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Old 01-10-2011, 01:10 PM   #1
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New Ford Mondeo revealed
We reveal the dramatic new look of the next Ford Mondeo, set to feature a hi-tech cabin and efficient engines.

Ford is gearing up to unveil the most desirable Mondeo ever. With a look inspired by the stylish four-door Evos concept car, plus a host of 
hi-tech kit, the saloon will hope to shift its everyday image.

Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012, the car will hit the road next summer.

Our exclusive illustrations – based on insider information 
and recent spy shots – show the Mondeo gets the latest Kinetic 2 design language.

This includes the large, inverted trapezoidal grille from the Fiesta, Focus and C-MAX, yet more pronounced and mounted higher up. Another key feature is the narrow headlights.

But the look is about much more than simply the blue oval’s family face. Two boldly defined feature lines adorn the sides, while bulging rear wheelarches and a steeply raked roofline reveal the car’s sporty intentions.

It’s not only the looks that 
will be inspired by the Evos; 
the Mondeo will also lift its 
powertrain from the concept. The range-extending 2.0-litre petrol engine and electric motors won’t be offered from launch, but will follow. This will allow for an electric-only range of around 50 miles and about 500 miles between fill-ups.

More conventional engines will make up the rest of the range, including Ford’s 1.6 
and 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol turbos. In the current car, 
the latter produces 200bhp and returns 36mpg economy, while the 1.6 – as found in the C-MAX 
– will offer 150bhp and 180bhp outputs. Also available will be a range of diesel models, including a 112bhp 1.6-litre TDCi and a 2.0 TDCi with 137bhp or 163bhp.

Even the traditional engines will be among the most efficient on the road thanks to eco 
tweaks currently used in 
the latest models, such as the 
Focus. These include stop-start, brake energy regeneration and active aerodynamics that close the grille at high speeds to improve fuel efficiency.

Under the skin will be a 
modified version of the current Mondeo’s front-wheel-drive 
chassis, which will include 
torque vectoring for the first time. 
This helps to shuffle power between the front wheels in 
corners to prevent understeer.

Inside, the impressive fit 
and finish and high-quality 
materials used in recent Fords will help the Mondeo bridge 
the gap to more expensive 
rivals from Audi and BMW. A range of hi-tech gadgets will make the newcomer one 
of the most advanced models 
on the road.

This includes the SYNC entertainment system, which can play audio, read text messages and deal with voice commands through wirelessly connected smartphones. In addition, the Mondeo will get features such as lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and parking assistance.


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Old 01-10-2011, 01:11 PM   #2
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Oh....

Edit: They're only illustrations... phew.
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Old 01-10-2011, 01:14 PM   #3
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Looks very nice. Hopefully the real article looks the same. Thanks for the info
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Old 01-10-2011, 01:16 PM   #4
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God if that translates then that would be awesome. I LOVE the kinetic 2 design.

Imagine the Falcon with a full blown kinetic 2 work over!
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Old 01-10-2011, 01:19 PM   #5
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I love it.
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Old 01-10-2011, 01:51 PM   #6
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I will go against the grain and admit that I do not like the back end. It looks very Jaguarish?
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Old 01-10-2011, 02:16 PM   #7
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It's nice. I like the rendering. Quite sporty. Really like the grille and the little bonnet bulge. But we will wait till we see it in metal. Should have lots if great tech.
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Old 01-10-2011, 02:22 PM   #8
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I will go against the grain and admit that I do not like the back end. It looks very Jaguarish?
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Aston Martin front. Jaguar rear.
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Old 01-10-2011, 02:30 PM   #9
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Looks good
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Old 01-10-2011, 02:59 PM   #10
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the back is terrible!! Thank god this is not the final thing!!
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Old 01-10-2011, 03:04 PM   #11
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that is beautiful i'd be happy to have one
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Aston Martin front. Jaguar rear.
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I don't like it.

From a practical point of view, that sloping rear end would probably mean a smaller boot. They should at least do a rear end re-design and raise that bootlid back to what it is on the current model.

From side on, the new model looks brilliant. But its front and rear ends are a let down, in my opinion.
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God if that translates then that would be awesome. I LOVE the kinetic 2 design.

Imagine the Falcon with a full blown kinetic 2 work over!
It would be great but i doubt it would ever happen. They always seem to tone down the styling for Falcon unfortunately.
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Old 01-10-2011, 03:29 PM   #14
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looks quite good, looks alone it should do alright.
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Old 01-10-2011, 03:51 PM   #15
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I for one think the drawings look fantastic!
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Old 01-10-2011, 03:52 PM   #16
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If the real deal looks anything like that, I think I may know what my next car is going to be.
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Old 01-10-2011, 03:54 PM   #17
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, i like alot...
Falcon, what falcon
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I like it. Now I wonder - what if the Mondeo is the FWD/4cyl-only model while the Falcom becomes the AWD-only range?
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It is truly amazing how you have changed your tune since buying the focus.

While the pics is great, I think we can get excited more so about the design language itself.
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love it.


someone should do some subtle mods and start a thread calling it the 'new' falcon... see how long drivel takes to fall for it lol
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Old 01-10-2011, 04:18 PM   #21
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I will go against the grain and admit that I do not like the back end. It looks very Jaguarish?
I reckon the rear and sides are Audi A5.
Poor engine choices, but probably not a bad thing so it doesn't eat into Falcon sales.
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It is truly amazing how you have changed your tune since buying the focus.

While the pics is great, I think we can get excited more so about the design language itself.
It was a simple poke nothing more really no harm intended, if the falcon ever got some similar design cues i reckon theres a winner.
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Ford Fusion out and about, still in Camo but a lot more side and rear shots:

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Auto Express doing what they do best... drawing some pictures and calling it news.
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Same as the picture underneath the Mondeo pictures up there.

I think these Mondeo renderings look good. But I think it's trying to hit above what the Mondeo represents... and what it's customer base choose it for.

It reminds me too much of Chevy's Malibu... how it went and came out all buff and sporty, but it's a mincey 4 pot front driver underneath a bulging muscular beast. This is the same.
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Aston Martin front. Jaguar rear.
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Same as the picture underneath the Mondeo pictures up there.

I think these Mondeo renderings look good. But I think it's trying to hit above what the Mondeo represents... and what it's customer base choose it for.

It reminds me too much of Chevy's Malibu... how it went and came out all buff and sporty, but it's a mincey 4 pot front driver underneath a bulging muscular beast. This is the same.
I'd rather the Mondeo stay 4 cylinder than switch to V6.

A stern message to Ford Australia: Please bring this here IN MANUAL. You have the second highest selling car in the segment as it is, and you don't even bother to give us a decent range?

And I hope this thing drives like the current Mondeo. I want dynamics to match this thing's looks!
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Aston Martin front. Jaguar rear.
Come on, it could be much worse. It could look like a Mercedes-Benz.

I quite like it myself.
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its **** looks sad :(
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Aston Martin front. Jaguar rear.
i reckon the whole lot looks like jaguar.
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