Ford Galaxy 2000–2006 car dimensions: 4641 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1759 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,669 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The LX gets manual air conditioning with rear compartment heater as standard, plus electric front windows, height-adjustable driver's seat and a basic radio/CD setup. Cruise control and front/rear parking sensors are options or standard on higher grades like Zetec and Ghia. No touchscreen or modern driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space is 330 litres behind the third row with all seven seats in place. Fold the rear seats and it opens up to 2600 litres.
The 2.3i LX tows 1800 kg braked and 700 kg unbraked. Kerb weight is 1669 kg with a 2470 kg GVM, giving roughly 800 kg payload. Fixed or detachable towbars were available as options.
The cabin seats seven on individual fully reclining seats with height-adjustable head restraints, front armrests and driver's height adjustment. Manual air conditioning with rear compartment heater keeps the space cool, while electric front windows, cupholders in the centre console and roof rails support family use. Soft plastics and polished aluminium-style instruments give a clean, practical feel with good all-round visibility.
Combined fuel use 10.1 l/100 km (28 mpg)
Service every 15,000 km or 1 year
ABS with EBD standard
Driver and passenger airbags, front side airbags and side curtain airbags standard
No Euro NCAP rating published for this generation
The 2.3i petrol returns a combined 10.1 l/100 km with urban 14.0 and extra-urban 7.8. A 70-litre tank supports longer family trips.
Servicing falls due every 15,000 km or once a year. The car carried a 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty when new plus 6-year body cover.
Safety kit centres on ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, dual front airbags, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. A reinforced safety cell with side-impact beams and load-limiting seatbelt retractors complete the package. Head restraints are fitted front and rear.
Keep the car with regular oil and filter changes at the stated interval, check brake fluid every two years and watch for wear on the multi-seat folding system and electrics common to high-mileage MPVs.
Length 4641 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1759 mm, Wheelbase 2835 mm (Galaxy 2000–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford Galaxy UK sales brochure, 119 mph is, Ford Galaxy owner's handbook.