New Mondeo anyone? - Page 2

phoonfan · 09-10-2007, 08:02 PM

makes the new camry look primative and cheap, but about the same size.

Build quality, panel fit, trims are all first class,

Very "euro" feel in style, handling is very good! tight and responsive!

tyres are not that suited to our corse roads, so you do get a bit of noise on some surfaces, but not obtrusive.

Instument layout is the best that ive ever seen in a Ford.

Just get your butt behind the wheel of one, they will be in dealers stocks next week! See for yourself!

Deadman · 09-10-2007, 08:13 PM

Sounds awesome

Thanks phoonfan

barra240t · 09-10-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TROYAS

Does this mean that you know we can get leather seats?
Would it be an option for the Zetec and TDCi like the Focus?

Mate, I dunno what I can and can't say without getting into trouble! You will know soon enough though and won't be disappointed.

jweb · 09-10-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

makes the new camry look primative and cheap, but about the same size.

Build quality, panel fit, trims are all first class,

Very "euro" feel in style, handling is very good! tight and responsive!

tyres are not that suited to our corse roads, so you do get a bit of noise on some surfaces, but not obtrusive.

Instument layout is the best that ive ever seen in a Ford.

Just get your butt behind the wheel of one, they will be in dealers stocks next week! See for yourself!

They are an a great car,too bad Ford australia couldnt come up with this higher caliber vehichle in regards to overall packaging,there is nothing that is below average as with the Territory where some of the plastics are a bit

: ,and that hurts me to say it .

jweb · 09-10-2007, 08:31 PM

Oh also Fords Estimate of 500 a month seems very very small,but will make for good resale value

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Paxton · 09-10-2007, 08:34 PM

I'm thinking about a Diesel hatch for the Mrs early next year. It has (and I mean has) to have Leather for me to be interested, otherwise its another Mazda6. Auto has already been confirmed, so that isn't a problem.

I'll have to have a look at the Motor Show in Sydney next week.

phoonfan · 10-10-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyweb

They are an a great car,too bad Ford australia couldnt come up with this higher caliber vehichle in regards to overall packaging,there is nothing that is below average as with the Territory where some of the plastics are a bit

: ,and that hurts me to say it .

the new Falcon will be drawing a lot from this car, as will most new models in the future, Ford call it "kinetic design" and will encompas all future models. Ford Aus is leaning towards drawing from Europe rather than the US in the disign stakes, so when to see this model, expect similar in local content!

Heres a another buzz word your likely to become familer with, " Human machine interface"

got all the info, specs, power/tourqe figs if anyone is interested!

And Leather is an option!!!!! as well as sunroof, voice control yarrda yarrda

Martyvan · 10-10-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

got all the info, specs, power/tourqe figs if anyone is interested!

And Leather is an option!!!!! as well as sunroof, voice control yarrda yarrda

Interested.....

phoonfan · 10-10-2007, 09:39 PM

bloody hell, now ive gotta type!

Martyvan · 10-10-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

bloody hell, now ive gotta type!

Hahahaha

Sorry, you asked if anyone was.... and i thought i would be the person to ask, so that people dont have to wait

phoonfan · 10-10-2007, 09:43 PM

ok

Petrol kw's 118@6500 tq 208@4200

Diesel kw's 96@4000 tq 320@1750-2240

turbo kw's 162@5000 tq 1500-4800

Alot of people will can the Diesel's kw power output! but trust me the range in which the max power is on hand is MORE than enough!

Martyvan · 10-10-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

ok

Petrol kw's 118@6500 tq 208@4200

Diesel kw's 96@4000 tq 320@1750-2240

turbo kw's 162@5000 tq 1500-4800

Alot of people will can the Diesel's kw power output! but trust me the range in which the max power is on hand is MORE than enough!

I wont can the Diesel... It has the same power as my LR Zetec Focus, just twice as much torque....

and will use half as much fuel...... I just have to wait for the Wagon, If it ever comes... Wont fit the family's luggage in the hatch... hehehe...

Do you find it weird, that New Zealand is getting a 2.0 petrol Manual, a 2.3 Petrol Auto, no Diesel or Turbo, but they getting Sedan and Wagon, and no hatch??? Strange bunch those Kiwi's.....

Deadman · 10-10-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

Alot of people will can the Diesel's kw power output! but trust me the range in which the max power is on hand is MORE than enough!

Who cares about the kw output - look at that great serve of torque early in the rev range!!

phoonfan · 10-10-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

I wont can the Diesel... It has the same power as my LR Zetec Focus, just twice as much torque....

and will use half as much fuel...... I just have to wait for the Wagon, If it ever comes... Wont fit the family's luggage in the hatch... hehehe...

Do you find it weird, that New Zealand is getting a 2.0 petrol Manual, a 2.3 Petrol Auto, no Diesel or Turbo, but they getting Sedan and Wagon, and no hatch??? Strange bunch those Kiwi's.....

Luggage capacity hatch (seats up) 528ltrs

Sedan 535ltrs!

have i mention all models come standard with seven airbags, DSC, Traction contol, and electronic brake force distribution!

Deadman · 10-10-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

have i mention all models come standard with seven airbags, DSC, Traction contol, and electronic brake force distribution!

