New Mondeo

R.O.R · 09-10-2014 4:57pm

If I get time, I'll let you know tomorrow of what I think of the new Mondeo.

Not driving it until later in the month, but will get to see a couple in the flesh tomorrow.

wheresmybeaver · 09-10-2014 7:52pm

R.O.R wrote: »

If I get time, I'll let you know tomorrow of what I think of the new Mondeo.

Not driving it until later in the month, but will get to see a couple in the flesh tomorrow.

Coolio, let us know what the Zetec spec (aka the repmobile) is like!

Casati · 10-10-2014 4:08pm

wheresmybeaver wrote: »

Coolio, let us know what the Zetec spec (aka the repmobile) is like!

I can't believe it will only be a 3 star car, can't wait to see what they call the 5 star car in that class??

gallag · 10-10-2014 4:24pm

Hopefully ford finally grow some balls and make a mondeo RS. Get the old volvo straight 5 2.5 up to about 325 bhp and be awesome again!

bazz26 · 10-10-2014 5:12pm

gallag wrote: »

Hopefully ford finally grow some balls and make a mondeo RS. Get the old volvo straight 5 2.5 up to about 325 bhp and be awesome again!

That engine is no longer available thanks to EU emission regulations. The most realistic option you could expect as a Mondeo halo model would be the 2.3 litre turbo Ecoboost engine from the new Mustang.

R.O.R · 10-10-2014 5:28pm

wheresmybeaver wrote: »

Coolio, let us know what the Zetec spec (aka the repmobile) is like!

As is often the case, the 2 cars that came in this morning were loaded to the gills with most of the options available. Both were 180ps Titanium, with 19's and Panoramic roof etc.

The Front Grille makes a serious impression - no real surprise as it's lifted from an Aston Martin. Not sure about the rear 3/4 styling on the hatch - looks a bit i40 from certain angles, but then again, looks a bit Jag from other angles.

Rear leg room was plentiful. Boot in the hatch is as mammoth as the old model, but does seem a little shallower. Headroom in the rear wasn't great - I'm pretty average height and my head was just brushing the roof. Pano roof doesn't help that though - same in Estate and hatch.

Windows based Sync system in both of the cars (standard Titanium) - doesn't seem as good as the Opel system (although it may work better), but as the NAV SD Card wasn't in, couldn't mess with the full functionality. Dissapointed by the plastics around the radio - bit cheap looking, but the rest of the plastics are quite nice, and they've kind of knicked the Volvo floating console.

Not bad, but not blown away. Will sell by the bucket load though.

Driving them later in the month and there should be some Zetec's by then.

Sitec · 10-10-2014 6:44pm

Had a look at two demos yesterday.

The styling is really nice, such a step up from the current model.

Interior is a very nice place to be. The seats are very comfortable and the dash is very nice and seems well built. Nice use of materials too. There's way too much "mood" lighting in the cabin though.

Estate is massive, but the model on display had a weird fake floor which made it look smallish. The boot was also powered which I had great fun with!

I am in love with the front of it.

road_high · 10-10-2014 11:38pm

Glad to see they're sticking with a hatch version; several others have abandoned this like the Mazda 6 and Avensis and Citreon C5 which was a shame and less choice for us company car drivers that must have a hatch rather than saloon. Insignia, Mondeo and Octavia (bit smaller I know) seem to be only ones in the class offering this choice still and in all these the hatch versions I see frequently.

Noccy_Mondy · 15-12-2014 7:02pm

Going to drag this thread up for a few pics. Got a few bad snaps in the local dealer today. Was the only one they had. I don't know what ye think, but at first I thought it was a focus. Doesn't really have the wow factor, not like the previous model had anyway. Bear in mind that this is a titanium spec too, even still.... Them alloys need to be bigger too IMO

Stallingrad · 15-12-2014 7:35pm

Under wheeled, bulbous body, pastiche grille, brings nothing new to the table. Disappointing.

MuppetCheck · 15-12-2014 7:49pm

Saw a few parked outside Ford's place in Cork last week. The colour makes a huge difference to them, that colour doesn't do it a lot of justice. It does look like a face-lift of the current car though.

