The ultimate expression of Ford MPV, the Galaxy, opens generation. It comes with new engines, more space and modularity. Everything from 36,100 euros.

It is already here new generation Ford Galaxy, with typical family front grille presiding from the front. Behind her, in addition to the corresponding aesthetic touches, you will find a renovadísimo seven-seater, with changes at all levels. Engines, equipment, safety, dynamics and modularity are updated in the third installment of the Galaxy.

The renewed Ford Galaxy updates its mechanical range. In Diesel, It is mechanical 2.0 TDCi which open range with two power steps (120 and 150 hp) and the new biturbo 2.0 TDCi It is the top end, with 180 hp.In gasoline, propeller 1.5 EcoBoost offers 160 hp and the 2.0 EcoBoost, meanwhile, 240 hp. All mechanical system feature Start&Stop, Smart Regenerative charging system and active close the front grille.

The new Ford Galaxy also adds among its new features the premiere of adaptive power steering brand ‘Adaptive Steering Ford’, Variable gear ratio and optimizes the steering response according to the driving conditions. It thus gains in comfort and in precision the wheel of the Ford minivan, to which must be added the new rear suspension, with self-leveling function, and new materials to reduce noise in the passenger compartment. It also has the ‘Curve Control and Roll Stability Control’ system, which adjusts engine torque and selectively braking the wheels to enhance driving dynamics.

One of the major developments are in new versions wheel drive, the fourth range after the Ford Kuga, Mondeo and S-Max. The AWD variants will be available with the turbo diesel 150 hp and 180 hp, the latter with PowerShift automatic transmission options. This system can send one hundred percent torque to both the front wheels and the rear, making adjustments in just 100 milliseconds.

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As a good family car, many of the new features offered in the section of the modularity. Thus, the two back rows have seats ‘real’ greenfield Y They gain in space for occupants (10 and 40 mm more headroom respectively), and is also longitudinally displaceable and individually reclining. It has also installed a New Control Panel in the trunk that allows these seats folded touch of button, as a great novelty in the segment, the third row of seats unfold again automatically by pressing a button.

Following the passenger compartment, the front seats are also new: the so-called ‘Multi-Ford Contour’ offer functions ventilation and massage for the driver and front passenger. No lack of many storage spaces, armrest storage space in the third row, and gaps mobile audio devices and 20L extra space under the trunk.

Arsenal technology

All the technology It developed by Ford in recent years is at the service of the new Galaxy. Between the safety features and comfort included, we find the following: adaptive LED lights with function anti glare limiter intelligent speed in combination with the signal recognition, assistant precrash and pedestrian detection, automatic parking system, cross traffic alert in maneuvers out of the parking, blind spot warning, lane keeping, front camera 180 degrees, etc.

It also adds the Infotainment system SYNC2 we saw in other recent models like Ford Focus or Mondeo, with Voice control system and assistant emergency call included as well as the ‘MyKey’ technology to program a key to the children and restrict certain uses of the vehicle (up incoming call, limit maximum speed, …). As to security for passengers, the second row now has side airbags, in addition to the curtain airbags found in all three rows.

Prices

– Diesel:

Galaxy 2.0 TDCi Trend 120 hp: 36,100 euros.

Galaxy 2.0 TDCi Trend 150 hp: 38,100 euros.

Galaxy Titanium 2.0 TDCi 150 CV: 40,500 euros.

Galaxy 2.0 TDCi Titanium 150 hp PowerShift: 42,500 euros.

Galaxy Titanium 2.0 TDCi 150PS AWD: 43,500 euros.

Galaxy 2.0 TDCi Titanium 180 hp PowerShift: 44,500 euros.

Galaxy Titanium 2.0 TDCi PowerShift Biturbo AWD. 180 hp: 47,500 euros.

– Gasoline:

Trend Galaxy 1.5 EcoBoost 160 CV: 36,100 euros.

Galaxy Titanium 1.5 EcoBoost 160 CV: 38,100 euros.

Galaxy Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost 240 hp Automatic: 44,000 euros.

Galaxy Titanium 2.0 turbo 210 hp PowerShift: 46,500 euros.