Ford has been producing the Mondeo since 1994; it replaced the ageing Sierra model. The Mondeo was available as a hatchback, saloon and estate to replace the Sierra model like for like. At launch the Mondeo was the most modern looking car Ford had launched for a while and set the benchmark for future Ford models.
The Sierra and the Mondeo have always been family cars, large family cars that have plenty of space in the cabin and a decent size boot. Fleet and company drivers also became fans of the Mondeo due to its low running costs, fuel efficiency and driveability.
The latest version of the Ford Mondeo in London was launched in 2007 and is the fourth generation model. It is currently available with a choice of many petrol and diesel engine variants. The smallest petrol engine is a 1.6 litre with 110 PS, the most powerful petrol is the 2.0 litre EcoBoost with its 240 PS " there is a 2.5 litre model but that has 220 PS.
The diesel range is the most popular and starts off with a 1.6 litre with 115 PS, there is a 1.8 litre with 100 or 125 ps. The 2.0 litre diesel has 4 power options starting from a 115 PS model and going up to 160 PS. The larger 2.2 litre diesel is available with either 175 or 200 PS. My personal choice would be the 2.2 litre with 200 PS; it has ample power whilst being fuel efficient.
The fifth generation model has made its first appearance at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The next generation takes a lot of its design cues from the Ford Evos concept that was unveiled last year. The new Mondeo is set on a global platform that is shared with the now identical Fusion, which will be sold in the U.S.
Author Resource:-
Joanna Small - Automotive Journalist and Enthusiast
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