (II) – Frontansicht, 8. November 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg

| caption =

| production = 2015 – April 2023

| assembly = Spain: Almussafes (Ford Valencia Plant)

| designer = Claudio Messale{{cite web|title=FORD S-MAX: THE DESIGN STORY|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/motors/reviews/ford/ford-s-max-the-design-story-1-5141516}}

| platform = Ford CD4 platform

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| Petrol:

| 1.5 L EcoBoost I4

| 2.0 L EcoBoost I4

| Petrol hybrid:

| 2.5 L Duratec iVCT Atkinson cycle I4

| Diesel:

| 2.0 L Duratorq I4 (2015–2019)

| 2.0 L EcoBlue I4 turbo (2019–2023)

| 2.0 L EcoBlue I4 twin-turbo (2019–2023)

}}

| transmission = {{unbulleted list

| 6-speed manual

| 6-speed 6F automatic

| 8-speed 8F automatic

| 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch transmission

| CVT (hybrid)

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4796|–|4804|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1916|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1655|–|1684|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1645|–|1872|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Ford Galaxy (third generation)

| Ford Edge (second generation)

| Lincoln MKZ (second generation)

| Lincoln Nautilus (first generation)

| Ford Mondeo (fourth generation)

}}

| model_code = CD539

}}

The second generation was first presented at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

After its sibling, Ford Galaxy, was being presented at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the S-Max went on production in late 2015. It comes with the same engines as the Galaxy, Mondeo and Edge, which consist of one diesel (in four states of tune) and two petrols. The 1.5 SCTi Ecoboost has 160 hp, and the 2.0 SCTi has 240 hp; the latter can only be had with the Ford 6F automatic transmission. All the diesels average over 50mpg – the best is the 2.0 TDCi Duratorq 120, which produces 57mpg.

Both the 2.0 TDCi 150 and 180 versions come with either a six-speed manual or the Powershift; the latter can also be specced with AWD. The final model, the Bi-Turbo 2.0 TDCi 210 comes with the Powershift Gearbox only, and hits 0 to 62 in under nine seconds. The trim levels are similar to any Ford, and mirror those found in the Galaxy, Mondeo and Edge, including Zetec, Titanium and Titanium Sport; also an executive spec Vignale is available.

File:Ford S-Max Titanium (II) – Heckansicht, 8. November 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg|Rear view

File:2019 Ford S-Max Vignale Front.jpg|S-Max Vignale

File:2018 Ford S-Max Titanium EcoBlue Diesel 2.0 Interior.jpg|Interior

File:Ford S-Max 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium (II, Facelift) – f 02042021.jpg|2019 facelift

File:Ford S-Max 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium (II, Facelift) – h 02042021.jpg|Rear view

File:2021_Ford_S-Max_ST-Line_TDCi_-_1995cc_2.0_%28190PS%29_Diesel_-_Lucid_Red_-_02-2024%2C_Front.jpg|ST-Line

File:2021_Ford_S-Max_ST-Line_TDCi_-_1995cc_2.0_%28190PS%29_Diesel_-_Lucid_Red_-_02-2024%2C_Rear.jpg|ST-Line; Rear view

In 2019 the facelifted S-Max was revealed. No petrol-engined model was offered, the only engines being various tunings of the 2.0L EcoBlue diesel.

In 2021, all ICE options were dropped and replaced with a 2.5L petrol hybrid system outputting {{convert|190|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}.

Production of the S-Max ended in April 2023 due to sharply declining sales in the MPV segment and Ford's shift towards crossovers, SUVs and electrified vehicles.

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