All New Ford Mondeo Revealed

The world calls it, this is the Mondeo facelift

, but "engine-lift" would be a more accurate description. There are a couple of fresh engines: a 2.2 TDCI diesel with a more-than-respectable 200 BHP and unfeasibly powerful 2.0 Ecoboost petrol with 240 BHP.

The strange thing about these two engines is that they have much in common, despite being powered by different fuels. The diesel is the most petrol-like unit ever seen in a Ford or indeed in any car. Unlike many highly tuned diesel charged car that have little power below 1,800rpm and then suddenly explode, the Mondeo 2.2 is pretty-well linear in its response. The car's torque (pulling power) builds smoothly and rapidly until it hits a plateau at around 2,000rpm. The proof of its responsiveness is the excellent reaching from zero to 62mph within a short timing of 8.1 seconds; and we know diesel cars usually struggle off the line until the boost kicks in, but thos are not true for this one.

On the other hand, the petrol is almost diesel-like in its massive torque (250lb/ft) and its claimed economy (36.6 mpg). However, there is still something very appealing about a petrol engine that can rev happily to 6,000rpm and emits a sporty growl while it's doing so. As to which motor to choose, it is one of the hardest petrol/diesel calls in the market. In terms of driving pleasure, the petrol engine still shades it, but the 47mpg diesel does have the lead in economy.

Thus it would not be wrong if we mention that Ford actually took the opportunity to use the facelift for introducing two new engines, both 20 % more efficient than their predecessors. The first engine is a 1.6 liter petrol engine that delivers 160 HP, and the new 2.0 liter engine delivers 200 HP. The latest Mondeo also introduces a comprehensively revised version of the 2.2-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engine, which boasts a 12 per cent power increase to 200PS, making it the most powerful Ford Duratorq diesel engine so far. The muzzle of the Mondeo was refreshed with a new grille and LED daytime running lights. Also we see the back of the modern rear lights use LED technology. The tailgate has been reviewed and is closer to the rear. The navigation system of the previous generation was replaced by a modern one. The new 2.0 petrol will be mounted only with the automatic gearbox dual clutch Power Shift, while for diesel engines will be an alternative to the six-speed manual gearbox that was used so far.

This subtle facelift has comfortably made its numerous appearances at the numerous famous Motor Shows, the world over. There is no denying the fact that Ford has put on the boots to try to win points in the sales and the car lovers of the world have been pleasantly surprised with the array of developments of recent times.

The yet so cheap price range in the UK has made the car to bear an attractively economic tag that starts at 17,295; the price in India is projected to start at Rs. 13 lacs.

All New Ford Mondeo Revealed

By: Redge Dawson

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