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Ford S-MAX MPV in-depth review - Carbuyer
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8 жыл бұрынThe Ford S-MAX is a practical and stylish seven-seat MPV, with rivals like the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso and BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. There are Zetec, Titanium and Titanium Sport trim levels to choose from, powered by turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
The original S-MAX was a great car thanks to its car-like driving experience, so watch the video to see if the new one can do the same, and blend stylish looks, a spacious interior and an enjoyable driving experience.
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@CryptoChangingTheWorld 8 жыл бұрын
Noooo, now everybody knows about the secret compartment!!!!
@gonwan1 8 жыл бұрын
nice review... first part about the boot and rear space was quite informative, especially important for those considering this type of car.
@prayerpowersr854 8 жыл бұрын
this guy should be reviewing rolls royce and jaguars, suits his personality.
@korgond 8 жыл бұрын
very useful review. thank you for this.
@ultrafloss492 8 жыл бұрын
Great review James the Goth!
@akilghosh 8 жыл бұрын
You should put rival car's review youtube links on the description because the 'clicking' doesn't work with mobile app.
@carbuyer 8 жыл бұрын
+Akhil Ghosh If you scroll down the description, there's a list of links to this car's review and its rivals, too.
@akilghosh 8 жыл бұрын
+Carbuyer that's the link to your website. I was talking about youtube video links
@OhPoWneDiel 8 жыл бұрын
+Akhil Ghosh they want you to go through their website first
@AndrejGobec 8 жыл бұрын
+Akhil Ghosh True! Not all viewers come here from (or for) the Carbuyer website!
@Sandouras 8 жыл бұрын
+Andrej Gobec you all come here for the presenter. Admit it!
@janetsbrick 7 жыл бұрын
I wish Ford USA would find it worthwhile to bring the S-Max to the states. There's truly nothing like it here and I miss having the option for one badly!
@M67v 7 жыл бұрын
janetsbrick I agree so much!
@M67v 7 жыл бұрын
janetsbrick I agree so much!
@M67v 7 жыл бұрын
janetsbrick I agree!
@alanbutterfield8057 8 жыл бұрын
Hi just 24 hours ago I picked up the new Ford S-Max Titanium sport 180PS model and it's a very quick car you get such pulling power from 2nd gear its just amazing you can feel the 295 F/Pounds or 400Nm low down in the rev range it's a step up from the previous generation S-max it's a absolute pleasure to drive and would ask anyone thinking about getting one then please do you won't be sorry.
@thepenetrator2006 6 жыл бұрын
Alan Butterfield my galaxy is faster
@sambroadbent9327 5 жыл бұрын
Alan Butterfield I have the 2016 Ford galaxy same engine but auto and I agre
@Everett02 8 жыл бұрын
95% of people come here because they like cars 5% of people come here because they need a new car
@adamuppsala1931 8 жыл бұрын
you're wrong. I'm here because I fancy Mat and dream about playing with his personal knob more than playing with any other knobs in the car.
@Everett02 8 жыл бұрын
okay... lol
@lieandreality8238 6 жыл бұрын
Logan Butcher now you tell me why you here is because you like cars or you want a car
@mihailspinu2804 3 жыл бұрын
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@romeonijsse2359 5 жыл бұрын
I own one, its great for vacations etc, my mum packed 10 ski outfits in the car with no problems.
@jelesije89 3 жыл бұрын
The practicality and space of the MPVs hint to what they really are: seven-seaters with lots of space for shopping and bags and suitcases!
@growlbear5737 5 жыл бұрын
my dad bought the car last night, its so damn good!
@nahedaakhtar8869 Жыл бұрын
Wasnt mentioned here (unless I missed it) comes with front heated seats also drivers seat is ajustable to bk shape (the arch) so U dont get bk ache
@thatlankybanana8174 8 жыл бұрын
2.0 237bhp that's ridiculous in a smax but it's really tempting
@jesushern6318 8 жыл бұрын
could someone lemme know what kind of accent he's got? as I can understand giggy more easily than I understand him . whereabouts in UK r they both from?
