Second generation MkII .282006.E2.88.922015.29 Ford Galaxy
galaxy (2006−2010)
galaxy (2010-2015)
the second generation galaxy introduced @ 2006 geneva motor show, , went on sale alongside ford s-max (which had lower rear roofline, external cosmetic differences , child seats in third row) in june 2006.
the new galaxy larger predecessor, , 4 pillar vehicle of ford design, no volkswagen group content (ford sold stake in autoeuropa volkswagen group year before). no longer produced @ autoeuropa plant in portugal, europe s replacement galaxy assembled @ newly re equipped plant alongside mondeo in genk, belgium. s-max catering customers require sport oriented multi-purpose vehicle (mpv), ford able expand galaxy in every dimension without losing sales in size conscious europe.
due size, ford unable design galaxy using full kinetic design format. however, ford states mk ii galaxy has elements of kinetic design, such trapezoidal grille, large wheelarches , angular headlights. vehicle has no spare wheel; instead aerosol foam sealant provided seal punctures until new tyre can purchased.
only ford s own engines used, diesels being duratorq family of engines in 100 ps (74 kw; 99 bhp) , 125 ps (92 kw; 123 bhp) 1.8-litre format, , 130 ps (96 kw; 128 bhp) , 140 ps (103 kw; 138 bhp) 2.0 tdci versions, 2.2 tdci more power. 2 petrol engines offered, there 1.6t 160ps ecoboost start/stop , 2.0 203 ps ecoboost
however 1.6l ecoboost engine has been criticized independent writer jamie merrill. describes engine not powerful enough , should have been left in smaller cars.
in united kingdom, mk ii galaxy available in edge, zetec, , ghia trim levels. in february 2008, ford added titanium high level trim in common focus, c-max, kuga, mondeo , s-max ranges. titanium model specified same level ghia adds techno feel. @ same time, availability of 175 ps (129 kw; 173 bhp) 2.2 tdci engine option (joint design psa) announced. current trim levels available in united kingdom (november 2011) zetec, titanium , titanium x.
the ford galaxy comes lots of features such home safe lighting, quickclear heated windscreen , cooled passenger glove box.
one major selling point of galaxy , s-max foldflatsystem . design allows second , third row seats fold flat floor, although change in seating design reduces load carrying capacity of vehicle.
this model of car known main vehicle on british television series outnumbered, replaces vauxhall zafira family had in older series.
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