It\u2019s easy to see Ford\u2019s intention<\/strong><\/a> with its Vignale models, but the S-MAX will most likely have a limited appeal to its buyers. It\u2019s simply not convincing enough as a luxury product whereas a cheaper Titanium-spec model is just as good to drive, is nice to sit in and most importantly offers the same practicality for less money.<\/p>\n Ford is trying to get in to the premium class Audi\/BMW territory by elevating its mainstream family cars. Mondeo was the first one to try this out and now the S-MAX is set to benefit from this revival. The 2.0-litre diesel<\/strong><\/a> with 178bhp version will easily be the best seller.<\/p>\n If you think Ford has slapped some new badges on the S-MAX and bumped up the price to launch Vignale, you are wrong as it also gets few choice styling tweaks. It has all the chrome work a car needs; new chrome grille, lots of extra chrome trim on the door and windows and unique alloy wheels and a chrome finish.<\/p>\n The changes can be noticed when parked next to the standard S-MAX, but still isn\u2019t worth the extra premium than the basic version. The S-MAX is already an excellent people carrier; however the interior is Vignale\u2019s best bit. The leather seats are high-grade and quilted with plush soft-touch materials on the dash and contrasting stitching all over.Eyes on Audi BMW<\/h3>\n
All Chrome<\/h3>\n
Plenty of Changes<\/h3>\n
\nThere are optional \u2018multi-contour\u2019 sears with massage and ventilation function. The extra cabin polish is where you get to see the extra \u00a32,700 being justified, but it is still a let down by scratchy plastics on the lower dash and characterless centre console design.<\/p>\nNew Infotainment System<\/h3>\n