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Now that the European Union has adopted the Euro 6D-TEMP emissions standard, Ford is much obliged to announce that the S-Max and Galaxy are therefore available with the EcoBlue turbo diesel. Four output versions are available, starting with 120 PS.
Further up the range, the four-cylinder engine develops 150 and 190 PS, respectively. But at the very top of the spectrum, the EcoBlue Bi-Turbo has 240 PS to offer, the exact same output as the Ranger Raptor off-road pickup truck. Another upgrade comes in the form of the eight-speed automatic transmission with a rotary gear shifter.
On the technological front, the Adaptive Cruise Control now features Stop & Go functionalities for negotiating the sort of traffic nobody wants to encounter. Blind Spot Information System, Ford ClearView Wiper System, and two exterior colors (Chrome Blue, Diffuse Silver) round off the list of improvements.
“Our uniquely stylish S-MAX and hugely practical Galaxy are now even more compelling offerings, with advanced powertrain and driver assistance technologies that make driving in any scenario less stressful,” explains Roelant de Waard, vice president of Marketing, Sales & Service at Ford of Europe. “Our 2.0-liter Ford EcoBlue engine and eight-speed automatic transmission deliver the powerful, responsive performance of a petrol powertrain, with optimized diesel fuel efficiency.”
Comparing the responsiveness and performance of a diesel with that of a gasoline-fueled engine is a big no-no when you think about it, but then again, what do marketing folks actually know about internal combustion? Nevertheless, the EcoBlue family of turbo diesel engines feature an integrated intake system with mirror-image porting, making them extremely efficient throughout the rev range.
Both the single- and bi-turbocharged EcoBlue come with selective catalytic reduction, which means that you’ll need to stop for AdBlue from time to time. In the long run, reducing NOx emissions will prove beneficial for both the environment and our health.
Even though Ford has introduced AI AWD on the 2019 Edge, the S-Max and Galaxy soldier on with the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive from yesteryear. The system can adjust torque delivery 50/50 between the front and rear axles in under 20 milliseconds.
On the technological front, the Adaptive Cruise Control now features Stop & Go functionalities for negotiating the sort of traffic nobody wants to encounter. Blind Spot Information System, Ford ClearView Wiper System, and two exterior colors (Chrome Blue, Diffuse Silver) round off the list of improvements.
“Our uniquely stylish S-MAX and hugely practical Galaxy are now even more compelling offerings, with advanced powertrain and driver assistance technologies that make driving in any scenario less stressful,” explains Roelant de Waard, vice president of Marketing, Sales & Service at Ford of Europe. “Our 2.0-liter Ford EcoBlue engine and eight-speed automatic transmission deliver the powerful, responsive performance of a petrol powertrain, with optimized diesel fuel efficiency.”
Comparing the responsiveness and performance of a diesel with that of a gasoline-fueled engine is a big no-no when you think about it, but then again, what do marketing folks actually know about internal combustion? Nevertheless, the EcoBlue family of turbo diesel engines feature an integrated intake system with mirror-image porting, making them extremely efficient throughout the rev range.
Both the single- and bi-turbocharged EcoBlue come with selective catalytic reduction, which means that you’ll need to stop for AdBlue from time to time. In the long run, reducing NOx emissions will prove beneficial for both the environment and our health.
Even though Ford has introduced AI AWD on the 2019 Edge, the S-Max and Galaxy soldier on with the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive from yesteryear. The system can adjust torque delivery 50/50 between the front and rear axles in under 20 milliseconds.
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