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Ford announces details about new 2019 Mondeo Hybrid

2019 Ford Mondeo Hybrid Ford enhances the fuel-efficient Mondeo hybrid lineup with the announcement of Mondeo Hybrid Estate for 2019 model year. It will enable customers to bring more cargo with themselves and benefit from more economic and efficient drivetrain system.

Although there’s still no specification list available, Ford promises that the new guy in the lineup will be as agile and confident as a contemporary vehicle should be. What we know so far is that Mondeo Hybrid will be offered in sleek four-door body style with sport-inspired coupe and numerous design features that will set the vehicle apart from older generations and bring it closer to the premium segment.

2019 Ford Mondeo Hybrid

And as it comes to drivetrain system, the electric motor will support a 2.0-liter revised Atkinson cycle petrol engine via 1.4 kWh lithium-ion, air-cooled and recyclable battery, located behind the rear seats. The drivetrain system will also incorporate a thing called regenerative braking technology that would capture up to 90 per cent of the energy that is normally lost during braking in order to replenish the battery life.

And as a modern hybrid vehicle, new Mondeo will feature Smartgauge interface for monitoring fuel and energy consumption, electric power assist steering, electrically-powered air-conditioning, powertrain cooling and vacuum systems. Neat!

2019 Ford Mondeo Hybrid

Source: Ford

October 5, 2018

Mondeo ST-Line: sporty, aggressive and confident. We like it.

2016 Ford Mondeo ST-Line Ford reveals the sporty Mondeo ST-Line at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed: the latest addition to the ST-Line shows neat styling and sporty spirit. Thanks to the aid of Ford Performance designers and engineers, we see a rather beautiful vehicle: all well-known Ford lines are present, along with some small tweaks and additions. And in terms of the drivetrains, fans will be pleased to know that the Mondeo ST-Line features some neat additions.

Joining the Fiesta ST-Line and Focus ST-Line, the Mondeo comes in five-door and estate body styles and will grant buyers with glossy exterior components, LED daytime running lights, rectangular fog lamps and distinctive 18- or 19-inch alloys in glossy black diffuser-style insert.

2016 Ford Mondeo ST-Line

We have to admit that the team did a great job with the exterior: what we see is a confidently standing vehicle with vast muscles and sporty appearance. Distinctive and straight lines get the tone for sporty experience, while the front face screams “look out, you are dealing with a badass!”. Or, in other words, we like the design.

In terms of power and performance, the setup tries to meet name’s requirements: the TDCi power unit has an output of 150hp (111kW) and can be paired to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed PowerShift automatic that comes with paddle shifters. Sweet.

The drivetrain technology delivers smooth transition of torque between all of the four wheels and provides better grip and footing in slippery conditions. Also neat feature is the torque delivery between wheels and the speed of doing it: under 20 milliseconds.

2016 Ford Mondeo ST-Line

So far we do like the sporty Mondeo. But it also has to prove itself worthy through time. What do you think?

Source: Ford

June 24, 2016

Eibach Releases a Sportier Ford Mondeo Estate

Eibach Ford Mondeo Estate Front View Eibach is one of the popular brands among cusotomizers because it produces some of the best products for tuning of your car. This time, they have prepared for us some special Eibach Pro-Kit and Pro-Spacer kit for the highly appreciated Ford Mondeo Estate. The main purpose, as the specialists say, is the owner to “enjoy their ride”.

By the way, the latest Ford Mondeo Estate has been made specifically for European customers. It looks so well with its Aston Martin-like grill and its elegant forms, that it barely needs anything else on it. However, it might need a little ‘touch’ underneath and here is where the major work of the experts at Eibach happened.

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First, the chassis has been a focus of the development right from very beginning of their work. Due to the addition of a Pro-Kit Performance Springs, Eibach’s Mondeo makes a strong emphasis on both a sporty handling and full roadworthiness.

Furthermore, the centre of gravity on the front axle has been lowered by 30mm at the front and by 25mm at the rear. This of course contributes for more dynamic and sporty handling, but also for athletic looks.

At last, the tuner added an extra Pro-Spacer wheel spacers made of aluminum. Eibach’s systems 4 and 6 for the Mondeo feature bolts and come in six widths between 20 and 70 mm. They round-out car’s look further.

The latest Ford Mondeo is offered with three diesel engines: 1.6-litre, 2 and 2.0-liter and diesel engines. The petrol variants start with the 1.5-litre EcoBoost and the 1.0-litre EcoBoost. A hybrid variant is also an option.

