Ford Mondeo (CD132). 2000–7 (prod. n/a). 4- and 5-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1998, 2198 cm³ diesel, 1798, 1999 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC), 2495, 2967 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Ford apes Volkswagen Passat (B5) with robust, geometric styling, inside and out. A very good car with class-leading dynamics, good equipment levels and build quality, hampered only by absence of snob value in Ford badge and a size that Europeans found on the big side. Mid-term refresh in 2003.

Manufacturing location: Genk, Belgium

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Mondeo | Predecessors: Ford Mondeo Mk II, Ford Scorpio Mk III | Successor: Ford Mondeo Mk IV

q.v. Ford Mondeo Metrostar