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Ford Unveils S-Max Concept

Ford has unveiled the S-Max concept, the company’s vision for a future sport activity vehicle that “builds upon the popular current model's style without compromise ethos with sleek design, detailed craftsmanship, advanced technologies and more flexible interior"
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As you might have already noticed, the S-Max concept is actually the automaker’s familiar S-Max minivan (an Europe-only vehicle) with Ford’s new global design language that has been already applied across its entire lineup. Looking more like an enlarged Focus hatchback, the S-Max concept is powered by the company’s new turbocharged 1.5-liter EcoBoost four-potter with twin-independent variable camshaft timing.

The interior can seat up to seven people and comes with high quality materials such as ultra-soft leather wrap for the instrument panel and leather and carbon fiber detailing for the seats. What’s more, the S-Max is fitted with ECG Heart Rate Monitoring Seat that records the driver’s heart rate and provides data in case of emergency via the SYNC connectivity system.

For more info on the Ford S-Max Concept you can check out the press release attached below. The minivan will be showcased at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

"The new S-MAX Concept is not only a unique proposition in terms of its uncompromised combination of styling, versatility and driver-focused dynamics, but also through its innovative technologies delivering superior safety, well-being and seamlessly integrated connectivity," said Pim van der Jagt, executive technical leader, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering. "With the S-MAX Concept we aimed to demonstrate just how wide a scope of technologies Ford is preparing to deliver for customers in future generations of vehicles."
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