S-Max coming to Oz?

[marcosambrose]

I just read this article on autoexpress.co.uk about an asian-market-only MPV called the i-Max and in the article it states this.....:

" The car is badged the I-MAX, and it promises impressive practicality. Sliding back doors make access to the cabin easy, and inside is a versatile seven-seat layout. Yet it has style to match, with a distinctive side profile, incorporating blacked-out pillars for a wraparound look.

The front end is unmistakably Ford, featuring the brand's current 'kinetic design' styling, which has already been seen on the all-new Mondeo and facelifted C-MAX.

Although the blue oval has yet to introduce a compact seven-seat MPV to the European market, the I-MAX is not expected to be offered in showrooms here. Top brass at the company feel that, in the five-seat C-MAX, plus the seven-seat S-MAX and Galaxy, they already have something for all tastes.

Ford took the wraps off the newcomer in Taiwan, which for now will be the only market in which it is sold. Everywhere else in the Asia-Pacific region - which includes Australia, Japan and China - customers will be offered the larger S-MAX...."

Under the bonnet, the I-MAX is fitted with a 2.0-litre petrol engine. There is no diesel option.

I-MAX:


S-MAX



Now i know autoexpress is probably as reliable as a 1976 Lada running on paint thinner but hey lets just hope. the S-Max kicks butt...

Ford Oz needs it!

[Van D]

Man that s-max has no alibi. I'd prefer to look at the i-max to be honest.

[marcosambrose]

S-Max drives like a Focus, what more do you want...

[Tles]

Originally Posted by marcosambrose

S-Max drives like a Focus, what more do you want...

White Smax was spotted in LA this week so maybe America too.

[fou_bleu]

Well, it'll be interesting to see what happens in the future... And yes, the I-Max is waaaaay sexier!

[Sloth]

For what its worth, I-Max is a rebadged/based on Mazda 5/Premacy.


I also see the S-Max as a little vulgar, but for some reason thats what I love about it. The loved the concept for its agressiveness and the production model looks awesome with the bodykit and big rims.

[BrisVegas]

C'mon Ford, let us Aussies have the S-Max! It's the 2007 Euro Car of the Year.

Not everyone wants to drive an SUV these days. A 2.0 TDCi auto S-Max would sell like hotcakes I reckon. I'll have one for starters. The queue starts here.

[apolloxbgt]

Originally Posted by BrisVegas

Not everyone wants to drive an SUV these days. A 2.0 TDCi auto S-Max would sell like hotcakes I reckon. I'll have one for starters. The queue starts here.

I'll be second in the queue.

A people mover that drives and drinks like a Foci,but with space for kids would suit my missus perfectly.

[Casablanca]

looks good mate hope we see it soon.

[Bossxr8]

Didn't Ford Australia already poo poo it a while ago, based on the fact that the people mover market is so small. The same reason Mazda don't sell the 5 here.

[BrisVegas]

come to think of it, an S-Max with Focus XR5 running gear would be pretty cool too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U0PMVpxygQ

[RATT]

The people mover market is owned by Toyota unfortunately. As good as the S-MAX may be, it will take alot of convincing for people to switch.

I had a look at one in Canne France in 2006.

[ltd]

Originally Posted by Van D

Man that s-max has no alibi. I'd prefer to look at the i-max to be honest.

Oh man I burst out laughing when I read that, I remember that song, and those girls singing it were struggling to find a witness let alone an alibi.