All New Mondeo Revealed - Page 3

MAGPIE · 28-09-2006, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stylist

Just reading on another site that New Zealand won't be getting it until late next year, and if comes to Australia it probably won't arrive until after NZ's launch. However if does come to Australia then the launch won't want to be dragged out for too long, otherwise it will be too close to the Orion's reveal.

Just on a side note, does anyone else think that the front bumper looks similar to that on the Typhoon?

Sure is some similarity there....

XR8putts · 28-09-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Sure is some similarity there....

I'll take the Typhoon thanks

Martyvan · 28-09-2006, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Sure is some similarity there....

That is uncanny.... But i guess, if the Falcon is moving towards the IOSIS concept, its bound to introduce some key design features... !

I will take the Mondeo .... Family, need a wagon

The Stylist · 28-09-2006, 10:48 PM

Some new pics hot off the press from the Paris motor show.

Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/28/p...-mondeo-wagon/

clontarf_x · 28-09-2006, 11:11 PM

That Orange/Brown colour inside is disgusting :( Other than that the car is sexy! I would buy one (except it isn't a 6 from what I can see)

RPO83 · 29-09-2006, 01:15 AM

Its great to see that the majority of people on here like it otherwise Orion probably won't be well received.

FPVWEPN · 29-09-2006, 01:40 AM

itd be good of the production verision looked like that concept
the production version loks pretty crappy actually especially the doors

Danny · 29-09-2006, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO83

Its great to see that the majority of people on here like it otherwise Orion probably won't be well received.

Theres a big hint there Pals and Gals...

clontarf_x · 29-09-2006, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Theres a big hint there Pals and Gals...

Haha I reckon! To be honest I wouldn't mind a bit of euro in our Falcons. But not to the extent that "other" car maker did...

The Stylist · 29-09-2006, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clontarf_x

That Orange/Brown colour inside is disgusting :( Other than that the car is sexy! I would buy one (except it isn't a 6 from what I can see)

I'm not a fan of the cheap looking materials either in that show car, however you can be assured that the production version will be of much higher quality.

I haven't read about any six cylinder options yet, however there is the 5cyl from the S-Max and Focus XR5 that will be used. The production version along with all the specs and info will be worth waiting for.

MeestaNob! · 29-09-2006, 01:21 PM

Looks great, but probably wouldn't see me optioning the orange interior unless there was a VERY sporty model to match the lurid interior. Give me some blacks and greys and I'd be pretty happy.

grahill · 29-09-2006, 04:13 PM

So these aren't Falcon pics I just found.

Just as well, interesting air intake!

blutura · 29-09-2006, 11:46 PM

I wouldn't really call that interior orange, its more of a dark tan leather, and it looks fantastic IMHO - much better than the boring old 6 shades of grey that Ford usually serves up.

If Ford brought the Mondeo over here with that interior I would be first in line for one.

The Stylist · 03-10-2006, 09:11 PM

I have just found some new info and clear spy pictures of the Mondeo hatch From carscoop.blogspot.com.

(Quote from carscoop.blogspot.com reporter)
"Just got my hands on a bunch of new 2007 Ford Mondeo pictures including some straight from the James Bond Casino Royal movie set that will open in cinemas worldwide on November 17.

According to Ford, although 007 (played by Daniel Craig) will use an Aston Martin as his personal vehicle, the new Mondeo will be the first car to appear in the film as Bond drive's to a hotel after arriving in the Bahamas on the trail of a terrorist cell.

The Mondeo featured in the movie is a specially-built 5-door example Ford's upcoming mid-size sedan, fitted with a sports bodykit. But despite its near to production looks, this is not a real car: it's a look-alike (drivable though), made from wood and fiberglass!

It was constructed by hand at Ford of Europe's Design Studio in Cologne, Germany, in January, 2006 and it was then shipped under great secrecy to the filming location in the Bahamas, where the short driving sequence was filmed".

(Martin Smith quote)
"The new Mondeo was essentially still on the drawing board when we were asked to supply the vehicle for filming in February 2006," said Martin Smith, Ford of Europe's Executive Director for Design. "As volume production for the car doesn't start until the second quarter of 2007, we had to create a one-off, driveable model based around a design studio property!"

"This team normally builds the clay and fiberglass models of all of our future products, so they are used to demanding timeframes and making full-scale models look like real vehicles," Smith added.

Quicklier · 04-10-2006, 09:11 AM

I wish I could build that from 'wood and fibreglass'.

The Stylist · 04-10-2006, 09:52 AM

I knew it would be a pre-production build, but wood?. Bloody hell there really have been some financial cut-backs at Ford lately! haha. So I imagine there will be some minor changes to the bodykit, going from this to the production version.

I think it looks best from the side profile. In terms of size I've heard it will close to the Aurion/Camry, putting it uncomfortably close to the Falcon? I'm not 100% sure.

**New pictures on previous page**

Ozfords · 04-10-2006, 10:00 AM

That rear shot almost looks like a Reanult Megane. Otherwise its nice.

Whats with car makers these days making huge boots at the cost of looks. It's another WEDGE!!

The Stylist · 04-10-2006, 10:34 AM

Some more pics of the new Mondeo being filmed on set for the new James Bond 007 film, Casino Royale.

Credit goes to carscoop.blogspot.com

Tles · 04-10-2006, 05:17 PM

XR4? - Read article title Falcons to China in it it said that Ford Oz design and engineering had played a big role in the new Mondeo sedan for China. Also said big cars doing real well in China opening door for Falcon.

photn · 09-10-2006, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caseterritory

XR4? - Read article title Falcons to China in it it said that Ford Oz design and engineering had played a big role in the new Mondeo sedan for China. Also said big cars doing real well in China opening door for Falcon.

XR4....dont think so. XR4 is most probably and should be reserved for the ST150. and if the ST150 doesnt come out to AUStralia then well the Mondeo may get it, but the UK version has the optional 6clynder. i highly doubt that it will be the XR4

but id buy one

plee · 13-10-2006, 10:06 AM

In the Daily Telegraph this morning, there's an interview with Tom Gorman stating that they are looking at getting the new Mondeo over here, the diesel version in particular, I tried to find the equivalent article on carsguide but wasn't there, they would aim to price between the Camry and Honda Accord Euro.

RPO83 · 13-10-2006, 10:43 AM

Polites in 2001:

"One of the tough calls has been to step away from Mondeo. The C/D market in which Mondeo competes is in decline. From 10.6% of the passenger industry in 1996, it's dropped to 8.3% in 99 and is currently running at 7.1% for 2000. Furthermore, it's forecast to drop further over the next few years, to around 5% in 2003. So while we continue to support Mondeo in the Australian marketplace, we won't be taking the new model next year.

"We don't want to be devoting resources to a market segment that's in serious decline if there are other more compelling sectors that we can concentrate on – and there are. We need to concentrate on the market areas that are in line with projected customer preferences and changes in the fast-moving global automotive market

Martyvan · 13-10-2006, 05:37 PM

At that time, there was no Honda Euro, No Mazda 6, a the cardigan was even worse than it was now... Lets just say, it appears private buyers are moving towards a big car that can still be economical. 6 cylinder isnt always required by private buyers any more.....