“The S-Max’s road manners are very impressive, the quite large vehicle staying composed and upright when pushed into corners.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford S-Max is a mature and grown-up family car that’s comfortable and practical.”
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Model reviewed: Vignale
Score: 6 / 10
“The Ford S-Max VIgnale will hold limited appeal to buyers. It’s not convincing enough as a luxury product, while a cheaper Titanium-spec model is just as good to drive, almost as nice to sit in and, crucially, offers the same practicality for less cash.”
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Model reviewed: AWD
Score: 6 / 10
“Adding all-wheel drive does little to dent the appeal of Ford’s excellent S-Max. In everyday driving, however, most owners won’t notice the difference between this and the standard car – and the price premium, higher running costs and extra weight to lug around, we would opt for the standard car.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel manual 150hp Titanium
Score: 8 / 10
“Ford has made a real effort to ensure the interior layout is as flexible as possible, with up to 32 seating and loading combinations. The third row of seats are tight for taller adults, but the middle row of seats slide and tilt forward in one smooth movement to provide decent access.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“The Ford S-Max is possibly the best seven-seat people carrier you can buy, with a great blend of space, comfort, practicality, plus one crucial ingredient so often lacking in people carriers: great handling for the driver.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you liked the original S-Max, chances are you’ll like the second-generation model. It’s a good car. But it’s no longer a great one.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual Titanium
Score: 7 / 10
“Ultimately, while you’ll save some cash by choosing petrol power as a private buyer, the fuel economy will be significantly less impressive. The bulk of buyers – especially company car drivers – will be better off with the diesel variants.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 190hp Vignale
Score: 8 / 10
“Few SUVs can offer the versatility and spaciousness of the Ford S-Max, while plenty of luxuries and a stylish look make this one of the most appealing people carriers on the market today, and undoubtedly a worthy option if you’re considering a seven-seat car.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.6 / 10
“The Ford S-Max is a stylish seven-seat MPV that’s also good to drive, without scrimping on practicality.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Ford S-Max is a practical seven-seater that comes with a decent amount of kit and is even pretty good fun to drive. It feels cheaper inside than some alternatives, however.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 240hp Vignale
“Nice new gearbox and revised line-up of engines give the already-excellent Ford S-Max a little boost.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 180hp ST-Line
“A great-looking trim level in a great car, the Ford S-Max ST-Line looks good and has an attractive interior.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel manual 180hp Titanium
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford S-Max does what it says on the tin. Officially, with 56.4mpg, it’s impressively economical. But figures gained on a rolling road in a laboratory don’t translate well with heavy cars with a large frontal area in real-life driving.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford S-Max is a unique proposition, offering the benefits of a seven-seat MPV in a more stylish suit, with the driving enjoyment of an estate car. If you’re after maximum practicality, buy the Galaxy. If you’re after a small dose of excitement, choose the S-Max.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“For drivers who don’t want to sacrifice an enjoyable drive and an upmarket interior for the sake of more family-friendly space, the Ford S-Max is ideal. There are more spacious options as well as cheaper alternatives, but as an all-round, do-it-all family car, the S-Max is hard to beat.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic
“Ford has managed to improve the S-Max in all the key areas without losing any of the strengths that made the original so popular. It’s not bad value, especially when you look at the standard equipment.”
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Model reviewed: Rage overview
Score: 8 / 10
“With good trim from the base Zetec specification, including the SYNC 3 infotainment system and touchscreen and sports seats, this model is leaning towards the premium end of the MPV market and that could be let down by some refinement issues with the interior materials and finish.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“Stylish people carrier that’s good to drive”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“I tested the Ford S-Max 2.0-litre diesel and the racier 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol (240hp) and they handled just like a Mondeo – but with a higher seating position. The dash is much cleaner with the touchscreen and you can juggle your rear passenger and boot space as needed.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Number one in a field of one”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric hybrid ST-Line
Score: 8 / 10
“Ultimately, its fancy-pants hybrid powertrain can’t hide the fact that the Ford S-Max is starting to feel a little bit dated. Yes, it’s versatile, but there are now other seven-seaters that do what it does better, sometimes for less cash.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso has a more appealing interior, while the Seat Alhambra is a better choice if you regularly carry seven adults. However, the Ford S-Max beats both for driver enjoyment, and still offers an excellent blend of space and ride comfort.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“More useful than the biggest estates, and good to drive. Avoid the SUV rat-race.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Great to drive, but some rivals are cheaper to run.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Ford S-Max is an excellent all-rounder: it’s nearly as big and practical inside as its Galaxy sister model, yet it’s as sporty to drive as many hatchbacks. It’s a Which? Best Buy.”
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