Old diesel · 15-12-2014 8:08pm

I actually think the estate Noccy Mondy posted the picture off looks nice myself.

vectra · 15-12-2014 8:31pm

Well,
Thats one off my shopping list

Comhrá · 15-12-2014 9:33pm

Passat wins the beauty contest I think.

colm_mcm · 15-12-2014 9:35pm

tippman1 wrote: »

Passat wins the beauty contest I think.

Er, Mazda6 has that one sorted

Sobanek · 15-12-2014 11:11pm

Question:

Does anyone else think the US-spec (Fusion) looks nicer than our Euro spec Mondeo?

Foxhole Norman · 15-12-2014 11:41pm

Sobanek wrote: »

Question:

Does anyone else think the US-spec (Fusion) looks nicer than our Euro spec Mondeo?

Are they not the same due to Ford's Global look :pac:

BBMcQ · 16-12-2014 9:29am

colm_mcm wrote: »

Er, Mazda6 has that one sorted

+1 much prefer mazda to fords

R.O.R · 16-12-2014 10:44am

The Passat's which have been doing the rounds to the dealers were all fitted with the optional 19" wheels, so not a fair comparison to a Mondeo on standard 17" wheels (which is all the Passat Highline gets as standard).

Mondeo Titanium on the 19" Option doesn't look so bad in comparison.

Will be interesting to see what the Passat drives like, as it has a lot to live up to in comparison to the new Mondeo. Very comfy seats and handled more or less everything that was thrown at it with aplomb. Got a bit unsettled by what's essentially a large speed bump on the Sally Gap (just a hump in the road, but no markings to warn when you are approaching at speed), but handled the rest of the road incredibly well - much better than I had expected.

Noccy_Mondy · 16-12-2014 12:20pm

It will be interesting to see how this new vignale spec will pan out. Looked a step up from the standard specs. Not sure if that will even be an option here, but if it is it's certain they'll be few and far between. Has more bling anyway, and I like the quilted leather.

Mc Love · 16-12-2014 12:42pm

Would like to see one in the flesh, but going by our standards here we won't have any nice models for sale. Will have to wait a few years before even considering of getting one 2nd hand

bazz26 · 16-12-2014 12:47pm

The problem with the Vignale model is that it will probably cost well upwards of €40k here. That's massive money to be spending on a Mondeo that traditionally depreciates alot. Also mid to high €40k is now mid size exec territory.

maddness · 16-12-2014 7:41pm

Even the Vignale interior looks cheap.
If you do big mileage which the majority of Passat/Mondeo drivers do the Passat looks a far nicer place to sit.

Noccy_Mondy · 16-12-2014 7:57pm

Was at the dealer again today getting my lock nuts sorted, so I had time to kill. Luckily the car was still there, and even more to my surprise it was unlocked. Got a great look inside, and it really surprised me. Lovely finish, has to be seen to be appreciated, doesn't look cheap or tacky. The centre column really divides the passenger from the driver. Will get a few pics up in a while. One thing I noted though is that the cabin space is a decent bit less than the MK4, that's what I found anyway, but I think Ford reckon it's actually a bit bigger.

Noccy_Mondy · 16-12-2014 8:06pm

Old diesel · 17-12-2014 10:03pm

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Was at the dealer again today getting my lock nuts sorted, so I had time to kill. Luckily the car was still there, and even more to my surprise it was unlocked. Got a great look inside, and it really surprised me. Lovely finish, has to be seen to be appreciated, doesn't look cheap or tacky. The centre column really divides the passenger from the driver. Will get a few pics up in a while. One thing I noted though is that the cabin space is a decent bit less than the MK4, that's what I found anyway, but I think Ford reckon it's actually a bit bigger.

Seen your pics - the interior doesn't look bad at all imo.

wheresmybeaver · 18-12-2014 10:34pm

Where's the car adapter / aux-in socket located, does anyone know?

Noccy_Mondy · 18-12-2014 10:48pm

wheresmybeaver wrote:

Where's the car adapter / aux-in socket located, does anyone know?

I'd take a stab at the glovebox, as it is in the mk4. Didn't see any visible one there.

vectra · 19-12-2014 1:53am

I actually saw this car in the flesh today,
Not a bad looking car at all, Nice lines.

ShadowHearth · 19-12-2014 1:56am

vectra wrote: »

I actually saw this car in the flesh today,
Not a bad looking car at all, Nice lines.

