All New Mondeo Revealed

[ondori]

Looks great..
I realy thought ford would had taken a leap into the future and designed something “awe-inspiring” then a adaptation of a Mazda 6

[AUIII XR8 MAN]

I like it.

[JG66ME]

Originally Posted by XR8fella

looks like its got bass ports on the front it

But i dig

Your avatar, Nelly Furtardo, simlpy stunning

[GTP-814]

bet we wont get it here, could be a good wife car

[HSE2]

Quality of the switch gear and lay out in general is impressive.

I wouldn't mind a falcon interior looking like that one.

[MeestaNob!]

That looks great, I certainly hope they bring it out here, looks to be a nice car. If the Orion Falcon has those proportions (although BIGGER obviously), it will look VERY nice.

Comments up thread saying ditch the Focus for this, are you mad? Room to co-exist very comfortably.

[MAGPIE]

Nope dont see the similarities with the S-max, except maybe the rear glass. One is a sleek wagon, the other an ugly overly tall people mover wannabe... yuk

[HSE2]

Top gear was very impressed with S max if memory serves me correctly

[Ford_Crazy]

if that thing was priced right, it would be an absilute ripper down under. medium sized vehicles are the way to go these days. Petrol prices and smaller numbers of children per family will greatly influence this. That is a wonderful lookiing vehicle I must say.

[ClevlndStemer]

Originally Posted by HSE2

Top gear was very impressed with S max if memory serves me correctly

as were fifth gear, not many that have driven it have given it a bad report.

[Danny]

Holy Jesus!

Thats Gorgeous. If that is where Orion is going styling wise, then Ford could finally be on to a winner! Thats VERY promising!!

[marcosambrose]

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gorgeous!

[Dean C]

Just what the wife ordered, maybe a better option for a small to mid size family car than the Focus or Escape.

[Dean C]

Originally Posted by Danny

Holy Jesus!

Thats Gorgeous. If that is where Orion is going styling wise, then Ford could finally be on to a winner! Thats VERY promising!!

It does look great the new Mondeo, hopefully we will get it here.
I think Ford is already a winner with all there models. I dont think theres 1 ugly duckling in the lot.

[Xitdxr]

Thats Fricken awesome!!!!! I can't get over how damn good that thing looks. If Orion sits as fat, and looks as sleek as that, the VE will look dated from the start!!!

Well done ford!

[McobraR]

Originally Posted by marcosambrose

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gorgeous!

looks awesome! only complaint is that the roof line and rear end looks too high. Yeh i know, they probably did that for ease of access, but i dont think it looks good that high

[HSE2]

Wonder how much of the interior stayed?

[FalconXV]

best looking car I've seen in a while...

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by marcusambrose

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gorgeous!

Are those XR5T wheels? Looks like it to me. I still reckon bring back the TX5 turbo lol! But I am biased. I have no idea what they would model it off though.

IMO Holden have nothing on the small car segment which is what drew me to Ford to begin with.

[The Stylist]

Just an update on the light blue/silver car, apparently it's the same car that was used in filming the upcoming James Bond movie, Casino Royale. If you look closer you can see the Bahamas number plate, where the filming took place.

This is also thought to be a high performance version.

[The Stylist]

From Globalautoindex.com


Paris preview for all-new 2007 Ford Mondeo


Ford Europe has issued the following press release:

The all-new Ford Mondeo makes its world debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show between September 30 and October 15. Ford of Europe's stylish new flagship model is being previewed in its wagon bodystyle in near production specification, with launch scheduled across Europe from the second quarter of 2007.

"The new Mondeo is critical to the Ford of Europe business," said John Fleming, President and CEO of Ford of Europe. "The Ford Mondeo has always been a major player in the European CD segment, and with over four million owners looking for us to deliver something special, we have every intention of meeting their significant expectations with this all-new model."

New Mondeo will follow and build on the success of the new Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy models, both of which have been launched to media and customer acclaim during 2006.

To meet customer needs and wants, the 2007 Mondeo will deliver more comfort, more space, and more premium quality features, while remaining affordable.

Benefiting from Ford's 'Shared Technologies' initiative, new Mondeo shares much of its architecture and technology with S-MAX and Galaxy, as well as a production line.

New Mondeo completes a € 715 million investment that has modernised Ford's Genk plant in Belgium and transformed it into a world-class, flexible manufacturing facility. From early 2007, new Mondeo bodystyles will join S-MAX and new Galaxy on the same assembly lines using common architectures and technologies.

This gives the company tremendous flexibility and manufacturing efficiency to respond to market demands and fluctuations.

Genk also plays an increasingly important role in the global Ford business. Ford of Europe continues to strengthen its role as the developer of high quality vehicles like the new Mondeo which are targeted not just at Europe, but also at the Asia Pacific and African markets.

New Mondeo has also been developed in line with Ford's Product Sustainability Index.

