Category: Compact MPV 
Price Range: £16,245 to £20,295
Fine drive, rear sliding doors, improved 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Not a true seven-seater, traditional MPV looks, S-Max has better ride handling compromise.
Mid-life tweaks improve what already is a very impressive MPV.
When originally tested, the 5 received the maximum five stars for occupancy protection in the European NCAP crash tests and the maximum score possible for side protection.
So it's a shame that stability control only comes as standard on the two most expensive models.
All models benefit from a Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser.
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