Upgraded Mondeo range, including three wagon variants

[R-Design]

Ford prepares to launch an upgraded Mondeo range, including three wagon variants

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2575DA001D7271

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Originally Posted by Boss315

Ford prepares to launch an upgraded Mondeo range, including three wagon variants

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2575DA001D7271

Surely this is not right for torque

Mondeo wagon will be available with 103kW 2.0-litre turbo-diesel (TDCi), 118kW/208Nm

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[Martyvan]

the good points of that are:
a) higher spec, i.e. titanium - for those that demand more luxury
b) wagon will have VERY unique appeal in XR5 trim.
c) wagon will appeal to fleets if the price is right, as the ecological warrior.
d) it will be available as a manual!

personally, im ****ed they only mentioned the petrol engine earlier in the year.... i probably would probably not have a 3 month old pajero in the driveway, but a mondeo diesel wagon on order, and an 5 year old pajero.... grrrrrrrrr

oh well, cant reverse that decision now!

Apstar, i noticed a comma, the torque figure relates to the 2.3 petrol, they didnt quote a torque figure for the diesel, as their keyboard would not type that high of a number

[apstar]

Why,oh,why no 2.2 TDCi with 400Nm of torque :

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[Martyvan]

maybe they are protecting the falcon which will have the 2.2? Or anyone for STdi? Or XRdi?

[naddis01]

Any idea on pricing? I am looking at a Mazda 6 wagon currently, mainly because it was more powerful than the petrol. I was under the impression that the Mondeo wagon was only going to be available with the 2.3 petrol, but as Marty mentioned the XR5 will hold a unique appeal.

Edit: Just looking on the Ford website and it mentions the new Mondeo wagon, but ONLY mentions a Zetec variant.

[Martyvan]

Originally Posted by naddis01

Edit: Just looking on the Ford website and it mentions the new Mondeo wagon, but ONLY mentions a Zetec variant.

could be they are slow updating the site with what they have released to the media, or the media got it wrong? both are VERY possible!!!

[Bucknaked]

So the wagon will be called Titanium and the XR5 version (not called the XR5) will not have the performance of the hatch? Am I reading that right?

[naddis01]

The way I read the article is that there will be 3 wagon trims. They are also bringing in another model called titanium that will be an XR5 in trim without the 2.5, it will have the 2.3.

[Dusty1]

So the Titanium wagon is basically an XR5 with either a diesel or lesser petrol motor.

What's the difference in trim from the standard TDCi/Zetec? I am interested in the wagon (I was looking at the 407 Touring), but I don't want the keyless entry after reading the drama on here about it. It sounds as though it is just cosmetic and maybe with the upgraded HMI.

They have the keyless entry as a two hundred pound option and the standard foldy keys standard on the Tit XSport (http://www.ford.co.uk/Hidden/SidebyS...=1204919783740. But it is hard to match up which model is closest to the one we will be getting.

Looks like no iPod integration yet either - the Falcons all have this now, feel a little let down by that.

Have to keep an eye on the Ford website. I know there is only a little bit of difference between the hatch and wagon in term of storage, but the lip of the hatch is becoming a pain (at least the boss doesn't drag the pram across the bumper), and I want to be able to get a cargo barrier for extra safety.

Am looking forward to seeing one in the flesh though.

[RicOz]

Far too many options for a European inport. Keep it simple and just keep to two variants.

I hope they have a sat nav option however!

[csv8]

Expanded MONDEO range..does this mean the end of the FALCON in 2011 ? Bring in more Mondeo models, people get used to the MONDEO and drop the FALCON in 2011 ???
I hope not..

[LeadFoot81]

Expanded Mondeo range to tackle the Mazda6, Camry, etc

There will always be a place for the Falcon. Personally Im excited by the expansion of the Mondeo range, more firepower for Ford.

[csv8]

Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

Expanded Mondeo range to tackle the Mazda6, Camry, etc

There will always be a place for the Falcon. Personally Im excited by the expansion of the Mondeo range, more firepower for Ford.

Me too !!! but marketting had better get thier act together !!!

[LeadFoot81]

Yeah I reckon Burela will push hard on the marketing front.

[phoonfan]

Just to clear a few things up!

This will be the line up!

Mondeo LX Hatch and Wagon Petrol only

Mondeo Zetec Hatch, Petrol and Diesel

Mondeo Zetec Wagon, petrol only (at the start) no eta on diesel variant

Mondeo Titanium Hatch, Petrol and Diesel

All auto only

Mondeo XR5 Hatch, manual only.

Cheers

[Martyvan]

Thanks Phoonfan, that go auto article was a little misleading.

At least its cleared up.... from a dealers point of view, are you getting many people asking about mondeo wagons?

[Dusty1]

Originally Posted by phoonfan

Just to clear a few things up!

This will be the line up!

Mondeo LX Hatch and Wagon Petrol only

Mondeo Zetec Hatch, Petrol and Diesel

Mondeo Zetec Wagon, petrol only (at the start) no eta on diesel variant

Mondeo Titanium Hatch, Petrol and Diesel

All auto only

Mondeo XR5 Hatch, manual only.

Cheers

Thanks Phoonfan.
Looks like me wanting a diesel wagon has no option then in the near future.
Ghia Territory in diesel will be too pricey for me. Looks like I'm stuck with the hatch then even though the above release said the Titanium would come out in a wagon.

Phoonfan, can you give an idea of the spec level of the Titanium (diesel) hatch? Be interested to know what the step up from my TDCi would get me.

