2009 Shanghai Auto Show - Ford Mondeo

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Described as one of the best mid-sized sedans in China, the Ford Mondeo delivers European design and refinement, excellent driving dynamics, and five-star occupant protection.

• Mondeo prioritises convenience and connectivity with Bluetooth, GPS satellite navigation, and keyless entry as well as advanced Human Machine Interface
• Mondeo received highest five-star C-NCAP score for occupant protection (October 2008) and features advanced body structure with rigid safety cell, dual front airbags and side airbags
• Advanced, fuel efficient 2.3-litre engine and six-speed automatic combine to deliver excellent performance
• Mondeo has received critical acclaimed by China's independent motoring publications Car and Driver and Motor Trend

Ford Mondeo brings European design, European engineering and European driving dynamics to China with class-leading occupant protection, ultimate refinement and a host of sophisticated features the Mondeo customer expects.

European heritage is immediately obvious in Ford Mondeo's expressive kinetic design characterised by its distinct headlamp design, poised and confident stance, bold wheel arches and taut, defined surfacing. These signature kinetic design features that embody Mondeo have since become the distinguishing design features of Ford's current generation of passenger cars in China.

The Ford Mondeo is impressive, and continues to impress the experts.

• Top 10 Car by Motor Trend (2008)
• 10 Best Car by Car and Driver (2008)
• Best Driving Performance Car by Sina
• Judging Committee's Special Recommendation by China Mainstream Media Alliance

Internationally, the experts agree. Ford Mondeo continues to receive praise from motoring experts.

• 2008 Best Domestic Large Sedan by Car News Magazine (Taiwan)
• 2009 Best Medium Car by New Zealand Automobile Association

In October 2008, the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) crash tested Mondeo. The Mondeo earned C-NCAP's highest rating of five stars for occupant protection with safety features such as dual front airbags, front side airbags and an advanced body shell engineered to control the impact forces and minimise the effect on occupants. In terms of its body structure and extensive use of high-strength steels and ultra high-strengths steels, the Ford Mondeo is truly world class.

Ford Mondeo's nimble and athletic handling, superb braking performance and electronic driver's aids such as ESP assist the driver to potentially avoid an accident.

In China, Ford Mondeo appeals to a customer who is successful and who appreciates European design and finds pleasure in driving.

Ford offers Mondeo in six variants:

• Mondeo Luxury High Navigation (with GPS satellite navigation)
• Mondeo Luxury Sport Navigation (with GPS satellite navigation)
• Mondeo Luxury Sport
• Mondeo Luxury
• Mondeo Fashion
• Mondeo Comfort (with 2.0-litre engine)

Two efficient engines are offered – a 2.0-litre reserved for the Comfort while the majority of Mondeo variants are powered by a refined and advanced 2.3-litre engine delivering excellent performance and fuel efficiency.

The Duratec 2.3-litre engine produces 117kW at 6500rpm; what's more, it delivers more than 190Nm between 2000 and 5800rpm. Light in weight to ensure excellent driving dynamics with accurate steering response, the aluminium engine is accompanied by a computer-controlled six-speed automatic transmission.

Driving Dynamics
Ford Mondeo appeals to those who enjoy driving. It achieves the ride comfort expected from an executive sedan and also provides the required confidence and dynamic agility to those who enjoy driving.

Ford Mondeo achieves this extraordinary balance of comfort and confident driving dynamics by starting with a very stable and rigid body structure. To this rigid body structure, the Mondeo utilises MacPherson struts at the front with a multi-link independent suspension at the rear.

Bold kinetic design, premium interior features, superior build quality and an exceptional balance of ride comfort and confident driving dynamics are genuine qualities of the Ford Mondeo. Motoring experts around the world and in China claim the Mondeo is an exceptional mid-sized sedan.