On the evening of April 13, 2022, Changan Ford's new generation of Mondeo was officially launched, and a total of four models were launched according to different configurations, with a price range of 159,800-21.68 million yuan. The new model uses the new design language of the Ford family, and has been completely upgraded in terms of appearance, interior and configuration, and is equipped with a 2.0T turbo gasoline engine with a maximum power of 238 horsepower and a peak torque of 376 Nm.
The official guiding prices of the new generation of Ford Mondeo are 159,800 yuan for the EcoBoost 245 fashion type, 179,800 yuan for the EcoBoost 245 luxury type, 199,800 yuan for the EcoBoost 245 supreme type, and 216,800 yuan for the EcoBoost 245 ST-Line. In addition, this model will also enjoy a lifetime warranty service for all parts, including original parts purchased and repaired and installed at Changan Ford authorized dealers from April 13, 2022 (inclusive), covering engines, transmissions, displays, air conditioning systems, glass, rearview mirrors, grilles, condensers, etc.
From the design point of view alone, the new generation of Ford Mondeo has undoubtedly undergone earth-shaking changes, and the overall is more fashionable and sporty. And the most worth mentioning is that as a mid-level car, its starting price is only 159,800 yuan, which is almost the same as the price of some compact models, and the market competitiveness is quite strong. So, how does the overall configuration of the new generation of Ford Mondeo perform, and which of the four models is more cost-effective? Let's take a look.
Exterior styling
Normal Edition
ST Line版
The new generation of Mondeo uses the latest styling style of the Ford family, and its front grille adopts a "3D parametric scale mesh" design, which will show breathing undulations when unlocking the vehicle or approaching with a key, and the grille also has an active air intake function. In addition, its headlight group also adopts a split design, the upper part is a narrow LED daytime light, the middle is the LED daily light strip is connected, and the lower near and far light group is well integrated with the encirclement, forming a double-sided heat dissipation opening shape, which is highly recognizable. The ST Line version is more sporty on this basis, with the "3D parametric scale mesh" of the forward grille with sequin decoration and blackening in the details.
Normal Edition
ST Line版
On the side of the body, the new generation of Mondeo adopts a slip-on design, maintaining a very powerful body line, and the double waist line with high window line and suspended roof also create a heavier visual effect. In addition, the two-tone body design, chrome trim strips along the roof, and hidden door handles further enhance the visual impact of the body. At the same time, the slightly protruding front and rear wing panels, the large double five-spoke rim, and the red brake caliper (ST-Line model) also make it more sporty.
Normal Edition
ST Line版
At the rear of the body, the new generation of Mondeo continued the design of the short tail, the thick tail line showed a layered effect, and the internal blackening effect of the rear light group also brought a stronger sense of sport. Although it uses a hidden exhaust this time, the shape of the exhaust outlet is still outlined by chrome trim strips, and there is a central diffuser design under the bumper. And the ST Line version also goes a step further, with different designs under the rear bumper, and the shape and color scheme are more sporty than the normal version. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4935× 1875×1500 mm, and the wheelbase is 2945 mm.
Interior design
In the interior part, the new generation of Mondeo adopts a minimalist design style, in which the oversized through-screen width of the control reaches 1.1 meters, the specification is 27 inches 4032 * 756 resolution, and can achieve split-screen operation. In addition, the SYNC+2.0 Intelligent Travel interconnection system is also built-in, and the core part is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A vehicle specification processor. Overall, its dashboard, central control screen, co-driver screen into one, coupled with a three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, knob-type electronic gear shift mechanism, but also has a very stunning visual effect and sense of technology. The details of the ST Line version are different, and red trims are added to the air conditioner air outlet and door panels for embellishment, which is more sporty.
In terms of configuration, the new generation of Mondeo is equipped with Ford's latest SYNC+2.0 intelligent travel interconnection car machine system, and provides multi-dimensional interaction methods such as multi-touch, AI speech recognition, gesture control, and facial recognition.
In terms of driver assistance configuration, the Ford Co-Pilot360 Intelligent Driving Assistance System equipped with high-end models includes functions such as adaptive cruise, active braking and lane keeping. With the cooperation of GPS positioning, radar sensors and driver detection systems, it is possible to realize the functions of automatically following and steering in the area covered by high-precision maps such as highways and some urban expressways.
