Ford S-MAX and Mondeo Vignale Concept unveiled at Frankfurt

Ford, the American automaker has unveiled the new S-MAX Concept sports activity vehicle and the all-new Mondeo Vignale Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Ford S-MAX Concept builds upon the current S-MAX's style-without-compromise ethos with sleek design, premium craftsmanship, smart technologies and a more flexible interior. It also features connectivity and well-being technology including Ford SYNC with AppLink, which enables drivers to voice-activate apps from behind the wheel, and the Ford Heart Rate Monitoring Seat, which records the driver’s heart rate.

The all-new Mondeo Vignale Concept provides a first glimpse of Ford’s vision for Vignale and offers unique design touches, high quality craftsmanship, exclusive specification and advanced technologies. The Mondeo Vignale Concept, which includes 20-inch alloy wheels with in-depth chrome detailing, a unique front bumper and grille, and an exclusive “Nocciola” paint colour, is part of a rollout that will see Ford deliver one of the most complete product expansions in the history of Ford in Europe.

S-MAX Concept

The new Ford S-MAX Concept reflects the latest Ford global design language with a high mounted grille and swept-back organic LED headlamps; the front bonnet sweeps seamlessly into the sharply raked front screen, which in turn flows into the roof to create a unique glass roof graphic. The versatile interior offers anything from four to seven-seat configurations and places the focus firmly on the driver. The high-set instrument panel, door panels and innovative interior roof design maximise its spaciousness.

The S-MAX Concept offers advanced safety and convenience technologies including Intelligent Protection System with Pre-Collision Assist, which identifies pedestrians and automatically applies the brakes if a collision is imminent. Dual-View Display allows the driver to receive important information while from the same centre console screen the front passenger can enjoy a movie.

Ford Vignale

Presented in an exclusive and sophisticated four-door saloon body style, and also as a wagon, the all-new Mondeo Vignale Concept combines traditional coach-building with contemporary design and material trends. Smart technologies include front and rear Park Assist with Rear View Camera to make parking easier. The interior features leather armrests for door interiors, and exclusive seating with “Vignale” detailing and premium soft-touch leather that extends to the steering wheel, instrument panel, centre console, door top-rolls and centre armrest.

Tourneo Courier

The production version of the Tourneo Courier is revealed for the first time in Frankfurt. Offering class-leading space, practicality, fuel economy and safety features, the five-seat Tourneo Courier is the most compact member of the Tourneo family and expands Ford’s people-mover range into the small-car segment.

Based on Ford’s latest global small-car platform, the Tourneo Courier offers ample space for five people and their luggage, with the agile handling of a compact car. The vehicle’s twin rear sliding doors provide best-in-class access, while 60/40 split folding rear seats offer outstanding flexibility. The Courier joins the five-seat Tourneo Connect which will also be on display in Frankfurt, the seven-seat Grand Tourneo Connect and the Tourneo Custom, and will go on sale in Europe by mid-2014.