Best Family Car

The newest incarnation of the Ford Mondeo which has only been on sale for a few months has been named What Car?�s �Best family car� for 2011. At the awards it also collected �Best Estate� for 2011. To keep the Mondeo up to date and fresh, Ford gave it a facelift inside and out.

The awards were specifically awarded to the Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 140PS Zetec, the model�s fuel economy, CO2 levels, refinement levels and looks contributed in it getting the double accolade. The new Mondeo boasts refreshed external highlights, heightened interior craftsmanship and hi-tech features in the cabin.

On the outside the New Mondeo now has LED lights, a revised bonnet profile and full chrome window surround. The Ford Mondeo has always been a showcase for Ford�s latest technology; this new model has new technology ranging from multi-media DVD system and 265-watt sound system to lane departure warning and speed limiter.

Steve Fowler, What Car? editor-in-chief, said: "The latest Mondeo is simply a brilliant car - and now even better value. It does everything brilliantly and nothing badly - whether you choose the hatch or estate you'll be getting a spacious, high quality, affordable car that's more fun to drive than you'd expect a family car to be."

There have been new engines introduced to the Mondeo�s line-up; there are two 1.6 litre engines, a diesel and petrol. The 1.6-litre TDCi diesel engine fitted with start-stop as standard, returns over 65mpg and emits only 114g CO2/km. The 1.6-litre 160PS Ecoboost turbo charged petrol engine, capable of 134mph, delivers 41.5mpg and emits 158g CO2/km.

Nigel Sharp, Ford Britain managing director, said: "Ford's newest Mondeo has an exterior look and standard of interior well suited to the executive car park. For 2011 we've added power-trains ideal for the low carbon needs of our customers."

The new Mondeo is available now to buy, prices start from �17,695. Automotive journalist and industry experts have predicted the Mondeo will be very popular, not just with business users but with personal users too. It won�t be long before we see the new Mondeo amongst other Motability cars in Southend.




 

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