Ford S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line Allrad - Towing vehicle

Can the Ford S-MAX also be used as a towing vehicle? In order to answer this topic many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

With a maximum towing capacity of 2000 kg, this car does not have to hide. So you can also pull a horse trailer or a medium-sized caravan.
torque affects the Ford S-MAX how much the trailer load affects acceleration. Torque is available at 370 Nm, which is already a decent value and guarantees that you won't have any problems getting off the mark as a rule. If you want to take the trailer off-road, all-wheel drive is absolutely essential. On surfaces where you would otherwise have no problems, the additional weight of the trailer quickly becomes noticeable and a real problem. It's a good thing that this automobile distributes the power over all four wheels.

However, this deal does not yet include trailer hitch and must be additionally ordered.

Evaluation - is the Ford S-MAX suitable as a towing vehicle?: The motor vehicle pulls ordinary 2000 kg . The feed is provided by the torque of 370 Nm. The Ford S-MAX is therefore very suitable for just about all typical towing loads in the private sector. Horse trailers with one horse (or two if necessary) are no problem. Please note that you may need a driver's license B96 or even BE / class 3 here.