Monday, October 26, 2009

Ford New Mondeo Goes Up Market For 2012




Ford's highly successful Mondeo is looking to take on the likes of Acura TL and Lexus ES models.  With a range of new turbo engines, style and better efficiency, Ford advances its "kinetic" design language making the Mondeo even more appealing.  The new body will feature a higher beltline, more laid back windscreen and lower roof height brings it more into a 4 or 5 door coupe look.   Interior will have more upgrade materials  and tech to compete in the premium segment.

Ford will offer direct-injection, turbocharged EcoBoost engines along with standard 150 hp and 180hp, and there will be a 2.0L engine producing upwards of 200hp but the big new is the new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with 350hp output.  There has been buzz about the Mondeo coming to the U.S. more than likely as 2012 Fusion or a Lincoln variant.
 Source: Auto Express  

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