Source: Eibach

November 2, 2015

Ford Launches Warriors in Pink Campaign to Help Women Living with Breast Cancer

Every year automobile manufacturers are participating in a lot of charity events that always touch our hearts in their pursuit to make the world a better and more beautiful place. This year, one of Ford Motor Company’s initiatives is the “Warriors in Pink” campaign, which launches today “The Good Day Project”. This is a powerful call which strives to bring more awareness to breast cancer and in particular to bring better to those affected by the disease.

In fact, Ford’s Warriors in Pink has present for over 20 years now and has done a lot in inspiring women to be proactive about their breast health. The Good Day Project does even more: it helps those who are currently battling the disease.

The name of the project is inspired by the fact that the patients characterize their days as “good” or “bad”, and it now comes to change this a little bit. The partnership with Meal Train and Lyft lies at the heart of the project. It comes to offer support services and resources that will be of help to the patients, thus making their everyday life easier.

Meal Train Plus is a platform, which will help in the organization of the meal deliveries and other household needs for affected families. In this project Ford has also partnered with Lyft, thus offering rides to and from appointments for select patients that are under treatment. The availability of the ride-sharing service will begin this June and will roll out across 17 cities across the US.

Up to date, Ford has contributed more than $128 million US dollars to the cause and promises to continue supporting women in their fight with breast cancer. All of the proceeds from will support the organizations related to this disease like the following: The Pink Fund, Susan G. Komen, Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and Young Survival Coalition.

Source: Ford

May 20, 2015

First All-New Ford Mondeo Hybrid Models in Europe

Ford is doing two things: it celebrates its 21^st birthday and distributes the fifth generation all-new Ford Mondeo in Europe, which becomes the first hybrid electric car built and sold by Ford there. The Mondeo Hybrid combines advanced Ford technology, better efficiency, reduced emissions, genuine style, elegant design and excellent driving performance which guarantees remarkable experience on the road.

The hybrid arrives with a large range of powertrains. The variety of engines includes: the 1.5-litre EcoBoost and 2.0-litre EcoBoost along with the award-winning l 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine.

Another option is the high-powered 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine which generates 210 PS and 450 Nm of peak torque. An ECOnetic Technology model will be available too and will be powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine with class-leading diesel CO2 emissions of 94 g/km and 2.0-litre TDCi diesel models with 150 PS or 180 PS.

Finally, the new Mondeo Hybrid combines a specially-developed 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery in order to provide better fuel economy and CO2 emissions of 99 g/km.

Furthermore, the car comes with significantly more safety and luxury features. In Europe, the car will be offered in five-door, wagon and four-door versions with the option of all-wheel-drive. The car premiers with integral link rear suspension as well as Ford’s innovative inflatable rear seatbelts, massage function-equipped multi-contour seats with Active Motion and Ford’s first adaptive LED headlights in Europe which help raise the overall quality statistics.

The all-new Ford Mondeo Hybrid is available in the UK from December a four-door saloon from only £24,995 – the same as its 2.0-litre diesel Mondeo Titanium Powershift five-door equivalent.

Source: Ford

November 27, 2014

2015 Ford Mondeo Based on the CD4 Platform

2015 Ford Mondeo is going to share same platform with several new models from Lincoln. The Mondeo and its US version – the Fusion are based on the global CD4 platform, which underpins the recently revealed Edge SUV, as well as the next S-Max and Galaxy minivans. The first Lincoln to use this architecture will be the MKX luxury crossover expected to hit the market next year.

“The suspension and platform were developed to be capable for Lincoln as well, so it needs to be state of the art.”, commented Darren Palmer, Ford’s assistant global line director for CD platform cars.

In Europe, Ford will deliver the new Mondeo before the end of this year and the car will compete the all-new Volkswagen Passat and the Opel Insignia Facelift. It is interesting, because Volkswagen has already targeted the new Passat upmarket. It is set to go against the luxurious Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series.

The upcoming Mondeo will feature Ford SYNC with MyFord Touch in-car connectivity system. It will enable integration of smartphones and deliver wi-fi capability, while new-generation adaptive LED headlamps enhance visibility and vision.

The manufacturer continues to develop a unique interpretation of modern luxury and design, and this year it was the first auto manufacturer to participate in the world’s leading furniture design show – Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan.

