We review the Ford Galaxy from price to economy and all its features
GALAXY is one of those exotic names that conjures up images of a craft from another planet.
The reality is more down to earth, but the new Ford Galaxy is still a pretty impressive performer in the usually mundane world of the large people carrier.
If the S-Max is sporty Ford, the Galaxy is more sophisticated.
It also gets a new nose job with a chrome grille and fog lights, but I’m not sure that the changes actually improve the car. It looks more conservative to me.
But the new LED tail-lights add more drama to what is for me the most attractive rear end of any people carrier.
It’s inside where the Galaxy shoots for the stars with a quality fit and finish that matches a German executive car.
Everything you touch has an upmarket feel that shows how far Ford have come in recent years.
Top-of-the-range models are beautifully finished in Windsor leather trim or Alcantara suede and partial leather and Ebony Wood trim.
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The middle row of seats recline like business class on an aeroplane to make long journeys a more relaxing affair, particularly if you go for the optional DVD and music system. And the foldaway seating system means you can have a totally flat floor with a massive 2,325 litres of space if you need to turn the Galaxy into a van.
There’s slightly more room in the third row of seats than the S-Max, but they are still best suited to children. You also get integrated roof rails as standard.
And it’s loaded with gadgets, like the Blind Spot Information system, together with an adjustable speed limiter.
The Galaxy gets the same engine options as the S-Max but its extra length, height and weight mean it doesn’t have quite the same levels of agility and cornering grip.
However the Galaxy is more about long-distance cruising or a very comfortable way of transporting lots of people around town.
Again, prices are still being finalised but Ford’s flagship comes with a premium price tag that is likely to be between £24,000 and £30,000.