2014 Ford S-MAX Concept

At the IAA, the Ford S-MAX Concept makes its world premiere and gives an outlook on the next generation of the S-MAX.

The S-MAX, Ford has a "Sports Activity Vehicle" in the program, which combines the benefits of an MPV with the sporting attributes of a sedan. Ford will show at the IAA with the S-MAX Concept, as the second generation of sports vans could look like.

Compared to the current model, the new S-MAX looks even sportier, especially the rear end is designed particularly dynamic here. But the front end of the new and more advanced design fits the Ford van excellent. The new "Organic LED" technology also offers new possibilities in terms of design and positioning of the light units.

Despite all the sportiness of the new S-MAX is designed to provide more space, up to seven individuals to be able to share the spacious interior. A new and very large glass roof is intended to make the interior even more airy.

The interior has also become even more sporty and to offer high quality workmanship and sophisticated design. But the flexibility remains preserved so that either find more passengers or more luggage space.

Of course, the latest technology finds its way into the practical family van. S-MAX Concept already the next generation of Ford SYNC is used, wherein in combination with the ECG of the driver seat and the health is monitored.

The ECG-based heart rate monitoring with monitored via integrated sensors the driver's heartbeat and records it for future medical analysis. If the system detects a dangerous anomaly, it can warn the driver or consult doctor in case of an emergency via Ford SYNC. Also, systems for monitoring blood sugar levels can be networked with Ford SYNC.

First comes to Ford S-MAX Concept, the "Car-to-Car" communication technology to help communicate with the vehicles and can exchange such as alerts.

Also a first for a Ford vehicle is the dual view screen in the center console. The driver gets here, for example, displays the navigation information while the passenger can watch a DVD at the same time.

When the engine is a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine is used, which further promotes the downsizing of engines and is designed to provide a low consumption despite high horsepower.

Although the S-MAX Concept is still a study at the IAA, but you can assume that the production version not show many changes and next year will be presented.