I know you don't want to type to much else - but do you know what extras the Zetec/Diesel spec comes with?

Do they get climate air / cruise / six-stacker cd system .. blah blah blah, any of that stuff??

Paxton · 10-10-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

And Leather is an option!!!!! as well as sunroof, voice control yarrda yarrda

Right, well...

Shame you aren't in NSW.

Martyvan · 10-10-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

Luggage capacity hatch (seats up) 528ltrs

Sedan 535ltrs!

have i mention all models come standard with seven airbags, DSC, Traction contol, and electronic brake force distribution!

I usually take my old mans Territory away with the Family... Its FULL.... I think i need to wait for the Wagon

I know it will come one day... Its just a matter of time... Whether thats 12 months or 2 years, I will wait. I can sense a Ghia Diesel Wagon would suit my tastes down to the ground

And you are right the luggage capacity of these cars is huge, just not quite HUGE enough, in my case....

phoonfan · 10-10-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

I know you don't want to type to much else - but do you know what extras the Zetec/Diesel spec comes with?

Do they get climate air / cruise / six-stacker cd system .. blah blah blah, any of that stuff??

All of that +++++++ heres a few,

Preimeter alarm, cap less refueling, dual zone climate, 17" alloys, fromt & rear parking sensors, fog lamps, sony six stacker(aka XR5 focus) rain sensors, power everything!. hense the lack of a ghia model! no need with a zetec with leather and roof option!

XR5 picks up premium HMI interface, standard leather, and keyless start, along with the host of body styling, 18" alloys, sports stuff! etc etc

Martyvan · 10-10-2007, 10:11 PM

Oh, and is the auto the new Dual Clutch Style (Apparantly coming Q2 '08 to Europe) or is it a conventional 6 speed auto?

Deadman · 10-10-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

All of that +++++++ heres a few,

Preimeter alarm, cap less refueling, dual zone climate, 17" alloys, fromt & rear parking sensors, fog lamps, sony six stacker(aka XR5 focus) rain sensors, power everything!. hense the lack of a ghia model! no need with a zetec with leather and roof option!

XR5 picks up premium HMI interface, standard leather, and keyless start, along with the host of body styling, 18" alloys, spots stuff! etc etc

You have made me a very happy man

Martyvan · 10-10-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

You have made me a very happy man

you are not wrong there, a name change might be in order, from Dead to Alive

haha

phoonfan · 10-10-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

Oh, and is the auto the new Dual Clutch Style (Apparantly coming Q2 '08 to Europe) or is it a conventional 6 speed auto?

Bloody hell, dont ask me techicnal questions! NFI! if its not in the Brochure/ordering guide i wouldnt know.... i get all that info from the you guys!!!

Deadman · 10-10-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

you are not wrong there, a name change might be in order, from Dead to Alive

haha

Let's not get to carried away... ;) hehe

jweb · 11-10-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by phoonfan

the new Falcon will be drawing a lot from this car, as will most new models in the future, Ford call it "kinetic design" and will encompas all future models. Ford Aus is leaning towards drawing from Europe rather than the US in the disign stakes, so when to see this model, expect similar in local content!

Heres a another buzz word your likely to become familer with, " Human machine interface"

got all the info, specs, power/tourqe figs if anyone is interested!

And Leather is an option!!!!! as well as sunroof, voice control yarrda yarrda

Yes i know Ford will be drawing form the Design ques "kinetic Design" as originally seen in the iosis concept.Its just a shame Ford Australia cannot design such a functional and overall well packaged vehichle without referring to previous design language and design briefs.Its not such a bad thing but for the engineers and designers in Australia \,innovation it not likely to come fromm them now or in the future,meaning Australia is never going to be competitive in the Automotive industry.And finally a Austrlalian Ford with Keyless entry,Bit gimmicky in some Cars mind you.

autolover08 · 11-10-2007, 01:21 PM

One thing i'd like to know...i saw the pictures on

http://www.caradvice.com.au/7056/for...#comment-29790

Thats the XR5 version for just over $40,000, what i'd like to know is where is the Projector headlights? or even HID headlights...i was a little disappointed when i saw the basic headlight lenses in these pics...

I can't wait to see the official pic from Ford on the mondeo!

csv8 · 11-10-2007, 03:57 PM

Leather is a $2000 option, the front seats are heated. Makes the ZETEC $37k plus on roads.

XR5-Boy · 11-10-2007, 04:56 PM

Guys, Ford AU website now has all the info. XR5 is very very very sexy looking.

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...Page&c=DFYPage

photn · 11-10-2007, 07:41 PM

must of added it this afternoon as i was on there today and it wasnt.

BlackLS · 11-10-2007, 07:56 PM

Coincide with the motorshow unveiling.

The Stylist · 11-10-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

Do you find it weird, that New Zealand is getting a 2.0 petrol Manual, a 2.3 Petrol Auto, no Diesel or Turbo, but they getting Sedan and Wagon, and no hatch??? Strange bunch those Kiwi's.....

I do, but I have a feeling the lack of the XR5 may be to do with supply issues at launch. We do get a hatch, along with sedan and wagon varients.