@bigmeltie 6 жыл бұрын
I have one of these, just as shown in the review. I won't get another because the front seat legroom is wholly inadequate. The earlier S-Max had great legroom but this reminds me of my old Mini. Actually, my old Fiesta had much more front legrroom.
@adrianriches456 2 ай бұрын
Surely the Alhambra is the same as the VW Sharran or Fords Galaxy??
8 жыл бұрын
Hey, look who's back...
@armanddh 8 жыл бұрын
Do a review of the Corvette Z06
@andreadevetak4325 4 жыл бұрын
This pushchair/pram/stroller is mine!
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
“If you need any more room,Ford will of course sell you the Galaxy!”said Batch.
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
There is a cupholder back here one on each side Batch has got a bottle of ginger beer.
@andywylde 8 жыл бұрын
Great review
@andreadevetak4325 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah?I wish this car had all the options I wanted!
@armanddh 8 жыл бұрын
Do a review of the Audi RS7
@Mladjasmilic 8 жыл бұрын
Why it has sloping roof line and terrible rear head room? Where spare wheel goes?
@markharnett9389 2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what the four slots in the rear headlining (two are next to the middle row grab handles) are for? When you slide them back there's a slot for attaching something, but what?
@03FRK Жыл бұрын
I think they’re for retention nets, we also have them on ours and we also don’t know. I thought it would be for one of those metal cages to prevent cargo from flying into the cabin.
@Carver616 8 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's fair to compare S-Max with Alhambra or Grand C4 Picasso on internal space (especially the 3rd row of seats). Ford has Galaxy for that...
@JL-fj8zj Ай бұрын
I agree
@tiosaintbanks 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@raafayahmad8547 8 жыл бұрын
do a review on bmw m2 pleaseeeeee !!!!!
@turquoisecat761 8 жыл бұрын
Nice review Jim, you're doing a great job
@vryzenok 8 жыл бұрын
+Stuart Price agree !!!
@SagaAcademica 8 жыл бұрын
Are they OK? seats at second row are absolutely too small, too low!
@radudeATL 8 жыл бұрын
+SagaAcademica Yes, I was going to say the same thing! His shoulders look like they're a foot higher than the back of the seat (slight exaggeration)!
@theyruinedyoutubeagain 5 жыл бұрын
Why is this guy not liked again? He kicks ass at reviewing shit. I drove the vignale version of this in the UK last weekend and it is indeed a lovely car. Wish I had an auto 'box though lol.
@JL-fj8zj Ай бұрын
Deffo best looking people carrier
@cristicristiii 8 жыл бұрын
Heey, I missed you!
@federico7745 6 жыл бұрын
a mi me enamora es un ejemplo
@dandoney7062 7 жыл бұрын
New grand scenic all day !!!
@03FRK Жыл бұрын
Grand Scenic wouldn’t compare a single bit when it comes to engines and driving dynamics. Even the rear seats are tiny in comparison, they don’t even offer 3 separate seats like the S Max. Wouldn’t say the Scenic is bad at all but the S Max just does it all better.
@minorearthmajorsky1476 8 жыл бұрын
I wish you could do an updated version of the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
There are 3 ISOFIX fittings.
@user-zo1hq7jz5s 8 жыл бұрын
What's diffrences European Ford and USA Ford?
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
The seats can slide forwards.
@jamiepd6713 8 жыл бұрын
when are you review the new Jaguar F-Pace?
@carbuyer 8 жыл бұрын
+Jamie Davies As soon as we can get our hands on one in the UK, we'll get a review shot as soon as possible.
@jamiepd6713 8 жыл бұрын
Okay I have seen one in a jag dealership so I just hoping for you to do a review, thanks!😝
@jeremycubs8331 6 жыл бұрын
Love the Smax but good word it's just so expensive :(
@romeonijsse2359 5 жыл бұрын
My dad bought one used in 2010 for 20.000 euros.
@andreadevetak4325 4 жыл бұрын
Well basically yeah!
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe he could easily fit some more bags and some shopping and my large suitcase!
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
There is a Vignale model.
