The next, fifth in a row, generation of the Ford Mondeo model, its creators decided to give the appearance of a sort of "sports hooligan", while previous generations of the model wore the image of a "solid handsome man". It should be noted that the designers managed to prevent any unnecessary or annoying touches in the appearance of the novelty. The design of the car has become as bright and emotional as possible. Perhaps the radical difference between the updated model and the previous version lies in the greater smoothness of the lines. Obviously, when working on the exterior of the car, the designers took as a model the Ford Evos concept presented to the public two years ago.
Looking at the Ford Mondeo 2014-2015 from the front, associations with Aston Martin models involuntarily arise. The similarity is given by the shape of a massive radiator grille, divided by the original "lip" of the bumper. The squint of the headlights with an aspiring, piercing “look”, organically emphasized by foglights, also draws attention. By the way, the narrowed headlights have exclusively LED filling, ranging from adaptive high beam lamps to direction indicators and running lights. LED turn signal repeaters are also available in the side mirrors, which are stylishly mounted on high support legs. The hood seems to be pierced by sharp punching edges, giving the car the look of a real “muscle car”, which is emphasized by the shape of the front fenders and masculine wheel arches. In general, the massive shape of the car's hood creates the illusion of a powerful three-liter engine hidden under it.
The sides of the car, like its hood, flaunt longitudinal ribs, which gives the car swiftness. The window sill line of the body is quite high, the wheel arches are large, of the correct circumference. From the rear, the car looks massive, which, however, was also characteristic of the predecessor model. Rear LED optics looks especially beautiful in the dark. The rear bumper looks powerful, harmonizing well with the rest of the exterior of the novelty.
The car has grown slightly in size compared to the previous generation, while maintaining the same wheelbase of 2850 mm. The dimensions of the new 2015 Ford Mondeo sedan are: 4871 mm long, 1852 mm wide and 1478 mm high. Depending on the configuration, it is possible to install rims of 16 or 17 radius. Speaking about the practicality of the model, it can be noted that the Mondeo 5 is supposed to be produced in the three most popular body types. Dealers of the brand will offer buyers cars in sedan, hatchback and station wagon bodies. The volume of the luggage compartment of a petrol or diesel sedan is 453 liters, while a car with a hybrid engine has a trunk capacity of 340 liters.
The interior of the new Ford Mondeo 2014-2015 has noticeably changed for the better. The interior of the previous generation was good, but in the 5th generation Mondeo, in addition to the fact that the interior of the car is assembled very high quality, the finishing materials used deserve the highest praise. The new three-spoke steering wheel received an abundance of multimedia system buttons, cruise control and a built-in telephone. The front panel has also changed. It is finished with high-quality plastic, natural leather and aluminum inserts. The Ford SYNC multifunctional complex with a large touch screen is located on the center console. It is equipped with a voice control function and is able to independently send a message to the rescue service in the event of an accident.
Already in the basic configuration, the car is equipped with eight airbags, a climate control system, a heated steering wheel and front seats. Optionally, you can order the most advanced electronic systems, including a lane control system with forced correction of vehicle movement. In addition, the future owner of the Ford Mondeo 5 has the opportunity to order a leather interior, an innovative cruise control system, parallel parking, a blind spot monitoring system and other electronic devices that are mandatory for most modern cars.
The high quality of finishing and interior design corresponds to the level of comfort of the cabin. A rather big car will easily take on board five people. Moreover, you can equally comfortably sit both in the front seats and on the back sofa, designed for three tall riders. In terms of the quality of sound insulation and the noise level in the cabin on the move, the car came close to the premium segment models. Here you can talk quietly even at high engine speeds.
As befits a new model, the 5th generation Ford Mondeo is equipped with several power units at once. In Europe, the main engines will be EcoBoost gasoline units - a 1.5-liter "four" with a capacity of 160 hp, as well as a 2.0-liter engine with a boost of 203 or 240 hp. In addition to gasoline engines, the 2014-2015 Ford Mondeo engine range also includes diesel units. This is a 1.6-liter engine with 115 hp. and two 2.0-liter engines developing 150 and 180 hp. In accordance with modern trends, a hybrid installation is also provided in the range of power units. Such a motor consists of a 2-liter gasoline unit and an electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries. The total power of this version of the motor was 187 horsepower. It is curious that the base engine for the new Ford Mondeo is a 1-liter three-cylinder engine. Despite its more than modest performance, this version of the EcoBoost engine develops a decent 125 horsepower.
As for gearboxes for a new car, then, depending on engine power and equipment in general, three options are available to buyers. In the base, the car is aggregated with a 6-speed manual, in addition to which you can choose a 6-speed automatic or a robotic box.
The new Ford Mondeo is designed on the platform of the previous generation car that has been upgraded. MacPherson struts are installed at the front, and a multi-link suspension at the rear. A new electric power steering has been developed specifically for this model. The car is distinguished by a high degree of safety. So, as an example, we can point to the presence of a new generation of seat belts provided for rear passengers. Such belts at the time of an accident are filled with air, significantly reducing the load on the human body.
