Multi-Purpose car of the year

Ford unveiled the refreshed Ford S-Max in late 2010; the early success of the model is marked by the Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) of the Year award from the BusinessCar Magazine’s 2011 awards. The 2011 award is the Ford S-Max’s fifth BusinessCar award.

The panel of judges choosing the BusinessCar awards were impressed by the flexible seven seater which was refreshed thoroughly last year and available alongside the Ford Galaxy in Kent. The readers of the magazine and visitors of the website were equally impressed by the Ford S-Max.

The editor of BusinessCar said, "Ford's S-MAX has proved that family transport doesn't have to be bland to look at nor boring to drive, and the readers of BusinessCar obviously agree. The recent changes to the S-MAX further enhanced its appeal in the corporate marketplace, and this BusinessCar MPV of the Year Award reflects the high esteem in which the car is held."

Ford Britain’s fleet Director Kevin Griffin was chuffed with the award and said, "Ford S-MAX's run of wins at the BusinessCar awards is testimony to a car which has redefined the MPV segment. Almost 50,000 UK motorists agree with BusinessCar and have bought one for themselves. BusinessCar Awards makes the success of the S-MAX particularly gratifying because it is a clear reflection of the opinions of the market."

The new award winning S-Max is available with Ford’s smooth and economical six speed PowerShift automatic transmission, which was first demonstrated in the S-Max. The PowerShift gearbox is now available with a new 1.6 litre 115PS diesel power unit, equipped with Auto Start-Stop is can achieve almost 50mpg and emits just 139g/km. There is also a new premium 2.2-litre TDCi engine which boasts 200PS, and returns 42.8mpg while emitting only 174g CO2/km.

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