Ford Mondeo hatch TDCi More Fuel Efficient than Camry Hybrid

• All-new Mondeo hatch with TDCi diesel engine fuel economy of 5.1 l/100km* offers better economy than Camry Hybrid rated at just 5.2 l/100kms
• All-new Mondeo with 177 kW EcoBoost technology is 30% more powerful than the 135 kW 2.5-litre petrol Toyota Camry engine
• SYNC2 featuring Satellite Navigation with ‘one shot’ voice entry for destination input, DAB radio and Emergency Assistance standard across the range
• Optional driver assistance features on Mondeo not available on Toyota Camry includes Active City Stop, which can help avoid or mitigate rear end collisions at speeds up to 40 km/h

MELBOURNE, 3 Dec., 2014 – Ford has confirmed details of its six-model line-up for its 2015 all-new Mondeo range with the new Mondeo hatch TDCi fuel economy of 5.1 l/100km* offering better fuel economy than the Toyota Camry Hybrid rated at just 5.2 l/100kms.

Ford’s fuel-efficient EcoBoost technology will be standard across the range, as well as top-of-the-line safety features rivalling other similar vehicles, including the Toyota Camry.

Customers will have the choice of three engine technology variants on the Mondeo. The Mondeo Ambiente will be equipped with a 149kW / 345 Nm EcoBoost engine or optional 132 kW / 400 Nm TDCi diesel while the Trend and Titanium models will offer a high output 177 kW version of the EcoBoost engine or frugal TDCi diesel.

All variants will be offered standard with Ford’s latest-generation PowerShift six-speed transmission that is stronger, more efficient and quieter in operation.

The Mondeo with the high output 177 kW EcoBoost engine is 30 per cent more powerful than the 135 kW 2.5-litre petrol Toyota Camry engine.

EcoBoost technology continues as a cornerstone of Ford’s product onslaught in 2015, starting with Mondeo, which gives customers the performance they want with the fuel economy they desire. EcoBoost is core to Ford’s commitment to improve fuel efficiency across its range.

Mondeo’s optional features list includes an array of driver assistance features not found on other mid-size cars such as Toyota Camry. Optional features that can be found on Mondeo include:

• Lane Keeping System can alert the driver if they drift out of their lane by vibrating the steering wheel and will direct them back into their lane by automatically applying steering torque unless, of course, their indicator is on.
• Adaptive Cruise Control can sense if traffic is slowing and automatically slows to maintain a pre-determined distance from the car in front. When the traffic clears, it goes back to the driver’s pre-set speed.
• Forward Collision Warning sounds an audible alert when it senses a reduction in traffic speed ahead and, if the possibility of a collision is detected; audible and visual warnings are activated to alert the driver.
• Enhanced Active Park Assist takes the stress out of parking by not only finding a spot that’s just the right fit, but also by steering into parallel and perpendicular parking spaces itself.
• Active City Stop can help avoid or mitigate rear end collisions at speeds up to 40 km/h.

All Mondeo models feature a comprehensive list of standard safety, convenience and comfort features which include:

• MyKey, which allows parents to set limits and guidelines for young drivers, helping parents keep teenagers safe.
• Emergency Assistance, which activates in the event of an accident where an airbag is deployed or the emergency fuel pump shut off is triggered and will attempt to connect with emergency operators and inform them of the accident and provide the GPS location coordinates of the vehicle when paired with a mobile phone that is in range.
• SYNC2 with voice control tuned for the Australian accent allows for easier access to audio, navigation, climate control and connected devices including smart phones to allow the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
• 8-inch Hi-Resolution Colour Touch Screen provides an easy point of entry to manage the vehicle’s climate, phone, navigation and infotainment controls. Split into four coloured quadrants, the 8” screen makes it easy for drivers to quickly and intuitively access the system they wish to adjust through large, easy to access buttons on SYNC2.
• Inflatable Rear Seatbelts – a Ford Australia first – are designed to operate like conventional seat belts, which in an event of a crash deploy over an occupant’s torso and shoulder in 40 milliseconds.
• Electronic Park Brake makes it effortless to apply the park brake through the simple touch of a button.
• Hill Launch Assist activates when you take your foot off the brake to put it on the accelerator, the system holds the brake pressure for up to three seconds, giving you time to press the accelerator and pull away without rolling back.
• Paddle Shifters offer a sporty and intuitive alternative to change gears on Mondeo’s dual-clutch PowerShift transmission
• Driver Impairment Monitor, which observes driver behaviour and fatigue. Using a forward facing camera to monitor the vehicle’s position in the lane and calculate a vigilance level for the driver, an audible chime will sound to alert the driver to stop and take a rest.