Added. Ruble prices for the 5th generation Ford Mondeo were announced at the end of February 2015. In Russia, the car is sold with three options for power plants: a 2.5-liter atmospheric unit with a capacity of 149 hp, as well as two 2.0-liter EcoBoost with a return of 199 and 240 hp. All engines work together with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Ford Mondeo 2015 configuration and prices
The 2015 Ford Mondeo sedan is offered in 4 trim levels at prices ranging from 1,300,000 to 1,982,000 rubles. The basic version of Ambiente, available only for cars with a 2.5-liter engine, involves equipping with halogen headlights, exterior mirrors with a drive and heating, air conditioning, front seats with lumbar support (manually adjustable in 4 directions), an audio system with a 4.2-inch screen and 6 speakers, on-board computer with 2.3-inch display, electronic parking brake, stability control and hill start assist.
The “Trend” package includes electric folding mirrors, heated front seats, leather steering wheel trim, dual-zone climate control, a 4.2-inch color display in the instrument cluster, 16-inch alloy wheels instead of steel ones. The Titanium version is equipped with a SYNC 2 multimedia system with an 8-inch touch screen, 9 speakers, an instrument panel with a 9-inch color display, a heated steering wheel, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a keyless entry system, 17- inch discs.
The top-end Titanium Plus package is provided for Ford Mondeo modifications with EcoBoost engines. The list of its equipment includes LED headlights, leather trim, front seats with electric adjustment in 10 directions and massage function, rear view camera, heated second row of seats, navigation.
Specifications Ford Mondeo 5 2014-2015
| Parameter | Mondeo 2.5 149 HP | Mondeo 2.0 199 HP EcoBoost | Mondeo 2.0 240 HP EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| engine's type | petrol | ||
| Supercharging | No | There is | |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | ||
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 | ||
| Volume, cu. cm. | 2488 | 1999 | 1999 |
| Power, hp (at rpm) | 149 (6000) | 199 (6000) | 240 (5500) |
| Torque, N*m (at rpm) | 225 (3900) | 345 (2700-3500) | 345 (2300-4900) |
| Transmission | |||
| Drive unit | front | ||
| Transmission | 6automatic transmission | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson type independent | ||
| Rear suspension type | independent multi-link | ||
| Brake system | |||
| Front brakes | disc ventilated | ||
| Rear brakes | disk | ||
| Tires | |||
| Tire size | 215/60R16, 235/50R17 | ||
| Disk size | 16×6.5J, 17×7.5J | ||
| Fuel | |||
| Fuel type | AI-92 | AI-95 | |
| Tank volume, l | 62 | ||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| City cycle, l/100 km | 11.8 | 11.6 | |
| Country cycle, l/100 km | 6.1 | 6.0 | |
| Combined cycle, l/100 km | 8.2 | 8.0 | |
| dimensions | |||
| Number of seats | 5 | ||
| Length, mm | 4871 | ||
| Width, mm | 1852 | ||
| Height, mm | 1465-1490 | ||
| Wheel base, mm | 2850 | ||
| Trunk volume, l | 516 | ||
| Dynamic characteristics | |||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 204 | 218 | 233 |
| Acceleration time to 100 km/h, s | 10.3 | 8.7 | 7.9 |
Ford Mondeo 2014-2015 photo
The fifth generation Ford Mondeo was first shown at the beginning of 2012 at the North American International Auto Show - in the USA the car has been sold for several years under the name Fusion. The new Mondeo reached Russia only in 2015, when cars assembled at the plant in Vsevolozhsk became available for order to our compatriots.
The previous generation stayed on the market for a very long time - eight years (from 2007 to 2014), having survived the facelift in 2010. According to Ford estimates, there are now about 130,000 Mondeos of various generations on the Russian market. In the last couple of years, Mondeo sales have declined markedly: in 2014, 3,600 cars were sold - trifles against the background of the market leader, Toyota Camry (34,000). However, the decline in 2013-2014 is due to a delay in the release of a new model. In previous years, the Mondeo was among the leaders in the segment - buyers chose this sedan, guided by the principle of "more car for less money": in a rich configuration and with a powerful engine (200 or 240 horsepower), it turned out to be cheaper than most competitors. The author of these lines still drives a “restyled” Mondeo 4 with a 200-horsepower Ecoboost engine - in 3 years the car has already traveled 75 thousand kilometers without causing any problems. Therefore, it was especially interesting to get acquainted with the new Mondeo, since a car with the same 200-horsepower engine was provided for testing.
⇡ Exterior
Externally, the new "Mondeo" is definitely a success, especially the front of the car. A powerful radiator grille with a high hood and narrow headlights give the car solidity - it’s not without reason that associations with Aston Martin immediately come to mind.
The massive "muzzle" of the car is in perfect harmony with the hood of an interesting shape - "Mondeo" inspires respect and arouses the interest of neighbors downstream.
LED headlights with a beautiful strip of daytime running lights fit perfectly into the image of the car. In general, the face of the new Mondeo clearly came out - the designers did their best.
In profile, the new Ford is not so expressive, although due to the sloping roof, the silhouette turned out to be swift.
Most of the questions are to the rear of the sedan - there are not even very noticeable changes relative to the fourth generation. The impression is somewhat brightened up by the exhaust pipes, beautifully inscribed in the rear bumper, but this is the prerogative of trim levels equipped with turbocharged Ecoboost engines.
