New Mondeo

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.

New Mondeo

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