New-look Ford Mondeo revealed
Thursday 26 August 2010
These are the first official pictures and details of the new-look, more efficient Ford Mondeo which goes on sale in October.
The facelifted Mondeo gets the new Ford family face – as seen on the S-Max and Galaxy – as well as a new Ecoboost turbocharged petrol engine and an improved diesel line-up.
Prices start from the same £17,295 as the current Mondeo, while new-look Titanium models will cost £200 more than before to reflect new features, priced from £19,945.
Styling changes include a bolder front grille, a new front bumper featuring LED daytime running lights and re-designed rear lights. Inside, there’s a new design of centre console, LED courtesy lights, a new satellite navigation system and improved trim levels for what Ford claims is a more premium feel.
Power will be provided by a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines.
Petrol options include a new 237bhp version of its efficient 2-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine, as well as the 200bhp version introduced last month. The latter is capable of delivering 221lb/ft of torque, returning 36.6mpg and accelerating from 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds (8.2 for the estate) and on to a top speed of 144mph.
Both engines emit just 179g/km of CO2 – a 20 per cent improvement in fuel consumption and emissions compared to the outgoing 2.3-litre unit, despite being more powerful.
Diesel options include a revised 198bhp 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi and a 2-litre unit, which is available in three derivatives – 113, 138 and 161bhp – each delivering 53.2mpg while emitting 139g/km of CO2.
Ford’s six-speed dual-clutch Powershift transmission will be fitted as standard to all Ecoboost engines, and will be available as an option on the 138 and 161bhp diesel variants. Diesel models come with a six-speed manual ‘box.
To further improve efficiency, regenerative braking, an ‘Eco’ mode and a new Active Grille Shutter system – which regulates the airflow through the engine compartment to reduce drag – are fitted as standard.
Safety features include lane departure warning, driver alert, automatic headlights, a speed limiter, blind spot information system and a rear-view camera.
By Rhian Angharad Jones
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