Russian sedans received increased ground clearance - up to plastic protection as much as 167 mm. However, if you install steel engine protection, this figure will decrease slightly, but not all competitors can still boast of such clearance. The distance from the ground to the front bumper is 200 mm, so you can safely park close to the curbs.
⇡ Interior
The fifth generation Ford Mondeo is a global car, unlike the previous version developed by the company's European division. Perhaps that is why it does not look so impressive inside and is clearly inferior to its competitors in the face of Nissan and Toyota, not to mention Skoda and VW.
Especially a lot of claims to the center console. Well, this interior detail should not look like this in a business class car worth more than one and a half million rubles! In the Ford Fusion, the buttons below the screen were mostly touch-sensitive. Mondeo decided to abandon them in favor of conventional ones, for which many thanks to Ford. But this decision is not the best way reflected in the appearance of the center console. The space in its lower part looks even stranger - there is a deep niche hiding there, which has no walls on the sides, as if they were forgotten to be installed at the factory.
The 8-inch screen of the multimedia system is touch-sensitive, it can also be used to change the parameters of the climate control. Below it are the keys responsible for the operation of the multimedia and climate systems. The temperature change buttons are located on the very bottom row, and they are not very convenient to use. To the left of the automatic transmission lever there is an electronic “handbrake” lever, to the right are the activation keys for automatic parking systems. A little lower - two convenient coasters with latches. The space around is made of glossy plastic, which is quickly covered with fingerprints.
The plump leather-wrapped steering wheel now has a heating system - a very useful option for residents of most of our country. Unlike the same Opel cars, in the Mondeo the steering wheel rim does not heat up to a high temperature, so the heating can not be turned off at all. On the steering wheel, a bunch of small buttons are striking, which are not very convenient to press. Of the unusual things, it is worth noting the paddle shifters, with which you can shift gears in the manual mode of the automatic transmission.
The instrument panel includes a display of complex shape - it is inscribed in the space of the speedometer and tachometer wells, that is, the instrument arrows are electronic. The scales of the speedometer and tachometer cannot be called successful - too frequent lined makes it difficult to read the information.
Glossy plastic on the door handle is very quickly covered with dust and fingerprints - not the best choice of material in such a soiled place.
But the assembly, which includes a speaker, a door opening handle, a key for locking locks and buttons for saving electric seat adjustment settings, successfully fit into the interior of the car. The mirrors in the new Mondeo are slightly smaller than those of their predecessor, but their size is still sufficient for a comfortable view of the neighbors downstream. An indicator is integrated into the mirrors, warning about the presence of cars in the "blind" zone.
A two-story glove box is suitable for transporting documents and various small items, but even a small box will no longer fit into it.
The upholstered seats are comfortable enough, and in the configuration we got, they are fully electrically adjustable. Optional multicontour chairs with massage function are available: they are upholstered in leather and equipped with 11 pneumatic chambers located in different areas of the seat. According to the manufacturer, such chairs provide improved support, and the massage function reduces fatigue on long trips.
On the second row, passengers have enough legroom to feel comfortable, they also have access to buttons for turning on heated seats, air vents, a cigarette lighter socket and even a 230-V outlet where you can plug in a laptop or smartphone power supply for recharging.
Also available is an armrest with a hidden compartment and two cup holders. The second row of Ford Mondeo seats is equipped with inflatable seat belts - in the event of a collision, the seat belts inflate with gas and thus reduce pressure on the chest, while helping to control the movement of the head and neck of the rear passengers. Each belt is inflated using cooled liquefied gas, which enters through a special tube located behind the rear seat. The inflatable seat belts distribute the load of an impact five times more effectively than conventional belts. In addition, the load is distributed over a large area, reducing pressure and supporting the head and neck.
The volume of the luggage compartment is 516 liters with a “stowaway” and 419 liters with a full-size spare wheel. The predecessor's trunk had a volume of 493 liters. As in all large sedans, the trunk is uncomfortable: a lot of depth and a narrow opening. In addition, a lot of usable space is eaten up by the hinges of the trunk lid - the Mondeo 4 had gas springs, so there is a deterioration here. In addition, the trunk lid itself is very light, and when it is closed, the fixed license plate rattles disgustingly. Not solid with...
Specifications
| Ford Mondeo | |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| engine's type | Ecoboost: petrol, 1999 cc |
| Toxicity level | Euro V |
| Location | Front transverse |
| Number of cylinders/valves | 4 (in a row)/16 |
| Power | 199 hp/146kW |
| Torque | 345 Nm at 2700-3500 rpm |
| Dynamics | |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| Max speed | 218 km/h |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6 steps |
| Drive unit | Front |
| Chassis | |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring, type "McPherson" |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link, spring |
| brakes | Front - ventilated disc, rear - disc |
| Disks | Alloy |
| Tire size | 235/50, R17 |
| Power steering | Electro |
| Body | |
| Dimensions, length/width/height, mm | 4871/1852/1465-1490 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2850 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 167 |
| Weight, curb, kg | 1550 |
| Number of seats/doors | 5/4 |
| Trunk volume | 419 l |
| Fuel | |
| Recommended fuel/tank capacity | AI-95 (allowable AI-92) / 62.5 l |
| Consumption per 100 km, city/extra-urban/combined cycle, l | 11,6 / 6 / 8 |
| Current price | From 1,164 thousand rubles for the basic version From 1,559 thousand for the Titanium version with a 2-liter Ecoboost engine and automatic transmission |
Ford's official website claims that the new Mondeo can be bought for a handsome amount of 999 thousand rubles. However, this price is valid only if you provide documents confirming the deregistration of the car in connection with recycling, plus you need to purchase a car under the Ford Credit program. The real price of the car starts from 1.164 million rubles. For the Titanium version with a 2-liter turbocharged Ecoboost engine and automatic transmission, you will have to pay at least 1.5 million rubles.
