Category: Large Family 
Price Range: £18,645 to £30,095
Great to drive, good quality, economical.
A little clattery at start-up, car feels slightly nose-heavy on the road.
A fine long-distance cruiser, this flagship diesel Mondeo compares favourably with the premium German competitors.
The Ford Mondeo has long proved to be tough and durable; for a car built in huge numbers down to a price, it's very well put together and finished to a good standard. Most of its components have already been tried and tested in other models such as the S-Max and Galaxy, as well as the closely related new Volvos, and it should prove dependable.
Some of its electronic control systems are new, though. Ford has also paid attention to details such as improving the paint quality, and has fitted better plastics and materials in the cabins, where there's been a general upgrade.
In terms of reliability, the Mondeo is on an upward curve, with the latest JD Power survey indicating that its previous average owner satisfaction mark is now above average.
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