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− | '''Ford Mondeo (CD345). 2006 to date (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1753 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1596, 1999 cm³ petrol, 1997 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. DOHC), 2261, 2521 cm³ (5 cyl. DOHC).''' No longer a mid-sizer, as CD345 Mondeo has essentially the same physical bulk as a full-size EA169 [[Ford Falcon|Falcon]]. Launched on the big screen in James Bond movie ''Casino Royale''. A softer car than its predecessor but far more refined, with advanced computer and Hill Launch Assist to aid hillstarts. Extras mean exceptional value for money—one commentator likened it to getting a £50,000 for £25,000—harking back to European Fords of old (like the original [[Ford Granada|Granada]]) in an attempt to create desirability. Bigger than premium mid-sizers and solidly built, though too early to tell whether the Mondeo badge means driveway credibility against the BMWs of this world. | + | '''Ford Mondeo (CD345). 2006 to date (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1753 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1596, 1999 cm³ petrol, 1997 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. DOHC), 2261, 2521 cm³ (5 cyl. DOHC).''' No longer a mid-sizer, as CD345 Mondeo has essentially the same physical bulk as a full-size EA169 [[Ford Falcon|Falcon]]. Launched on the big screen in James Bond movie ''Casino Royale''. A softer car than its predecessor but far more refined, with advanced computer and Hill Launch Assist to aid hillstarts. Extras mean exceptional value for money—one commentator likened it to getting a £50,000 for £25,000—harking back to European Fords of old (like the [[Ford Granada Mk I|original Granada]]) in an attempt to create desirability. Bigger than premium mid-sizers and solidly built, though too early to tell whether the Mondeo badge means driveway credibility against the [[BMW]]s of this world. |
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Revision as of 00:24, 14 June 2009
Ford Mondeo (CD345). 2006 to date (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1753 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1596, 1999 cm³ petrol, 1997 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. DOHC), 2261, 2521 cm³ (5 cyl. DOHC). No longer a mid-sizer, as CD345 Mondeo has essentially the same physical bulk as a full-size EA169 Falcon. Launched on the big screen in James Bond movie Casino Royale. A softer car than its predecessor but far more refined, with advanced computer and Hill Launch Assist to aid hillstarts. Extras mean exceptional value for money—one commentator likened it to getting a £50,000 for £25,000—harking back to European Fords of old (like the original Granada) in an attempt to create desirability. Bigger than premium mid-sizers and solidly built, though too early to tell whether the Mondeo badge means driveway credibility against the BMWs of this world.
Manufacturing location: Genk, Belgium
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Mondeo | Predecessors: Ford Mondeo Mk III, Ford Mondeo Metrostar