Previously, the base engine for the Ford Mondeo was a 2-liter engine with 145 hp. s., now it has been replaced by a 2.5-liter 149-horsepower engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission (most likely, the Ford 6F35 automatic, familiar to us from the Ford Kuga, is used). By the way, there are no alternatives to the box - the mechanics and the PowerShift robotic gearbox are now inaccessible to Russians. Apparently, in order to save money, it was decided to abandon the brainchild of Getrag. The transition from the "robot" to the classic automatic affected the dynamics of the car - with a 200-horsepower Ecoboost engine, the Mondeo accelerates to 100 km / h in 8.7 seconds, almost a second slower than its predecessor, which did it in 7.8 seconds.
240 hp engine. With. available only to buyers of the most expensive version of Titanium Plus. Such a car is estimated at 1.82 million rubles. There are no diesel engines at all, as well as cars in hatchback and station wagon bodies are not available.
As befits a modern car, Ford Mondeo offers its customers a lot of interesting technologies. According to Ford representatives, the new generation of Mondeo differs from the previous 17 new technologies. Let's consider the most interesting of them.
One of the main "chips" are dynamic LED headlights. The Ford Dynamic LED Headlight System is a set of LEDs that provide 8 different lighting modes based on vehicle speed, gear selected, steering angle and weather conditions (based on light and rain sensors). For example, the Living Area mode activates enhanced side area lighting, which provides more intense control of the area around the car. Highway Light mode features a narrow beam of light with extended headlight range, while a special anti-dazzle mode for driving in bad weather minimizes the effect of dazzle: when it rains, drivers are less dazzled by reflections from wet roads. In addition, the headlights are able to automatically switch the high beam headlights to low beam when a vehicle is detected in front.
Of course, the headlights can swivel as you turn the steering wheel, a feature that is especially helpful when driving at night on a winding road. Another interesting feature is the implementation of the turn signal indication.
The Ford MyKey system provides the ability to program individual keys with the necessary settings that will be in effect when the key is used. For example, you can program the following parameters:
maximum speed;
audio system volume;
turning on the audio system only when the seat belt is fastened;
early warning of an empty tank.
So the owner of the car can easily lend the car to his wife or son without worrying that his wife will forget to refuel, and his beloved child will collect a bunch of fines for speeding.
The new Mondeo is equipped with an air quality sensor that automatically triggers and recirculates the air when polluted air is detected. There is also an air humidity sensor, which includes a system that prevents fogging of the windows in the cabin.
We recently talked about Active City Stop systems and active assistance technology for parallel and perpendicular parking in a review of a Ford Focus car.
Ford separately notes that a lot of work has been done to adapt the car to Russian conditions. As stated, more than 15 parameters are specially brought to Russia. For example, all engines (including turbocharged Ecoboost) can be refueled with AI-92 gasoline.
⇡ On-board computer and multimedia system
The instrument panel can be divided into three conventional zones: speedometer, tachometer and the space between them.
On-board computer readings are displayed inside the circle of the speedometer. In the same menu, you can change the parameters of the car's electronic systems: turn on the traction control system, blind spot monitoring or the Active City Stop system. Here you can also activate automatic folding mirrors and blocking locks, as well as configure other settings.
The menu in the zone located in the central part of the instrument panel contains only three items: entertainment, navigation, telephone. Entertainment refers to the operation of a multimedia system, that is, you can display the name and frequency of the active radio station, or the name of the artist and the name of the currently playing track. In navigation mode, if you are currently on a route, the display shows hints for upcoming turns. The last item (phone) is active if a smartphone is connected to the multimedia system.
It is curious that both of the above menus can be turned off completely - and only the speedometer and tachometer arrows will remain on the instrument panel.
Ford Mondeo is equipped with the SYNC 2 multimedia system, which has an 8-inch color touch screen and an advanced voice control system. It is supplemented with mechanical keys to control the main functions. Using the system, you can make and receive hands-free phone calls, listen to incoming SMS messages (they are read out by voice), control music playback and climate control, view photos and videos. There is also a navigation system with support for displaying traffic jams (information is received via the RDS channel, available in 50 cities of the Russian Federation). You can learn more about the capabilities of SYNC 2 in the review of the Ford Focus.
