Test Drive Ford Mondeo Sedan since 2010 Sedan

One and a half thousand little things

Not so long ago, an updated Mondeo appeared in the salons of official Ford dealers. We will try to figure out what it is different from the old one.

Of course, the old one said too much: the car is only three years old. But this did not prevent designers and designers to improve the model, which in 2000 marked Ford output to a qualitatively new level.

Recall, then Mondeo was created in two years, which is called, with a pure sheet. Moreover, the engineers solved quite complex tasks. For example, it was necessary to accommodate all mechanical components in a minimum of space and at the same time provide maximum space for the driver, passengers and baggage. I also had to take into account the needs of a wide variety of customers, including the elderly and disabled. With the case, the company coped perfectly, otherwise than explaining the success of the model and in Europe and here.

At first glance, if there is no dorestayling model nearby, recognize the features of the novelty is not easy. Let's start with optics. It is somewhat different than before: the lens of the near light and the fog instead of the former round in the bumper are instead of trapezoids, larger areas. How justified this step in terms of operation will show time (for the owner, the likelihood of parting with these headlights in the first pool), but the fact that the optics looks much more attractive, can be argued now. The front bumper itself is also redone, and chrome-plated insert appeared in its lower part (although, only in expensive equipment).

The form of external mirrors has changed, the inconvenience of which at one time became a business card of the car. Now they are much more traditional shape, and their area is significantly increased, and in the lower part of each lighting lamps of the near-door space are installed.

Little modified door handles. They are now chrome, like a trunk handle. But the drive key of the tailgate of the trunk lock, as before, falls on hand not from the first time very small. Outdoor innovations rear lights, in the upper part of which blond windows appeared; Reflectors are silver placed, which significantly improved the light statement.

In the interior, the first thing that rushes into the eyes, completely revised by the designers, the central console on which the Sony audio system dominates. However, it is installed only after the potential buyer will get acquainted with the list of additional equipment. The same place may occupy the display of the navigation system, which is also an option. This category includes climatic seats that have several degrees of warming up and ventilation. But the air conditioner is now a standard complete set of any Mondeo.

The steering wheel has become even more multifunctional on it, keys to control the 5-speed adaptive automatic Durashift gearbox. She also enters the list of innovations, in connection with which we did not fail to check it in almost all modes. We will give due: the operation of the ACP satisfied us if not 100%, then 99% it is precisely felt that the switching is not manifested by a person, and the automatic, albeit more perfect than on previous models.

On our car stood familiar to the old Mondeo engine 2.5-liter V6 with a capacity of 170 horsepower, which, as before, provides a car with good dynamics and moderate appetite. In general, it is planned to establish nine power units with six gasoline, including the new Duratec SCI with direct injection of fuel, and three diesel. Will be from what to choose. In the end, no wonder Ford designers contributed 1,500 new components to their favorite brainchild, of which the current Mondeo has developed.

Specifications Ford Mondeo 2.5 GHIA

Body carrying, all-metal cutting mass, kg 1435 Full weight, kg 1940 Dimensions (length / width / height), mm 4731/1812/1429 Base, mm 2754 Maximum speed, km / h 225 overclocking time up to 100 km / h, C 9 , 7 fuel control (mixed cycle), l / 100 km 7.2 V6 engine; Working volume, cm3 2495; Power, hp at min-1 170/6000; torque, nm at min-1 220/4250; Injection system Injection Transmission automatic, 5-speed tire size 205/50R17 Suspension wheels Independent brake: front disc, ventilated; Rear DMSK steering gear-rail, with gur price, $ 27,000.

Text: Oleg Kalaushin
 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [10/2003]