Ford Mondeo (fourth generation)

Ford Mondeo (fourth generation, CD391)
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Also called	Ford Fusion (United States) Ford Mondéo (New Caledonia)
Production	2014–present
Assembly	Almussafes, Valencia, Spain (Valencia Body & Assembly)
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car (D)
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door liftback 5-door estate
Platform	Ford CD4 platform
Related	Ford Fusion Lincoln MKZ
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol engines: 1.0 L 125 PS EcoBoost I3 1.5 L 160 PS EcoBoost I4 2.0 L 203 PS EcoBoost I4 2.0 L 240 PS EcoBoost I4 Diesel engines: 1.6L 115 PS Duratorq I4 1.5L 120 PS Duratorq I4 2.0L 150 PS Duratorq I4 2.0L 180 PS Duratorq I4 2.0L 210 PS Duratorq I4 Hybrid powertrain: 2.0L Atkinson cycle Duratec I4 and electric motor, 187 PS combined
Transmission	Six-speed manual Six-speed 6F35 automatic (all engines)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length	4,869 mm (191.7 in)
Width	1,852 mm (72.9 in)
Height	1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Curb weight	1,507–1,554 kg (3,322–3,426 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Mondeo (third generation)

The Ford Mondeo Mk V (fourth generation), also known as the 2013 Ford Fusion, codenamed CD391, was unveiled by Ford at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

With a design team based in Detroit for the planning and global launch phase,^[1] the new model takes many styling cues from the European Ford Evos concept unveiled in 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the previous generation Ford Mondeo, and previous generation American Ford Fusion. Like the newest redesigns of the Focus and Fiesta before it, the new Mondeo is set on a global platform shared with the now identical Fusion sold in North America. However, the Fusion name will be used in South Africa, despite the Mondeo having been previously sold in that country.^[2]

The range does not include five- or six-cylinder engines, and on launch will have a complete range of Ford EcoBoost engines. From September 2013, Ford added a three-cylinder 123-bhp Ecoboost, claimed to produce 125 g/km of CO₂ emissions. In 2014, a hybrid equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack and a 185-bhp Atkinson cycle 2.0-litre petrol engine was added .^[1]

Europe

At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Ford confirmed product details, and delayed the European launch from early summer 2013 to late autumn 2014 to address quality issues in ramping up production of the fourth-generation Mondeo receiving updates.^[1] It was later explained that European sales of the latest Mondeo would be delayed by "at least a year" because of the closure in 2013 of the Ford plant at Genk, which is where previous generations of the car had been produced for the European markets.^[3] At the time of that plant closure, Ford stated that the new Mondeo would be assembled for Europe at their Valencia plant.

In October 2014, the fourth-generation Mondeo finally appeared in Europe, manufactured in Valencia, powered by a range of four-cylinder engines offering 160-240 PS (118-176 kW) for the petrol/gasoline-powered cars and 115-180 PS (82-132 kW) for diesel buyers.^[4] The smaller three-cylinder "Econetic" 125-PS unit was scheduled for 2015 and there was also talk of a four-wheel-drive version scheduled for a future date.^[4] Press reaction was positive, although it was noted that the continuing pressure on the market segment from Germany's premium automakers and the enhanced quality of a latest generation of Volkswagen Passat would not make the challenges for Ford's European sales team easy.^[4]

The car is available with Dynamic LED headlamps. Also, a first in its class, is the introduction of a Rear Inflatable Seatbelt to reduce the pressure on the occupant's body in the event of a crash.

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  Sedan
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  Liftback
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  Wagon

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