⇡ Personal impressions of the editors from driving: the upgrade is canceled
I was looking forward to the test drive of the new Ford Mondeo: I really wanted to compare the new product with my car. The fifth Mondeo looks really great, but it's much more interesting how it rides. Well, the numbers do not lie - a second difference in acceleration to hundreds is felt quite clearly. It's all about the gearbox: on the "old" "Mondeo" there is a more modern robot with two "wet" clutches, which puts on the blades not the most modern classic six-speed automatic. But the chassis has become better: a large sedan perfectly holds the trajectory and easily enters turns, provoking a violation of the speed limit. Yes, and the rear suspension no longer responds with a roar when passing tram rails. Noise isolation in general has improved slightly, but the engine tone has been reconfigured - it has become rougher and more solid, but now its sound is annoying if you keep the speed above 3000.
With the interior, everything is also ambiguous: the former Mondeo was distinguished by pleasant conciseness and style, while the new one is trying to seem more expensive than it is. The interior of the Ford Mondeo is, in fact, over three years old - perhaps that's why it is inferior to its main competitors.
I have traveled over 1,000 miles by car in a week. Heated steering wheel, LED headlights, chassis, suspension and appearance are obvious pluses compared to its predecessor. But in order to decide to change your car for a new Mondeo, this is not enough. And the price scares off: for a well-equipped Mondeo with an Ecoboost engine, they ask for more than 1.5 million rubles. If for this money they offered a diesel station wagon with a PowerShift gearbox (such cars are available in Europe), I would still think, but the answer is, alas, obvious to me: the upgrade is cancelled.
⇡ Conclusion
Delays in bringing the fifth generation Ford Mondeo to market backfired on the Russian branch of the company with weak sales in 2013-2014. The American automaker has ambitious plans for this and subsequent years - to return to the top 3 in its segment. Affordable prices should help achieve this goal: the version with a 2.5-liter engine looks quite competitive in this regard.
In general, the Ford Mondeo made a good impression, especially when viewed in isolation from its predecessor. Gorgeous looks, a good chassis and a powerful engine will surely resonate in the hearts of buyers who are ready to put up with the car's shortcomings - a dubious interior design and the inability to choose a transmission. In a couple of months it will be clear whether Ford has managed to achieve its goal and get into the top three.
Photos of the brand new Ford Mondeo 2015 clearly demonstrate what a big step the American manufacturer has taken in the automotive industry. The European version with a new corporate style is already actively sold, Mondeo will appear in Russia only in the spring. It is expected that the assembly of the "Americans" will take place directly in Russia, at the Ford plant in the city of Vsevolozhsk. Initially, the Russians will be offered to buy only a sedan, although in Europe you can buy a station wagon and a liftback. The entire range of Ford.
Exterior
The nose of the car has a branded grille in the style of Aston Martin sports cars, as well as modern headlights. The radiator grille now looks not only solid, stylish and charismatic, but also received active blinds that can close in order to improve aerodynamic performance. The headlights installed in front are now fully LED-based - Ford Dynamic LED (can be set as a separate option). The dipped and main beams have a swivel mechanism, the direction indicators have become dynamic along with the daytime running lights. The headlights are narrow and stretch a lot on the sides of the lighting elements. They were installed at an angle and fit perfectly with the design of the new car. If you look closely, you can see a pair of V-shaped plexuses in front, which look a bit like a crown. A small, but very valuable element is the company logo. It was installed on top of the grille, in the center of the frontal view at the base of the hood. He is responsible for the performance of the stylistic function. The side part is responsible for the presence of fog lights. These two lamps are connected to the lines of the bumper and have a round shape. This decision was borrowed from 2015.
From below, the view of the Ford is perfectly complemented by cuts that act as an air intake along with the bumper. The front part turned out to be futuristic and rich. Everything is in its place and looks great. The side of the Ford Mondeo car shows the presence of modernity and fashionable stampings, side mirrors on legs, a high window sill with small glasses on the sides. On the body, the presence of splashes and depressions of the surface, the roof line, which has a domed shape, and excellent wheel arches, as if drawn by a compass, are noticeable. The side of the car noticeably made up for in beauty and attractiveness. In addition, the presence of a sporty character of the car is felt. This is partly due to the sharp angles of the front end when viewed from the side. The headlights mounted in front are clearly visible from the side, this creates a feeling of the omnipresence of lighting. No less beautiful are the lines that start from the headlights mounted in front and go far to the rear. They increase and decrease in a smooth order, making semicircular outlines near the door handles and the base of the doors. The rearview mirrors came out a little protruding by as much as 13 cm to the side. The update also affected the mirrors, which received turn signal repeaters.
The stern of an American car is able to attract attention and looks quite harmonious. It looks no less beautiful than the front of the car. It has neat marker lights with LED filling, a powerful bumper with a diffuser and built-in trapezium nozzles of the exhaust pipes, a huge roof of the luggage compartment, which provides easy access to the luggage compartment. Between themselves, the headlights installed at the back are connected by a line, in the middle of which the company nameplate is installed. The result was a kind of arc. A small visor stands out in the lower part, on which auxiliary light lights were placed. If we talk about the tailgate, then it was located at a height convenient for loading, which will allow, when picking up on the road, to load things into the car without much difficulty. Some modifications of the car have a pair of exhaust pipes, which not only serves as a stylistic addition to the exterior of the car, but also increases its sportiness. The new 5th Ford Mondeo division of 2015-2016 in the Russian Federation can only be purchased in a sedan with four doors. A little later, most likely, there will be a five-door liftback. As for the station wagon model, it will probably not be sold to Russians at all, because this body has a rather low demand from buyers.
