Ford S-MAX Specs, Engines & Dimensions (from 2019) — Second Generation Restyling
The facelifted second-generation Ford S-MAX combines minivan practicality with powertrain choices that suit different driving routines. Your preference for manual control, automatic convenience or hybrid assistance can help narrow the options.
Ford S-MAX engine options include the 1.5 MT, pairing gasoline power with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive for drivers who prefer choosing gears themselves. Other examples include the diesel 2.0 AT with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive for added traction, and the front-wheel-drive 1.5 CVT hybrid with a variable transmission that handles ratio changes for you.
The 1.5 CVT hybrid uses a lithium-ion battery to support its electric motor alongside the gasoline engine. Hybrid systems can recover energy during deceleration and reuse it when accelerating. When considering Ford S-MAX battery capacity, remember that capacity alone cannot tell you how much fuel you will save in everyday driving.