On April 13, Changan Ford's new generation of Mondeo was officially listed, and the manufacturer guidance price was 159,800-216,800 yuan, with a lower threshold and higher configuration, which made it win the title of "New Roll King" in the mid-size car market. In the face of such a powerful new car, how should you choose when buying? We quickly rushed to produce a detailed car purchase manual, please check it!
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Coming to the side, the two-segment waistline is quite innovative, and it is matched with the trim at the upper side skirt to create a full visual effect. In addition, the two-tone bodywork (EcoBoost 245 stylish model is not optional) and hidden door handles are also quite eye-catching. In terms of size, the wheelbase of the new generation Mondeo has reached 2945mm, which has a certain advantage over the competitors, and the shorter rear wipes out the bloat and grease that are common at this volume.
In terms of power, all models are equipped with EcoBoost 245 twin-scroll turbocharged direct injection engines, the power parameters have reached the leading level of the same level, and the recommended fuel label is No. 92, which reduces the cost of the car. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the EcoBoost 245 ST-Line supports manual paddle shifting.
The new generation of Mondeo has four configuration levels of fashion, luxury, supreme and ST-Line, of which the difference between fashion, luxury and supreme is 20,000 yuan, and the manufacturer guidance price of ST-Line is 0.3 million yuan lower than the pre-sale price, and the difference with the supreme type is 17,000 yuan.
The lowest model, the EcoBoost 245 stylish model, has front/rear side airbags, front/rear head airbags (air curtains), lacks knee airbags, and meets the passive safety configuration. In terms of intelligent cockpit, it is equipped with an 8-inch full LCD instrument + 13.2-inch central control screen, the size is different from other models, and the built-in SYNC+ 2.0 Zhixing interconnection system supports satellite navigation, voice recognition control, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, etc., basically covering common functions. It also has LED headlights, electric sunroofs, reversing images, automatic air conditioning, etc., and will not look too plain. However, the lack of assisted driving functions makes it slightly obsolete in 2022, and the fabric seat + manual adjustment is also something that some consumers mind. On the whole, the EcoBoost 245 is more suitable for friends with limited budgets.
The sub-model EcoBoost 245 Deluxe has a parametric scale grille and 18-inch rims for a better visual look. In terms of configuration dimension, it adds some of the functions of Ford's Co-Pilot360 intelligent driving assistance system, including fixed speed cruise, lane keeping assistance, lane departure warning, road traffic sign recognition, parallel assist, active braking, etc., to better ensure driving safety. The seats not only add electric adjustment to the front row, but also upgrade the fabric fabric to a leather/fabric mix,000 that significantly improves the texture. In addition, it is also mostly self-adapting to far and near light, automatic headlights, electric folding of exterior mirrors, rain induction wipers, air conditioning temperature partition control, etc., combined with less than 180,000 yuan of manufacturer guidance price, sincerity is almost overflowing the screen. As a result, the EcoBoost 245 luxury model was successfully selected as the recommended five-star model.
The second top model EcoBoost 245 Supreme continues to strengthen the technology and comfort label, adding full-speed adaptive cruise, front parking radar, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, gesture control, facial recognition, B&O audio, mood lights, interior mirror auto-dimming, car air purifier and so on. The seat fabric has been changed from leather/fabric mix to leather/fur mix, the main driver's seat height adjustment has been changed from 2 to 4 directions, and position memory is also supported. In terms of configuration, it can meet everyone's imagination of the 200,000 yuan joint venture medium-sized car. For friends who have a relatively good budget and pay attention to the car experience, the EcoBoost 245 Extreme is worth considering.
The top model EcoBoost 245 ST-Line is relatively special, because it is the only model with an ST-Line package, which must have its own emotional filter in the eyes of Ford fans with "ST" complex. However, in terms of increased strength, it is not so strong, in addition to the front seat heating / ventilation attraction is relatively strong, panoramic image, shift paddle, passenger seat 2-way waist support adjustment, AR real-life navigation, etc. are in a non-rigid state, so the overall recommendation priority is not high. It is worth mentioning that it supports the optional Ford Co-Pilot360 Intelligent Driving Assistance Upgrade Package, including BlueCruise Active Driving Assistance and APA2 One-Button Park Assist System, which can be directly driven if you want to experience Ford's strongest driver assistance system.
Among the four models of the new generation of Mondeo, I most recommend that you buy the second low-end EcoBoost 245 luxury model, combined with the manufacturer's guidance price of 179,800 yuan, its configuration richness is beyond reproach, the appearance in addition to the rim size, style, but also basically to the sub-top with EcoBoost 245 Supreme type, accurately lock the pursuit of cost-effective people. If you have a need for fixed configurations such as full-speed adaptive cruise, panoramic sunroof, B&O audio, etc., the EcoBoost 245 Extreme is also a good choice.
Editor's comments: At the listing press conference, the new generation of Mondeo announced benefits such as a replacement subsidy of up to 5,000 yuan and a financial policy for car purchases at 24 "0" interest rates, further demonstrating sincerity. With the listing of a new generation of Mondeo, Changan Ford has also launched the "lifetime warranty of parts" service for the whole car series, looking forward to allowing car owners to enjoy the service experience of car maintenance is not expensive and car is worry-free. In the face of a new generation of Mondeo, have you "planted grass"?