Series Walk

Ambiente
Exterior standard features

• 16” Alloy Wheels
• Projector headlamps
• Day Time Running Lights (DTRL)
• Fog lamps
• Front and rear parking sensors
• LED tail lamps
• Privacy Glass – rearward of B-Pillar
• Active grille shutters (diesel only)
• Power, heated mirrors
• Follow-me-home lighting

Driver Assist

• Hill Launch Assist
• Load-levelling suspension (Ambiente and Trend wagon models only)

Interior
Comfort & Convenience

• Electronic Park Brake
• Cruise Control with speed limiter
• Dual-Zone Climate Control
• Leather steering wheel and gear shifter
• Paddle Shifters
• Global Open/Close – Windows
• Cloth Seats
• 60:40 Rear Split Seats
• Driver Lumbar Support

Infotainment

• SYNC2 with Emergency Assistance
• High-resolution 8” Colour Touch Screen
• Bluetooth with audio streaming
• Natural language Voice Control for phone, music, climate and navigation controls
• Satellite Navigation with ‘One Shot’ destination entry via Voice Control
• DAB+
• USB, RCA, SD Inputs

Safety

• Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
• Ford MyKey
• Power Child Locks
• Seat Beltminder with driver display – all seats
• Driver & front passenger airbags
• Thorax and curtain airbags
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Anti-Lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control System (TCS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Trend
Features additional to Ambiente
Exterior

• 17” Alloy Wheels
• Dual Exhausts
• Puddle Lamps
• Auto Fold Exterior Mirrors
• Keyless Entry

Interior
Comfort & Convenience

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
• Push Button Start
• 10-Way Power Seat – Driver and Passenger
• Driver Seat Memory
• Heated Front Seats
• Power Lumbar Support – Driver and Passenger
• Auto Headlamps
• Auto High Beam
• Rain-Sensing Wipers
• Partial Leather Seats

Safety

• Rear View Camera

Driver Assist

• Active City Stop

Titanium
Features additional to Trend
Exterior

• 18” Alloy Wheels
• Bodykit – Front / Side Skirts
• Power Tailgate (Wagon)
• Adaptive Suspension
• Adaptive LED headlamps
• Dynamic Headlamp Levelling
• Signature lighting
• LED DTRL
• Panoramic roof – 5dr (Fixed)
• Panoramic roof – Wagon (Power)
• Driver side exterior electrochromatic mirror

Interior
Comfort & Convenience

• Sports Seats
• Full Leather Seats
• Heated Rear Seats
• Multi-colour ambient lighting
• Scuff Plates
• Power reach/rake Steering Column
• Aluminium pedal covers

Driver Assistance

• Blind Spot Detection
• Enhanced Active Park Assist
• Lane Keeping Aid + Assist (LKA)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Driver Impairment Monitor (DIM)

Exterior Colours
Mondeo customers will have a choice of eight vibrant colours:

• Magnetic*
• Ruby Red*
• Blazer Blue
• White Platinum Tri-Coat*
• Frozen White
• Deep Impact Blue*
• Moondust Silver*
• Panther Black*

The all-new Mondeo goes on sale in Australia early next year. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.

Fuel Economy

*Note: Figures obtained from controlled tests using ADR 81/02.

Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.