@slavicajelesijevic3515 4 жыл бұрын
A cubby for your mobile-phone and speakers in the back
@Northwindbreeze 8 жыл бұрын
then I heard " do people still buy these outdated vehicle or boxes with wheels nowadays? "
@yuchungman 8 жыл бұрын
who is Dawn?
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
A cubby for your mobile-phone and there are speakers in the back.
@cgvalente 7 жыл бұрын
I just can't understand why you guys keep comparing S-MAX with Alhambra/Sharan... Compare this last with Galaxy, or the ugly Touran with S-MAX
@toneranger 6 жыл бұрын
Great review, informative and well presented, please ignore the losers on here still living at home with their Mammies...
@qcom29 8 жыл бұрын
I like this guy.. I see the channel that Mat is on is not getting many views. Iam not surprised by that ...
@03FRK Жыл бұрын
That didn’t age too well
@MrHitman246 8 жыл бұрын
Its odd how this guy is detested and doesnt get away
@k956upg 6 жыл бұрын
I'll get the ford...the Citroen like all French cars now will be worth peanuts in 3 years & a plastic door handle replacement will probably require the door to be sent to the main factory & cost more than the door...(Megane headlamp bulb for instance can cost £300 & require bumper removal) Diesels in the uk are all being given the death sentence were being softened up by the newspapers now & in a few years even the new ones will be taxed to death...some are about to get hit with upto £500 road tax..not public knowledge yet...
@ivanvelarde1092 8 жыл бұрын
where is Matt?
@ivanvelarde1092 8 жыл бұрын
I do... that´s why i´m asking
@d_s_ctube 8 жыл бұрын
Where did the other guy go?
@Mossboy16 8 жыл бұрын
Mat went to 'Carwow' KZfaq channel
@d_s_ctube 8 жыл бұрын
+Mossboy16 Cool. Will have to check that one out. Cheers.
@selwynmason457 6 жыл бұрын
The only problem with seats that fold into the floor is that carrying weight is limited to avoid damage to the seats. Seats that fold forward or can easily be removed makes the vehicle a true van and people carrier.
@minesh5583 8 жыл бұрын
the sat nav is really laggy
@kentkoh5234 8 жыл бұрын
where is mat watson????
@marek1911 8 жыл бұрын
He has his own channel now called carwow where he reviews cars. Check it out.
@mattrussell250 8 жыл бұрын
+Marek Jankowski It's not his channel - it's CarWow's! They're a car sourcing company here in the UK. Matt's just fronting their social media and videos
@prayerpowersr854 8 жыл бұрын
top gear syria, it's on his twitter.
@olitesla5891 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, cuz that’s because you’ve got the middle seats WAY back. Sieriously.
@muhamedtrakic7472 8 жыл бұрын
Less space in back then in Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?????REBBECA STRUGGLED IN BACK OF THAT!!
@Inconito237 5 жыл бұрын
Less space in a recovery truck cos it's a Citroen.
@ALXM1 8 жыл бұрын
Electric windows.... Why are we even mentioning these in 2016.....
@croissantoz2395 8 жыл бұрын
Forget electric windows. They are mentioning air conditioning as a standard feature in some other reviews. I mean isn't air conditioning already a must feature for a car?
@ALXM1 8 жыл бұрын
+iron stark at least they don't mention "2 side mirrors too!" Which also used to be an extra
@M67v 7 жыл бұрын
Alex M I kinda agree, but there are some cars these days that still have manual windows.
@groundingtiming 8 жыл бұрын
Wheres Mat?? What have you done to Mat.
@ponderingbeyond5566 8 жыл бұрын
+IATBFTITW IATBFTITW go search carwow
@groundingtiming 8 жыл бұрын
thanks mate, bummer. kinda like him on carbuyer.
@ShaiMC 8 жыл бұрын
It's not second gen it's third...
@domantasracys9307 6 жыл бұрын
Shai TV , no, it is second gen.
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
The glovebox’s large!!
@TonyyHD 8 жыл бұрын
He's doing a great job but still a bashing lol
@Jillian-dk5hk 2 ай бұрын
We are day and is a Ford s max and why is uk
@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын
Two cupholders
@Sandouras 8 жыл бұрын
Where is the trigger? Wahs tah trigguh!
