In the new energy market, plug-in hybrid models are very popular, the reason is very simple, that is, plug-in hybrid vehicles are fuel-efficient, and they can be driven as pure electric vehicles, further reducing the cost of using the car. However, not everyone likes charging, or it is better to have a charging pile. If you just like to be fuel-efficient and don't want to run into a charging station, then a gasoline-electric hybrid model is also a good choice. The gasoline-electric hybrid sedan I tested today, the Ford Mondeo E-Hybrid, has low fuel consumption in the city so low that you can't believe it.
The appearance of the sports space is large, and the car machine is also intelligent
At the end of November 2023, the mid-size Ford Mondeo added an E-hybrid version, that is, a petrol-electric hybrid version, with a price starting at 189,800 yuan, and a total of two versions to choose from. The ST-Line version is the ST-Line version that he test-drove this time, which has a black grille, black low-drag wheels, black rearview mirrors, etc., and the whole appearance looks very stylish and sporty.
Inside, the ST-Line version of the Mondeo E-Hybrid adds red accents and the "ST-Line" logo to further enhance the sporty look of the cabin. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a large screen, which is not only full of technology, but also contains a variety of information to meet your driving and entertainment needs. Although there is a lot of information on the large screen, it is arranged in an orderly manner, and it will not take long to become proficient in using it.
The interior of the Mondeo E-Hybrid is not inferior to that of its own brand models, and so is the ease of use of the in-vehicle system. First of all, the voice recognition system of the Mondeo E-Hybrid is very practical, and the recognition of voice commands is relatively accurate, which can indeed reduce the driver's manual operation and improve driving safety. In addition, the smoothness of the car machine system is quite high, and it is very smooth when it is operated manually.
As a medium-sized family car, the Mondeo E-Hybrid has a wheelbase of 2945mm, which is significantly superior to the Camry Shuangqing. Sitting in the back, you won't feel the slightest sense of oppression, and there is plenty of legroom. Unfortunately, the rear floor is a little raised, which is not friendly to middle passengers. In terms of storage, the Mondeo E-Hybrid has a length of 4935mm and a trunk volume of 504L, which is easy to meet the daily storage needs of users.
The power is smooth and the fuel saving capacity is strong
In terms of power, the Mondeo E-Hybrid is equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T engine + electric motor, of which the maximum power of the 1.5T engine is 140kW, the maximum power of the drive motor is 96kW, and the total system power is 153kW. The Mondeo E-Hybrid is available in Standard, Eco and Sport modes, which can be used for daily urban driving.
Since this test drive was mainly to test fuel consumption, Brother Yu chose the energy-saving mode and turned off the air conditioner. With three people on board, the Mondeo E-Hybrid ran an excellent time of 3.7L/100km in downtown Guangzhou, which is lower than the official figure. According to official data, the Mondeo E-Hybrid has a combined fuel consumption of 3.81L/100km in urban conditions.
The Mondeo E-hybrid version can add No. 92 gasoline, assuming that No. 92 gasoline is 7.6 yuan/liter, then the cost of 100 kilometers is 28.12 yuan, which is less than 0.3 yuan per kilometer. Now the public pile charging, each kilowatt-hour of electricity needs about 2 yuan, assuming that a pure electric car consumes 14 kilowatt-hours of electricity per 100 kilometers, that is, it costs about 28 yuan. With this comparison, you can see how low the cost of the Mondeo E-Hybrid is.
Thanks to the addition of the electric motor, the power output of the Mondeo E-Hybrid in eco mode is very smooth, giving people the feeling of driving an electric car. As for the suspension tuning, the Mondeo E-Hybrid adopts a front MacPherson + rear multi-link suspension combination, and the suspension tuning belongs to the type of soft and tough, which can better suppress the body roll and bring the driver more confidence in cornering.
In short, the Mondeo E-Hybrid suspension has good shock absorption and support, but the tires are slightly louder when walking on poor road conditions. If this problem is solved, then the Mondeo E-Hybrid is really a perfect petrol-electric hybrid mid-size car.
Quick Comment:
Through this test drive, it can be found that the energy consumption cost of the Ford Mondeo E-hybrid version is comparable to that of pure electric models, and it is a hybrid family car with very high fuel economy. If you're interested in a gasoline-electric hybrid model, you don't just have to focus on Japanese brand models, you can also consider the Mondeo E-Hybrid, which is not inferior to Japanese cars in its class.