Mondeo, I think you haven't heard it in a long time. Indeed, it has been almost 9 years since the fourth-generation model was launched in the second half of 2013. In the past 9 years, the joint venture B-segment car market has long since lost its place. Whether it is product design, or intelligence, Mondeo is much behind in terms of product strength.
However, with the shrinking trend of the domestic SUV market, the car market has become more important for car companies. Finally, a new generation of Mondeo is in front of us this year. So in this "red sea" of B-class cars, does it have the strength to fight a war?
The new generation of Mondeo vehicles is full of technology. In the front part, it uses a 3D parametric scale grille that oscillates with the rhythm of breathing when unlocking the vehicle, completely different from most oil truck opponents. The hidden door handle is also close to the design characteristics of electric vehicles. The rear part of the car uses Mustang's classic three-stage taillight design, combined with the front face center through LED strip, making the new generation of Mondeo more like an electric car. I believe that with such a shape of the product, driving on the road will definitely attract a lot of attention.
Entering the car, not only the exterior design is stunning, but the interior part is also full of highlights. The 1.1-meter large joint screen equipped with the new generation of Mondeo is very gripping, and it is not left behind in the face of the new car-making forces that are good at creating a sense of technology. For the traditional oil truck camp, it is even more subversive. Moreover, the built-in Ford SYNC+2.0 car-machine system can fully meet the needs of users in terms of intelligent experience. In addition, BlueCruise brings proven and reliable driver assistance features that enable L2+ level intelligent driving.
The new generation of Mondeo basically integrates the functional settings of the vehicle into the large screen, and the number of physical buttons in the car is very small. The display effect of this large screen is very good, and the operation response is also very sensitive. In addition to the large screen with a bursting sense of science and technology, the materials of the new generation of Mondeo are also very real, and basically the places that can be seen are covered with soft materials, and the creation of a sense of high-grade is very in place.
Thanks to the 4935mm length and the 2945mm wheelbase, the new generation of Mondeo is close to the size of a medium and large sedan, and the interior space is very spacious. Compared with the opponents of the same level, it is significantly larger than one size, which is a bit of a dimensionality reduction attack.
American brands have always been stingy about power equipment, and the same is true of the new generation of Mondeo. The 2.0T+8AT standard in the series has a maximum horsepower of 238Ps, a maximum power of 175kW, a maximum torque of 376 Nm, and an acceleration performance among the 6-second club. And it is very thick that the engine is not distinguished between high and low power like other brands. There are three adjustable driving modes, namely standard, energy saving and sports, and in actual use, the difference between each mode is still very obvious, not at all chicken.
In the actual driving experience, the new generation of Mondeo is more inclined to comfort tuning. When the throttle is pressed step by step, the gearbox shift operation is very smooth, and the frustration has basically not happened. The steering performance is also very light, the pointing is also very precise, and it is easy to drive this big guy who is nearly 5 meters long.
After adjusting the driving mode to sport mode, the engine will remain in a higher speed range, the gearbox will become more sensitive, and the downshift operation after stepping on the throttle is very responsive, and the power is on call.
When steering, the body posture of the whole vehicle remains very stable, and the support of the chassis is relatively in place. When passing through the speed bumps, the suspension's vibration filter performance is not bad, and the ride comfort in the cabin is very good. Overall, the new generation of Mondeo not only retains the sporty genes, but the more comfortable driving characteristics are impressive.
After all experience, it can be said that the new generation of Mondeo is Changan Ford throwing a "giant bomb" into the B-class car market. The starting price of 159,800, combined with ultra-high appearance, super power, leapfrog space and intelligent configuration comparable to electric vehicles, I believe that consumers are difficult not to be included in the alternative list when purchasing. It is believed that after the listing of the new generation of Mondeo, it will definitely help Changan Ford's sales to a higher level.