First, the configuration comparison
1. Basic data
In terms of power, the new generation of Mondeo is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine (EcoBoost 245), with a maximum power of 238 horsepower and a peak torque of 376 Nm, and the transmission is matched with an 8-speed manual transmission.
In the loop tire section, the EcoBoost 245 stylish version is equipped with 17-inch rims and 235/55 R17 tire specifications, the EcoBoost 245 Deluxe version is 18-inch rim and 235/50 R18 tire specifications, and the EcoBoost 245 Extreme and EcoBoost 245 ST-Line are 19-inch rim and 235/45 R19 tire specifications.
2. Design
The EcoBoost 245 stylish model is already equipped with hidden induction door handles, LED bladed daytime running lights, LED split starlight headlights, LED combination taillights, LED high brake lights, LED exterior mirror turn signals, "come home with me" function, exterior mirror heating, exterior mirror electric adjustment, exterior mirror folding (manual), electric sunroof, coverless refueling system.
On this basis, the EcoBoost 245 Deluxe has added/upgraded exterior mirror folding (electric), breathing 3D scale grille (parametric scales), automatic opening and closing headlights, AHB automatic high beam control, and two-color bodywork.
The EcoBoost 245 Extreme continues to be added/upgraded to LED bladed daytime running lights (through-type), intelligent welcome running water lights (headlights), illumination lights, exterior mirror reversing automatic downwards, and two-piece panoramic electric sunroofs.
The EcoBoost 245 ST-Line also adds/upgrades to a breathing 3D scale grille, a smart welcome running water lamp (headlight + rear light), an exclusive ST-LINE logo, and an exclusive ST-Line ignition kit.
3. Interior configuration
The EcoBoost 245 stylish model is equipped with interior color (black), seat material (fabric), driver seat adjustment (6-way manual), passenger seat adjustment (6-way manual), four-way adjustment of the front seat headrest, two-way adjustment of the rear seat side headrest, one-piece headrest in the middle, four-six-six reclining of the rear seat, three-width sports steering wheel, automatic thermostatic air conditioning (single zone), rear air conditioner air outlet, high efficiency activated carbon filter (PM2.5 filter).
EcoBoost 245 Deluxe adds/upgrades to interior color (black and gray), seat material (SUPERIOR eco-friendly imitation leather + fabric), driver seat adjustment (8-way electric), passenger seat adjustment (6-way electric), automatic thermostatic air conditioning (dual zone), and driver's seat electric waist rest.
The EcoBoost 245 Extreme continues to be added/upgraded to interior colors (black gray/black red), seat material (leather + imitation suede), driver's seat adjustment (10-way electric), driver's seat memory function, seven-color LED immersive mood light, AAR full-time intelligent xinfeng system.
The EcoBoost 245 ST-Line was added/upgraded to interior colors (competitive black and red), co-pilot seat adjustment (8-way electric), driver's seat ventilation and heating, electric waistrest in the co-pilot's seat, and ventilation and heating in the co-pilot's seat.
4. Vehicle-road coordination
The whole series is equipped with green wave speed guidance, signal light information push, red light warning, green light start reminder, road information broadcast, and electronic road sign function as standard
5. Security configuration
The EcoBoost 245 stylish model is equipped with laser welded high-strength energy-absorbing body, main/passenger seat front airbag, front side airbag, side air curtain, TPMS tire pressure monitoring + tire pressure display, reversing imaging system, ABS anti-lock braking system, EBD electronic braking force distribution system, ESC body electronic stability control system, EBA emergency brake assist system, TCS traction control system, HSA ramp start assist, pre-tightening limited seat belt, seat belt untied reminder device, P . A.T.S electronic anti-theft system, ISO Fix child seat interface.
The EcoBoost 245 Deluxe adds/upgrades to the driver's knee airbag and rear reversing radar.
The EcoBoost 245 Extreme continues to be added/upgraded to a front parking radar and an EBB electronic assist braking system.
The EcoBoost 245 ST-Line has the same configuration as the EcoBoost 245 Extreme.
6. Intelligent driving assistance
The EcoBoost 245 stylish model is only equipped with API post-collision active braking system.