Still, the sales of the outgoing Mondeo fell to around 19,000 units compared to 22,028 registrations for the same period in 2013.

Source: AutomotiveNewsEurope

July 7, 2014

Ford Mondeo Vignale Concept Revealed

Ford Mondeo Vignale Concept is new exclusive product which features bold design elements, high quality craftsmanship, exclusive specification and advanced technologies. The model is based on the Mondeo and is especially made for the European market.

The vehicle is in the form of a four-door saloon and includes 20 inch Vignale alloy wheels with in-depth detailing and high-quality finish, “Vignale” badging, chrome door handles and mirror caps, mesh grille, unique front bumper and fog lamp design, and exclusive “Nocciola” dark brown coachwork.

The interior of the new Ford concept model is exquisite and continues the exclusiveness of the exterior. To be more precise, inside one can see quilted trim, chrome lower mouldings, leather armrests, and exclusive seating with “Vignale” detailing and high-quality, soft-touch leather which can also be seen on the steering wheel, instrument panel, centre console, door top-rolls and centre arm-rest.

Other interior details which are exclusive are the embossed scuff plates and luxury floor-mats. The in-car connectivity is ensured by the Ford SYNC MyFord Touch system. Going back to the exterior, one sees new adaptive LED headlamps which improve the visibility and vision.

Ford will unveil additional details on the Vignale Concept in the coming months. The vehicle will be introduced to the marked in early 2015 and will be extended to more models.

Source: Ford

September 4, 2013

Ford Extends EcoBoost Line-Up With New Fuel-Efficient 1.5 Engine

Ford has just announced the introduction of the 1.5-liter EcoBoost Engine which will be added to the lineup of fuel-efficient, innovative powertrains. According to the company this unit is a key strategic entry because it aims to meet the global demand for its four-cylinder EcoBoost engines.

In addition, Ford aims to produces 1.6 million EcoBoost engines annually. For this reason, by the end of 2013, six plants across Europe, Asia and North America will be producing EcoBoost engines.

The fifth member of the EcoBoost family will begin being built at Ford’s facility at Craiova, Romania. The new engine will be first introduced in China through the Ford Mondeo, which is going to make its debut at Auto Shanghai 2013. Next, the engine is planned to be applied to the Fusion sedan in North America and afterwards in the new Mondeo in Europe.

EcoBoost technologies enable enhancements in terms of fuel efficiency and emissions up to 20 and 15 percent respectively. In the current case, the 1.5-liter engine benefits from signature EcoBoost turbocharging, direct fuel injection and variable valve timing, and has been created to be more fuel efficient and offer high levels of refinement, quietness and performance.

The new aluminum-block, twin-cam 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine will feature innovations such as integrated exhaust manifold. And in addition, it is expected to deliver similar horsepower as its 1.6-liter sibling. However, it will be much more efficient in terms of emitting CO2.

What is more, this engine is the first one to include computer-controlled clutch on the belt-drive water pump. The result is that it will additionally enhance the efficiency through the reduction of the warm-up time. Additionally, a water-cooled charge air cooler is also being mounted in order to deliver more efficient feed of air into the engine.

Source: Ford

April 12, 2013

2013 Ford Mondeo – Advanced Active Park Assist and revised Suspension

Ford Motor Company has announced the new 2013 Mondeo. The family saloon will come with a range of innovative technologies including Advanced Active Park Assist – Ford’s first system to support perpendicular parking. The official premiere of the car will be at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

Other very interesting upgrade is the new integral link rear suspension configuration that helps all-new Mondeo to deliver greater refinement and more dynamic performance.

“These features underline the sophisticated quality, technology and driving experience that all-new Mondeo delivers,” commented Barb Samardzich, vice president Product Development.

“The Mondeo has always been at the forefront of Ford’s European passenger car range, but the all-new model is a watershed moment for large car customers and a new benchmark for features in this competitive sector.”, he added.

All-new Mondeo will be available as a five-door and wagon – uniquely developed for Europe – as well as a four-door that will be offered as a segment-first petrol hybrid electric vehicle, combining a specially-developed 2.0-litre petrol engine with a 35kW lithium-ion battery to provide optimised fuel economy and low CO₂ emissions.

The engine range includes the 2012 “International Engine of the Year” 1.0-litre EcoBoost. An ECOnetic Technology model will also be available powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine. Both are expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy. In addition, customers will have the choice of efficient yet powerful turbocharged 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engines, and a 2.0-litre TDCi diesel. For the first time on Mondeo, a diesel all-wheel drive variant will be offered, delivering superior traction, performance and handling.

