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Ford S-Max 2.5 20v Turbo
Swift Charisma 550

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Ford S-Max 2.5 20v Turbo with a Swift Charisma 550 with an actual weight of 1383 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general very good. And also the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
273
298

Mountains
Risk of snaking
320
162

Weight ratio: 74% (82% of kerbweight) 1383 kg 1881 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford S-Max 2.5 20v Turbo
Swift Charisma 550

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Ford is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 162 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford S-Max 2.5 20v Turbo
2006-2010

Power
220 PS (162 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Charisma 550

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

paul meredith reviewed a Ford S-Max 2.5 20v Turbo:

"We have an 08 s-max 2.5T petrol.
It has been superchipped using blufin and mpg has improved by average 2.2mpg (over 4000 miles with the wife driving not towing)
On motorways sit in 6th gear all day up and down hill and have to hold myself back as would easily push past sensible speeds.
On A roads again cannot be acussed of holding up traffic and always feels surefooted and safe all in all one of the best towcars i have driven and nearly as good as my old bmw 530d touring."

See more Ford S-Max reviews.

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