The Ford S-Max ( stylized as Ford S-MAX) is a MPV produced by the Ford Motor Company for the European market . Ford also describes the S-MAX as SAV was introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show , the S-Max went on sale alongside the new generation Galaxy in June 2006 . It is intended to be like a sports sedan and comfortable as an MPV. Shows inspiration from the seven-seater large MPV Galaxy and compact MPV of the Ford C-Max. The S-Max has received many positive reviews and awards , and was voted European Car of the Year 2007, November 13, 2006 . In the future, Ford plans to sell the S-Max in Japan under its subsidiary brand Mazda.