2008 Ford S-MAX Trend

Four Model Range, Additional Features for 2008

The five-seat S-MAX Trend is a new variant tailored to meet market demand. It has two rows of seating in line with requests of some S-MAX customers who desire more cargo space.

With the absence of a third-row of seats, the five-seat S-MAX Trend offers 185 litres more of rear cargo space.

2008 introduces additional safety and luxury features across the Ford S-MAX range. Rear parking sensors and footlights are now standard features on all 2008 S-MAX models.

All S-MAX models are equipped with ABS (with EBD).

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is offered on certain models. The S-MAX Ghia and Flagship models gain front-passenger seat-belt reminder and seat-mounted side airbags to improve side-impact protection for front seat occupants.

More Advantages than a Sedan or an MPV

Award-winning Ford S-MAX with space flexibility, precise driving dynamics and bold, energetic kinetic design reaches a new exciting segment in the SAV market. Compared with sedans, it offers more room with the advantage of flexible seating. Compared to an MPV, S-MAX is naturally more agile, quicker to manoeuvre and delivers more driving pleasure.

The five-seat Ford S-MAX Trend is economical to run. For example, vehicle repair costs and maintenance costs for the five-seat S-MAX Trend are approximately equal with the associated cost of a traditional family sedan.

Flexible Space

Seven-seat Ford S-MAX models feature the Fold Flat System which can be arranged into 32 different seating layouts. S-MAX also has 26 storage areas so finding a convenient place to put stuff is never more than an arm’s length away. These clever features allow the S-MAX to meet the various needs of modern families – for work, school and leisure.

Driving Dynamics

Excellent driving dynamics is a quality every driver will appreciate and S-MAX has it. It responds to driver inputs precisely, remains balanced on-road and is relaxing to drive.

The 2.3-litre engine develops more than 117kW at 6500rpm and delivers peak torque of 205Nm at 4000rpm. The engine uses Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) to deliver more power over a wider engine speed range. The engine develops 90 percent of peak torque between 2000-5000rpm. A six-speed automatic transmission with driver-select manual mode accompanies the all-aluminium engine. The combination is impressively smooth, quiet and refined.

MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear independent suspension layout is the basis of Ford’s excellent C3P chassis design. Body integrity and structural rigidity enhanced by a front and rear sub-frame contribute to the S-MAX’s precise steering response and outstanding dynamics.

Kinetic Design

Ford S-MAX is the first production model to feature Ford of Europe’s kinetic design form language. Mondeo and next-generation Fiesta also feature distinct and bold kinetic design elements.

The Ford S-MAX is characterized by a distinctively angled nose and dynamic headlamps. Fog lamps are placed inbound and high on the front bumper, giving the vehicle an athletic look. The slim upper grille is complemented by a dominant inverted trapezoid grille below the number plate area. This is a Ford design signature, and adds a touch of aggression to the frontal appearance. At each side of the lower grille area, "gills" resembling cooling ducts give S-MAX a distinct performance identity.

Ford’s kinetic design creates an S-MAX that is visually bold and dynamic. The fast roof line arching into the bonnet, the muscular wheel arches and the distinctive kick-up to the rear window all visually indicate that S-MAX is the perfect Sport Activity Vehicle.