Dimensions
In terms of external dimensions, the sedan and liftback of the new Ford Mondeo are completely similar. The length of the car is 4,872 mm, the width is 1,852 (without rear-view mirrors), the height is 1,478 mm, the wheelbase is 2,850 mm. The ride height is a modest 128 mm, however, for drivers from the Russian Federation, this figure will be increased to 145 mm, which undoubtedly cannot please. Depending on what the new Ford Mondeo will be equipped with, it will basically have light alloy wheels with a size of 16 or 17 inches. Additionally, you can buy larger wheels by 18 or 19 inches. The choice of discs can surprise even a very picky car lover.
Interior
The interior of the new Ford Mondeo 5 looks modern and stylish, but in some places the finishing materials were used clearly of a budgetary nature - the gaps between plastic parts are uneven, and the whole interior was assembled rather carelessly. This level of quality is simply unacceptable in business class, in a car whose price is almost 30,000 euros. Most of the additional equipment is installed only optionally, and some equipment will not be provided to the Russian Federation at all, even for an additional fee. To have an advanced and informative dashboard, a 10-inch multifunctional graphic color screen, a Ford SYNC 2 multimedia complex with a 20.3 cm screen that supports touch input, music, phone, navigation system, voice control, multi-contour front seats with heating function , ventilation and massage, parking assistant, security systems - you will need to pay a lot of money.
In general, the interior of the new Mondeo 5th generation is really 5-seater. The driver and four passengers can comfortably accommodate. Those who sit in the back row will also be very comfortable due to the presence of ventilation system deflectors, as well as the seat heating function. Surprised by inflatable seat belts, such as in the interior of a brand new Mercedes C-class. Despite the lack of exquisite and expensive materials, it cannot be said that there is a meager world inside the car. Here you can find everything, but when compared with the exterior, the interior loses by considerable criteria. To tell the truth, if there was no front panel, then there would be nothing more to please. Already as usual, at the head of the corner of the console installed in the center, a display was mounted, and under it were the control keys. If we talk about functionality, then the steering wheel does not lose anything here. The steering wheel has acquired a large number of adjustments, which will be useful not only when driving a car, but also, if necessary, to change the temperature state in the interior, change the disk in the audio system. When looking behind the steering wheel, a brand new instrument panel catches the eye. She has seen significant improvements.
New electronic sensors have appeared, which have received an attractive design. After you get behind the wheel, you understand that it is simply impossible to find fault with the seats. Sitting comfortably and comfortably, there is lateral support. A comfortable armrest was installed for the driver, and there is a niche under the gearshift lever for placing various drinks. The back row is not deprived of comfort, I quite like being in the car, but in some places the upholstery let down a little. The lower part of the center console has been narrowed and is one piece with the gearshift panel. Despite the fact that she looks quite modest, she is not ascetic. Between the front seats is a wide tunnel, which interferes a little and takes a lot of free space.
It ends with the same wide armrest, in which it leans up. Materials of good, solid and practical quality were used in the decoration. Plastic has become softer and does not creak. The expensive version of the interior has genuine leather. The driver's seat is not devoid of a wide range of settings, adjustments, high lateral supports, a comfortable and easily adjustable headrest. There is plenty of free legroom. The luggage compartment has a presence of 429 liters of usable space. Frankly, there is also a department for the spare wheel.
Specifications
If we talk about the technical component of the 5th generation Ford Mondeo American car, then three power units will be provided for the Russian Federation. All of them operate on gasoline and are synchronized only with a 6-band PowerShift automatic transmission. The very first is a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine that produces 150 horses. However, it has a twist - it can run on 92nd gasoline. Next comes the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, which already produces 203 horsepower. It helps the rather big sedan reach the first hundred in 8.7 seconds, and the top speed is 232 km/h. It requires fuel of the order of 5.6 liters per 100 km in combined mode. The top variant of the 2.0-liter turbocharged power unit, also from the EcoBoost family, is capable of delivering 240 horsepower and 340 Nm of torque. Thanks to this engine, the car accelerates to 100 km / h in just 7.9 seconds, and the top speed is 240 km / h. The average fuel consumption is not much higher than the average engine - only 5.8 liters per 100 km. It was decided to use the front wheels as the driving wheels.
The Ford Mondeo 5 was based on the brand new CD4 global base, which is a seriously improved version of the previous CD3. An independent McPherson suspension is installed in front, and a multi-link scheme with a small vertical arm between the main transverse trunnion is installed on the rear. The body component was developed from scratch and 61% was allocated to the percentage of high-strength steel in its design, and the panel on the floor was made of magnesium alloy, due to which, a large sedan takes a mass of only 1560-1562 kg, depending on which equipment and power unit will be chosen . The car was equipped with a steering wheel control system using an electric amplifier, which can automatically adjust to road conditions and speed limits.
