Ford S-MAX
Overall Average Rating - 84.99%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 59th
A fine fourth place finish for practicality can’t mask an otherwise disappointing scoresheet.
Positions of 96th for reliability and 92nd for build suggest Ford’s quality control is going awry, while 90th for ease of driving is a poor advert for a car designed to haul families around the country in style.
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 96th
Build Quality: 92nd
Running Costs: 53rd
Performance: 59th
Braking: 69th
Ride Quality: 19th
Handling: 48th
Practicality: 4th
Comfort: 51st
Ease of Driving: 90th
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 21st)
Having made progress in 2008, Ford has dropped back again this year. It’s 12 places higher than rival Vauxhall, and its cars are rated for practicality and handling. Yet owners’ main gripe is reliability.
