The 2015 Ford Galaxy will offer all-wheel drive when it goes on sale this summer, with prices starting from £26,445.
Ford’s Intelligent all-wheel drive system measures the road surface once every 16 milliseconds, and is able to send up to 100% of engine torque to the front or rear wheels as needed.
The Blue Oval says the system has a minimal impact on CO2 emissions and fuel economy. The system also means the new Galaxy can tow loads of up to 2000kg.
The firm already offers all-wheel drive on the Ford Kuga, Ford Mondeo, and Ford S-Max models, and the system will also be offered on the Ford Edge SUV when it comes to market later this year.
Taking clear styling cues from the smaller S-Max, the seven-seat Galaxy uses Ford’s new family front-end design, with a prominent front grille and slim headlights.
The new car also features a unique third row of seats which can be raised from the boot floor “at the touch of a button”, something Ford claims is a first in the MPV segment. In addition, both the second and third row of seats can be folded flat via a button on the centre console.
Inside the cabin, Ford has replaced the older car’s traditional instrument cluster with a new 10in digital display, which can be customised.
The Galaxy’s flat load space has been enhanced thanks to an extra 20 litres of storage found beneath the boot floor. Door bins are also larger than before, while under-seat storage is also available.
Second and third-row passengers in the Galaxy benefit from more headroom than before, by up to 40mm in the third row, while rearmost passengers also get their own armrest storage and cup holders. Rear passengers also get their own temperature adjustment.
Ford’s Seat Alhambra and Volkswagen Sharan rival is based on the Blue Oval’s global C/D platform, which also underpins the new Mondeo. The Galaxy also uses Ford’s integral link rear suspension set-up, the same as that found on the S-Max and Mondeo. Ford says the system “delivers improved impact absorption for a smoother ride and reduced noise levels”.
Self-levelling rear suspension is also available, while drivers can choose from Comfort, Normal or Sport driving modes via the firm’s Continuous Control Damping system. Adaptive electronic steering is also fitted.
The Galaxy’s suite of safety and assistance technology has also been upgraded. New adaptive front lighting features alongside parking aids, a cross traffic alert which warns drivers of obstacles when reversing, and a front split-view camera system.
The Galaxy also features Ford’s Sync 2 infotainment system, and the firm’s programmable MyKey is available.
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They need a shake up of their entire design and marketing teams. As an ex XR3i owner I must say the model in the photo with the caption " Welcome to first class " looks as if they took him straight from a capri for the photo shoot.
Come on Ford its time you treat your loyal fans with the respect they deserve and start giving them something they will proud to be seen in.
The Koreans have achieved this- it is not much to asked as fans of the brand.
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I think quite the opposite judging by the lukewarm reviews of the new Mondeo and the less said about the Ecosport, the better!
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jer wrote:Looks dissapointing
Really I have seen a few of the new Mondeo,s too and I think it looks fantastic. It looks really good in black too. Only for the badge you could almost think its an Aston Martin.
As for this new Galaxy well its a MPV basically the same as the one before but with a new front end rear lights and dashboard. Think it looked better before. The big grill does not do anything for the Galaxy but maybe in the metal it would look better.