Test drive Ford Mondeo sedan since 2007 sedan

Ford Mondeo. Mix, but do not shake

Ford Mondeo. Price: from 689,000 rubles. On sale: Since October 2010

Having become a car of James Bond, Ford Mondeo, with the arrogance of agent 007, laid on the shoulder blades of not only the closest competitors, but also many representatives of the business class. And although there were no equal on the balance of sled qualities and the level of comfort of this model, for Russian buyers, the vast majority of Mondeo was not so obvious

Test pilot
Maxim Fedorov, 32 years old, automobile journalist, driving experience 6 years, personal car - Ford Focus II

Two years ago, Ford Mondeo was only in the middle of the standings of the most popular D-segment models in Russia, yielding to Toyota Avensis, Mazda6, VW Passat and Honda Accord. But with the start of production in Vsevolozhsk Mondeo in the sedan back and reducing prices for this model, the balance of power has changed dramatically. By the end of 2009, Ford reached third, losing only to Folx and Mazde, and this summer Mondeo became a bestseller of the Russian D-segment! At the same time, Ford dealers were lucky: in the wake of the success of Mondeo, sales of its updated version were launched, which will attract even more attention of customers to this model.

Although Russian sales of New Mondeo began in October, the updated sedan of the Vsevolozhsk assembly (most likely from the experimental party) I met in St. Petersburg back in early September just a couple of days after returning with the pan-European Test drive Mondeo, held in Munich. In Munich, it was not possible to ride the sedans here, only hatchbacks and universals of the Belgian assembly were presented. Our cars are much more expensive than a sedan, so the demand for them is small: 5 -door bodies choose about 2% of customers. But, to evaluate the metamorphoses that occurred with the updated model, this did not interfere for any type of body are the same.

The appearance of the car after restyling is a mixture of the old and new. In the case of Mondeo, there were not so many new ingredients, and most of them swam on the surface. The front part of the car has changed most. The grate of the air intake from the trapezoid turned into a hexagon, simultaneously increasing in size, and the radiator cladding, on the contrary, was a little stung, receiving a chrome edging and a strip that cuts it into two halves. Over the fog lights, LED strips of overall lights stretched, which are regularly placed on the versions of Titanium and Ghia. LEDs appeared in the rear flashlights (feet and dimensions), and on all modifications without exception.

In the salon of innovations even less. The design of the central console and the upper part of the door panels was slightly modified. LED backlight lamps appeared in the ceiling with a new tissue upholstery, and the cup holders on the central tunnel were covered with a curtain. In addition, new decoration materials were selected, including high -quality Windsor leather, and a Russified navigator appeared in the list of options. Exploring the salon, I drew attention to the Comfort, Normal and Sport buttons, located in the lower part of the central console before there were no here. As it turned out, these are the buttons of the new CDC suspension control system, which is optionally installed on the Titanium and GHIA version.

For the test, we were provided with the most powerful Mondeo modifications with the latest gasoline turbo engine 2.0 EcoBoost, developing 240 liters. s., and 200 -horsepower 2.2 TDI turbodiesel. Equipped by boost and direct fuel injection, Ecobust gives the maximum torque of 340 nm in the interval of 1900 to 3500 min-1, providing excellent acceleration from the bottom and while remaining very elastic. Such a motor is only paired with a 6 -speed PowerShift robot, and this tandem works just perfectly: thanks to two switching switches, they occur exclusively smoothly.

The modernized 2.2-liter turbodiesel on the handle liked less. At the start, filigree accuracy of working with an accelerator and a rigid clutch pedal is required here, otherwise the motor can easily be drowned out. But on the highway, the king is the king: it pulls perfectly and does not bother with a noise if it does not twist it above 2500 min-1. But we will not be offered this motor. The only diesel unit available to Russian customers Mondeo is 140 -horsepower 2.0 TDI, and given our experience, you need to take it exclusively with an automaton.


We do not love
The rear view camera is only with the premium audio system and navigator (93,000 rubles). Not cheap

Spectacular daylight LED lamps for the Trend version will cost 5000 rubles. Stylish

Windsor skin upholstery costs 60,000 rubles. Qualitatively


Driving
As before, Mondeo is perfectly controlled, although someone may seem heavy to someone.

Salon
There are few changes, but they are all in the suit. Buyers of versions of GHIA and Titanium will also be able to evaluate new leather decoration options.

Comfort
At the highest level. Moreover, regardless of whether Mondeo is equipped with an active cdc suspension or not.

Safety
Five Euro NCAP stars, plus ABS and 7 eirbags in the database. But the stabilization system is put only for surcharge.

Price
The model has risen in price by 1020 thousand rubles.


Advantages and disadvantages
+ Excellent handling, high level of comfort, high -quality finishes, modern turbo engines.
-The big difference in the price between 4-door and 5-door modifications.

 

Specifications
Mark and model - Ford Mondeo 2.0t
Dimensions - 4850x1886x1500 mm
Engine - gasoline, with boost, 4 cylinders, 1999 cm3, 240 hp/6000 min -1
Transmission - robotic, 6 -speed
Dynamics - 246 km/h; 7.5 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Honda Accord, Mazda6, Toyota Avensis, VW Passat


Our opinion
The lack of cardinal changes in the updated Mondeo indicates a successful initial design of the model. Nevertheless, I received a renewal not so little: a stylish face, Ecoboost engines with a PowerShift robot, new options and interior decoration options. At the same time, the price of the model increased slightly.


Author: Maxim Fedorov


 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [October 2010]