Noccy_Mondy · 19-12-2014 2:09am

vectra wrote: »

I actually saw this car in the flesh today,
Not a bad looking car at all, Nice lines.

Where did you see her vectra?

vectra · 19-12-2014 2:30am

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Where did you see her vectra?

Fermoy,

Salesman from Cavanaghs driving it.

Noccy_Mondy · 19-12-2014 2:33am

vectra wrote: »

Fermoy,

Salesman from Cavanaghs driving it.

Oh ya? Was in Griffith's in Claremorris when I seen it. Seems to be doing the rounds. There was a toilet seat lid in the back of it when I went for a nose....

vectra · 19-12-2014 9:47am

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Oh ya? Was in Griffith's in Claremorris when I seen it. Seems to be doing the rounds. There was a toilet seat lid in the back of it when I went for a nose....

LOL

I didn't see into it like that.
I only had a passing look at it.

Comhrá · 19-12-2014 10:30am

There was a toilet seat lid in the back of it when I went for a nose....

Standard in the Titanium perhaps?

Noccy_Mondy · 19-12-2014 11:57am

tippman1 wrote:

Standard in the Titanium perhaps?

It's an optional extra. :P

Mc Love · 19-12-2014 12:21pm

what was the model you were looking at Noccy?

Noccy_Mondy · 19-12-2014 12:27pm

She was a 2.0 Titanium auto 150bhp.

Mc Love · 19-12-2014 12:35pm

Not bad - must go for a spin when I'm off next week to see if i can spot one.

bazz26 · 19-12-2014 12:56pm

Looks fairly spartan inside for a Titanium imo. Leather/alcantara seats seem to be no longer standard.

Noccy_Mondy · 19-12-2014 2:25pm

bazz26 wrote:

Looks fairly spartan inside for a Titanium imo. Leather/alcantara seats seem to be no longer standard.

They were never standard on a Titanium though, only on the X

bazz26 · 19-12-2014 3:29pm

Seems a bit pointless buying one over a Zetec then.

wheresmybeaver · 19-12-2014 5:09pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Seems a bit pointless buying one over a Zetec then.

Titanium still gets the automatic wipers, touchscreen radio, dimming rear view and the reversing camera though. If you're into that sort of thing.

Ed Winchester · 20-12-2014 12:50am

wheresmybeaver wrote: »

Titanium still gets the automatic wipers, touchscreen radio, dimming rear view and the reversing camera though. If you're into that sort of thing.

And the digital dash I'd guess.

Old diesel · 20-12-2014 3:39pm

From pics - the hatch Mondeo looks to be the nicest looking car around at the moment.

Colour is vital on these cars I think - lots of modern cars ARE colour sensitive - but the new Mondeo looks like it may take colour sensitivity to a whole new level.

I have to admit though - I LOVE that sort of long sloping rear (fastback/liftback) hatch design anway - so that's ALWAYS a big help for me.

fricatus · 21-12-2014 5:31pm

Old diesel wrote: »

Colour is vital on these cars I think - lots of modern cars ARE colour sensitive - but the new Mondeo looks like it may take colour sensitivity to a whole new level.

Gotta agree... what colours do you think are best? I think it looks fabulous in silver from the photos that I've seen, and on the flipside, any sort of steel grey or metallic brown looks gick. Then again though, I've only seen photos, not the actual metal.

Noccy_Mondy · 21-12-2014 6:22pm

Black will always work, as I think the candy red variant will.

MuppetCheck · 21-12-2014 8:05pm

That Estate and a blue and candy red were outside Ford's place. The blue looks the most modern and suits the car.

R.O.R · 22-12-2014 9:25am

MuppetCheck wrote: »

That Estate and a blue and candy red were outside Ford's place. The blue looks the most modern and suits the car.

There's more than a couple of cars in the country. I drove a 1.6 Zetec estate in that Grey, and there were around 20 cars there that day, of various different colours and specifications.

Currently, Ford are giving the Winter Pack for free on the Titanium models, but the best offer is the Zetec Appearance Pack. It's great value at the normal price of €650, but currently on offer for €300. Front & Rear Parking sensors, upgrade to 17" Alloys, and a few bits of chrome.

Henry Ford III · 22-12-2014 12:30pm

Sat in a new one this morning. I know it's new here, but to me at least the design is old already. Haven't they been selling these in the USA for a few years?

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