The Mondeo feels large on the road and is occasionally a little difficult to place on B-roads, but the new 237bhp EcoBoost engine is sharp and powerful, responding quickly to throttle input with smooth delivery across the rev-range. The PowerShift transmission is equally silky and competent in full auto or manual mode.
The Ford Mondeo Hybrid Estate also isn’t quite as enjoyable to drive as other Mondeos, because it has low-rolling-resistance tyres. They do give a slight improvement in fuel consumption, but they also bring reduced grip. Even so, the Mondeo Hybrid is on a par with other hybrids and the suspension is more comfortable than in a Toyota Corolla
Diesel engine options - 1.6-litre (115bhp); 1.8-litre (125bhp); 2.0-litre (140bhp, 163bhp). Transmission options: five-speed manual gearbox, six-speed manual gearbox, six-speed PowerShift twin-clutch automatic gearbox, conventional six-speed auto gearbox. Trim levels: Edge, Edge Plus, Zetec, Titanium, Titanium X. Alternative cars
CVTs offer nearly an infinite number of gear ratios, meaning your engine is always working at peak efficiency, regardless of speed. Automatic transmissions now account for 70 per cent of new cars sold in Australia. Torque converter transmissions offer big torque at low revs, but are generally less efficient than single and dual-clutch
Coupled with a six speed manual gearbox, the 1.6 Ecoboost engine helps produce a top speed of 134mph and 0-60mph time of 9.3sec. The new engine is also available on Ford's C-Max range, and will be
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