Ford Galaxy, based on technical solutions S-Max, a deeper level, the Mondeo, turns out to be a great companion for a large family. The trial version almost perfect. 
MARCIN Łobodzińska • 2 days ago • 2 comments
Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 180 PS AWD Powershift & amp; hairsp; – & amp; hairsp; test, opinion
Vane represent a narrow segment of the overall market and are very popular. This is not surprising, since fertility Polish families is so low. However, the position of the classic MPV is now also threatened by cheaper, while extensive cars, based on models of vans, m. In. Volkswagen Multivan and Caravelle and Mercedes Class V. But just a short drive real passenger van – not a supply – to find out about the huge advantages of such a car.
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Basically Galaxy is based on the floor and drivetrain Ford Mondeo, while the body is a twin similar to the S-Max, more or less to in turn, the B-pillar to C-pillar, which is in the first and second row of seats can not be felt absolutely no differences being in the middle. On the back are the same three seats with ISOFIX fatal and independent adjustment that can be made and turn the van into small vans. According to the catalog, by far the trunk has grown – from 1,035 liters to 1,301 liters to the roof, with two rows of seats. It is in this range, the Galaxy is gaining the greatest advantage over the S-Max. It is from him extended by 52 mm and the whole space between the seats went second and third-order . You can not see because of the difference in boot space when all the seats are distributed. It suffices to hide the third row, to see that the Galaxy gives much more. There is also a higher roofline at the rear falls under much gentler angle.
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These 52 mm seat passengers will feel the difference,” the goat “. So you would call space, which offers a third row of the S-Max. The Galaxy only disadvantage is the low mount seats, which sitting, you need to keep your knees quite high. There is no shortage for this leg, or even a head. I drove 40 km in the third row and I could not complain.
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Traveling in this way can feel the difference between the V-Class Mercedes or VW Multivan and Galaxy. Their design nevertheless is typically useful. The rear multi-link axle Ford makes the third row is not forced to bouncing in potholes or pofalowaniach on the highway. It is soft and comfortable, and good damping shock absorber eliminates any hesitation. In a test copy had adaptive suspension, requiring subsidies nightmarish 14 200 zł to richly equipped and quite expensive versions of Titanium, costing no additives 129 950 zł. This is one of the few options that despite the money, worth having.
Ford Galaxy is a full-fledged van unlike the S- Max. To the third row is easy to get.
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Ford Galaxy by the suspension of the CCD may have two faces. On level roads, in comfort mode fantastically eliminates all road shocks and softly working on small bumps and holes. The great advantage of this model is great silence, and the chassis is also working silently. Not only the power of 180 hp of our diesel engines, but also torque of 400 Nm make heavy after the car really fast maker.
If the road requires frequent changes of direction, moving the suspension in Sport mode improves the response to steering movements and very limited rocking of the body. You can enter the corners with surprising outright speed and on a slippery surface helps further four-wheel drive. You just have to believe in the possibility of the car. AWD system requires a fee of 9 thousand. zł and it is only available with a diesel engine. However, while it can be combined with the manual transmission version of 150 hp, which is already in a stronger variant of the 180-horse must also buy automatic PowerShift for another 9 thousand. zł. And this is another option, which is worth investing in.
Armchairs in the third row only seemingly are small. In fact, enough to travel longer distances.
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Ford twin-clutch transmission works perfectly in harmony with the diesel engine, quickly changing gears. Never exaggerate with low turnover, as it is for cars of the VW AG. It may not be faster than the DSG, but certainly from mercedesowskiej 7G-Tronic. When it comes to comfort, in my opinion there is no better dwusprzęgłówki market , and many vending machines with converter could learn from Ford. If you want to buy a Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 180 PS with PowerShift and AWD to the standard version you have to pay extra 18 thousand. zł. In conjunction with adaptive chassis is famously van racer who finds themselves in any situation on the road.
The floor formed with electrically folding seatbacks completely flat.
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the problem with the systems supporting driving
in addition to a clear perception of higher weight of the car – Ford given in the catalog, the S-Max is heavier than the Galaxy – and higher center of gravity, it can be assumed that these two cars are no different. Cockpit, seats and lockers are exactly the same. Behind the wheel it was planned properly, and the position is comfortable behind the wheel. Seats are admittedly a little too short for the seat, but it is fine. Unfortunately, the most noticeable difference between the models-based floorpan Ford Mondeo, the operation of driver assistance systems.
Active safety systems in cars Ford work better and to a lesser model they are. it is best in Focus, Galaxy definitely the worst.
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already in the S-Max to feel a marked deterioration radar operation helps to maintain lane terms Mondeo. Galaxy, although the front is no different , in this respect is even worse. Basically the Line Keeping alert and parking assistance Active Park Assist function so badly that not even worth it to pay extra for them.
it is worth while to make a system of cameras watching what is happening around the vehicle, because although transparency of the body is very good – a lot can be seen even reverse – it mirrors could be larger, and feel the car in difficult maneuvers is not easy. Costing 6000 zł camera, seeing both the front and rear under a very wide angle, useful in the city, especially on multi-level parking.
Coffee over long distances
the natural environment Galaxy route. Powerful motor car accelerates smoothly, even at highway speeds without losing breath to about 170 km / h. Dwusprzęgłowy machine always chooses the appropriate gear and ensures peace while traveling main roads. If only the assistant lane work better …
The seats are comfortable, but lacking the long seats.
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at a constant speed of 140 km / h Galaxy needs diesel fuel in the amount of 9.1 l / 100 km , which I think is a very good result for this class of car. This allows you to take a ride on one tank about 700 km, that is, all the A2 motorway without refueling. It is also about 1.2 liters more paliwożerny of the S-Max with the same engine, gearbox, but without the drive AWD. On the route of the difference is smaller. Traveling national roads, you can safely leave the combustion to 6 l / 100 km (S-Max 5.3 l / 100 km). Unfortunately, the city needs a minimum of 10 l / 100 km.
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gladly elected in Poland, it is van Seat Alhambra and no wonder, because it costs the basis of 104 400 zł with the 1.4 TSI engine with 150 hp. And Galaxy with a 160-hp EcoBoost 1.5 is priced at 119 000 zł. Slightly cheaper than it is the Volkswagen Sharan, costing 115 490 zł. For diesel Seacie you pay a minimum of 114 700 zł, and at Volkswagen 128 190 zł. Ford requires at least 125 000 zł, but a version of the 120-horse. Comparable to the TDI variant 150-riding costs 131 000 zł.
compare the cars but similar to our specifications. The richest variety Galaxy Titanium with 180-hp diesel, automatic and AWD costs 165 950 zł. Volkswagen Sharan Highline 2.0 TDI (184 hp) 4Motion DSG is 7 240 zł more expensive. Seat is even more expensive by 1 950 zł. In German-Spanish competition adaptive suspension we buy less than 10 thousand. zł cheaper. However, I would not be sure if it will be better than the classic chassis Galaxy.
Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 180 PS AWD Powershift & amp; hairsp; – & amp; hairsp; specifications, combustion, price
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