Ford S-MAX 2020 Review - Better alternative to the Renault Grand Scenic? - Car Keys

In this review, we take an in-depth look at the interior of the Ford S-MAX including its boot size, dashboard and back seats. We then run through performance, price and finish up with the all-important verdict - is the new Ford S-MAX a good car?



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[philippruckert]

I personally think that the S-Max plays in a class of its own. No competition on the market by any other manufacture so far. No other Van/MPV on the entire market combines sportines, style, practicality like the S-Max does. In my opinion the perfekt allrounder for daily use. It seems like Ford has invented some kind of a new segment of cars when they started the production of the S-Max. I like nearly all kind of cars but MPVs have never been my favourite ones but this thing here is simply cool. To me it looks awesome (especially in the ST-Version in black with the strongest available engine). Thank you for your effort and the nice video!!! ;-)

[Pragwof]

Great review and excellent car. I test drove it an hour after a RAV-4 hybrid, and could not believe how much better it was in almost every respect. I was then going to test a Honda CRV hybrid, but realised there was no point. An S-Max FHEV is ordered, and I can't wait.

[duratorque]

Very good review but the background music is annoying at the beginning.

[mutombo]

Speaking of this segment, the most important feature is certainly the 3 seats which allow you to transport 3 kids with child seats without losing the trunk space. With 2 kids you have 100s of choices. With 3 kids it’s basically only seat Alhambra, Ford galaxy, vw sharan, maybe Peugeot 5008. Audi Q7 is the expensive option. I think the Smax looks not too shabby for being a big family car and has everything needed to carry 5 ppl

[BobsUp]

I have S-max since 2018, it’s a great car, very confy, couldn’t find anything better in this category. We have other “premium” brands in the family (a Mercedes C class and a Z4) and this is not behind at all compared to premium brands. Only some hard plastics in the low areas, which they don’t bother to me since the car is well built and after 3 years still doesn’t rattle at all (Mercedes for rattles is really bad instead). So overall very happy with the car.

[swanblake]

Very well done review. I like her. The interior of this is surprising with that quilted leather.

[andytaylor]

I am on my 5th one and it is superb... I need 7 seats and nothing else on the market (including SUVs) comes close, especially if you are after 3 full size seats in the second row.

[MarlonKingShow]

Looks great but wonder why they removed the sliding doors which made getting kids in and out in parking spots a lot easier? Also, what happened to roof storage, wonder if you get that on non sun roof models?

[BadHorsie]

What is it with automatic gear boxes, can we not have a manual?

[charlestisshaw]

Excellent review.The S-MAX is a first class car I would recommend it is top in its class by far. Thankyou

[bartlemy]

Fair play on your channel however I think a more informal and less scripted review style may suit better.

[trombulan]

I actually like the S max styling better as compared to Renault's Grand Scenic "glide iron" on wheels :)

[MiniEggs]

Please review the facelift Skoda Superb Estate in top trim and. compare to more premium rivals A6/E/5Thanks

[lewis]

Ford cheapened the Ghia mark to the point that it meant nothing, wouldn't be surprised if they do the same with Vignale.

[samnnamani]

Great and helpful review. Was almost going to buy this, but that infotainment system is awfully unresponsive.

[danielt.]

What color was the car? Panther blue? Thx

[greatbathindian]

Seriously you didn't go in the 3rd row? That's like the most important feature of this car!

[shanjanusman]

Looking fab Joss and also The Ford S-MAX looks really nice.

[andypeebles]

A good review but really annoying, tinny sounding background music.

[Shutityou]

I have one as a hire car at the moment and compared to the new one I had from 2008 to 2011 it's boring. The cutting edge handling has gone. Mpg is no better. Gearbox is a little notchy and longer reach than the old one.
I was excited to try a newer one as I though 13 years should see some healthy improvements but no.

Ps who the hell is going to pay 40k for an smax?!