New Ford Mondeo is an improved medium-sized hatchback if compare to its predecessor. Interior quality and comfort have been improved and most importantly the latest model has a more efficient engine. Ford engines replacement facility enhances your vehicle’s life so that you keep driving the same for coming next years.
Among rivals, it has Passat and Mazda6 so buyers while deciding in favour of this car compare it with these two close rivals. BMW 3series and Audi 4 are rather expensive and belong to premium luxury class. With strong engine performance, you cannot ignore this car.
Pulling and acceleration have been good which excites you to occupy the driver’s seat. Refinement is splendid and it is really of great value to place it higher among this size hatchbacks. Cabin space is generous so both rows’ passengers feel good even on long rides. Most safety features are optional and adding them definitely will increase the price of the car, which is not welcomed by buyers.
Steering wheel weight is not ideal and you will surely want it to be a bit heavier. The most popular model of the car is Titanium Edition with 2.0-litre Eco-Blue power unit. The driving experience has been made comfortable rather than thrilling so you find steering is easy and simple.
This quality of the car has made it more appealing than many expensive German vehicles. These magnificent traits could not retain the ‘best driving car of the class’ title so it has been passed to one of the closest rivals.
If you are after the balance of performance and low fuel consumption then 1.5-litre engine models of both petrol and diesel are your preferred choices. Ford Mondeo recon engines are there if you cannot afford new engine of the latest model.
For long distances, diesel economy suits you more than petrol. There is a good variety of models so you can also choose twin-turbo diesel if you are after pace. Ford Mondeo with twin-turbo diesel engine gives you the power of the 2.0-litre petrol unit but fuel consumption is much lower than it.
Hybrid Ford Mondeo is also present in the line-up but smallest diesel offers better fuel average and driving experience. These facts have made hybrid model less lucrative and also demand Ford to improve it further. Three trim packages are there to choose from and all of them have fine features.
The base model has a long list of standard features but Style, Zetec and Titanium trim packages have more than these. Climate control and touch screen infotainment system are worth mentioning standard features. Interior has been made upscale and now it is far better in this regard than old model cars.
With spacious seats, you also have good enough boot to carry luggage of four. The car has declined to be as fun to drive as it was once. It has gained on some aspects while just giving up a bit on the fun to drive so if you are ready to accept it then this car is one of the finest all-rounder performers.
It has earned good remarks for all aspects and mastered some of them too. Ford engine rebuild the UK makes used car engines perfect after removing their faults so you can trust these power units.
The best carbon emission figure of these models is 92g/km which surely saves annual road tax for you. Fuel average on mix cycle hovers around 50mpg. Present Mondeo does not have adaptive suspension option but ride quality has significantly improved. Ride quality is at its best if you opt for smaller alloy wheels.
There are ST-line models which have sport suspension and bigger wheels so ride quality is not as good as in other models but a touch of the sporty drive is dominant. It is not really a small car so handling needs to be good and Mondeo manages it well. The grip remains reliable on turns and twists to give confidence to the driver.
The model to kick off Mondeo has manually adjustable driver’s seat but expensive models offer this liberty electronically. Passenger seat does not have a similar facility in ST-line models.
The dashboard layout is user friendly and control like air conditioning just needs to push, unlike rivals where the rotating dial is used for this purpose. Visibility for driver is not at best as front pillars’ size obscure your view. Rear pillars are even thicker and sloping roof also cause to create a blind spot for the driver.
With all these body structure obstructions such big car cannot be driven without trouble. Parking in limited space is a real issue. This visibility issue prevails among all rivals though the intensity of the problem varies. Trim packages offer front and rear parking sensors so that parking becomes easier.
The rear camera is also present among options which can be chosen for a better drive. The heated windscreen is standard so tough cold conditions can be tackled. Infotainment system touch-screen is not as good as it should have been. Graphics are not sharp and overall experience is not user friendly. With some drawbacks of the interior, the car has a lot to appeal to buyers.
