Ford Confirms Mondeo, Focus diesel and XR4

[marcosambrose]

There is no 3.2l in the new mondeo range, -yet.

"Engines, drivetrains

The new Mondeo’s engine range is comprehensive, but mostly familiar from the S-Max and Galaxy. The range-topper is a turbocharged 218bhp five-cylinder petrol unit closely based on the Focus ST’s powerplant and driving through a standard six-speed gearbox. There is also a 2.0-litre 143bhp four-cylinder, plus two versions of Ford’s 1.6-litre variable valve timing engine, producing either 109 or 123bhp, all with five-speed manual gearboxes. Later in 2007 Ford will launch a 2.3-litre four with 160bhp on tap, driving through a new six-speed auto, called Durashift and offering a Sport mode.

There are four diesels, but only two capacities: the 1.8-litre four comes with either 99bhp or 124bhp, and the 2.0-litre four with either 129 or 138bhp. The lowest-powered diesel gets a five-speed manual gearbox, but the rest have six-speeders. There's no automatic diesel option. "

so in summary, here is the price listing in the uk (notice the absence of the 3.2 a.k.a Mondeo ST)

The Mondeo range at a glance

1.8 TDCi 5spd man 123bhp, 250lb ft £16,495

2.0 TDCi 6spd man 138bhp, 250lb ft £17,000

1.6 Ti 5spd man 123bhp, 114lb ft £15,995

2.0 HE 5spd man 143bhp, 114lb ft £16,495

2.3 HE 6spd auto 160bhp, na £20,995

2.5 turbo 5spd man 218bhp, 238lb ft £23,500

[csv8]

There's no automatic diesel option. "
Not a good move..Holden has the ASTRA diesel with an auto box...

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by marcosambrose

There is no 3.2l in the new mondeo range, -yet.

Good info thanks mate.

[marcosambrose]

Originally Posted by csv8

There's no automatic diesel option. "
Not a good move..Holden has the ASTRA diesel with an auto box...

Have you looked at the fuel consumption figures for that engine/gearbox combo?

Astra CDTi:

Manual: 6.0L per/100km
Auto: 7.1L per/100km

Choosing the auto would defy buying the diesel, its a 1.1L jump in economy!

besides, Mondeo is a Mid-sizer, competing with Accord, 6, Camry and Epica.

So compare the Astra diesel with the forthcoming Focus Diesel. (which only has a manual but kicks serious Opel butt.)

[Bossxr8]

Ford Australia will not bring in a Mondeo with a 6 cylinder engine because it might steal sales away from the Falcon. They will keep it 4 cylinder only. It seems like they won't even bring in the turbo 5.

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Ford Australia will not bring in a Mondeo with a 6 cylinder engine because it might steal sales away from the Falcon. They will keep it 4 cylinder only. It seems like they won't even bring in the turbo 5.

I believe that too.

[chevypower]

Well it looks like our version of the Focus TDCi will be similar to the Zetec 5 door hatch, and will be sporty in nature similar to the Astra CDTi. I am told it's manual only for the Focus TDCi. Yes looks like i was wrong on the Mondeo. Pitty about no 2.2L version, it is the 2.0 - which i believe it to be the same motor used in the Mazda 6 MZR-CD 105kw/360Nm if somebody can confirm that. I am told the 5 cylinder turbo petrol will be in the Mondeo lineup for Australia. and the 3.2L I6 is not in the initial line-up. If anyone wants specs on the engines that COULD be in the Mondeo, just check the specs on the Land Rover Freelander 2. The 3.2L I6 is a Volvo engine, and the 2.2L 118kw/400Nm engine is in the Ford TDCi Duratorq family of diesel engines.

[Tles]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Ford Australia will not bring in a Mondeo with a 6 cylinder engine because it might steal sales away from the Falcon. They will keep it 4 cylinder only. It seems like they won't even bring in the turbo 5.

Similar to Camry4/Aurion6, makes sense.
I would presume that the 3.2 inline would be horizontally mounted and a FPV, Prodrive special.
I wouldn't mind a 2.3 Turbo MPS motor either.
Focus diesel is supposedly only .4 slower than Focus petrol 0-100 but quicker by far in gear accelerating than petrol.

[Piotr]

Originally Posted by chevypower

Yes looks like i was wrong on the Mondeo. Pitty about no 2.2L version, it is the 2.0 - which i believe it to be the same motor used in the Mazda 6 MZR-CD 105kw/360Nm if somebody can confirm that.

The 2L diesel is a 101kw unit