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Since 1995, Ford's large MPV steadily became one of the best-selling family haulers around. After no less than three generations, the minivan's fourth iteration is almost ready to hit showrooms worldwide. But 'til that moment comes, let's talk about the development vehicle our spy photographers spotted while testing.
Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Honda are currently at the top of the big minivan segment in the United States of America, but it seems like the Blue Oval isn't calling it quits just yet. These spy photos of the upcoming Ford Galaxy is hard evidence of the company's intention to take back a slice of that segment's pie.
There's not a lot of info available on the next-gen large multi-purpose vehicle from Ford and the heavy camouflage isn't helping either, but we can offer you a bit of info on what's to be expected from the fourth-generation Galaxy minivan.
A mildly reengineered version of the CD4 platform will underpin the 2016 Ford Galaxy. This chassis is 10 percent stiffer than the current EUCD platform and the Fusion sedan's CD3 and it has recently debuted on the all-new Ford Edge crossover. Furthermore, the next-gen Mondeo/Fusion and the Lincoln MKX are also slated to receive this chassis design.
Like the soon to be launched Ford S-Max, the all-new Galaxy will get a broad choice of powerplants, from the 1.6-liter EcoBoost to the 2-liter turbocharged mill, with the addition of Duratorq oil burners from the Mondeo. From the pictures we've been provided with, we can tell that the front fascia design borrows lots of cues from the current Fusion/Mondeo and Fiesta.
The bulge on the hood, the design of the headlight clusters and the stylish front grille inspired by Aston Martin sports cars are certain to make the 2016 Ford Galaxy a better looker than the third-gen model. Compared to its predecessor, the swooping roofline gives the upcoming people carrier a more dynamic profile perspective, even though it's a boxier car than it was before.
It's uncertain when the Blue Oval will take the wraps off the new model, but we have a hunch that the 2016 Ford Galaxy will be unveiled in the flesh either at the Paris Motor Show this October or in March next year at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show.
There's not a lot of info available on the next-gen large multi-purpose vehicle from Ford and the heavy camouflage isn't helping either, but we can offer you a bit of info on what's to be expected from the fourth-generation Galaxy minivan.
A mildly reengineered version of the CD4 platform will underpin the 2016 Ford Galaxy. This chassis is 10 percent stiffer than the current EUCD platform and the Fusion sedan's CD3 and it has recently debuted on the all-new Ford Edge crossover. Furthermore, the next-gen Mondeo/Fusion and the Lincoln MKX are also slated to receive this chassis design.
Like the soon to be launched Ford S-Max, the all-new Galaxy will get a broad choice of powerplants, from the 1.6-liter EcoBoost to the 2-liter turbocharged mill, with the addition of Duratorq oil burners from the Mondeo. From the pictures we've been provided with, we can tell that the front fascia design borrows lots of cues from the current Fusion/Mondeo and Fiesta.
The bulge on the hood, the design of the headlight clusters and the stylish front grille inspired by Aston Martin sports cars are certain to make the 2016 Ford Galaxy a better looker than the third-gen model. Compared to its predecessor, the swooping roofline gives the upcoming people carrier a more dynamic profile perspective, even though it's a boxier car than it was before.
It's uncertain when the Blue Oval will take the wraps off the new model, but we have a hunch that the 2016 Ford Galaxy will be unveiled in the flesh either at the Paris Motor Show this October or in March next year at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show.
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