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Ford Galaxy Estate review

2006 - 2014 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £19,290 - £33,850
Used prices £582 - £8,437
Road tax cost £190 - £710
Insurance group 16 - 27
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 431 - 831 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Alternative fuel

Pros & cons

PROS

Practical and spacious interior, carries seven in comfort, good to drive, fold flat seating, quiet at high speeds

CONS

Boxy looks, awkward handbrake, thinly padded seats

Written by Alisdair Suttie Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Overview

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.