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Ford Mondeo Hatchback 1.6 110 Edge

For:
The Mondeo delivers just about everything you could expect from a family car. It's big, safe, comfortable, affordable and a truly accomplished drive

Against:
Some may find the sheer size of the Mondeo daunting and there's some road noise on coarse surfaces. Resale values won't be particularly strong



Performance

There five petrols and five diesels. The 2.0-litre 138bhp turbodiesel, which will make up the vast majority of sales, revs sweetly and feels eminently suited to the car. The 2.2 diesel is fast, strong and efficient, but high gearing means it isn't as flexible as it should be. The range-topping five-cylinder 2.5-litre petrol engine delivers a whole lot more performance and a delightful burble when revved hard. A six-speed auto gearbox is available with the 2.3 petrol and the 2.0 diesel.

Ride & handling

The Mondeo is all things to all people. Keen drivers love its sharp handling, ample grip and responsive steering, while high-mileage drivers appreciate its unflappable composure on any road. When the family's on board the Mondeo's comfortable, well-controlled ride comes into its own. You can specify adaptive or sports suspension, but when the standard model is this good, why bother?

Refinement

Only the merest flutter of wind noise is noticeable at the national limit, and although some road noise does intrude over coarse surfaces, it's never a major annoyance. Engine refinement is equally impressive. A slight vibration at tickover and a hard-edged note under heavy acceleration are all that betray the diesel nature of the 138bhp TDCi.

Buying & owning

Ford has kept Mondeo prices low to deter massive discounting, and it has promised to limit sales to rental fleets in an effort to push up second-hand values. However, we still expect resale values to be weak. Leasing rates and running costs are competitive for the class.

Quality & reliability

The Mondeo's interior features a soft-touch covering for the top of the dashboard and all the switchgear operates with slick precision. There are also high-gloss centre console coatings and modern graphics. Some of the plastics in the lower reaches of the cabin do have a rather hard, grainy texture, but they're extremely solid.

Safety & security

The days when you could get into a Ford with a bent coat hanger are long gone, and the Mondeo is one of the most secure cars you can buy. Safety, too, is right up with the best, with crash and pedestrian safety very much a driving force in the Mondeo's overall design. All cars come with electronic stability control and seven airbags, including one for the driver's knees.

Behind the wheel

The first thing that strikes you on sliding behind the wheel is just how big this car is. The high window-line forces you to sit with the seat cranked up, and even then it's not easy to judge the extremities of the car. Fortunately, the seat is supportive and there's masses of adjustment to help you make yourself comfortable. The standard dashboard layout is simple, too, but satellite-navigation brings a touch-screen that makes things overly complicated.

Space & practicality

Getting in and out of the Mondeo is a doddle, thanks to wide-opening doors and minimal wheelarch intrusion, and once ensconced, there's oceans of leg and shoulder room. Additionally, there's a boot you could get lost in, as well as split-fold rear seats which may make you think twice before placing your order for that MPV.

Equipment

The Mondeo is attractively priced, with the entry 1.6-litre Edge costing just over £15k, but Ford hasn't skimped on equipment. All models come with air-conditioning, cruise control, remote central locking, powered front windows, a heated quick-clear windscreen and a CD player with MP3 connectivity.

Running Costs

Town mpg

28.2

Out of Town mpg

50.4

Average mpg

39.2

Tank Capacity (gallons)

15.3

CO2 Rating (g/km)

172

Insurance Group

7

Typical Insurance Quote

£388

% Value Retained (3yrs/36,000mls)

35

Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm)

£373

Pence Per Mile

41.14

Servicing Cost over 3yrs

£588

Servicing Intervals

12,500

Manufacturers Warranty

3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown

Performance & Measurements

Body type

Hatchback

Number of Doors

5

Number of Seats

5

Engine (cc/type)

1596/4

Fuel Type

Unleaded

Max Power (bhp/rpm)

108/6200

Engine Position

F

Driven Wheels

Front

Length (mm)

4778

Width (mm)

1886

Height (mm)

1500

Boot Space (min ltr)

528

Boot Space (max ltr)

1448

Turning Circle (m)

11.8

Towing Weight(kg)

900

Kerb Weight (kg)

1500

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