Ford S-Max

Update - In Ford have passed the Kinetic Design a style that seems inspired by the Aston Martin last generation. The new models that the signing of the oval has presented include a calender quite reminiscent of sports Gaydon.

This case is kind of interesting because in the past Ford was owner of Aston Martin and now has nothing to do with the prestigious British sports, the American brand adopts a front design that looks like a copy of the latter.

The latest model of Ford to sport this new decision-shaped main air Aston Martin is the S-Max that will be presented to the public for the first time at the Paris Salon of 2014.

We kept a imputs receiving this second generation minivan Ford large format time. At the IAA 2013 a prototype S-Max Concept was presented in April 2014 and met the S-Max Vignale Concept. Now at last we know definitely like the model series we had seen not one but two concepts.

Electrically folding seats

The new S-Max will be available in two different interiors: 5 and 7 seats. With the second and thanks to the modularity of the folding seats we can give rise to 32 different configurations of the cabin.

The system of folding the seats of both the second and the third row is performed by an electric mechanism by pressing a button. To increase the comfort of the rear seats, the seats are older now and have a stronger fluffy.

According to Ford has worked hard to increase the comfort of the seats and improve the sound insulation of interior. Both materials used in dashboard, door panels and seats are of higher quality. In the second row also has side airbags.

One of the data that left more confused was the process that Ford used to check the strength of seat covers. Bump quite read a press release this phrase which we list below as it appears on the information provided by Ford: "tissues inside rubbed over 600 times with a metal ball with spikes sharp as needles engineers call maza , like the medieval weapon. "

The air conditioning system of the new Mondeo has been chosen for the S-Max with what is improved the cooling while the noise produced by the fans is reduced.

In order to optimize the storage capacity has compartments both the roof, in the center tunnel as under the floor of the carrier. There are no data luggage capacity in liters but according to the Oval is a leader in its segment.

AWD

One of the great innovations of the S-Max is available with all-wheel drive. A solution that will be useful to those who live in mountainous areas or with a rather bad weather.

Currently Ford has announced that it will release with five different engines, two petrol and three diesel. The less powerful engine range will be a 2.0 TDCi 120 hp with manual.

The other two diesel engines may have manual or automatic dual-clutch Powershift. There are two 2.0 TDCi 150 hp and 180 hp. Still unknown consumption data or vehicle performance.

Ai like the Mondeo and Focus, the S-Max will also feature the new 1.5 EcoBoost petrol engine. While in the Focus this same engine is available with two power levels (150 hp and 182 hp) in the S-Max only will be a 160 hp version.

The most powerful version of the range will be another 2-liter EcoBoost engine that will yield 240 hp. While the 1.5 EcoBoost may only have manual gearbox, the 2.0 EcoBoost be automatic.

Dynamic LED headlamps are other solutions designed to increase the safety of this MPV large format. This lighting equipment also has a function of beam that does not dazzle other road users.

A wizard that activates Pre-Crash Brake system in case of imminent collision, blind spot detector, signal recognition, parking attendants and desaparcamiento are some security systems that equip.

Still has not materialized exactly when Ford will begin marketing the new S-Max, for now just know it will be in 2015. Nor do we know the price range. We will see for the first time at the Paris Salon of 2014.

Loaded with technology

The market entry of S-MAX also heralds the arrival of the Ford forefront of new technologies range. This model opens the new Intelligent Speed ​​Limiter, a system that detects road signs and adjusts the speed of the vehicle to prevent it from exceeding the legal speed limits and so spare us any unwanted fines.

Also new is the global debut of Dynamic LED headlights with high beam glare. This technology attenuates the beam of light maintaining other driver dazzle light intensity in other areas.

Adaptive Management Ford has also been deeply revised to improve maneuvering reduced while providing a guided and more accurate response when driving at higher speeds speed. The system constantly adjusts the ratio of the steering wheel to the wheels as needed.

The Front Chamber can help drivers who approach an intersection with poor visibility or situations in which a pedestrian may cross a zebra crossing blind. Additionally, this camera is automatically cleaned when it detects dirt on your lens by a jet of pressurized water.

Pre-Crash Assistant Pedestrian Detection is designed to detect pedestrians near the road or who may cross in front of the vehicle. This system can automatically activate the brakes if a collision and the driver disregards warnings are detected.

Other driving aids, or rather the parking are Perpendicular Parking System and Assisted Parking that can maneuver the car without the driver using the steering wheel, Park-Out Assist helps the driver out of a square parking without having to manage the steering wheel, Assistant Lateral parking emitting audible alarms and indicators distance from any objects near the vehicle and Cross Traffic Alert warns the driver if a vehicle is approaching from the sides when we left the parking reverse.

The rest of available technologies encompass the Dead Angle Detector in the mirror, the system Traffic Sign Recognition, the Lane Keeping Alert, the Lane Change Assistant and Driver Alert.