Ford S -Max Hybrid smoke little, has a large cabin and there is no competition - test, opinion

SUV, SUV and SUV again.Here is the first type of car that comes to your mind when you get on looking for a large family car.Or maybe a minivan?You will think "nonsense, there are no such new cars"!Well, you are very wrong!Such cars still have Ford in its offer, and we are talking about S-Max and Galaxy models.These are suggestions for families who like to spend time actively and in need of capacious cars.And to make it more interesting, these cars can now drive a nice hybrid that smokes little and does not require stretching of dirty cables.

Ford with several SUVs, Kombivany and Vana in its portfolio, still does not delete minivans.Instead, cars bravely supporting families and people leading an active lifestyle received a considerable dose of corrections.The most important update is the use of a proven hybrid drive system.The gasoline-electric drive was based on a naturally aspirated combustion engine with a capacity of 2.5 liters working in the Atkinson cycle.The unit is connected to the electric motor, an ECVT automatic transmission and a 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery (with a liquid cooling system) with a systemic power of 190 HP.This is exactly the same parallel hybrid that can be found in Ford Kuga.How does this system work?How does S-Max Hybrid go?

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In this minivan, his mass is magical.Electrification always ensures the smoothness of starting from the place, the speed of speed occurs in a linear way, but you can forget about flexibility in this construction.Electricity is used in an intelligent way to - depending on the situation - reduce the fuel consumption of the gasoline engine or to ensure at short distances of quiet, non -emission driving on the electric drive.Unfortunately, in this system it will not find a button that allows you to force EV mode - the system without the driver's participation, switches between power modes.The battery is charged automatically using a gasoline engine or using a regenerative charging system, operating during braking or ride on the catwalk.

Alternative to diesel

The hybrid system has reduced CO2 emissions (over 10 percent.compared to diesel engine 2.0 ECOBLEE 190 HP FWD) and allows you to less frequently to gas stations.As for a family vehicle with a own weight of over 1.9 tons, the results of the combustion are sensational.Ford gives medium gasoline consumption of 6.4 l/100 km in the catalog.During the test, I achieved an average consumption of 6.2 l/100 km, but I would immediately point out that at that time I was in no hurry, and in the cabin I was driving mainly with me.The fuel level of the 65-liter tank fuel was reluctant to shrink, and the range on the full tank could jump to a distance of over 900 km.The enthusiasts of unhurried movement will be delighted.S-max behind the wheel even relaxes and flows in silence, and this is especially important in the city, where street traffic forces frequent stopping.If the car is to slide down faster traffic routes, you need to prepare for combustion about 8 l/100 km.

As for a small family bus, performance is fine.Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of 9.8 seconds is easy to accept.The maximum torque of 200 Nm is available almost immediately, so it should not be surprised that when the front axle will start the front..The maximum speed stops at 185 km/h.The 4-cylinder engine makes a good impression with a work culture.A gearbox is also made by a good impression, which does not irritate with its action, which in the case of single -stage vending machines is not so obvious.Fitted into the middle tunnel, the selector is convenient to use.Interestingly, the new drive allows towing trailers up to 1750 kg in the 5-sea version and up to 1560 kg in a 7-person version.S-Max is absolutely not swollen, he runs very confidently, chooses unevenness well and is not afraid to overcome the corners.The ST-Line variant has additionally stiffer, more sports suspension.Unfortunately, it is too low, which makes the curbs to attack.The clearance at the lowest point is 122 mm, and this is the result of a compact passenger car.In this respect, the Ford minivan gets whipping from SUVs.

Practical, seven -seater interior

Ford S-Max Hybrid is primarily a family car.In the second row, three individual seats with backrest adjustment, ISOFIX fixings and the possibility of moving the seats are mounted.Unfortunately, these seats are not very comfortable because of the exaggerated hardness of the seats.Children will not complain, but this issue will not miss adults.Sunny blinds are installed in the door, and there are folding tables in the front seats.A lot of storage compartments, shelves, caches for small items or USB ports, and even a 230V socket set at the end of the central console, were scattered..There is still a third row of seats hidden in the trunk floor requiring an additional PLN 7,300.These places were designed for children, but when you need to plant someone an adult there, it will be possible after moving the middle seats closer to the front.It is a short distance solution.

