The all new Ford Mondeo was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show sporting expressive design, advanced technology and the latest 1.5-litre EcoBoost Engine offering first-rate fuel economy.
Engine Capability
The new Ford Mondeo will be the first car in its segment to be equipped with a 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine projected to produce 133kW of power at 6500 rpm and 240Nm of torque at 4500 rpm. The Mondeo will also be available with a 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine producing 178kW of power at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque figure of 350Nm at 3000 rpm. Both engines will be mated to a six speed automatic transmission.
Exterior Design Features
The elegant exterior features a lean side profile sculpted to convey visual lightness, and a sophisticated front end with Fords new trapezoidal grille and a power dome bonnet.
The innovative silhouettes efficiency is made up of thin roof pillars and character lines that sweep to the rear. It is also the first Ford model to feature headlamps with LED high-beam, low beam and signal lighting. To improve ride comfort and noise reduction, the new Ford Mondeo will debut an all-new premium level integral link suspension.
Interior Design Features
The Mondeos functional design elements also come across in the interior which features Multi-Contour seats with Active Motion and 11 air cushions that provide side and lumbar support. The seats are also equipped with rear inflatable seat belts which combine attributes of an airbag. Added driver support includes a higher centre console.
Mondeos class leading exclusive technologies include the MyKey feature, auto high-beam control, Lane Keeping System, Active City Stop, Adaptive Cruise Control, Active park assist and a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS).
In addition to these technologies, the Mondeo also offers the latest iteration of Ford’s award-winning, industry-exclusive SYNC communications and entertainment system. SYNC with MyFord Touch allows the driver to interact with vehicle systems such as climate control, radio and CD player through voice commands, an eight-inch colour touch screen, as well as a conventional button.
“With the all-new Mondeo, quality is not just about what you can see, it’s also about what you can touch and feel.” said Marin Burela, president & CEO, Changan Ford Automobile.