Ford Galaxy (06 on) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on 21 April 2006

Last Updated: 24 November 2010

The Ford Galaxy is a very popular people carrier and it's not hard to see why. Practical, spacious and car-like to drive it comes with a great range of engines including some very economical diesels. All models come with seven independent seats and the rear five easily fold flat to create a huge load space while there are more than 30 stowage compartments on board. Ford actually has two large people carriers in its range - the S-MAX and the Galaxy. They're based on the same underpinnings, but the Galaxy is the more practical of the two. Unfortunately it looks quite boxy as a result, but it does mean there's plenty of space for all passengers. Ford revised the Galaxy in 2010 with chrome grille bars and LED rear lights. A new petrol and diesel engine were also introduced, along with Ford’s Powershift double-clutch gearbox.

4 out of 5

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Safety

The Galaxy has a top five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating and Ford has worked hard to optimise safety giving a stiff body structure and plenty of safety equipment. There are seven airbags including window airbags that extend to the very rear protecting even those in the third row of seats. Other safety measures include pedals and a steering wheel 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 but Isofix anchor points for child seats are standard. Ford added its Blind Spot indicator in 2010. This warns the driver of cars that may not be seen passing via an LED indicator that flashes in the relevant door mirror as a warning.