Once best known as a fleet car for businesses or for being driven up and down the motorways by salesmen the Ford Mondeo is now a highly attractive family car that comes as a hatchback/saloon, or as an estate. Popular for its sleek and stylish look, the Mondeo is noted for being comfortable to drive and for having plenty of room inside both for people and luggage.
The Ford Mondeo was launched in 1993, and today is available with a wide range of different models, styles, and engines. At a
Ford Mondeo dealer in Colchester buyers can take their time looking around the showroom at what models and features are available, and what will suit the pocket. When searching for the perfect car at a Ford Mondeo dealer in Colchester, the buyer can ask questions of people who have an in depth knowledge of the car, and will be able to provide information that will be vital to a customer who is deciding on the best driving solution for their particular needs.
Apart from looking good and conveying a sense of luxury when driving it, the Ford Mondeo comes with a range of both petrol and diesel engines. With the cost of fuel being on every motorists mind, the decision between the two with diesel being more expensive per litre but providing better fuel economy will largely depend on what type of driving is going to be done.
Petrol engines come in 1.6 litre, 2.0 litre and 2.2 litre, with the 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT putting out 120PS with a combined fuel economy of 41.5 mpg, whereas the 1.6 EcoBoost SCTi Start/Stop puts out 160PS with fuel economy of 44.1 mpg. The top of the range 2.0 EcoBoost SCTi Powershift 6sp Automatic puts out a very powerful 240PS with fuel economy of 36.7 mpg.
The diesel engines improve fuel economy considerably, with the 1.6 Duratorq TDCi Start/Stop getting an impressive 65.6 mpg. The top of the range diesel 2.2 Duratorq TDCi, Durashift 6sp auto puts out 200PS and gets a perfectly reasonable 43.5 mpg.
With several different models to choose from, the Ford Mondeo offers consumers a solid and reliable vehicle. Consumers will find that a good range of standard features come with all Mondeo models, and many other optional extras are available to help configure the car exactly as required.
