Ford Galaxy review (2015-2023)

Space is what people carriers are all about, and the Galaxy has more than most.

The cabin is brilliantly thought out and hugely roomy.

Driving position

Most drivers should find the driving position comfortable, and there’s enough adjustment to the seat and wheel for both short and tall drivers to get settled. 

Tech and features

Every Ford Galaxy has seven seats, and even the pair in the back have enough head and legroom for adults.  

There’s more to the Galaxy’s cabin than sheer space, though – it has lots of clever tricks up its sleeve.

There are individual seats rather than a bench in the middle, and they slide, recline and fold independently.

Here’s an example – let’s say you’ve got a long load to put in the boot, but you need space for five passengers.

Lower the outer seats in the second and third rows, and you have space for your luggage and five friends. 

The cabin is solidly made as well as practical, and all the controls are logically laid out.

Every Galaxy has a digital radio and touchscreen.

Step up from the entry-level Zetec to Titanium for sat-nav, although the nav and entertainment system isn’t the slickest to use. 

Handling and ride comfort

The Ford Galaxy is one of the very best MPVs to drive, whether you’re on the school run or hauling along the motorway to visit the in-laws.

A comfortable ride means your passengers won’t be jostled around, even when the road is bumpy.

Surprisingly nimble handling makes the Galaxy fun to drive as well as comfy. 

Engines and power

Anyone shopping for a Galaxy will have a wide range of petrol and diesel engines to choose from.

Take your pick to juggle performance and running costs – one of the 2.0-litre diesels hits the spot for many buyers, with enough performance to cope with a fully loaded car while keeping fuel bills low. 

Boot space

Most seven-seaters have little luggage space when all the seats are occupied.

That’s not a big problem if you drive a Galaxy, as it still has enough room for lots of shopping bags. 

With the back seats lowered, a family of five should find space for all their holiday luggage.

Fold the middle seats away as well and you could moonlight as a removals company. 

Storage solutions

Storage is taken care of, too.

There are big door bins in the front of the car, a usefully large glovebox, and plenty of cupholders and cubbies throughout the cabin – there are even compartments under the seats.

Picnic tables on the back of the front seats are handy for snacking on the go. 

Today’s Galaxy has been around since 2015, and over the years, it has been offered with a wide choice of engines and gearboxes.

Most of them promise affordable running costs, especially compared with seven-seat SUVs. 

Fuel economy

You get a 2.0-litre diesel with various power outputs has been the mainstay of the range.

Whereas, the latest EcoBlue version with front-wheel-drive and a manual gearbox should return around 45-46mpg on the combined cycle.

The same engine with an automatic gearbox achieves 43.5mpg in the official tests. 

Or there's the more powerful 2.0-litre diesel comes with no fuel economy penalty, so long as you stick with front-wheel-drive.

The 4x4 model makes a very capable alternative to a big SUV and should return 40.4mpg.