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Ford S-MAX Estate review

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

At a glance

Price new £17,290 - £32,600
Used prices £494 - £9,608
Road tax cost £190 - £710
Insurance group 14 - 27
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 447 - 831 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Alternative fuel

Pros & cons

PROS

Huge cabin and boot, fold flat seats, great to drive, well styled, carries seven in comfort

CONS

Stability control not standard, awkward handbrake, no air conditioning on Edge models

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

Overview

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.

However, if you’re not taken by the sports-inspired styling and need more interior space there are more conventional people carriers including Ford’s own Galaxy. Both cars were designed together and share the majority of components. The S-MAX had a modest makeover in 2010 with a redesigned grille, LED rear lights, a restyled tailgate and some new engines.