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With a budget of about 200,000, how to choose a mid-to-high-end car? Is it to choose the joint venture brand "Old Cannon" such as Passat, Maiten, Camry, Accord, Tianlai and LaCrosse? Or choose the so-called "cost-effective car" of The Maribor XL, Versailles C5 X, Regal GS and other players? For Xiao Bai, it will be really difficult to give a definite answer for a while and a half. So, if you only pursue a cool posture without considering the so-called "retention rate", who will be the better choice? The new Ford Mondeo may be a good answer.
As a domestically produced mid-to-high-end model in 2004, Mondeo's status in the hearts of many consumers is not low, perhaps from the perspective of market sales, Mondeo really can not be compared with the top players in the market, but from the perspective of seniority, Mondeo is completely an old powerhouse. Whether it is the unique styling design or the excellent driving experience, it is impressive. After the listing of the "Martin Face" Mondeo, many consumers are also excited. The new fifth-generation Mondeo has quietly come to consumers. So, can a new Mondeo, led by Changan Ford, be able to withstand the critical eyes of consumers?
Look at the shape, this is the van!
From the design point of view, Mondeo's "3D parametric scale armor grid" must be regarded as Mondeo's "big killer". When unlocking a vehicle, the "scales" inside the grille can even rise and fall with it. For buyers who like to show off, the "3D parametric scale grille" on the Mondeo must be a topic that cannot be escaped when meeting and communicating with friends. In addition, the headlights on both sides of the Mondeo front are also sharp, and the split design is also eye-catching. It has to be said that Mondeo's design is for young consumers.
The design of the sides and tail is also eye-catching enough. The two-color body + hidden door handle can even smell the smell of pure trams, and the nearly 5-meter-long body also makes Mondeo look slender. The 19-inch rim is not small at all. As for the tail, whether it is the slightly cocked duck tail, the cool taillight shape and the details of the internal column, they all show Mondeo's dynamic posture, and even the design of the bottom spoiler also exudes a competitive taste. As a mid-to-high-end car, Mondeo does not have the imagination of bloated and greasy, but exudes a strong sports wind, perhaps this is why Mondeo can attract the attention of young people.
Speaking of interiors, the giant screen is coming!
Entering the car, whether it is a three-spoke steering wheel with a Ford flavor or a knob-type gear shift mechanism, people can instantly recognize that this is a Ford family car. There are almost no extra buttons in the car, and a large number of functions are integrated in the giant screen in front of you. The interior soft materials and stitching are also particularly delicate, which is good enough for a model that caters to a younger consumer group.
With a 2945 mm wheelbase, the riding comfort of the rear seats does not need to worry, even if the manufacturer "lets go of themselves" in terms of shape design, with the body shape of Mondeo, the seating space of the rear seats is spacious enough, and the panoramic sunroof is also bright enough, so even if Mondeo has the need for long-distance cruising, it is not a problem.
Talk about configuration, more arrogant than imagined!
It is said that the independent brand is "trenchless" in terms of configuration, however, there is no half a point behind in Mondeo. The first is the "1.1-meter ultra-wide area HD giant screen" on the central control. Composed of a 12.3-inch LCD instrument and a 27-inch 4K central control screen, the total size of the 1.1-meter screen is enough to shock most potential buyers aside. (Are independent brands afraid?) ）
As for functionality, it goes without saying. In addition to supporting face recognition and gesture control, Ford's built-in SYNC@ + intelligent network system is also worth mentioning, online navigation, listening to songs, OTA without pressure. The manufacturer also designed a set of virtual artificial assistants - Ford Blue Friends (how to feel a little cute), in addition to accepting voice commands, but also give feedback. The 10-speaker B&O sound also "escorts" the Mondeo experience.
As one of the many models that use the "giant screen" solution, the manufacturer has also developed a co-pilot passenger coordination solution for Mondeo. Passengers of the co-pilot can also view the current navigation information, road sign information, and even split the screen through the central control screen, which is still very innovative for the safety of driving. The LCD meter of this car is not simple, and the real-life navigation function provided in the driving state even displays the arrow pointing of the road in front of it and real-time road information. I have to say that Ford is really "rolled".
In terms of driving assistance functions, Mondeo has no intention of falling behind. 6 cameras, 5 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, together with ADAS map data and GPS systems, can achieve 0 to 130 km / h "quasi-automatic assisted driving" in some sections. For the white-collar workers who have been fighting for a day in office buildings, nothing is more fragrant than such a comprehensive driving assistance function, which is simply a "lazy must-have"! Therefore, for buyers who look at Mondeo, luxury versions or above are a better choice. (Don't buy the beggar version!) ）
Look at the momentum, not at all vain
In the powertrain segment, the Mondeo was equipped with a 2.0T EcoBoost@ 245 turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 175 kW and a peak torque of 376 Nm. It is worth noting that in this 2.0T engine of Mondeo, technical terms such as "double vortex" can be seen, how to understand? In simple terms, turbocharged engines using twin-scroll technology can greatly reduce the exhaust interference effects of different cylinders in the engine, resulting in a more efficient power output. Interestingly, with such a radical tuning strategy, this 2.0T can still use 92 gasoline! I have to admire the tuning skills of Ford engineers.
As for the transmission, it is equipped with Ford's master, of course, the 8AT automatic transmission. Under the combination of 2.0T+ 8AT, Mondeo's 100-kilometer acceleration time is only 6.5 seconds, although it is not as good as the pure tram of "seconds and seconds", but for a mid-to-high-end car using a fuel-powered system, such results have been quite outstanding. Maybe the suspension of the front McPherson and the rear multi-link is ordinary, but for Ford, who is already obsessed with control, Mondeo's driving performance will not disappoint.
Write at the end
From a rational point of view, Mondeo can not find obvious shortcomings in terms of product design, intelligent configuration in the car and even the powertrain. The starting price of 159,800 is also aimed at potential buyers with a budget of 200,000 cars. Perhaps, the traditional mid-to-high-end car market has declined slightly under the erosion of pure trams, but the strength of the new Mondeo is visible to everyone. In the middle and high-end cars, Mondeo's voice is still not as good as those of the veteran players, but it can be believed that as long as the product is in place, Mondeo will definitely attract the attention of many buyers.
In fact, many people have mixed feelings for Ford, such a "century-old store", and many people have witnessed the prosperity and decline of Ford in the domestic market. Perhaps the negative information about Ford in the future market will remain the same, and it will still not change Ford's position in the hearts of Ford fans. For Ford, the Mondeo is still the most sporty mid-to-high-end car of its kind, and for consumers, it will always be the "montage" in everyone's heart.