The interior delivers unprecedented levels of ergonomics and comfort, with superior craftsmanship throughout the driver-focused cockpit. Soft-touch materials, premium finishes and equipment contribute to the most premium Mondeo experience ever.

Mondeo will also offer segment-first SYNC with MyFord Touch an in-car connectivity system that delivers an eight-inch colour touchscreen and the ability to act as a WiFi hotspot for up to five devices.

SYNC with MyFord Touch will enable drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while controlling phone and media player functions from connected devices, as well as the vehicle’s climate control, radio and CD-player, and navigation system, using voice commands.

All new Mondeo also delivers the European debut of Ford’s rear inflatable seatbelts. These are designed to reduce head, neck and chest injuries for rear-seat passengers. In the event of an accident the belt rapidly expands to disperse crash forces across a body area five times greater than that achieved by a conventional seatbelt.

Source: Ford

September 26, 2012

Ford Mondeo by Loder1899

Loder1899 have gotten their hands on the rather flawless Ford Mondeo Mk 4. What could they have possibly done to it, to make it better?

For one thing, they have installed a cupspoiler which is also available in carbon for twice the price. A new rear apron also comes as part of the package with again an all carbon option. We can’t see it but apparently at the back end there’s also a diffuser and some neat pipes sticking out. The exhaust system offered by Loder1899 consists of two stainless steel pipes. Sports catalysts are also an option. Wrapping up the exterior look is the lowering kit which lowers the car’s stance by around 35 mm. Not only do you get more stability out of the corners with that, but the 9×20 Vergito Viginti wheels with 245/30R tires on them will gain more prominence.

Is your Ford Mondeo a diesel? If so, throw in a performance upgrade as the cherry on top. The 2.2-liter TDCI model can gain up to 45 hp with Loder’s ECU remapping know-how. That’s 244 hp of pure power coming at you at 3,500 rpm. Naturally, the torque is up as well. Nearly 500 Nm of it at just 1750 rpm. With that in mind, the top speed is now 228 km/h and the zero to 100 km sprint can be done in 8.0 seconds. No dramatic changes in the consumption though – 6,5 l/100 km.

So that’s about it. The Loder1899 Ford Mondeo is ready to take on the other family and businesspeople in a between-the-traffic-lights thrashing.

Source: Loder1899

July 27, 2012

2013 Ford Mondeo [first pictures]

Ford has released first two pictures of the new 2013 Mondeo. The new family-sized car is quite aggressive. It features new restyled headlights with LED turn indicators, big alloys with low-profile tires, two big exhaust pipes and two-colored rear lights.

If you find any similarities to Ford Fusion, you’ll be completely right, because the new Mondeo looks identical to the American car.

Still, nothing is mentioned about the engine range, but probably the new 1.6 liter EcoBoost engine with 181PS (133 kW) and 233Nm (172 lb-ft) will be available as well as the mighty 2.0 liter EcoBoost with 240PS (177 kW) and 339Nm (250 lb-ft).

Stay tuned for more information!

Source: Ford

January 11, 2012

2011 Diesel Car Awards – Ford with double victory

Ford managed to get two awards at the 2011 Diesel Car Awards. The two honoured models are the latest Focus and refined Mondeo. Diesel Car evaluated the 1.6 and 2.0-litre Ford Focus TDCi models – each available in two power outputs.

“The Ford Focus is quite simply the best handling, most dynamically accomplished car in its class – the one the others have to match. A new benchmark has been set for this size of car, because the bar has been raised by new Focus.”, commented Ian Robertson, Diesel Car editor.

Mondeo TDCi is powered by 1.6 litre diesel with Auto-Start-Stop as standard. It achieves the amazing 65.6 mpg and emissions of just 114 g/km of CO2.

Ian Robertson added: “The Mondeo delivers driving dynamics that are second-to-none. There’s a magic about the way this car handles. It is superbly nimble and poised, with great handling and excellent steering feel that crisply communications what’s happening down there at the road surface.”

“This is a sizeable market for Ford, with 45 per cent of Focus cars bought being diesels and 86 per cent of Mondeos. To receive independent endorsement of these cars from Diesel Car is recognition of the UK-based Ford engineers and manufacturing specialists producing these engines.”, commented Jon Wellsman, Ford Britain sales director.

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Source: Ford

May 11, 2011

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