In the domestic B-class sedan market, Chevrolet Maribor XL and Buick Regal, which are known as the "American brand double musketeers", have mixed with the people-friendly price advantage. But in fact, before that, there is another model that can be compared with them, it is the Same American brand of Ford Mondeo.
Due to years of non-replacement, backward product strength, poor marketing methods, Mondeo in the domestic market is gradually forgotten by consumers. In order to wash away the blood shame, in February this year, Ford officially debuted a new generation of Mondeo, and recently ushered in the official listing, the new car launched a total of 4 models, the price range of 159,800-21.68 million yuan.
Compared with the old models, the new Mondeo abandons the previous "Little Martin" design language, adopts the "potential energy aesthetics" family design style, and the new car creates a strong sports atmosphere that is more in line with the aesthetics of contemporary young audiences.
The split LED headlight group on both sides, with a unique shape of the through-type light strip, is integrated with the large-size polygon grille, which not only widens the visual width of the front face of the whole vehicle, but also makes the entire front face appear exquisite, so that people can find a Mondeo from a distance.
On the side of the car, the most eye-catching thing is the sharp and smooth body waistline, which runs from the front fenders to the rear door, and the rich line design makes it show a distinctive sense of power. Trendy designs such as concealed door handles, two-tone patchwork, and slip-on designs are all present in Mondeo, and their addition is more pleasing to contemporary consumers.
The new generation of Mondeo has a length, width and height of 4935/1875/1500mm, and the wheelbase part is 2945mm, compared with the old model, the wheelbase part has increased by 95mm, and the increase is quite obvious. Compared with the best-selling Honda Accord and Toyota Camry models on the market, Mondeo, which has a growing wheelbase, has an absolute advantage, which is very tempting for consumers who care about the back row space.
The overall design of the rear part of the car highlights a certain sense of layering, and the interior of the tail light group has a shadow of Ford's MUSIC through similar "bar-like" elements, which brings a very impactful visual feeling after lighting. In addition, decorative exhaust pipes and rear diffusers have been added to the lower rear surround, and their addition makes Mondeo look not low-key.
Sitting in the new generation of Mondeo car, you can find that its interior part continues the design of EVOS, the center console is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument + 27-inch Dalian screen, and the two screens form a huge screen of more than 1 meter in length, which is commendable in terms of clarity and practicality.
In this era when car intelligence has become the standard, the control screen is built into the FORD family's proud SYNC+2.0 system, which not only supports voice control, gesture control, facial recognition functions and other functions, but also supports split-screen operation, putting the things on today's pure tram body on fuel models, which is indeed commendable.
Ford Mondeo is also a highlight in terms of intelligent assistance, in addition to the low-end model, the rest of the models are equipped with Co-Pilot 360TM intelligent driving assistance system, which means that parallel assist, active braking system, road traffic recognition, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance and other functions are available, the addition of these practical configurations means that driving Mondeo can be easier and safer.
The most noteworthy thing is that Mondeo is also equipped with the Ford family's proud vehicle-road coordination system, through which drivers can learn about vehicles, road infrastructure, urban management platforms and other communication devices to share information such as current status, action intentions, etc., so that important information can be pushed on time, so that drivers can make efficient decisions on the road.
Compared to the more domestic cockpit style of the previous generation, Mondeo's new wrap-around cockpit can better cater to the current trend of leading youthfulness. The skin is covered with a large area of soft materials where it can be touched, which inherits the thickness of the American brand and its workmanship level can also reflect the sincerity of Ford Mondeo.
The new Mondeo is based on the Ford FNV intelligent interconnection network architecture, its entire series is equipped with Ford's fourth-generation EcoBoost 2.0T turbocharged engine, and the drivetrain is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission. The engine sits on a maximum output of 238 PS, with a peak torque of 376 N·m and an acceleration time of only 6.5 seconds from 000 km/h.
In the face of a B-class sedan on the market that pursues speed and passion, the new Mondeo has a great advantage in terms of power level. In addition, the new Mondeo also provides standard, energy-saving, and sport driving modes in the driving mode, so as to meet the daily needs of the driver and have the high performance of "Burning Engine Racing".
In recent years, with the increasingly fierce competition in the domestic medium-sized car market, a number of leading young sports products have emerged in the market, while American brands have few eye-catching products in this field. With the official launch of the new Mondeo, this situation will change, with a trendy appearance, luxurious cockpit part, abundant power performance and affordable price, the new Mondeo does have the potential to become a blockbuster model.