PSI provides a basis for permanent evaluation and improved sustainability performance for new generations of vehicles across environmental, social and economic areas. This holistic approach to product development is an industry first, with the new S-MAX and Galaxy being the pioneer vehicles created with PSI.

New Mondeo Design – Energy in Motion

The new Mondeo is striking and unmistakably a member of the Ford family. It takes the company's 'kinetic design' form language to a new level.

A comprehensive range of core bodystyles will be launched concurrently in the new range, but the Ford of Europe design team has chosen the new wagon as its Paris hero.

"The wagon bodystyle is very important in the CD segment so it is appropriate that we show this derivative in Paris first," said Martin Smith, Ford of Europe's Design Director.

"The new Mondeo's wagon bodystyle really emphasizes the sporty, dynamic and premium appearance of the new range," added Smith. "Above all, we've managed to achieve this kinetic look without compromising luggage capacity. I believe new Mondeo will challenge everyone's perceptions of a big Ford car, and prove that we can once again deliver style with substance in a desirable form."

The new Mondeo clearly demonstrates how Ford of Europe's 'kinetic design' language is shaping the company's new models. This form language will be progressively applied to future Ford vehicles in an appropriate way, depending on individual vehicle or market segment tastes.

The new Mondeo range will incorporate all of the key 'kinetic design' elements:

* Dynamic lines and a three-plane plan front-end view
* Full surfaces
* Strong shoulders
* Bold wheel lips
* A rising belt line
* A distinctive kick-up of the window graphic at the C-pillar

"With the purest expression of 'kinetic design' revealed in the Ford iosis Concept at Frankfurt 2005, we then introduced the first elements into volume production on the new S-MAX and Galaxy," Smith added. "Now, the new Mondeo takes the next major step along our journey towards a more expressive and emotional Ford range."

Immediately evident in the new model's appearance is the distinctive front end, with its chamfered corners and the deep offset between the top of the bonnet and the front wings. Seen from above, the three-plane plan view of the frontal area is immediately obvious, and a key visual link between the new Mondeo and the 2005 iosis Concept vehicle, emphasizing their proportional relationship.

The new family face of Ford is further represented at the front end by a premium-feel, large upper grille opening, and an inverted trapezoidal lower grille. Large and distinctive headlamps and lower foglamps are a key design element, and draw the eye around the chamfered corners, neatly disguising the volume required to meet the latest pedestrian protection requirements.

A muscular shoulder line runs through the side of the car to a high point at the rear. This produces a dynamic window graphic when the so-called "daylight opening" (DLO) is viewed in profile, and an upward kick at the rear of the DLO further emphasizes the feeling of motion. Distinctive rear lamps also feature carefully designed graphics that enhance the overall feeling of premium quality.

A strong undercut line runs from the bold front wing wheel lips through the side of the car. Under this, full surfacing extends down to strong rocker panels to ensure the vehicle maintains a dynamic road presence.

The undercut and full surfaces are key graphic elements of 'kinetic design' and are already becoming familiar as new S-MAX and Galaxy become more visible on European roads.

'Kinetic design' themes are carried through to the all-new interior, which features high quality surfaces, materials and finishes.

Here, dynamic lines and full surfaces are again evident, and the low profile instrument panel provides very generous cabin space for front seat occupants. The flow-through centre console allows the gear shifter to be located high and within easy ergonomic reach of the driver.

The design team has also paid great attention to interior detailing, and examples of this include new generation infotainment systems, plus the next generation of Ford's Human Machine Interface (HMI). This easy to use system features the same steering-wheel toggle switches seen on new Galaxy and S-MAX, but introduces the availability of a large central LCD screen with full colour graphics situated between the main analogue instruments in front of the driver.

Rear seat headroom and legroom have also come in for scrutiny by the Mondeo development team, and these have been maximized for occupant comfort and safety.

New Technology Combined with Driving Quality
The 2007 Mondeo range will feature many of the new technologies seen on Ford S-MAX and Galaxy, and also introduce some new features unique to the new model.

The Ford team is also determined to ensure that new Mondeo will maintain its position as the best CD car for driving quality, with superior driving dynamics, and targeting best-in-class steering, ride and handling.

A wide range of dependable Ford powertrains will be offered, from the powerful and well-proven Ford Duratorq 2.0-litre TDCi diesel and a high-performance 2.5-litre turbocharged Duratec petrol engine derived from that fitted to the new S-MAX, to efficient 1.6-litre Duratec petrol and 1.8-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines with outstanding fuel economy.

Full series information, technical specifications and data for the new Mondeo range will be revealed early in 2007.

[XR8putts]

Production version seems to have lost the jaw dropping effect of the photos on the first page :(

I'm hardly surprised though. Why oh why can't manufacturers make the production version look like the concepts? So many times we have been robbed.. Latest Mustang, R35 Skyline, ...

[Quicklier]

Thanks to autoblog.com

Here's a spy pic of the sedan. YAAAARME!

