FORD’S new Galaxy takes over from the previous best-selling but distinctly aged version.

Seven fold-flat seats, increased stowage and generous specification will no doubt see it back near the top of the sales charts, but does it have what it takes to hit the number one spot in residual values too?

The MPV sector is struggling at the moment, but CAP predictions suggest the Galaxy is about to buck the trend and may well trounce long-standing sector leader, the Renault Espace.

Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi LX
Price new £20,797

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £12,250/59% £8,547
30,000 18 £10,775/52% £10,022
40,000 24 £9,475/46% £11,322
50,000 30 £8,350/40% £12,447
60,000 36 £7,375/35% £13,422
Source: CAP Motor Research

Renault Espace 1.9 dCi Authentique
Price new £20,602

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £10,425/51% £10,177
30,000 18 £8,900/43% £11,702
40,000 24 £7,625/37% £12,977
50,000 30 £6,625/32% £13,977
60,000 36 £5,825/28% £14,777

Source: CAP Motor Research