What does it cost?
For The Ford Galaxy is more fun to drive than most large MPVs, yet it's also refined and comfortable. The cabin is roomy and versatile, and all versions are well equipped.
Against There's a big price premium over the Ford S-Max, which is more fun to drive and almost as practical.
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The Ford Galaxy is a brilliant large MPV that requires little compromise. The closely related S-Max is almost as practical, however, and a lot cheaper.
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There are 18 Ford Galaxy versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Ford Galaxy shares much with the S-Max, but the two cars have different aims: the Galaxy is a full-on MPV, with space for seven adults, but the S-Max trades a little of the Galaxy’s outright people-carrying ability for a sharper driving experience. In other words, if you don’t regularly need to carry seven adults, you may be able to make do with the S-Max – and save a few quid at the same time.
As with the S-Max, the Galaxy has a strong engine range, and the 2.0-litre Ecoboost SCTi petrol is exceptionally smooth and punchy. Finance dictates that most buyers will go for one of the more economical 2.0-litre diesels, which are quiet and flexible, so hardly a poor substitute.
If you do go with the Galaxy and have an 'active lifestyle', don't forget to check out the accessories range, which includes things such as interior bike carriers, attachments for securing coolboxes and extra stowage.
Reader test team says:
Ford Galaxy MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium X auto 5dr
Early 2010 I had a rental Galaxy diesel 2.0 Ghia & loved it. Great cabin, DAB & Bluetooth, averaged 42mpg etc It convinced me to buy a Galaxy. By then…
2
out of 5 stars
Ford Galaxy MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Edge 5dr
I've now put 60k on a 2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi Edge. Other than a bulb and some loose interior trim, nothing has gone wrong. MPG is around 42, which…
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out of 5 stars
Ford Galaxy MPV 1.8 TDCi 125 6spd Ghia 5dr
Purchased a Ghia X back in 2008 after looking at several alternatives. From a space point of view nothing comes close, but I hate to say it, mine too…
3
out of 5 stars
Ford Galaxy MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Ghia 5dr
I bought this car to replace my ageing BMW 5 Series Touring, in the need for more space for my growing family. The criteria was space, practicality,…
1
out of 5 stars
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Ford Galaxy MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec 5dr
With this model, you get what we reckon is the best engine in the range with the best-value trim. Little wonder it's our pick of the range.
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