[csv8]

European Mondeo Titanium Specs..Have to see what we get here...
Key Features:

* 17" 15-spoke machined alloy wheel
* Silver painted upper and lower grilles, lower grille with chrome surround
* Chrome finish on upper doorline
* Blue glass
* Ford Convers+ cluster with colour screen
* Electrically-operated and heated door mirrors with puddle lamps
* Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
* Sculpted front seats
* Front passenger seat manual lumbar adjustment
* B-pillar vents for rear-seat passengers
* Front and rear carpet mats
* Brushed finished front door opening scuff plates
* Leather-wrapped handbrake
* ‘Titanium’ finish interior trim
* Map reading lights front and rear
* Front footwell lights
* Front interior ambient lighting

[apstar]

So where is
1. Sat Nav with DVD
2. Hill Brake Assist
3. Active Cruise Control

At least give people the option if they want it

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[phoonfan]

Here's a sneak peak at some of titanium's standard kit!

XR5 body kit and alloys
Standard leather and roof!
Adaptive cruise
Smart Key with power button (the one that unlocks the doors as well)
Adaptive front lighting system!

plus a bit more........................... :

[Swordsman88]

Originally Posted by phoonfan

Here's a sneak peak at some of titanium's standard kit!

XR5 body kit and alloys
Standard leather and roof!
Adaptive cruise
Smart Key with power button (the one that unlocks the doors as well)
Adaptive front lighting system!

plus a bit more........................... :

the the unknown dollar question....how much for this baby. Good to see some of the mondeo's oveseas features coming online here. Is this in response to demand for it i wonder??? Given the relatively low sales volume of mondeo it seems strange to be making this push into new models. Aside from dropping the sedan its all go.... Is this to be aligned with a marketing push i wonder to try and get those numbers up a bit...europe sales are down so surely the plant has the capacity.

DOes the XR5 score any of this stuff as well...or just titanium?

[Paxton]

Originally Posted by Swordsman88

the the unknown dollar question....how much for this baby. Good to see some of the mondeo's oveseas features coming online here. Is this in response to demand for it i wonder??? Given the relatively low sales volume of mondeo it seems strange to be making this push into new models. Aside from dropping the sedan its all go.... Is this to be aligned with a marketing push i wonder to try and get those numbers up a bit...europe sales are down so surely the plant has the capacity.

DOes the XR5 score any of this stuff as well...or just titanium?

Keelan. Mondeo XR5 already has most of this stuff.

[Swordsman88]

Originally Posted by Paxton

Keelan. Mondeo XR5 already has most of this stuff.

Good point andrew....i was referring to things like adaptive headlights (unless it has that too....). I'm not really up to speed on mondeo features (even though i went on a Ford launch drive....). I didn't know that the sunroof etc. was standard? If priced well this makes it a very competitive car. in effect a diesel titanium mondeo is the ultimate modern urban family car. With the luxury/xr dominance of FG it appears falcon is becoming more niche. Performance is the FG forte (so it should). Leave the somewhat more menial (no offence intended) family duties to mondeo. NOthing wrong with that, its a very competent car and based on my short drive of one quite a bit of fun too.

[phoonfan]

Originally Posted by Swordsman88

the the unknown dollar question....how much for this baby. ?

Last time i published pricing on here i got torn a new one! You'll have to wait!

Shouldn't be long!

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Don't worry about how much it cost because unless I get a good trade in it's not on, so resale value of my TDCi will determine if I will trade up or not and it's MHO Ford will not be pulling in too many new customers given the competition Mondeo has to compete with......

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[Dusty1]

Originally Posted by phoonfan

Here's a sneak peak at some of titanium's standard kit!

XR5 body kit and alloys
Standard leather and roof!
Adaptive cruise
Smart Key with power button (the one that unlocks the doors as well)
Adaptive front lighting system!

plus a bit more........................... :

Spec looks OK. I like the leather, as it makes little baby eruptions easier to clean up. Adaptive cruise sounds OK, and I do a bit of highway driving, so that's got to be handy. I take it the adaptive front lighting is the 'ambient lighting' mentioned below. My query is the power button, hopefully this upgrade will have any issues sorted.

Sunroof std is great - I love mine. That's normally $2K, so it's interesting that it's being 'included' as part of the spec. Don't think it would be included, as we'll still get charged for it. No iPod integration as yet either.

I'd be thinking it would have to be between TDCi with all options ($44ish) and XR5 price ($48ish), probably around $46K? Although that's the RRP, and we know it's up for negotiation.

Here's my thoughts on the UK spec:

* 17" 15-spoke machined alloy wheel - mine has 17" already (I think!)
* Silver painted upper and lower grilles, lower grille with chrome surround - bit different
* Chrome finish on upper doorline - I wouldn't notice this except for finger prints
* Blue glass - mine's clear, this is on the XR5
* Ford Convers+ cluster with colour screen - not on mine, some good extra services available on this (XR5 Drivers, is it good/useful?)
* Electrically-operated and heated door mirrors with puddle lamps - handy, mine are electric at the moment, but missing the puddle lamps
* Auto-dimming rear-view mirror - handy
* Sculpted front seats - more sporty than mine, and mine are pretty comfy
* Front passenger seat manual lumbar adjustment - got it
* B-pillar vents for rear-seat passengers - excellent, can get a bit hot back there
* Front and rear carpet mats - the dealers won't throw these in, they make too much from them
* Brushed finished front door opening scuff plates - not on mine
* Leather-wrapped handbrake - mine rubber and prone to scratches and marks
* ‘Titanium’ finish interior trim - i think this is the piano black instead of fake brushed aluminum that's in mine
* Map reading lights front and rear - no rears in mine
* Front footwell lights - I think I've got these
* Front interior ambient lighting - is this any good (XR5 drivers)?