New Mondeo

Bitmap · 04-07-2007, 12:10 PM

G'day everyone,

Here is an article I just read on the new Mondeo.

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=41416

Some of you may have already read it as it was in yesterday's paper.

cheers,
Paul

Fairlane · 04-07-2007, 12:36 PM

Beat me to it, i was going to post up a thread about it.

Still not 100% on the interior, but the Mondeo looks pretty sharp, especially the side profile. Euro made, nice dynamics, choice of engines, i just hope they get the price right, guess base ones will be around 28/29k.

MAGPIE · 04-07-2007, 01:06 PM

Can't believe they still put windscreen washer jets on the bonnet

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Piotr · 04-07-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Can't believe they still put windscreen washer jets on the bonnet

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Where else do they go?

MAGPIE · 04-07-2007, 01:32 PM

Tucked underneath with the wipers, gives a nice clean look to the bonnet.

ClevlndStemer · 04-07-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Tucked underneath with the wipers, gives a nice clean look to the bonnet.

like the BA. I agree with you on that.

BigAL_250 · 04-07-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Can't believe they still put windscreen washer jets on the bonnet

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So, it's so good, all you could find to complain about is the windscreen washers?

It's going to do big things.

MAGPIE · 04-07-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bigal_1701

So, it's so good, all you could find to complain about is the windscreen washers?

It's going to do big things.

Well that and the aerial and the lack of a performance engine (Focus engine just won't cut it imo), but yeah it looks good, I'm impressed

Piotr · 04-07-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Well that and the aerial and the lack of a performance engine (Focus engine just won't cut it imo), but yeah it looks good, I'm impressed

A performance mondeo hasn't been released. The ST is rumored to get a 3.xL Inline 6 Turbo (Which weights less than the Inline 5 unit) and possible AWD.

bigAl · 04-07-2007, 01:44 PM

they probly don't need to be as the plastics don't get as much belting from the sun compared to euro country's.

MAGPIE · 04-07-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigAl

they probly don't need to be as the plastics don't get as much belting from the sun compared to euro country's.

I'm coming from "visually clean" angle more than anything.

bigAl · 04-07-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

I'm coming from "visually clean" angle more than anything.

Yep i don't like the idea of having them on the bonnet, much better when tucked away

fou_bleu · 04-07-2007, 02:41 PM

Sounds like a resonably good car!

falzoony · 04-07-2007, 03:13 PM

So thats what will most likly replace the falcon(If it gets discontinued)...not bad. I'm not a big fan of the back end of it.

uranium_death · 04-07-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by falzoony

So thats what will most likly replace the falcon(If it gets discontinued)...not bad. I'm not a big fan of the back end of it.

The Falcon will not be replaced. Ford's profits are still healthy in Australia.

Ives · 04-07-2007, 05:40 PM

Very nice car, I wouldnt mind getting one.

sleekism · 04-07-2007, 05:52 PM

Can't believe it's taller and wider than a Falcon!!!

The previous Mondeo's didn't look much bigger than a Focus.

It's a very clean looking car but for the Falcons sake I hope it fails.

Remember the Taurus and Mondeo were introduced last time to make way for the withdrawl of the falcon or at the very least the switch to FWD.

The Falcon has been running nearly 50 years and has made Ford a HEAP of money but in the end Ford is a business run by accountants who worship at the shrine of Toyota.

7.5 seconds to 100 kays for the I5 turbo in the Mondeo is not very impressive that's about the same as a base model BF Falcon.
Does anybody know if there is a Duratec V6 option in Europe?

phillyc · 04-07-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sleekism

Can't believe it's taller and wider than a Falcon!!!

It's a very clean looking car but for the Falcons sake I hope it fails.

Can't believe you just said that...

Adding another great car to the range will make Ford stronger, attracting a different type of customer who may not have considered Ford before.

Just because they are similar in size, doesn't mean it will canabalise Falcon sales.

This is a great addition to Ford and I hope it goes well. Selling 1000 per month or more.

Ives · 04-07-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sleekism

7.5 seconds to 100 kays for the I5 turbo in the Mondeo is not very impressive that's about the same as a base model BF Falcon.

Let me educate you a bit, it's not all about straight-line.

You're welcome.

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Originally Posted by sleekism

....for the Falcons sake I hope it fails...

If you think the Falcons are so good, why are you threatened?

prydey · 04-07-2007, 06:29 PM

its bigger than my eb! so much for mid sized.

jdg · 04-07-2007, 07:17 PM

Cars in general have grown...look at the current Honda Civic for example and compare it to civics 10-15 years ago. Im guessing interior room wouldnt be as good as a falcon?

sleekism · 04-07-2007, 08:08 PM

Hey it might be a brilliant car and might add many more sales but you can't tell me Ford head honchos haven't wanted to replace the Falcon with an imported FWD car and I think if Mondeo takes off they will be looking at their options.

SRTargets · 04-07-2007, 08:45 PM

A large and beutiful car thats economical as well. How can it go wrong.
Park it next to an epica and its worlds apart.

WASP · 04-07-2007, 09:16 PM

It sounds like an impressive package especially in desiel form. Best wishes to Ford for Mondeo's success.

MeestaNob! · 04-07-2007, 10:01 PM

Yep, Mondeo looks a corker on paper and in pictures, cant wait for a test drive.

Ford MUST take advantage of this car and HAMMER Camry with clever TV advertising. Just belt the thing about it's ears until Aussies know that the Camry is a ****weak excuse for an automobile. Get this thing out there and let is parade about, and then tie it in to the Falcon and keep it at the top of the passenger car tree.

The new Falcon ute ad restore my hope for a decent advertising campaign, it's hilarious.

DanielXR8 · 05-07-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MeestaNob!

Yep, Mondeo looks a corker on paper and in pictures, cant wait for a test drive.

Ford MUST take advantage of this car and HAMMER Camry with clever TV advertising. Just belt the thing about it's ears until Aussies know that the Camry is a ****weak excuse for an automobile. Get this thing out there and let is parade about, and then tie it in to the Falcon and keep it at the top of the passenger car tree.

The new Falcon ute ad restore my hope for a decent advertising campaign, it's hilarious.

They must also get the car out there before the all new Mazda 6 arrives, which is likely to be just as good, if not a better car.

Dan

csv8 · 05-07-2007, 10:39 AM

rest assured FORD's advertising dept will stuff up the MONDEO !!

SpooN XL · 05-07-2007, 11:04 AM

We are in the process of looking for a new "mid sized" car at the moment. We pretty much had made our mind up on the Mazda 6 MPS but this may change our mind. What is the release date?

Auslandau · 05-07-2007, 11:46 AM

Went into the dealer yesterday looking at new cars. Asked about the Mondeo on when and how much. Low 30k starting price and onwards. 3 variants should be available as stated in article ..... the 4T, 6TD, 6T. Available from Oct so looks like a new one will be the Territory. They may be a nice car but compared to the pricing for the Terri .......

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Fordmuscle1965 · 05-07-2007, 12:33 PM

not a bad review on 5th gear:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q-P8nf6334