The EcoBoost 245 Deluxe has added/upgraded cruise control system, LKA lane keeping assist, LDW lane shift warning, LCWA lane change warning and assistance, DAS fatigue driving warning, TSR intelligent traffic sign recognition system, AEB intelligent induction brake (pedestrian recognition), FCW collision avoidance warning, blind zone monitoring system (with rear traffic alarm).
The EcoBoost 245 Extreme continues to add/upgrade the ACC full-speed Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control System (with auto-stop and start function), LC Intelligent Pilot Assist, PCA Anti-Collision Assist, ESA Emergency Steering Assist, FDI Forward Distance Reminder.
The EcoBoost 245 ST-Line also adds/upgrades the RBA Reversing Brake Assist, 360° Panoramic View System.
7. Connected entertainment
EcoBoost 245 stylish model is equipped with 13.2-inch HD touch screen, 8-inch LCD digital dashboard, SYNC+2.0 zhixing interconnection system, AI intelligent voice interaction system, VPA zhixing partner, real-time online navigation, free secret, time and space secret message, on-board 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, emergency call rescue service, Ford PaiFordPass remote interconnection, vehicle OTA online upgrade, high-fidelity speakers (6).
EcoBoost 245 Deluxe Adds/Upgrades to a 27-inch 4K HD Touch Screen, a 12.3-inch full LCD digital dashboard, and a joint driving fun.
The EcoBoost 245 Extreme continues to be added/upgraded to hi-fi speakers (10), face recognition, gesture recognition, PaaK smartphone keys, B&O brand audio.
The EcoBoost 245 ST-Line also adds AR live-action navigation.
8. Humanized technology
The EcoBoost 245 stylish model is equipped with Auto Hold automatic parking, EPB electronic handbrake, intelligent keyless entry and one-button start system, E-Shifter knob shift, anti-glare inner mirror (manual), one-button window lift (with anti-pinch function), steering wheel sound control, front seat belt height adjustment, 12V power interface (1), USB/Type-C interface (5).
EcoBoost 245 Deluxe adds rainfall sensing automatic wipers on this basis.
The EcoBoost 245 Extreme continues to add anti-glare inner mirrors (automatic) and wireless phone charging.
The EcoBoost 245 ST-Line is configured with the same Extreme.
Second, configuration analysis
EcoBoost 245 Fashion (¥159,800)
As an entry-level version, the EcoBoost 245 stylish model is priced at only 159,800 yuan, which is an advantage even compared to some compact models. Unfortunately, this model seems to exist to lower the threshold, so it lacks a lot of mainstream configuration.
Specifically, the EcoBoost 245 stylish configuration includes hidden induction door handles, LED bladed daytime running lights, LED split starlight headlights, LED combination taillights, exterior mirror heating, exterior mirror power adjustment, electric sunroof, seat material (fabric), driver seat adjustment (6-way manual), co-pilot seat adjustment (6-way manual), three-frame sports steering wheel, automatic thermostatic air conditioning (single zone), rear air conditioning outlet, green wave speed guidance, signal light information push, Red light warning, green light start reminder, road information broadcast, electronic road sign; main/passenger seat front airbag, front side airbag, side air curtain, TPMS tire pressure monitoring + tire pressure display, reversing image system, ESC body electronic stability control system, EBA emergency brake assist system, TCS traction control system, HSA ramp start assist; PIB post-collision active braking system; 13.2 inch high-definition touch screen, 8-inch LCD digital dashboard, SYNC+2.0 Zhixing interconnection system 1. AI intelligent voice interaction system, vehicle OTA online upgrade, high-fidelity speakers (6); Auto Hold automatic parking, EPB electronic handbrake, intelligent keyless entry and one-key start system, E-Shifter knob shift, window one-button lift (with anti-pinch function), 12V power interface (1), USB/Type-C interface (5), etc. In the loop tire section, the EcoBoost 245 stylish model features 17-inch rims and 235/55 R17 tire specifications.
It can be seen that compared with the other three models, the EcoBoost 245 fashion model has a general performance, lacking basic driver assistance and other comfort features, and the size of the central control screen is significantly smaller than other models, and even the cruise control is not provided, and it is worth mentioning that it is almost only the power combination of 2.0T+8AT.
EcoBoost 245 Luxury (¥179,800)
Compared with the entry-level version, the price of the EcoBoost 245 luxury model has increased by 20,000 yuan, which has been significantly improved in the configuration part, adding a rich functional configuration and enhancing the sense of luxury.
