Ford Europe got the first images of the 2007
Ford Mondeo Sedan. Ford is going to unveil at the Paris Motor Show a concept to preview the production version of the Mondeo.
The new Mondeo Sedan will share the same platform as the Ford Focus. This new technical basis will also be used for several
Volvos, for the new Land Rover Freelander and even for the new
Jaguar X-Type.
The new platform will allow for the use of Volvo’s five-cylinder engine, already featured on the Focus ST and S-Max. (.
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The all-new
Ford Mondeo makes its world debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show between September 30 and October 15. Ford of Europe’s stylish new flagship model is being previewed in its wagon bodystyle in near production specification, with launch scheduled across Europe from the second quarter of 2007
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The medium sedan market is in recession. All the manufacturers are trying to bring a fresh attitude in order to convince a client that would buy an SUV, compact van or crossover rather than the classic sedan. The first example of such design refreshment was the
Peugeot 407 that made a serious departure from the previous model. To follow this path is now Ford with the all-new Mondeo, which is intended as a design revolution. Following the styling lines of the 2005 Iosis concept, the new Mondeo will be the best example of Ford’s new “kinetic design” philosophy. Sales are expected to start in early 2007
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The 2007 Ford Mondeo will make its debut at Paris in a near production form but it will also be accompanied by a brand new concept vehicle, still unknown.
The images are scanned from Top Gear magazine so you can make a pretty good idea to as what the 2007 Mondeo will look like.
Ford have revealed plans in CAR magazine that the next generation Mondeo will be based on a modified
Volvo S60 Platform. This is very bad news though, as the
Volvo is not so good to drive compared to the Mondeo.
Maybe this are just rumors and the next Mondeo will have a all-new platform (aluminium) and share it with Volvo and Mazda like the Focus’s platform has don
Launched in October 2000, the Mondeo Mk III was considerably larger than its predecessor, but is still based on the Mk I’s floorpan and running gear. Although Ford abandoned its New Edge design theme for the Mondeo Mk III, it still borrowed some styling cues from the Focus Mk I, giving it an overall effect which many critics felt was more restrained and mature than the Focus if much less distinctive. Two of the old car’s biggest weaknesses, the modest rear legroom and uncompetitive diesel version were addressed by a longer wheelbase and the new "Duratorq" diesel engine.
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