2011 11 FORD S-MAX 2.0 TITANIUM X SPORT TDCI 5d 161 BHP

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The Ford S-MAX is a people carrier with a sporty edge. It's designed to stand out from the crowd with sharp styling, tight handling and powerful engines. It certainly doesn't feel like an MPV from behind the wheel with agile handling and accurate steering. There's more to the S-MAX than just looks though - it's also very practical thanks to seven seats and a fold-flat load area. The S-MAX gained a top five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash test, which puts it up with the best cars in the class. Standard equipment includes seven airbags (although the rear row occupants are not protected by the side window airbags as they are in the Galaxy), plus the pedals and steering wheel are designed to cause as little damage to the driver as possible in an accident. A passenger airbag deactivation switch (for use when carrying a child seat) is optional as are Isofix anchors for child seats - two features usually offered as standard by other car makers. In 2010 Ford added curtain airbags to protect the rear-most passengers, three Isofix points for the middle row of seats and an optional Blind Spot Indicator to alert the driver to passing cars not visible in the door mirrors. Opt for the S-MAX over the Galaxy and you will lose out a little in practicality as it doesn't have as much room and there are fewer storage areas. It still has 26 cubbies dotted around however, so you'll never be short of places to store odds and ends - the under seat draws and floor compartments are particularly useful. The seats are clever too - they fold flat onto the floor giving you a huge load area and it's a simple and straightforward process. The S-MAX has a well built and clearly laid out interior that's user-friendly. The controls are grouped together while steering wheel-mounted buttons make controlling functions such as the stereo easy. The rest of the layout is neat, if not particularly adventurous, while the silver centre console adds a touch of finesse. The main stereo and ventilation controls are all easy to use, although it's a little less intuitive on cars with the optional sat nav and touchscreen fitted. There's plenty of adjustment in the steering wheel and seat plus the gear lever is positioned high up, giving an almost sporty feel. We're less convinced by the quirky handbrake handle that resembles the throttle in an aircraft. However, an electronic handbrake is available as an option. Surprisingly not all models get air conditioning as standard though - it's an optional extra on the entry-level LX (now Edge) trim. In 2010 the entry level Edge was replaced with the Zetec, which does have air con as standard. It also gets a thicker windscreen meaning wind and road noise is reduced further making the S-Max very quiet at high speeds.

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