2023 Ford Mondeo UK
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Jan 07, 2022 at 10:52am ET Show Ford is developing a Fusion and Mondeo sedan replacement, but it’s not much of a secret thanks to leaked photos. It’s not as if the spy shots left much to the imagination, but it seems Ford is apparently saying to hell with keeping it a secret because new spy shots captured the sedan completely uncovered out testing in Ford’s hometown of Dearborn, Michigan. The car looks identical to the Chinese version we saw, as the leaked photos revealed several trims with subtle styling differences. The front bumper on the uncovered test car has a simple lower grille opening that doesn’t connect to the headlights, which we have already seen. There are also small variations to the side sills and the rear valance, but these appear to be minor trim differences. Gallery: 2023 Ford Mondeo / Fusion Spy ShotsThe new Mondeo/Fusion looks strikingly similar to the Ford Evos crossover that debuted last year, which turns the car into a wagon-like crossover. The Evos is expected to become Europe’s Mondeo and America’s new Fusion, which means the Chinese sedan version spied here is unlikely to arrive in the US. The Evos does have its own distinct front bumper and rear-end design, though the two share a lot, as well. Powertrain details for the new Ford remain a mystery, but the Mondeo in the spy shots is wearing badging that suggests a 245-horsepower (182-kilowatt) 2.0-liter engine sits under the hood. Ford could cram a variety of powertrains into the model, including hybrid and all-electric, but there’s no concrete evidence for this just yet. Catch More Spy Pics: Ford may have abandoned the sedan market in the US by discontinuing the Fusion and the rest of its car lineup, but the company won’t altogether leave that game. Mondeo production is scheduled to end in Europe this March, so there will be a spot open for the new model in Ford’s European lineup, which might receive both the crossover and sedan variants. It’s unlikely we’ll get the Mondeo sedan here. Source: KGP Photography
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| Overview | |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | Ford Taurus (Middle East) |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Assembly | China: Chongqing (Changan Ford) |
| Designer | Nathan Kongsarai[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford C2[2] |
| Related | Ford Evos Lincoln Zephyr |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm (115 in) |
| Length | 4,927 mm (194.0 in) |
| Width | 1,875 mm (73.8 in) |
| Height | 1,498 mm (59.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,976 kg (4,356 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Mondeo (fourth generation) Ford Taurus (China) |
The fifth-generation Ford Mondeo is a full-size sedan manufactured by Ford through its joint venture Changan Ford in China since 2022. It is the replacement for the outgoing fourth-generation Mondeo and the Chinese market Taurus. The car is the sedan counterpart of the Evos crossover, and shares the same platform as the mid-size luxury Lincoln Zephyr. It is also marketed in the Middle East as the Ford Taurus.
Reports have indicated that the car will not be sold in Europe or the United States.[3][4]
Overview[edit]
The new Ford Mondeo was first spied testing in Belgium in June 2021,[5] then again in Michigan, United States later in October 2021.[6] However, the new Mondeo is only produced and sold exclusively in China as Ford now focuses on SUVs and the Mustang in North America.[4]
The fifth-generation Mondeo is powered by Changan Ford’s CAF488WQC 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an output of 238 PS (175 kW; 235 hp) and 376 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) of torque, giving the car a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). The middle eastern Taurus makes 232 PS (171 kW; 229 hp) and 388 N⋅m (286 lb⋅ft). The Mondeo uses an eight-speed automatic transmission and is front-wheel drive.[3][7]
Trim levels in China are Fashion, Sport and ST-Line.[8]
Rear view
Side view
Interior
Export markets[edit]
Ford Taurus Titanium (GCC)
The fifth-generation Mondeo is marketed in GCC countries as the Ford Taurus, replacing the Chinese-sourced Taurus which itself replaced the Fusion and the sixth-generation Taurus models.[9] Three trim levels are available, the Ambiente, Trend, and Titanium.
All models include six airbags, a 13.2-inch touch screen with an eight-inch digital gauge cluster, and a rear-view camera as standard.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Thanos, Pappas (17 January 2022). "China's New 2022 Ford Mondeo Is What America's Fusion Could Have Been". Carscoops. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ Kable, Greg (9 November 2021). "Ford Mondeo continues into new generation in China". Autocar. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b de Feijter, Tycho (9 November 2021). "New Ford Mondeo Unveiled In China". Car News China. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ a b "2022 Ford Mondeo debuts: Designed, built, and sold in China". Motor1.com. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Bruce, Chris (24 June 2021). "Ford Mondeo/Fusion Successor Spied On The Road In Europe". Motor1. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Bruce, Chris (28 October 2021). "Ford Mondeo And Fusion Replacement Spied In Less Camouflage". Motor1. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (9 November 2021). "2023 Ford Mondeo Leaked In China Revealing Production Model's Styling". Carscoops. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ de Feijter, Tycho (17 February 2022). "New Ford Mondeo Arrives At The Dealer In China". Car News China. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ Foote, Brett (22 April 2022). "All-New Ford Taurus Debuts As Rebadged Mondeo For The Middle East". Ford Authority. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "تبدأ من 150 ألف ريال سعودي.. قائمة أسعار وتجهيزات فورد توروس 2023" [2023 Ford Taurus Price and Equipment List... Starting at 150,000 Rials]. Al Muraba (in Arabic). 26 July 2022.
External links[edit]
- Official website
