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25-02-2010, 10:59 PM | #1 | ||
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http://www.worldcarfans.com/10909092...rst-spy-photos
Not much change!! apstar ps select hi-res to get a closer look Last edited by apstar; 25-02-2010 at 11:06 PM. |
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25-02-2010, 11:14 PM | #2 | ||
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New alloy wheels with Michelin Tyres don't know why the 2 top grill parts are masked seeing the Ford one on the back is not!!
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26-02-2010, 12:41 AM | #3 | ||
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So, we won't see it for at least 18 months ?????
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26-02-2010, 12:52 AM | #4 | ||
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Undisguised photo:
http://www.fordmondeo.org/threadatta...68-23m20pe.jpg Note the daytime running lights that will soon be required in Europe - we probably won't get these.
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27-02-2010, 02:03 AM | #6 | |||
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27-02-2010, 03:45 AM | #7 | ||
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02-03-2010, 11:26 AM | #9 | ||
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Here is a pic of the Coupe
http://www.fordmondeo.org/forum/show...?post/1920591/ hmm not to my liking : apstar |
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10-05-2010, 11:07 PM | #10 | |||
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26-02-2010, 08:18 AM | #11 | ||
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Is this the update that's coming this year?
Doesn't look as though there's much change so it could be faster to get to us. I doubt they will be taking out the daytime running lights, it's easier and cheaper to make it with them, than try to take them out. Australia/NZ are small markets, and I doubt they will be making changes for us here. More and more cars are coming out with them, even one of the Commodores have them, so I reckon they will be seen on more and more cars, especially as the lights are becoming legislated more in Europe.
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26-02-2010, 11:40 AM | #12 | ||
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26-02-2010, 12:48 PM | #14 | ||
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Whilst the external changes aren't radical, I understand the all-new engines are big changes with updated diesels and direct-injection petrol engines. The 2.0 litre direct injection petrol engine will be the same engine that is going into the 4 cylinder Falcon so it should radically improve the performance and economy of the petrol Mondeos.
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27-02-2010, 01:32 PM | #17 | ||
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Those daytime running lights break up the bumper nicely.
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28-02-2010, 02:18 AM | #18 | ||
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Apstar,
This gearbox will be used in most Fords over the next few years, mainly to improve economy. It will be in next year's 4 cylinder Falcon for example. I'm sure it will be in the facelifted Mondeo this year, but who knows what drivetrain combinations will make to NZ and Oz. Price of course will be an issue but I'd guess that the current 6-speed auto is also an expensive gearbox as it comes from Japan. But a bigger problem for Ford could be supply initially. I've seen a road test of the C-MAX with the Ecoboost engine and Powershift box, and they were very impressed - rated the box better than the VW DSG. This drivetrain should make a huge difference to the Mondeo.
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Link to Ecoboost / Powershift road test: http://motortorque.askaprice.com/rev...ost-review.asp
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There was talk about an update this year. Is this the update that we are going to see mid year?
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I don't really want to wait another 3 months, could do it last time, as we had two cars, not now though.
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What does this mean for Mondeo engines in Australia? Does the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost SCTi petrol engine replace the current 2.3-litre petrol engine?
If the Zetec range is going to get the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost SCTi petrol engine with the new DSG box then it will be a real nice package. This is just what the car needs to make it a great all round package, 149Kw or power and new DSG box should make it a nice drive. |
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04-03-2010, 04:29 PM | #27 | ||
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Sounds like they might be using the spare tyre space for the lpg tanks with those capacities. 40L is not much but if it can get >300km it would be a good cost saving, however if you need to refuel more than once a day on a regular basis I could see it getting old.
XtRmn8, I wonder if there might be 2 levels of the Ecoboost engine - one to replace the 2.3 and the other to replace the 2.5T? |
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04-03-2010, 09:29 PM | #28 | ||
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The most popular drivetrain in Europe would be the 2.0 TDCi with the 6-speed manual, but we don't even see that here. Conversely, you'd have to look hard to find any used 2.3 petrol autos in Europe.
I'd guess that the Powershift box will replace the auto. But who knows what engines we will get, and how they will be priced.
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