The functionality and flexibility of shaping the passenger compartment is high.The backs of the middle seats can be placed from the trunk with buttons (EasyFold), and we will close the flap and open electrically.Easy configuration of the loading space and seats allows the use of up to 2200 liters of the first row of seats.The car allows you to transport loads up to almost 1 meter and over 1 meter wide between the rear wheel arches.After unfolding the second row, the trunk will fit 700 liters of load to the blind line, and after placing another two seats in the third row, the trunk still has a capacity of 285 l.

A well -known environment

A lot of light falls into a large cabin through large side windows and a large roof window, which Ford values at PLN 5,000 extra.S-MAX also points a very good position behind the wheel.The front seats are comfortable, they have a sports style and a large range of adjustment.Optional seats can be controlled electrically and have a heating, ventilation and even massage in them.The standard is two -zone air conditioning with automatic temperature control, heated windshield or half a digital clock board 10.1 ", which helps the driver to monitor and reduce fuel and energy consumption.

Although we are dealing with a hybrid, of course the design of the board and console remained the same in a typical S-max.He is already years old and slightly nudges the mouse against the background of the latest Ford, but it can still be liked.Drivers who value physical switches will certainly be satisfied.The knob in the central panel can be found one, but solid and very intuitive.At the top of the console there is a colorful 8 "touch display with a logical and well -functioning Ford Sync 3 system.2.SUMMARY SET FROM Bluetooth, CD/MP3 player, Satellite Navigation System with 3D maps and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard support.Controlling audio functions, navigation and connected smartphones can be done using simple voice commands.In the option there is a HiFi Premium Sony set containing 12 speakers.

Care for safety

Each passenger can use the benefits of communication in motion via the standard FordPass Connect modem, which provides a WiFi signal for up to 10 devices.In addition, FordPass Connect via the FordPass mobile application provides a number of remote functions, such as unlocking the door lock, vehicle status and locator, as well as a system of early information about danger on road.The system can inform about the danger on the road, even when this threat is behind the bend or in front of the ahead vehicles and the driver is not able to see it yet.

The arsenal of modern support systems takes care of driving safety.Already in the series are mounted M.in.: cruise control, road signs recognition system, intelligent speed limiters, or a system supporting the vehicle maintenance in the lane.Parking sensors at the front and rear are also a series.The options appear: a system supporting the driver in avoiding or reducing the effects of collision, adaptive cruise control, monitoring of a dead field of view in mirrors with the function of warning about vehicles on the right or left, a system supporting the performance of parallel and perpendicular parking maneuvers and leaving the parallel placeparking, headlights in Ford Dynamic LED technology.

Price and summary

How much does Ford S-Max Hybrid cost, which is produced at the Ford factory in Spanish Valencia, where is also the installation plant of lithium-ion batteries?In Poland, the price list starts from PLN 171,800 (from PLN 155,300 in the promotion), and this amount applies to the rich Titanium variety.For ST-Line-i.e. such as tested-it costs from PLN 187,400 (PLN 170,900 in promotion).There is also a sealed vignale specification piercing 200 thousand.PLN (PLN 187,800 in promotion).How do competitors look like against the background of these prices?They don't look at all!Ford S-Max Hybrid has no rival.This is the only hybrid minivan that you can get on our market.It is thanks to the hybrid used that this model will be offered in salons for some time.

Minivan is a synonym of a family car.It offers a lot of space, amazing travel comfort and the best ergonomics.Functionality and flexibility every day?Hybrid S-Max guarantees this without a doubt.The Ford presented in the Ford test is dedicated to space seekers, 7 places and low combustion.Drivers who prefer a leisurely way of driving and experienced with hybrids will be delighted with this machine.It is also a car definitely directed to lazy people who do not intend to wrest up with a tangle of cables.S-Max Hybrid does not require charging the battery from an external power source and dirtying the hands with it.

Ford S -Max Hybrid - technical data