The braking system of the Ford Mondeo is represented by disc brakes on all wheels, and the front ones are also ventilated. The design of the brakes is quite simple - a single piston and a floating caliper. Despite the fact that the car has a fairly large size, it nimbly and naturally passes turns and steep sections of the road, while perfectly obeying the steering wheel, clearly keeps the trajectory of movement chosen by the driver and has balanced suspension settings. If there are rolls, they are minimal, the hodovka is tightly assembled, but at the same time it is quite comfortable and soft when driving on uneven roads.
Options and prices
For the Russian Federation, one of the 4 trim levels will be available in the sedan version for Ford Mondeo 2015: Ambiente, Trend, Titanium and Titanium Plus. For a standard 2.5 Ambiente AT car with a 2.5-liter engine and 149 horsepower, the company asks from 1,333,000 rubles. For 1,487,000 rubles, Trend AT equipment with the same engine will be available. For 1,604,000 rubles it will be possible to buy a Titanium AT model with the same technical characteristics. 1,744,000 rubles - exactly the cost of the 2.0 Titanium AT equipment with a 2.0-liter power unit, the power is already 199 horsepower. Modification 2.0 Titanium Plus AT with the same engine is estimated at 1,965,000 rubles. The top version 2.0 Titanium Plus AT with a 2.0-liter engine producing 240 horsepower will cost from 2,015,000 rubles.
The basic equipment includes seven airbags (a knee airbag for the driver is present), ABS, ESC, air conditioning, emergency braking assistance, four power windows and an audio system with 6 speakers and a USB connector. The more expensive equipment includes the presence of a front PTF, a heated windshield, a heated front seat function, climate control with a couple of coverage zones and “music” designed for 8 speakers. The even improved Titanium equipment already includes cruise control, parking sensors, the SYNC 2 multimedia complex and other equipment. The top-of-the-line Ford Mondeo 5 Titanium Plus has, among other things, dynamic LED headlights, a rear-view camera, a navigation system, heated rear seats, rear inflatable seat belts, front seats with a massage option, electrical adjustments and ventilation, and other equipment.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the American sedan and liftback Ford Mondeo of the 5th family, the following can be distinguished:
- The presence of a strict solid design;
- Spacious and comfortable interior;
- Good quality interior materials;
- Good sound insulation;
- Good handling;
- Clear informative steering wheel;
- Heating functions of the entire windshield;
- Convenient and understandable dashboard;
- Roomy luggage compartment;
- Elastic balanced suspension;
- Low fuel consumption;
- Acceptable ride height;
- Good aerodynamic performance;
- Powerful power units;
- Good stability on the road;
- Soft and smooth running;
- Availability of LED lighting system;
- Wide luggage compartment opening;
- Moderate security.
Disadvantages, like all cars, are present and they are of the following plan:
- Mediocre visibility;
- Side windows get dirty quickly;
- The interior of the car slowly warms up;
- Inconvenient neck of the gas tank;
- The high cost of the car;
- Lack of diesel power units;
- Still, a little ground clearance, as for our roads (especially if the car is loaded);
- Sometimes the body creaks on bumps;
- Large overhangs;
- Expensive service;
- Problems with electronics;
- Low landing;
- Three people will not sit comfortably in the back, because of the tunnel installed in the middle;
- Most options have to be purchased additionally;
- Large dimensions.
Summing up
After getting acquainted with the American car Ford Mondeo of the 5th generation, only pleasant sensations remain. Yes, the car is not yet fully completed, but the company is on the right track. What is the updated look of the American sedan worth, which has become more aggressive in front, stylish, modern and at the same time restrained. All lines, stampings are pleasing to the eye and give an improved style. And the use of the LED lighting system by the company testifies to the desire to keep up with modern global trends. It's nice that the company paid attention to the Russians and made a special "gift" for them, increasing the ride height for them. Both the liftback and the sedan look just great. After getting into the interior of the car, you understand that here they decided to save a little on the quality of parts, but the front panel and the beautiful instrument panel save the situation. The centrally located display will allow faster and more efficient driving and various adjustments. The steering wheel turned out to be excellent and has different settings and adjustments so that the driver is not distracted from driving. Separately, it is worth mentioning the front seats, which are quite comfortable and have good lateral support. There is also plenty of space behind, but the passenger sitting in the center may not be comfortable due to the tunnel located under his feet. The luggage compartment is well sized and wide enough to allow loading and unloading in a fairly comfortable manner. The company did not forget about security, providing it with various systems and airbags.
➖ Low ground clearance
➖ Visibility
➖ Ergonomics
pros
➕ Dynamics
➕ Noise isolation
➕ Light
➕ Design
The pros and cons of the Ford Mondeo 2018-2019 are identified based on the reviews of the owners. More detailed advantages and disadvantages of the 5th generation Ford Mondeo with a 2.5 and 2.0 turbo automatic can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
Great business class car for the money. High-torque, good suspension. I hope that the quality will not let you down. The light is cool - it especially helps at night on serpentines.
The design of the new Mondeo is aggressive, in my opinion, the appearance of the car is magnificent. Due to the "roll-out" of the space in the trunk, it became even more than the previous one. The soundproofing of the cabin has been improved compared to the fourth generation.
Nikolai Ratomsky, drives a 2015 Ford Mondeo 2.5 (175 hp) AT
Video review
Who would not say anything, but the machine is a class. I have a “Trend +” package - there are enough options for everything. Very good Shumka, the suspension is a bit harsh, but very knocked down, swallows any holes as it should.