@XenoEXTornado 7 жыл бұрын
tons of knee room? is that English? tons? of knee room? not something like acres?
@Bkrzemb 8 жыл бұрын
Does he constantly have the common cold or something? I'm not criticising, but I find his accent unusual.
@nabillarif 8 жыл бұрын
Wonder who his husband is?!
@hasaniqbal5851 8 жыл бұрын
You....
@prayerpowersr854 8 жыл бұрын
probably your dad
@hasaniqbal5851 8 жыл бұрын
your balls
@andreadevetak4325 4 жыл бұрын
Aw man!
@ivanrodic2704 2 жыл бұрын
"Frankly riddicolous" ? Yes.., you are...
@kasetazr 4 жыл бұрын
Nevena:That's it! I'm stopping the S-max for damn sake, I'm stopping the whole MPV! Nini:Can we go to McDonald's? I want a cheeseburger...
@user-nr3lq4mh9m 4 күн бұрын
I can't get past the lisping.
@danmccarthy4700 7 жыл бұрын
I still think it should be pronounced "Smacks".
@alxactly 8 жыл бұрын
this channel went to dumpster after matt left
@jnev785 8 жыл бұрын
+Kappa And yet you're still watching so can't be that bad then :-)
@vryzenok 8 жыл бұрын
nice and informative car review !!! like `t !!! and hater gonna hate .... but F*** them all :) i like`t !!! and who cares !!!
@ayrtonnewcombe-bland4643 8 жыл бұрын
Lol bear good advise
@charliduncan-anderson7886 7 жыл бұрын
C
@joebowen2270 8 жыл бұрын
Was that child seat for James... Only joking
@jelesije89 3 жыл бұрын
An S-MAX!Ha Ha!
@chrisbest1000 8 жыл бұрын
Is this guy camp?
@davmay11 8 жыл бұрын
Boot, not a fucking tailgate.
@jaromor8808 8 жыл бұрын
make this guy go away please where is Matt anyways???
@Cloudbg 8 жыл бұрын
First
@andylie7699 8 жыл бұрын
To fall down a mountain
@adabracadabra2402 8 жыл бұрын
then hit a tree
@prayerpowersr854 8 жыл бұрын
then find out your mum's leaving your dad, and you'll end up living in care home.
@Northwindbreeze 8 жыл бұрын
a care home at the very top of a mountain, within inches from the edge.
@thepenetrator2006 7 жыл бұрын
Poor mans galaxy
@mackenzienewman5838 5 жыл бұрын
S Max looks better tho and is faster
@harrylee833 8 жыл бұрын
Take out the seats in my 1997 Citroen Synergie and you get 3300 litres. S Max is no match for space
@slava_trushkin 6 жыл бұрын
S-Max seems very uncomfortable compared to some rivals, such as Zafira for passengers on second row. It has 3 wide seats perfect for 3 people. But what if there is only 1 person sitting there or 2? Then they move closer to middle and seats become very uncomfortable for long rides. Everything else in S-Max is excellent, but second row of seats ruins it all. For some reason not a single review considers that there might be 1 or 2 people on second row.
@Damayn 8 жыл бұрын
Why is he still on Carbuyer? He dosen't deserve to review cars..
@nitrocorgi3160 8 жыл бұрын
+Damayn Why are you still on KZfaq? You don't deserve to watch videos..
@armanddh 8 жыл бұрын
Matt was better
@mattrussell250 8 жыл бұрын
This guy's a good reviewer but his delivery is just awful. It's not what he's saying, but the way he says it. He sounds patronising all of the time! Why not have him review the smaller/sportier cars and then let Ginny, a mother, review cars that she might actually use?!
@jelesije89 3 жыл бұрын
If you want to call your MPV “practical”,buy a Grand scenic or 5008.
@03FRK Жыл бұрын
Grand Scenic gets kicked when it comes to interior space, even the 5008 is small in comparison. Grand Scenic is well worse than the S Max inside, the rear seats are a bench unlike the S Max, you have 3 separate seats in the Ford.
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