Ford will launch the new Galaxy in Ireland later this year. They promise a spacious, refined and technologically advanced people mover offering luxurious travel for seven passengers.

Featuring the company’s latest global design language with its character grille and slim-line headlamps, the all-new Galaxy offers seven full-size seats, enabling families to easily switch between seating or load space with a segment-first feature that can be specified to raise the third-row seats at the push of a button.

Ford chiefs say that comfort levels for front seat passengers is better with optional massaging Ford Multi-Contour Seats; and for rear seat passengers with integral link rear suspension that offers a smoother, quieter ride.

The all-new Galaxy can also support drivers in town and on the highway with advanced technologies including like Intelligent Speed Limiter, which when activated scans traffic signs and adjusts the throttle to help drivers stay within legal speed limits and avoid fines, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, which will reduce the severity of some frontal collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians, or help drivers avoid some impacts altogether and Glare-Free Highbeam technology for the adaptive LED headlamps, which detects vehicles ahead and fades out light that could dazzle oncoming drivers, while retaining maximum illumination for other areas

“Families across Europe have grown up with the Galaxy. Customers are reassured by its ability to carry seven in first-class comfort and safety, and to constantly surprise with its unmatched versatility,” said Ciarán McMahon, Chairman and Managing Director, Ford Ireland. “The all-new Galaxy enhances those qualities with improved dynamics, fuel efficiency and refinement – as well as some very useful innovations.”

In Ireland, new Galaxy will be available in two series: Zetec and Titanium.  Powertrains will include the 2.0 litre TDCi 120, 150, 180 and 210 PS units, as well as the 1.5 litre 160PS EcoBoost petrol engine. Pricing will start from €38,760.