The 2.5-liter aspirated has quite decent dynamics, I really waited until the break-in was over and, although in fact, this car, due to its size, is conducive to a balanced ride, after all, I often kill myself at traffic lights, just to prove that he is driving . Good, comfortable machine, to be honest.
In terms of gasoline consumption, it turns out about 12 l / 100 km - 92 gasoline, at an average speed of 25 km / h, if only the city.
Andrey Polikarpov, drives a Ford Mondeo 2.5 sedan (175 hp) AT 2015
Shumka at a height - the wind is not heard at 120 km / h. The suspension, thanks to the new platform from Lincoln, provides movement along the tram tracks, like air (on R16 rubber).
The trunk is an honest half a cube, plus reclining rear seatbacks. Plus a huge opening 45 cm high, 1 meter wide - you can carry cabinets up to 180 cm long.
Convenient inclusion of sport mode, 149 hp quite enough, I especially like to do overtaking at 4 speeds, the engine pulls from the bottom like a diesel.
Ford Mondeo 2.5AT 2015Sergey Andrienko, drives a Ford Mondeo 2.5 (175 hp) on a 2015 automatic.
Automatic long thinking, moved from the mechanics and a little sorry, not enough drive) The plastic inside of course rattles — you can easily stick your finger between the glass and the ceiling trim.
The standard disks have a pressure sensor, so if you change the disks, an error will often pop up about a pressure control failure. You can constantly reset it (which infuriates), or reflash the BC (which is not cheap). And it is problematic to transfer pressure sensors from old disks to new ones, and tire fitters do not undertake this. At the same time, a new set of sensors costs about the same as flashing. So it goes…
Owner, drives a 2015 Ford Mondeo 2.5 (175 HP) AT
First, about the positive aspects of the Ford Mondeo 5:
— Very good handling both on the track and on the difficult terrain of the road. Apparently thanks to the new "cart" and a decent wheelbase.
- The car accelerates well and makes quick operational maneuvers in urban environments.
- Good performance of all active safety functions in high-speed driving, including braking dynamics.
- Suspension well handles small bumps in the roadway.
— The noise isolation of the car on summer tires is impressive. Definitely better than most of my classmates. On par with the Passat B8.
- Spacious interior, decent touchscreen, comfortable seats and the presence of a large number of technological "stray" in the configuration of the car.
— Excellent LED head optics! Perhaps one of the best in class among rivals.
- Surprisingly, the consumption of gasoline along the highway when driving at an average speed of 95 km / h turned out to be as close as possible to the manufacturer's passport data.
- For this class of car, there is sufficient ground clearance for driving in the icy rut of Moscow courtyards or somewhere in the "outback" on a dead road.
Now for what I didn't like:
— Poor ergonomics of the center console, a pile of small buttons for various purposes. Touchscreen slowness.
- The steering wheel is somewhat overloaded with buttons that regulate the information content of the on-board computer. The on-board computer board itself could be made larger and centered on the display. And so everything is somehow small, like on FM4.
— Wide side racks. You often have to turn your head from side to side when turning.
- On the panels, the plastic is soft, but somewhat rough, not creating a "premium" in the car.
- There is not enough legroom for tall passengers on the back sofa.
Review of the Ford Mondeo 2.0 (199 hp) on the machine 2016 onwards
The new Mondeo has many advantages. First, the smoothness of the ride. It begins with the operation of a hydromechanical machine and starting off. Everything happens smoothly and imperceptibly - as it should in a car of this class. The box works great - no jerks or blunts. Switchings are practically not noticeable, and after a day or two they are not fixed by the brain at all.
Secondly, the naturally aspirated 149-horsepower 2.5 petrol engine is the base engine that allows this car to go fast when it needs to (and go fast when it doesn't, strictly speaking, is dangerous). For the money that the Ambiente equipment costs, the 2.5-liter engine is optimal, without causing problems. In addition, such an engine is powered by 92nd gasoline on the recommendation of the manufacturer, which is a plus.
Thirdly, suspension and steering. The suspension is optimally tuned in terms of ride and handling. It handles irregularities with high quality, does not rattle, and does not allow the body to sway. No complaints.
Fourth, high-quality sound insulation. The noise level is very good for its class. Noises are extinguished to the extent that they cease to irritate or strain. The engine is very noisy. Even when it spins up to 6,000 rpm, it sounds quieter than in the same Polo at 3,000 rpm.
What can be noted from the shortcomings?
First, the build quality. After driving on a very rough road, plastic began to creak in some places. In addition, I did not immediately notice that the plastic panel that presses the interior trim on the front roof pillar does not do it tightly.
Secondly, the speedometer is small in diameter and requires getting used to. At first, I had to look twice, as if to be sure, whether I had exceeded the speed limit. But, again, the force of habit allows you to experience something else.
Thirdly, the ground clearance may be low. Sometimes I crawl with the front bumper on the curbs. There is unpainted plastic underneath and flexible mudguards, so it's not scary yet. But in the winter, perhaps, it will be necessary to be careful.
Review of Ford Mondeo 2.5 automatic 2016
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