[AEF_Silver94]

hot damn thats a sweet looking car!

[BlueRaven]

Front is cool, don't like the doors too much, but I think it would look great as a coupe.

[alesia]

to me it looks like its got a very FOCUS look to the dront and the rest of the car looks like a mazda wagon

[uranium_death]

Looking at all these cars, I really hate all this bullshit that revolves around the current fad of "european" design.

Why do I like the Falcons over Commodes?

Because Falcons have been Australian designed for 25 years, compared to the Commodore which has been Opel inspired for a long time. Although I will admit, XB-VZ I could live with. All this new European poo is just a marketing thingy.

Damn I like the old stuff. All this new styling does not turn me on.

[Danny]

I love it. Most definitely one of the only New age fords since AU that actually looks world class and genuinely unique and cool, and not just something that a ford fan would find attractive.

[The Stylist]

From Goauto.com.au


First look: New Mondeo gives Falcon tip-off


Ford’s all-new Mondeo emerges in Paris - and sheds light on the 2008 Falcon

By NEIL McDONALD 27 September 2006


The Ford Motor Co has taken the covers off its all-new Mondeo medium-sized car, which as well as being a contender for sale in Australia is a strong indication of what the next-generation Falcon will look like.

Making its world debut at the Paris motor show which opens this week, the new Mondeo borrows strong design elements from the Iosis concept car unveiled at last year’s Frankfurt motor show – the same car that Ford executives, including the Blue Oval’s chief designer J Mays, confirmed to GoAuto will use similar design DNA for the all-new Falcon due in March 2008.

Despite a resurgent medium-sized sector and a serious decline in large-car sales in Australia, Ford Australia spokesperson Sinead McAlary said it was unlikely the Mondeo would be re-introduced to Australia as a mid-size contender – but did not rule it out.

"We’re very much of the belief of never say never," she said. "But that segment (mid-size) hasn’t changed a lot in terms of sales.

"The large-car segment has gone down but people aren’t going to medium – they’re going to small and light cars."

When the Iosis was unveiled in Frankfurt last September, Mr Mays confirmed to GoAuto that the Falcon – codenamed Orion – would borrow Iosis cues, including its dramatic front-end treatment.

"What we’re looking at right now is that Ford of Europe and Ford Asia-Pacific are working a lot more closely together right now, as to a certain extent they are with Ford of America," Mr Mays said. "And we’re all sharing lessons learned about future design DNA.

"Will this (Iosis) be a direct reflection on what the Falcon looks like? No. But there are elements of this that you would find in the front end of the vehicle and certain aspects of it."

Ford described the Iosis as a "saloon that thinks it’s a coupe" and it is clear the production Mondeo follows the same theme, sharing the rising shoulder line, strongly defined grille and headlights, and bulging wheel-arches.

Ford of Europe showed photographs of the wagon version of the Mondeo late last week, keeping its powder dry for the sedan and hatch versions – which might still be shown when the curtains rise at the Paris event on September 28.

Roomier, safer and offering a more upmarket ambience than the current model, the all-new Mondeo goes on sale in Europe early next year and shares much with the S-MAX and Galaxy people-movers, including the production line at Ford’s Genk plant in Belgium.

It completes a $1.5 billion investment that has modernised the Genk plant and transformed it into a world-class, flexible manufacturing facility. Genk also plays an increasingly important role in the global Ford business, with Mondeo exports likely to South-East Asia.

Ford will offer a range of body styles and performance variants for Mondeo, but it chose to preview the wagon first because of its importance in the European market.

"The wagon body style is very important in the C/D segment so it is appropriate that we show this derivative in Paris first," Ford of Europe’s design director Martin Smith said. "The new Mondeo’s wagon body style really emphasises the sporty, dynamic and premium appearance of the new range. Above all, we’ve managed to achieve this ‘kinetic’ look without compromising luggage capacity."

This "kinetic design" refers to the car’s dynamically strong three-pane front-end treatment, strong shoulder line, bold wheel arches and distinctive kick-up of the window graphic at the C-pillar.

Inside, the car gains better trim and new entertainment systems, plus the next generation of Ford’s Human Machine Interface (HMI). Rear-seat headroom and legroom have also been improved.

Several engines will be available at launch, including Ford’s Duratorq 2.0-litre TDCi diesel and a high-performance 2.5-litre turbocharged Duratec petrol engine derived from that fitted to the new S-MAX, to efficient 1.6-litre Duratec petrol and 1.8-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines.

"The new Mondeo wagon we are previewing at Paris is aimed at preparing our customers for the most exciting and high quality Ford C/D car we have ever delivered," Ford of Europe’s vice-president of product development Joe Bakaj said.

"The finer technical details will be kept secret for a few more months, but we believe that the Paris show car’s dynamic and kinetic exterior design and stylish, spacious new interior will give a clear indication of how different the new Mondeo range will be."

And Falcon? Watch this space.

[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?