Test Drive Ford Galaxy since 2010 Minivan
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Ford in the outgoing year can be bolded to call the manufacturer of minivans # 1. S-MAX is recognized as a car of the year, and Galaxy is essentially its copy. A copy of the essence, but there are a number of changes aimed at the development of cargo-passenger qualities. S-Max stayed with us recently and even in the middle configuration with a two-liter engine and a standard suspension produced a very good impression. Now it came to the turn of a calmer car. If the buyer of S-Max, remembering the family, together with the necessary practicality, still receives a well-known share of welcome sportiness, then a person who acquires Galaxy, about a dynamic ride, in theory, should not think at all, Galaxy for him the model is extremely utilitarian. Check this consideration.
After S-MAX in Galaxy as if the sky above the head: the roof is 69 mm above. The first look up makes the measure for a moment, an interesting ceiling is interesting. In the center of the console consisting of a folding boxes of different sizes. I clicked on a round key, and the chest slowly opens. On the sides of these bins, glass inserts, from the driver's seat to the second row. You can manually tighten the solar roof. Convenient, practical, unusual. There are four more curtains. Two on the windows of the rear side doors, two more on the windows of the third row, which open.
Those who found themselves in the back are also at their disposal also nozzles of personal blowing and armrests on the sides, covered with velor, with folding covers, small tanks and cup holders. But if the legs fit the back in front of the sitting, then the joy of the presence of velor and blowing will be overshadowed. Therefore, I will shortly thinking, opening the trunk (a huge fifth door leans entirely on a close parking with loading, problems may arise) and in two bills I put the chairs of the third row. After that, I move the seat behind the driver and break on the gallery. The operation was relatively easy. By installing the chair in the previous position, I note that there is a sufficient stock of space over your head and in my feet. It is clear that you will not go on the journey, but in city trips discomfort unlikely. It is safe to say that the person of medium growth here will be convenient. Thus, Galaxy is quite suitable for the role of a delivering corporate car. 
Galaxy has a slightly different tunnel between the front seats. On S-MAX was a large central armrest, and here it is just a tunnel that ends with two cup holders. Armrests are small, both seats. Finishing front panel and doors are calmer. Unlike the trying to be fashionable S-MAX, in Galaxy less pseudometal, instead imitating the insertion tree. In general, it became somehow more cozy. Yes, and the steering wheel, which was acquired by additional plastic control keys, it looks more harmonious. As with S-MAX, the on-board computer menu is Russified. Landing is quite minivan highly sit, I look far away. The chairs are rather weak side support, but Velur has a good friction. The visibility back is better not invent. The car is equipped with a 2-liter atmospheric motor and a five-speed mechanical gearbox.
In length, the machine added 50 mm, and in a mass of 92 kg (for basic equipment; depending on the contents of the options and the configuration, the motor / gearbox may grow an indicator). Despite the increased dimensions, the behavior of a large minivan on the road liked. In the city of the engine features always enough. Only at the bottom there is a weakness, however, a slightly spinning the motor, go further without problems. At first, it will have to get used to non-informative clutch and a small delay in response to pressing the gas pedal. Even on the studded rubber, Galaxy is well listening to the steering wheel and confidently holds the straight. It is easy to rebuilding at high speed adjustment of the suspension comfortable, but not to the detriment of manageability. But on the highway, the motor begins to graze, it is necessary to turn it more often to it almost to the limiter and fit down the reduced transmissions.
I remember, after acquaintance with the S-Max, I was in some bewilderment to say, who needs a new Galaxy if a car is offered 2006, because S-Max is good and as a mini-Ven, and as a driver for the driver. I take the words back. Galaxy is not much inferior to his nearest relative except in the image. In general, a very interesting car, and besides much more spacious. Prices and configuration Ford Galaxy
The most affordable Galaxy costs $ 25,900. This is a car with a 2 l motor and a 5-speed manual transmission in the Core configuration. There are also two diesel modifications with 1.8 liters and 2 liters. With the first Core costs $ 26,400, with second $ 28 050. Trend equipment is expensive at $ 880, GHIA is $ 2450.
Nikolai Ilyin
A source: Motor magazine [December 2006]