When you start to raise a family you have to make a number of changes, not just in your lifestyle, but in terms of your home and the car you drive. You can’t very well carry on with a sporty little car if you’re going to have to use it to ferry the kids around, and if your family is likely to get larger, you need to make preparations.

However, just because your family is growing, that does not mean that you have to sacrifice being able to get an excellent drive out of your car. A great example of a car that was designed to appeal to people who love to drive, but who also need to accommodate their families, is the Ford S-Max.

The Ford S-Max is the shining light when it comes to MPVs that are capable of providing all the excitement and enjoyment of driving a hot hatch. Essentially, the S-Max is the Ford Focus that has grown up a little bit and has taken responsibility for the family.

The S-Max is now getting a bit of a modification from Ford who are no doubt pleased with the reputation it is building up among motorists, having revolutionised the concept of the MPV. Unable to wait for the new version? You can get your hands on one of these used Ford cars from your local dealer.