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While the outgoing, aging Ford Mondeo is a common sight on European roads, an all-new model has been previewed by a design study nearly three years ago. But the wait is almost over and the all-new Mondeo is slated to hit showrooms early next year.
First of all, we deem necessary to point out that the all-new Mondeo is coming as a liftback sedan with the exception of top-level trims and the hybrid. The hybrid Mondeo is basically the European version of the US-spec 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid and it will be built alongside diesel and petrol Mondeos at Ford's production facility in Valencia, Spain. Furthermore, a range-topping Vignale trim will be added in the near future, which includes more visual sauce and cabin design spice, as well as some preferential services.
As expected, a wagon version is also available for all the mums and dads that need adequate space for their families. A neat thing about the new model is that even the entry-level variant comes with alloy wheels, dual-zone air conditioning, Sync2, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that deletes much of yesteryear's physical buttons, DAB digital radio and Bluetooth connectivity, while satellite navigation is an optional extra. An interesting option comes in the form of inflatable rear seat belt technology. Ford says that the industry-first safety belt technology can disperse crash forces across a body area five times greater than that of conventional seat belts.
In addition to that, a revised 2-liter TDCi turbo diesel engine with a single variable geometry turbocharger churns out either 150 or 180 horsepower. All three 2-liter TDCi variants feature a revised engine block, new cylinder head and fuel injection designs, with the addition of a NOx trap exhaust after-treatment system to lower CO2 emissions. The lower powered diesels can be had with Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system for added traction and road-holding.
As for the petrol-fed end of the deal, the peppy 1L three-cylinder EcoBoost will be available with 125 horsepower on tap. If you're not a downsizing fan, then the 1.5-liter EcoBoost with 160 ponies or the 2-liter EcoBoost with 203 or 240 horsepower are the alternatives. If you want to go green without opting for the hybrid model, then the 1.6-liter diesel-fed ECOnetic Technology Mondeo is the car for you. Other highlights worth mentioning are the adaptive LED headlamp technology, the digital instrument cluster, electric power assisted steering and Active Grille Shutter technology as on the smaller Focus.
For more information on the all-new 2015 Ford Mondeo, check the lengthy release below.
As expected, a wagon version is also available for all the mums and dads that need adequate space for their families. A neat thing about the new model is that even the entry-level variant comes with alloy wheels, dual-zone air conditioning, Sync2, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that deletes much of yesteryear's physical buttons, DAB digital radio and Bluetooth connectivity, while satellite navigation is an optional extra. An interesting option comes in the form of inflatable rear seat belt technology. Ford says that the industry-first safety belt technology can disperse crash forces across a body area five times greater than that of conventional seat belts.
What else is there worth mentioning?
As anyone would expect from a new-generation model, the latest Mondeo is laden with a suite of other active and passive safety features, but the engineering team behind the nameplate hasn't forgot to spruce up the powertrain. As such, the powerplant lineup now includes a 2-liter TDCi twin sequential turbocharged diesel with 210 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque available from 2,000 rpm. A small low-inertia turbo is used to respond quickly to initial boost demand, while a bigger high-inertia unit sustains boost pressure higher in the rev range.In addition to that, a revised 2-liter TDCi turbo diesel engine with a single variable geometry turbocharger churns out either 150 or 180 horsepower. All three 2-liter TDCi variants feature a revised engine block, new cylinder head and fuel injection designs, with the addition of a NOx trap exhaust after-treatment system to lower CO2 emissions. The lower powered diesels can be had with Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system for added traction and road-holding.
As for the petrol-fed end of the deal, the peppy 1L three-cylinder EcoBoost will be available with 125 horsepower on tap. If you're not a downsizing fan, then the 1.5-liter EcoBoost with 160 ponies or the 2-liter EcoBoost with 203 or 240 horsepower are the alternatives. If you want to go green without opting for the hybrid model, then the 1.6-liter diesel-fed ECOnetic Technology Mondeo is the car for you. Other highlights worth mentioning are the adaptive LED headlamp technology, the digital instrument cluster, electric power assisted steering and Active Grille Shutter technology as on the smaller Focus.
For more information on the all-new 2015 Ford Mondeo, check the lengthy release below.
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