The facelifted Ford Mondeo has been unveiled at the
2019 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium, and features a few design updates, new
technologies, engines and a hybrid version of the estate. Available for the first time, the
Mondeo Wagon Hybrid combines the 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle petrol engine with an
electric motor and a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. It produces a combined output
of 187 PS and is mated to an internally-developed power-split
automatic transmission that’s supposed to emulate the performance of a CVT.
The hybrid Mondeo is equipped with regenerative
braking technology, which helps it achieve an average consumption of 4.4 l/100
km (64.2 mpg UK / 53.4 mpg US). Moreover, the electrically-powered air conditioning,
powering cooling and vacuum systems reduce drag on the engine, there’s a
specially developed exhaust gas heat recovery system as well, which helps warm
the cabin faster, and a system that encourages gradual braking, helping return
more energy to the battery.
The new Mondeo Wagon Hybrid provides 403 liters of boot space beneath the cargo cover and has an extra storage
space beneath the floor. With the rear seats folded down, the capacity
increases to a massive 1,508 liters.
Joining the engine family is the new 2.0-liter
EcoBlue diesel, with three power levels: 120 PS, 150 PS and 190 PS. The latter two can be paired to the
new eight-speed automatic transmission, whereas the first one is offered with a
six-speed manual. Customers can spec the EcoBlue-powered Mondeos with all-wheel
drive as well. The revised Mondeo family adds Adaptive Cruise Control, Stop &
Go, Speed Limiter and Traffic Sign Recognition as well.
Subtle visual updates on the outside amplify the
visual difference between the Titanium, ST-Line and Vignale trim levels. Each
grade has a new grille, with horizontal chrome slats for the Titanium, a black
look for the ST-Line and a flying-V finish for the Vignale. The lower grille has been revised
and is flanked by new fog lights, there are new C-shaped taillights, different
17- and 18-inch alloy wheel designs, a Liquid Aluminum finish option for the
19-inch rims, and new exterior color options.
Inside, the revised Mondeo gets a rotary gear shift
dial for models equipped with the 8-speed auto. This has freed up additional
storage space in the center console, where a USB port is now found. Elsewhere,
the interior gets new seat fabric, decorative elements and door handle
appliques.
