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Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi (2008-) Review

Category: Large Family 4 out of 5

Summary of the Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi (2008-)

Price Range: £18,045 to £29,245

Assets

Great to drive, good quality, economical.

Drawbacks

A little clattery at start-up, car feels slightly nose-heavy on the road.

Verdict

A fine long-distance cruiser, this flagship diesel Mondeo compares favourably with the premium German competitors.

Ford Mondeo Estate Review

Overview4 out of 5

If a certain French competitor won't mind us nicking one of its old taglines, the new Ford Mondeo is going from strength to strength.

The latest addition to the line-up is a new 2.2-litre diesel engine, which it will shares with the S-Max and Galaxy.

This is very much a flagship model, coming as it does in only the top-of-the-range Titanium X and Titanium X Sport trim levels - which signifies it has to be considered alongside the premium German brands. With prices starting at £25,355, it's very much in the same territory as the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

So can this oil-burning Mondeo seriously be considered as a threat to the might of the Germans? Read on...

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Ford Mondeo Estate

Postie2003
wrote on 09 05 2008

Bought as a station car to ferry me on a 70 mile daily commute. Never once let me down, and sold to ...

hughperson
wrote on 25 10 2007

One month and 2,000 miles, mostly good. Big, comfy, decent finish and equipment. Super ride and grea...

nottsbloke
wrote on 12 10 2007

Mainly impressed with the car after 5,000 miles, last three fill-ups averaging 50.2mpg on a mostly m...

RJS2212
wrote on 03 10 2007

I have driven a Ford since I was 17. Now 27, I am in what some would call the old man's car - a Mond...

robfalconer
wrote on 12 09 2007

I was recovering from a cardiac arrest when it was time to change cars, so my wife chose our next ca...

00xxlisaxx00
wrote on 11 09 2007

The Mondeo LX was my first foray into the world of Ford. I had avoided them in the past because they...

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Ford Mondeo Estate Overview Statistics

Price Range
£18,045 to £29,245
Petrol Engine Range
1.6, 2.0, 2.3, 2.5
Diesel Engine Range
1.8, 2.0, 2.2
Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year(s)
 

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Winner:
Ford Mondeo
First runner up:
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Second runner up:
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