What does it cost?
For The prospect of 197bhp combined with the economy of a diesel sounds very appealing indeed.
Against Doesn't feel anywhere near as fast as the numbers suggest, and it costs a lot more than the other diesel models.
What Car? says
Don't be tempted by the impressive numbers. You'll have just as much enjoyment out of the 138bhp diesel, and it'll cost you much less.
What Car? readers say
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Cheaper
- MPV 2.0 145 Zetec 5dr - £21,495
- MPV 1.6 160 Ecoboost Zetec S/S 5dr - £22,600
- MPV 2.0 145 Titanium 5dr - £23,245
- MPV 1.6 TDCi 115 Eco Zetec S/S 5dr - £23,400
- MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec 5dr - £23,600
- MPV 1.6 160 Ecoboost Titanium S/S 5dr - £24,350
- MPV 1.6 TDCi 115 Eco Titanium S/S 5dr - £25,150
- MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr - £25,350
- MPV 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium 5dr - £25,950
- MPV 2.0 203 Titanium auto 5dr - £26,010
- MPV 2.2 TDCi 200 Titanium 5dr - £27,155
- MPV 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X Sport 5dr - £29,700
- MPV 2.0 240 Titanium X Sport auto 5dr - £30,760
- MPV 2.2 TDCi 200 Titanium X Sport 5dr - £30,905
More expensive
- MPV 2.0 145 Zetec 5dr - £21,495
- MPV 1.6 160 Ecoboost Zetec S/S 5dr - £22,600
- MPV 2.0 145 Titanium 5dr - £23,245
- MPV 1.6 TDCi 115 Eco Zetec S/S 5dr - £23,400
- MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec 5dr - £23,600
- MPV 1.6 160 Ecoboost Titanium S/S 5dr - £24,350
- MPV 1.6 TDCi 115 Eco Titanium S/S 5dr - £25,150
- MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr - £25,350
- MPV 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium 5dr - £25,950
- MPV 2.0 203 Titanium auto 5dr - £26,010
- MPV 2.2 TDCi 200 Titanium 5dr - £27,155
- MPV 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X Sport 5dr - £29,700
- MPV 2.0 240 Titanium X Sport auto 5dr - £30,760
- MPV 2.2 TDCi 200 Titanium X Sport 5dr - £30,905
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The S-Max's appeal lies in the fact that it's a big, practical MPV that feels more like a sporty hatchback when you're behind the wheel. It's great fun to drive, yet also as refined and comfy as a family car should be.
The 2.0-litre Ecoboost SCTi petrol engine is exceptionally strong and smooth, but most buyers will go for one of the more frugal diesel engines, which are impressively quiet and flexible.
The S-Max costs more than rivals like the Peugeot 5008, but it’s bigger than them and all versions are very well equipped. On the other hand, it costs a lot less than Ford’s other big MPV, the Galaxy, with which it shares most parts under the skin. A higher roof and slightly raised rearmost seats make the Galaxy the more practical of the pair, however, and it also comes with more standard kit.
Reader test team says:
Ford S-Max MPV 2.0 240 Titanium X Sport auto 5dr
have owned the powershift 240bhp 2L ecoboost for a few weeks now, having bought it from evanshalshaw blackpool Ford. this is panther black titanium x…
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out of 5 stars
Ford S-Max MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec 5dr
I've owned this car for about 10 months having tried hard to resist going to an MPV. But we recently had a 3rd child so the posh estates where just…
5
out of 5 stars
Ford S-Max MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr
Bought new July 2010. When delivered door panels did not line up, vibration from front which got worse over time and is still not fixed. Steering is…
1
out of 5 stars
Ford S-Max MPV 1.8 TDCi Zetec 5dr
Our relationship with our S-Max was a love/hate relationship which has resulted in our seperation (we sold it). The car was suprisingly fun and…
1
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Our pick of the range
Ford S-Max MPV 2.0 TDCi 140 Zetec 5dr
Out of all the S-Maxes on offer, this is the best. The engine provides strong, smooth power and reasonable running costs, while Zetec trim gives you all the kit you need at a reasonable price.
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