The Ford S-MAX is one of the best family cars around, combining a large and practical cabin with a fun and rewarding drive. Admittedly, it lacks some of the high tech toys of its rivals, but Ford's seven-seater leads the way when it comes to handling, refinement and ride quality.
With a 2.2-litre diesel, the Ford is better value and more economical. In fact, it’s good enough to be a class winner in 2009. The engine makes a huge difference. Official figures promise 42.8mpg on the combined cycle, and with 295lb ft of torque to call upon, performance is sparkling. The S-Max went from 30-60mph in just 14.2 seconds. In one of the most closely fought contests for years, Ford's sporty MPV, the S-Max, has won the 2007 Car of the Year contest. The S-Max won by a margin of just three points from Vauxhall's Corsa
The Ford S-Max is a seven-seat MPV that's roomy and great to drive. Find out why we think it's one of the best MPVs you can buy. Read the Ford S-MAX MPV (2006 - 2011) car review by Auto Trader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives
This is a great family car, loads of space for three car seats in the middle row and all the family gear in the boot. The auto box and torquey engine makes for easy driving with the family on board, but without them it can be surprisingly sprinted. It’s just hit 6 years old and 60k miles and the Powershift gearbox failed.
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