As the saying goes, the one who gets the B-class car wins the world.
However, there is no new car in the world for a long time. Although the B-segment market achieved a high growth rate of 7.5% in 2021, there are not many bright spots.
Whether it is the Japanese Three Musketeers, or the German brothers, or the French technology flow, in the past year, the B-class car market has basically been maintained separately - the Japanese are reducing displacement or obsessing with hybrids, the German system is dealing with the particle trap problem, and the French system is still insisting.
At this time, the American car is moving frequently. In particular, the new generation of Mondeo, which has recently been listed, not only has it been reborn in design, but also has come out on top in intelligent technology, especially the starting price of 159,800 yuan, which has made consumers eager to try it and become the most dazzling new car in the current B-class car market. The editor also recently walked into the Changan Ford 4S store next to him to experience the charm of this B-class car at close range.
The new generation of Mondeo has a total of 4 models, the price range of 159,800 yuan - 216,800 yuan, the overall price is basically the same as the pre-sale period, of which the highest configuration of the EcoBoost245 ST-Line model is 3,000 yuan lower than the pre-sale, and the cost performance has been improved. Editors saw in the 4S store that this exhibition car is currently the most concerned EcoBoost245 extreme type (commonly known as the secondary top match), although there is no ST-Line model of the sports kit, steering wheel shift and other configurations, but the price difference of 17,000 yuan, more cost-effective.
Since it has just been launched and is also Changan Ford's latest flagship sedan, the position of the new generation of Mondeo is very obvious, and it can be seen as soon as it is in the hall of progress, which is in the C position of the store.
Design: Potential Energy Aesthetic Concept Movement and technology integration
Amazing, is the author's first impression of the new generation of Mondeo.
The new car adopts a four-door coupe design, the length, width and height of the vehicle are 4935× 1875×1500mm, which is 62mm longer than the old model, 23mm wider, 30mm higher, and the wheelbase is also 95mm longer than the old model, reaching a staggering 2945mm, and the overall feeling is larger than the old model. However, due to the use of Ford's latest "potential energy aesthetics" design concept, to create a four-door coupe dynamic shape, the whole car feels more compact and sporty.
The design of the short front suspension long wheelbase not only further improves the space in the car, but also helps to distribute the front and rear counterweights of the vehicle, improve the handling, and for the design, with the forward-leaning design, the front face of the vehicle is more tense. The streamlined roof, hidden door handles and slightly upturned ducktail tail box cover make the lines of the whole vehicle smoother, and the wind resistance coefficient is as low as 0.293Cd, obtaining a new flagship of the B-class car that is more energy-saving, quieter and sportier.
The front face design of the new generation of Mondeo changes the image of the old "Martin face", the newly designed classic octagonal grille, with the breathing 3D scale armor decoration block, can present the "Wolong Awakening" welcome function when the vehicle unlocks the car, full of ceremony; the integrated through-channel wind blade light belt crosses the front face, strongly adjusts the visual width of the car, and highlights the sense of strength; the three-poster taillights, which continue the classic design of Ford performance cars and pay tribute to the legend.
In terms of interior design, the new generation of Mondeo has changed the old "Y" type interior, adopting a safer and more mainstream "T" style, and continuing the surround cockpit. The 1.1-meter ultra-wide area HD giant screen runs through it, which not only stretches the visual width, but also increases the storage space in the central control area, leaving a wireless charging position, and making the vehicle design rich in layering. Coupled with colorful mood lights and Danish B&O sound, the entire crew space is more technological and comfortable.
Smart: 1.1m giant screen L2 level assisted driving
Sitting in the car, the 1.1-meter ultra-wide area HD giant screen and the rhythmic atmosphere lights around the editor will surround the editor, and the sense of technology will come to the face.
The 1.1-meter ultra-wide area HD giant screen equipped with the new generation of Mondeo is composed of a 12.3-inch full-color digital LCD dashboard and a 27-inch ultra-large true 4K central control screen, of which the 12.3-inch full-color digital LCD dashboard biased towards the driving side integrates AR navigation, entertainment, road conditions and other functions, which can be operated using the multi-function keys on the steering wheel; the 27-inch central control screen supports the "joint driving fun" function, through the split screen, the whole screen can be freely switched, allowing the main and co-drivers to drive together, and do not interfere with each other. A screen is used by multiple people, and the co-pilot is no longer lonely during the journey.
Technology is not only visible, but also tangible. The SYNC+ 2.0 Zhixing interconnection system of the virtual artificial zhixing partner VPA equipped with the new generation of Mondeo integrates Baidu artificial intelligence technology and rich applications to support multi-touch, AI voice recognition, gesture control and facial recognition functions, making it easier for people and vehicles to communicate. When you need to do something, just call "Hello Ford" to wake up and talk about your instructions. When editing the actual experience, this car can simply do a big answer like a stream, very clever, not only that, such a large screen is also very powerful, and the response is fast, there is no sense of delay, the menu key is also more reasonable, not cumbersome at all.
