Produced until recently in Belgium, the third-gen Galaxy is now history because of the all-new 2016 Ford Galaxy. In the adjacent video and gallery is the Euro-spec model, but the US-spec Galaxy will look virtually the same.
Underpinned by the Ford CD4 platform, the all-new generation of the people carrier uses the same chassis technology we already have on the 2015 Fusion/Mondeo and Lincoln MKZ. In Europe, the fourth-generation Ford Galaxy will have to choose between six four-cylinder motors.
Gasoline powerplants include a 1.5L EcoBoost (160 PS) and a 2.0L EcoBoost (240 PS). As for oil burners, the range consists of a 2.0L TDCi with 120, 150 or 180 PS variations, joined by a 2.0-liter TDCi bi-turbo diesel with 210 PS and 450 Nm (331 lb-ft) of torque, delivered from 2,000 rpm.
This being a seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle, we also have to talk about the boring stuff of the 2016 Ford Galaxy. For the second and third-row of full-size seats, the Blue Oval promises up to 10 mm more headroom compared to what you get in the current generation.
Compared to the S-Max, the Galaxy is more square shaped for a simple reason: more passenger space.
Even the third-row seat occupants get their own and armrest cup holders and storage bins. One detail may let some customers down is that the fourth-generation Galaxy comes with SYNC II. That’s a tad uncanny if you remember that SYNC III was presented in January at CES.
On the dynamic front, the rear axle is handled by an integral link suspension system, said to ensure a smoother and quieter ride. As for the front axle, engineers employed sporty aluminum knuckles.
Intelligent Speed Limiter and a Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection feature are the best bits and bobs on the safety front. 2015 Mondeo-inspired adaptive LED headlamps are an optional extra.
If you insist, I am much obliged to tell you what really grinds my gears regarding the 2016 Ford Galaxy. As we first seen on the Mondeo, the Galaxy also ginormous A-pillars. The quarter glass helps with navigating a busy intersection, but the thick A-pillars translates to leaning forward to get a proper look left or right.
More info on the 2016 Ford Galaxy in Euro-specification can be found just below the promo video.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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