The third-generation of the Ford Galaxy minivan together with its shorter and lower sibling, the S-Max, have been with us (or so to speak) since 2006 having received a mid-life makeover that introduced a new snout and turbocharged four-cylinder petrol mills at the end of 2009.
All the previous iterations of the Galaxy (the seven-seater S-Max is a new addition to the range) were offered in Europe for a period of six years or less before being replaced by a new model, which means that the time for Ford to present a successor is almost here.
This week, our spies in Germany nabbed Ford’s engineers trying out a test mule for the next Galaxy MPV. The seven-seater prototype featured a modified front end that was hidden under plastic wraps along with a modified fuel cap, something that suggests Ford may have been testing a new driveline.
There is nothing else to comment about the appearance of the prototype, however, we can tell you Ford has confirmed that all of its upcoming models will use the design DNA from last year’s Evos study. This means it is almost certain that the new Galaxy will sport a similar Aston Martin-like front grille.
As for the interior, we hear that the new Galaxy will adopt the dashboard design of the latest Mondeo (Fusion in North America).
The powertrain options will also be shared with the European Mondeo, including the petrol and diesel engines, though it remains to be seen if the Galaxy will be offered with a hybrid option.
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