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A new generation of Mondeo is on the market, defining a new benchmark for B-class cars

With the listing of Changan Ford's new generation of Mondeo, dealers across the country also opened the first round of intensive delivery.

On April 16, the first batch of new generation Mondeo models in Hunan were delivered to the owners at the Changan Ford Fuxingrui store, and at the same time, the whole series of group purchase activities was opened in the store.

The new generation of Mondeo manufacturers guide the price of 159,800-216,800 yuan, standing in the B-class car market observation, such a price is really surprising. You can say that this is the answer to Changan Ford's nine-year grinding sword, and it is also the determination of Changan Ford to return to the mainstream mid-to-high-end car market.

A new generation of Mondeo is on the market, defining a new benchmark for B-class cars

The most impressive part of the new generation of Mondeo after the replacement is its avant-garde design, excellent appearance performance makes most young consumers feel good about it, using a 3D design similar to the scale shape, the whole series of vehicles are equipped with active grille configuration, long strips of daily running lights on both sides, but also make the whole car look very energetic. What is more interesting is that after holding the car key close or pressing the lock button, the net scales will be accompanied by the up and down action, and the daytime running lights will also interact with a lamp, which is full of ritual.

The new generation of Mondeo uses a forward-leaning posture, sharp lines, and flexible profiles to bring a visual impact of rigidity and softness. Four-door coupe dynamic appearance, blackened fast back roof, ultra-low wind resistance 0.293Cd, breaking the wind forward; the classic octagonal grille has been newly interpreted, the proportion is more exaggerated, the shape is more aggressive; the integrated through-channel wind blade light belt runs across the front face, strongly adjusting the visual width of the car, and highlighting the sense of strength; dynamic three-poster taillights, driving the trend with classics.

A new generation of Mondeo is on the market, defining a new benchmark for B-class cars

From the side, the new-generation Ford Mondeo looks very compact, and the short rear further enhances the sense of sport. It is worth mentioning that the new car also adopts a hidden door handle. The nearly 5-meter body length and 2945mm wheelbase still highlight its identity as a mid-size sedan, with a wrap-around cockpit design that provides a relatively spacious seating space, perfectly integrating technology, functionality and styling, creating a future cockpit atmosphere of Tranquil Technology.

Sitting in the car, the first thing that attracts attention is the 1.1-meter ultra-wide area HD giant screen on the dashboard, integrating a 12.3-inch full-color digital LCD dashboard and a 27-inch large true 4K central control screen, the display effect and fluency performance are relatively good; the 27-inch central control screen supports Ford's first "joint driving fun" function in the industry, through the split screen, the whole screen is free to switch, can allow the main and co-drivers to drive together, as if the navigator is always with each other, while improving driving pleasure and increasing driving safety.

A new generation of Mondeo is on the market, defining a new benchmark for B-class cars

Although it is more like a pure electric car in the design, but in the power part, Ford Mondeo still returns to its essence as a fuel vehicle, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T engine, the maximum power of 238 horsepower, the maximum torque of 376N·m, the whole series is equipped with a standard 8AT gearbox, the power performance is very outstanding, a little deep step on the throttle to feel its power performance, in the throttle pedal just stepped on the moment, The 2.0T engine immediately demonstrated its powerful power reserve, and a steady stream of power pushed the vehicle forward rapidly. The new generation of Mondeo's power response is not only fast but also powerful, this acceleration will still feel bloody, and there is no need to worry about reliability.

A new generation of Mondeo is on the market, defining a new benchmark for B-class cars

After a simple experience of the new generation of Mondeo, it is not easy to think that Ford can have such courage to make such a big change, and while satisfying the preferences of the Chinese people, it also retains the excellent driving experience that Ford insists on. In the face of the tide of the times that is more intelligent, personalized and diversified, with the newly upgraded 100% product strength, it provides "more brilliant choices" for the majority of users. Although Mach-E is more in line with the development trend of the industry, from the new generation of Mondeo, we see sincerity, both in price and quality.

Xiaoxiang Morning News reporter Mao Chuan

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