All of this is thanks to Ford's new electrical and electronic architecture , the Ford FNV intelligent interconnection network-wide architecture, which includes a 100-megabit Ethernet communication architecture and an enhanced intelligent central gateway ECG, which not only brings a trolley-level smart cockpit and intelligent driving capabilities, but also has the vehicle-wide OTA capability.
Technology is not only for the exchange of people and cars. In terms of intelligent security, the configuration of the new generation of Mondeo is also very advanced. The new car is equipped with Ford's new generation co-Pilot360 intelligent driving assistance system, which can realize Ford's first L2-level active driving assistance function in the world - BlueCruise active driving assistance function, which greatly relieves driving pressure and improves driving safety. In addition, the new car is equipped with a vehicle-to-road coordination system based on cellular vehicle networking (C-V2X) technology, which can predict road conditions in advance, avoid congestion, and improve efficiency. Since it is today's experience, these functions can basically be seen in the menu, seen on the dashboard, and look forward to the actual test drive to feel it again.
Performance: The whole series of 2.0T+8AT 6.5 seconds to break the hundred
When it comes to test drives, let's talk about the power configuration of this car.
In terms of handling, the new generation of Mondeo is equipped with Ford's fourth-generation Ecoboost 2.0L twin-scroll turbocharged direct injection engine, with a peak power of 175kW (238Ps), and when the speed reaches 2500 rpm, it can output 376N m of peak torque, not only the power far exceeds the same level of Maiteng, Accord, Asian Dragon and other models, and there is no difference in high and low power, it can be said that it is very thick; the whole series matches the 8AT gearbox, 6.5 seconds to break the hundred, WLTC 100 km comprehensive working condition fuel consumption is as low as 7.11L, and is equipped with three driving modes of quasi/energy saving/sports to meet different driving styles.
In terms of control, the new car adopts the front McPherson independent suspension, the rear multi-link independent suspension, with four-wheel disc brakes (front wheel ventilation disc type / rear wheel solid disc type, ST-Line model uses red calipers), the new car in the continuation of Ford sports genes at the same time, but also the chassis, body structure of the deep improvement, ultra-sensitive lightweight aluminum alloy under the control arm, so that the vehicle steering is lighter, more comfortable tuning, smoother handling.
Specifically, how to control this car, we have to wait until the test drive to try again. From the parameter point of view alone, the new generation of Mondeo is at the leading level of the same level in performance, and does not engage in power castration, does not do invisible simplification, and reveals real strength everywhere, like the personality of northeast people, it is worth a try.
Comfort: The rear space is widely equipped with B&O speakers
Northeasterners not only prefer a solid personality, but also prefer a wide space. The new generation of Mondeo in larger sizes gives consumers more space to ride.
The 185cm tall editor sat in the front row without a top head, and sat in the back row without a top leg, which is enough to see how much enjoyment the 2945mm wheelbase brings. Seats that combine leather and suede are more comfortable to ride, the only thing missing is that they do not use aviation headrests, and when the back row is asleep, the head is easy to swing.
When it comes to space, we have to mention the loading capacity, the new generation of Mondeo car has a number of storage compartments, door panel storage compartment can easily put down 4 bottles of mineral water; the backup opening is large, the depth is more, the maximum volume is 520L, whether it is daily travel or self-driving, it is more than enough; when encountering larger and longer luggage, it can also be put down by the rear electric key to expand the larger storage space.
In order to make the spacious interior space safer, the new generation of Mondeo is also equipped with the second generation of AAR enhanced "Blue Shield" intelligent Xinfeng system, which effectively filters the air and brings a fresh and healthy driving space. At this time, turn on the 10-speaker Danish national treasure B&O sound, let the music flow in the car, let the atmosphere lights follow the rhythm, and an immersive sensory enjoyment begins.
In order to make the driver enjoy more safety and security, the new generation of Mondeo adopts a high-safety cage body design, and the key parts are made of 1700Mpa ultra-high-strength materials, equipped with 7 airbags, so that the driver and occupants are more secure. The active bouncing hood effectively protects pedestrians and reflects the brand's humanistic care.
Write at the end
With the decline of luxury brands and the rise of new domestic forces, the competition for mainstream joint venture B-class cars is becoming more and more fierce. Compared with the Japanese, German, French, and Korean systems, the United States has always been a low-key and generous existence.
The new generation of Mondeo has become the benchmark of the new generation of mainstream joint venture B-class cars with its reborn design, the strongest power of its class, the full intelligence of black technology, the sincere configuration and the grounded price.
Such a brilliant new forte flagship, it is worth experiencing.