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(Fri 22 Sep 06) The new Ford Mondeo makes its world debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show later this month. The Mondeo is being previewed in its estate version in near production specification, with launch scheduled across Europe towards the middle of next year.
The 2007 Mondeo will be more spacious than before and will share much of its architecture and technology with S-MAX and Galaxy, as well as a production line. The car completes a €715 million investment into Ford's Genk plant in Belgium and from next year the new Mondeo bodystyles will be built there. "The new Mondeo is critical to the Ford of Europe business," says John Fleming, President and CEO of Ford of Europe. "The Ford Mondeo has always been a major player in the European CD segment, and with over four million owners looking for us to deliver something special, we have every intention of meeting their significant expectations with this all-new model."
A wide range of dependable Ford powertrains will be offered, from the Duratorq 2.0-litre TDCi diesel and a high-performance 2.5-litre turbocharged Duratec petrol engine derived from that fitted to the new S-MAX, to 1.6-litre Duratec petrol and 1.8-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines. "The new Mondeo Wagon we are previewing at Paris is aimed at preparing our customers for the most exciting and high quality Ford CD car we have ever delivered," adds Joe Bakaj, Ford of Europe's Vice President of Product Development.
"The finer technical details will be kept secret for a few more months, but we believe that the Paris showcar's dynamic and kinetic exterior design and stylish, spacious new interior will give a clear indication of how different the new Mondeo range will be. We can't wait to launch it!" Full series information, technical specifications and data for the new Mondeo range will be revealed early in 2007. 14/09/06 News: Price Changes For Focus |
