Ford Galaxy 2015–2023 car dimensions: 4848 mm long, 1916 mm wide and 1747 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,708 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC 2 as standard on most grades, later upgraded to SYNC 3 on higher trims or facelift models which then add Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Dual-zone climate control is fitted across the range. Front and rear parking sensors come as standard. Cruise control, lane-keeping aid, traffic sign recognition, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and a reversing camera are available depending on trim or as options in packs. The layout gives good all-round visibility and practical storage for family use.
Boot space measures 300 litres with all seven seats in place. Fold the third row and it rises substantially. with the second and third rows down the load bay reaches 2339 litres. The wide opening and low loading lip make it easy to load bulky items, and the seats fold flat electrically on many models.
The 1.5 EcoBoost can tow 1600 kg braked (1800 kg on an 8 percent gradient) and 750 kg unbraked. Payload is listed at around 802 kg. Self-levelling rear suspension is an option for heavier loads or towing. Trailer sway control is part of the standard stability system.
The cabin feels spacious and refined for seven adults, with thin contoured seats, dual-zone climate control and quieter operation from acoustic glass plus extra sound deadening. Optional multi-contour front seats add 8-way power adjustment, heating, cooling and Active Motion massage to cut fatigue. A full-length panoramic roof option floods the interior with light for an airy feel.
Combined fuel use 6.5 l/100 km, CO2 149 g/km
Petrol main service every 12,500 miles
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2015): 87% adult, 87% child, 79% pedestrian, 71% assist
Standard airbags: front, driver knee, side (front and second row), curtains all rows
Standard ESC with Curve Control, Roll Stability Control, seatbelt reminders all rows
Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection available
The 1.5 EcoBoost 160 PS returns combined fuel use of 6.5 l/100 km and 149 g/km CO2. It pairs with a 6-speed manual and Start-Stop as standard for everyday efficiency in this large seven-seater.
Main services for the petrol engine fall every 12,500 miles. Oil changes follow the same schedule or the oil-life monitor, with brake fluid every two years.
It scored a full five stars in the 2015 Euro NCAP test. Adult and child protection both reached 87 percent, pedestrian 79 percent and safety assist 71 percent. Standard kit covers front airbags, a driver knee airbag, side airbags for the first two rows, curtain airbags across all three rows, ESC, Curve Control, Roll Stability Control and seatbelt reminders for every seat. Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and lane-keeping aids are available.
Flexible seating lets the second and third rows fold or raise electrically on higher grades, keeping the car easy to live with for families. Acoustic glass and solar-tinted glass help maintain a quiet, cool cabin over long trips.
Length 4848 mm, Width 1916 mm, Height 1747 mm, Wheelbase 2849 mm (Galaxy 2015–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford of Europe, Ford Galaxy Technical Specifications, Ford unveil release, 2 April 2015, and Ford-Werke equipment list: airbags and standard seven seats, UK Customer Ordering Guide, 1 May 2015: Blazer Blue solid paint.