Specifically, the EcoBoost 245 Deluxe has been added/upgraded with exterior mirror folding (electric), breathing 3D scale grille (parametric scales), automatic opening and closing headlights, AHB automatic high beam control, two-color bodywork; interior color (black gray), seat material (SUPERIOR eco-friendly imitation leather + fabric), driver seat adjustment (8-way electric), passenger seat adjustment (6-way electric), automatic constant temperature air conditioning (dual-zone), and driver's seat electric waistrest Driver's knee airbag, rear reversing radar, cruise control system, LKA lane keeping assistance system, LDW lane shift warning, LCWA lane change warning and assistance, DAS fatigue driving early warning, TSR intelligent traffic sign recognition system, AEB intelligent induction brake (pedestrian recognition), FCW anti-collision warning, blind spot monitoring system (with rear traffic alarm), 27-inch 4K high-definition touch screen, 12.3-inch full LCD digital dashboard, joint driving fun; rain sensor automatic wipers. In the loop tire section, the EcoBoost 245 Deluxe features 18-inch rims and 235/50 R18 tire specifications.
As you can see, this version has increased the cruise control and driver assistance system, while the size of the central control part of the screen and the LCD instrument has also been greatly upgraded. In addition, devices like automatic headlights and adaptive near and far lights have been installed, seat materials and adjustments have been upgraded, and the hoop tire section has been upgraded to 18 inches. For the daily car needs, this version of the configuration is also enough.
EcoBoost 245 Extreme (199,800 RMB)
In addition to the specialized ST-Line version, the EcoBoost 245 Extreme can be regarded as the top of the whole series, and the overall configuration is almost the highest, and the price is once again increased by 20,000 yuan compared with the EcoBoost 245 luxury model.
Specifically, ecoBoost 245 Supreme added/upgraded configurations include LED bladed daytime running lights (through-type), intelligent welcome running water lamp (headlights), illuminated lights, exterior mirror reversing automatically down, two-piece panoramic electric sunroof; interior color (black gray/black red), seat material (leather + imitation suede), driver's seat adjustment (10-way electric), driver's seat memory function, seven-color LED immersive mood light, AAR full-time intelligent xinfeng system; front parking radar, EBB electronic assist braking system; ACC full speed intelligent adaptive cruise control system (with automatic stop and start function), LC intelligent pilot assistance system, PCA anti-collision assistance system, ESA emergency steering assistance system, FDI forward distance reminder; high-fidelity speakers (10), face recognition, gesture recognition, PaaK smartphone key, B&O brand audio; anti-glare inner rearview mirror (automatic), wireless mobile phone charging. In the loop tire section, the EcoBoost 245 Extreme is equipped with 19-inch rims and 235/45 R19 tire specifications.
It can be seen that this version has fully upgraded all aspects of the configuration, such as upgrading to the ACC full-speed intelligent adaptive cruise control system (with automatic stop and start function), two-piece panoramic electric sunroof, high-fidelity speakers (10) and other configurations, while the driving assistance system is also more comprehensive, and the hoop part is also upgraded to 19 inches. In addition to meeting the needs of everyday cars, it will also further improve the driving sense, technology level and comfort configuration.
EcoBoost 245 ST-Line (¥216,800)
If you only look at the configuration, this version is the top match, and the ST-Line version also comes with an exclusive suite, and the positioning is more sporty. As for the price, it is 17,000 yuan higher than the EcoBoost 245 Supreme.
Specifically, the EcoBoost 245 ST-Line's added/upgraded configurations include a breathing 3D scale grille, intelligent welcome running water light (headlights + rear lights), exclusive ST-LINE logo, ST-Line exclusive set of ignition, interior colors (competitive black and red), passenger seat adjustment (8-way electric), driver's seat ventilation and heating, auxiliary seat electric waist rest, passenger seat ventilation and heating, RBA reversing brake assist, 360° panoramic image visual system AR real-life navigation.
The difference of 17,000 yuan is exchanged for ST-Line's exclusive package, as well as 360° panoramic image viewing system and other configurations, and the comfort configuration of its seats is also more abundant. If you only consider the configuration and spread, the configuration improvement of this spread is still worth it.