Επίσημο: Το νέο Ford Mondeo επιτέλους από Οκτώβριο στην Ευρώπη

Ξύπνησαν οι ιθύνοντες της Ford και ανακοίνωσαν επίσημα ότι το νέο Mondeo θα παρουσιαστεί στην επόμενη έκθεση του Παρισιού, με τα αυτοκίνητα να βρίσκονται στις εκθέσεις της εταιρίας από τον Οκτώβριο.

Έτσι, μετά από δύο και πλέον χρόνια που πωλείται στην αγορά των Η.Π.Α ως Fusion, θα έχουν τη δυνατότητα να το αγοράσουν και οι ευρωπαίοι πελάτες της ετιαρίας, όπου αρχικά το μοντέλο

Μηχανικά θα είναι διαθέσιμο με τον 1.500αρη νέο EcoBoost κινητήρα βενζίνης απόδοσης 150 ίππων με 240 Nm ροπής, ενώ στη γκάμα θα υπάρχει και ο τρικύλινδρος 1.000αρης EcoBoost ο οποίος θα εκπέμπει λιγότερο από 130 γρ/χλμ CO2.

Επίσης θα συναντάμε έναν 1.600αρη και έναν 2,0-λιτρο EcoBoost, τον νέο 1,500αρη TDCi καθώς και τον 2,0-λιτρο πετρελαιοκινητήρα. Τέλος θα υπάρχει και υβριδική έκδοση η οποία θα συνδυάζει τον 2,0-λιτρο βενζινοκινητήρα και έναν ηλεκτροκινητήρα, αποδίδοντας συνολικά 190 άλογα με μέση κατανάλωση 4,3 λίτρα/100 χλμ και 99 γρ/χλμ εκπομπές CO2. Θα μπορεί να επιταχύνει από στάση στα 100 χλμ/ώρα σε 8,5 δευτερόλεπτα, έχοντας ηλεκτρική αυτονομία 32 χλμ.

Οι κινητήρες θα συνδυάζονται είτε με με 6-τάχυτο μηχανικό είτε με ένα 6-τάχυτο αυτόματο Powershift κιβώτιο διπλού συμπλέκτη, ενώ για πρώτη φορά το Mondeo θα είναι διαθέσιμο και τετρακίνητο.

Ford Mondeo mid- and high-series models available to order; further variants and powertrains launch early 2015New suspension and steering enhance refinement and driving dynamics; most diverse Mondeo powertrain line-up ever features first Mondeo hybrid electric vehicleAdvanced Mondeo technology includes first Ford adaptive LED headlights in Europe, enhanced Active Park Assist with Perpendicular Parking, and Active City StopFurther technology highlights include multi-contour seats with massage function, power tailgate, SYNC 2 connectivity, and industry-first Inflatable Rear Seatbeltp Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.63039779663086px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 6, 2014 – Ford Motor Company today announced that mid- and high-series variants of the all-new Ford Mondeo delivering class-leading driving dynamics, innovative technology, greater refinement and craftsmanship, and sophisticated design are now available to order and on sale across Europe near the end of this year./pp Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.63039779663086px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">The all-new Ford Mondeo range initially will include Trend and Titanium versions as well as the first Mondeo Hybrid. An entry-level Ambiente model and a Business Edition variant will be available early next year, along with further petrol and diesel powertrains and optional all-wheel drive.

features accessible to even more drivers – including our industry-first Inflatable Rear Seatbelt and Ford’s first LED headlights in Europe.”/pp Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.63039779663086px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">Class-leading dynamics and power of choiceThe first model for Europe to be built on Ford’s new global CD-segment platform, the all-new Mondeo will debut Ford’s new integral link rear suspension configuration for improved refinement and more dynamic performance.

vehicle responses for a confidence-inspiring driving experience. All-new Mondeo steering weight and directness adapts to match the “comfort,” “normal” and “sport” chassis settings of Ford’s Interactive Vehicle Dynamics Control system for the first time./pp Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.63039779663086px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"“With a body structure that’s 10 per cent stiffer than the previous generation Mondeo and handling-enhancing technology that includes Torque Vectoring Control, this is the most responsive and versatile Mondeo yet,” said Ulrich Koesters, vehicle line director, Ford of Europe./pp Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.63039779663086px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">All-new Mondeo petrol engine options will include the 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBoost from launch, with Ford’s fuel-efficient and surprisingly powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine – that was named International Engine of the Year for an unprecedented third time in a row – joining the line-up in early 2015.

low CO2 emissions. Mondeo Hybrid is the first hybrid electric vehicle that Ford will manufacture in Europe, delivering anticipated CO2 emissions of 99 g/km./pp Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.63039779663086px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">Lighting the way with advanced technologyAll-new Mondeo introduces Ford’s adaptive LED headlamp technology to Europe; combining full-LED headlamps offering daylight-mimicking light clarity with Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System that adjusts the headlight beam angle and intensity to match driving environment.

front and rear./pp Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.63039779663086px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">Additional driver assistance features include Ford’s Active City Stop collision avoidance system, which readies the brakes if a potential impact is detected and – if the driver does not respond – will automatically apply the brakes at speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph), and Lane Keeping Aid, which applies steering torque to guide the vehicle back in to lane if drifting is detected.

Ford’s SYNC 2 connectivity system with advanced voice control and an 8-inch colour touchscreen will enable drivers to operate phone, entertainment, climate and navigation systems using simple conversational language. Drivers can even bring up a list of local restaurants by using the command: “I’m hungry”.

design and superior qualityThe all-new Mondeo will deliver best-ever quality and craftsmanship for both the refined, elegant, sporty and highly expressive exterior, and the interior that features optimised ergonomics and comfort, with premium finishes and equipment./pp Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.63039779663086px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">Produced at Ford’s state-of-the-art plant in Valencia, Spain, the all-new Mondeo will feature a sports coupe profile with low roofline and incorporate a retractable panoramic glass roof for the wagon bodystyle. The lean side-profile is sculpted to convey “visual lightness,” while the sophisticated and technical front end design features Ford’s more prominent trapezoidal grille, a power-dome bonnet and adaptive, slim-line, laser-cut headlamp design.