Ford S-MAX 2010 road test
The only people carrier to mix decent flexibility with genuine sporting flair, the Ford S-Max now comes with a revised range of fine turbodiesel engines. There’s also a new turbo petrol that uses a superb dual-clutch gearbox to underline the S-Max’s sporting appeal. It’s not as generous a seven-seater as some MPVs, but for those who need versatility more than outright space, the S-Max is hard to beat.
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The S-Max has a number of rivals from the MPV and family estate classes, yet it holds its own admirably as it works in both roles. This has made it popular with used buyers, so residual values have stayed buoyant. Running costs are also easy on the wallet, especially with the frugal diesel models, though the 2.2 turbodiesel offers little benefit over the 161bhp 2.0-litre model, while servicing is inexpensive thanks to Ford’s reasonable labour rates. Insurance is also not finance-sapping, near-50mpg economy from all three turbodiesel engines means you won’t be stopping often for refills. Ford’s facelift of the S-Max has rationalised the trim line-up to Zetec, Titanium X and Titanium X Sport. All come with alloy wheels, air conditioning, electric windows and CD stereo. The Titanium X has larger 17in alloy wheels and cruise control, while the Titanium X Sport adds 18in alloys, sports suspension, Alcantara upholstery and a panoramic glass roof.
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