the blue oval badge marque do not need a charging cable and can run on electric-only power for short distances.Both models offer the same passenger and luggage space as the diesel-powered models.
Ford claims the S-Max Hybrid, above right, is the most affordable seven-seat hybrid on sale.Power comes from the same 2.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor combination used in Ford’s Kuga Hybrid.
This gives 190hp and drives through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.The car automatically selects the most efficient mode between petrol, electric or a mix of the two.Ford says the hybrid MPVs offer 10 per cent lower carbon dioxide emissions than their diesel equivalents.
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