Test Drive Ford Galaxy since 2010 Minivan
And the whole world is not enough
Sometimes even competitors are forced to work together, but, as a rule, only until it becomes possible to stand up without assistance ... Probably, many remember that the temporary union was even Ford and Volkswagen, who never experienced sympathies to each other: the Ford Galaxy model of the mid-90s sample was nothing but a lengtal Volkswagen Sharan. Apparently, for the independent release of the mini-Wen of a similar type (such that the European consumer failed to taste, we are not talking about the cars now) Ford has lacking experience. So he turned to the famous master of different genres to VW. True, the cooperation lasted for a long time: as soon as the European branch, Ford had the opportunity, it took the release of mini-Wen, developed by independently. Now we distracted from the history of the appearance of a new Galaxy and let's talk about what this car is.
PORTRAIT
The total proportions of the last Galaxy are about the same as the car of the previous generation, with the only difference that there was a set of elements characteristic of Ford's company's corporate identity with a new face label. In general, the car is quite recognizable, but the traits capable of outstanding common calmness are not enough.
The interior no longer seems so sterile: thought out, with landed architecture, but at the same time with a well-felt highly artistic start. In general, it is hard to stay indifferent to such a stylish salon, and there is no discontent and suppress. Cool product, you will not say anything! There is no sense to talk about the capacity, and so everyone understands that in mini-venet it can not be closely by definition.
It is believed that mini-Ven is not obliged to behave well on the asphalt. But demonstrated on the road a bright character of a car of this type is not rebored. Of course, Ford Galaxy is not quite a driver for the driver, but it divides the platform with Ford S-Max mini-ven, capable of actively moving around. So, and Galaxy is able to please the driver with confident behavior on the road, although compared to the same S-Max, it is still more oriented towards comfort.
Specifications
Body Type Mini Ven
Number of doors 5.
Number of seats 7.
Length, mm 4820 mm
Width, mm 1854 mm
Height, mm 1723 mm
Wheel base, mm 2850 mm
Suspension type:
Front
rear
independent, with MacPherson racks
independent multi-type
Drive type front
Brakes:
front
rear
disk ventilated
disk
The volume of gas tank 70 l
Passive security rating *, Protection:
Adults
Children
Pedestrians
*****
****
**
* According to Euroncap.
Choosing a body Special diversity in terms of choosing a body, Ford for customers of the Galaxy model does not offer. Moreover, even the wheelbase is alone (some competitors have extended versions). And S-MAX, even if built on the same platform, are still positioning as an independent model.
Sources of movement
Like many other companies, Ford has accumulated a lot of unprecedented machines of the previous year of release, including the Galaxy model. Therefore, when determining the minimum value of each modification, we will be focused on the 2008 cars.
So, the basic gasoline unit with a volume of 2 liters issues 145 hp The only possible box is mechanical, with five speeds. Focus of such an engine is quite enough, but the Galaxy enough is enough for it to warm up to hundreds for 11.2 s and develop a speed of 194 km / h on the track. Fuel consumption is 11.2 l / 100 km in the city and 6.5 liters per highway. Minimum price of a car with such a motor 774 thousand rubles.
Supplement for a 1.8-liter diesel (also aggregated only with MCPP) 85 thousand rubles. The dynamics of him is slightly worse than that of the gasoline fellow (11.9 s to one hundred), but the consumption of fuel is an order of magnitude more modest (only 8 liters in the city and 5.3 liters on the highway). Note that this unit is installed only on the version of Core and Trend. In addition, there are no release of this engine on the 2009 machines.
To get Galaxy with a 2,3-liter engine and automatic transmission (minimum cost of the car 2009 1,241,300 rubles), it is necessary to add 28 thousand rubles to the price of a diesel model. True, the choice is pretty dubious: accelerating dynamics are weaker than a 2-liter machine, the maximum speed below, and the fuel version consumes 12 l anymore. A 2-liter diesel (surcharge to the price of a vehicle with a 2.3-liter engine will be 25 thousand) ensures an already second advantage in acceleration to hundreds compared to the largest gasoline engine. And this is when consuming fuel at the level of the 1,8-liter unit! By the way, the motor can be equipped with automatic transmission (surcharge will be 54 thousand rubles.). It should be noted that, unlike the junior diesel engine, a 6-speed (as well as an automatic). The most powerful diesel engine of 2.2 liters, the developing capacity of 175 hp, is only with a 6-speed MCPP, and since the model is offered immediately performed by GHIA (that is, Trend or Core does not equip such a motor), the minimum price of the car is 1 097 000 rub. (or 1 443 400 rubles, if we are talking about the car of 2009). We stand: running up to 100 km / h occupies only 9.6 s, and fuel consumption in the city is only 1 l anymore than that of younger diesel units (the consumption is on the route corresponds to the factory data). 
Basic equipment levels The simplest Galaxy has a Core prefix (minimum price of 774 thousand rubles; by the way, the cost of the car 2009 is minimum 1 121 300 rubles). Galaxy Core can not be called a richly equipped with a car, but it is not particularly poor: the power windows in front, a route computer, heated mirrors and a built-in direction indicator, air conditioning, seven airbags, and also ABS all this is installed in the database. By the way, instances of this year are offered only with a 2-liter gasoline engine.
Supplement for version of Trend is only 5 thousand rubles, the truth is due to these discounts (without them the difference would be 25 thousand). This equipment includes leather steering trim and gear lever, rear power windows, folding tables in the backrest of front seats and two-zone climates control.
If adding another 33 thousand (or 78 thousand, when the discounts stop valid), Galaxy GHIA will receive a rain sensor, automatic darkening of the rear-view mirrors, air conditioning for the rear passengers, cruise control, electrically regulating the height of the driver's seat, automotive, and also 17-inch light alloy discs. At the moment, GHIA is considered to be a top execution for this model (the Titanium version in the price list of 2009 products is not listed).
Additives? The choice of options directly depends on which machine is taken as the basis. If we are talking about Core, it can be retained by those positions that are included in Trend's basic configuration (for example, a two-zone climate control for 19,400 rubles.). But is there any sense? Overpayment for the possession of Trend version and so Mizern. Moreover, for Trend, very interesting options are available that the future owner of Galaxy Core can not be ordered. Let's say adaptive cruise control at a price of 74,900 rubles, multimedia-installation worth 69 thousand or a navigation system for 85 thousand rubles.
For GHIA, almost the same additional equipment is proposed as for Trend (with the difference that such pleasant little things as seats with heating and ventilation, etc.) are available for a richer modification.
For each modification, the options are a panoramic roof (16 00022 500 rubles), parking sensors, tire air pressure sensors, adaptive head optics, headlight washer, stabilization system (910038 000 rubles), and refrigerator.
COMPETITION
Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Grand Voyager Classic American car with sliding side doors and a huge interior. Actually, the last most essential plus of this model (in Russia it is initially offered with a long wheelbase). But it's worth Chrysler more expensive than Ford.
Mitsubishi Grandis.
In size and layout, the Japanese resembles Galaxy, although in character it is still probably closer to the S-MAX (Mitsubishi is managed very well). The great advantage of this car is a memorable appearance: more beautiful mini-van still search. Interesting and salon. Prices, by the way, do not bite.
Renault Espace.
Like Chrysler, Espace is one of the founders of the segment. In the French car, the influence of the American, and the European School of Designing Mini Wanes is noticeable: on the one hand, the doors are swinging, on the other, they sell cars with both short and long base. The cost of the Frenchman is higher than that of Galaxy, but lower than that of Chrysler.
