Ford Mondeo is a modern car, the technical characteristics of which fully comply with the latest requirements of 2017. Despite some incomprehensible moments (for example, an automatic machine instead of a more advanced robot), the car is able to provide high comfort and good dynamic performance. Combined with attractive looks and a spacious interior, this makes it one of the most interesting offerings in its class.
Platform Features
The latest generation Ford Mondeo was built on the basis of the SD 4 platform, which is a significant refinement of its previous version of the SD 3. As for the suspension, both the station wagon and the sedan have conventional MacPherson adaptive shock absorbers in front, and a multi-link rear, which has been slightly simplified. This allowed to reduce its cost because the number of parts used has become less.
Overall dimensions have not changed much compared to the previous version, namely:
- The wheelbase is 285 cm.
- At the front, the track has a width of 159.5 cm (previously 158.9).
- The rear track in the new Ford Mondeo is slightly narrower: 159.5 cm (previously it was 160 cm).
The ground clearance of the Ford Mondeo is not the largest - only 14 cm, but especially for domestic buyers, it will be increased to 14.5 cm. Despite this, in some situations it will be difficult for a car to drive, and some bumps may even be insurmountable. By the way, in Europe, the most popular modification of a car with a clearance of less than 13 cm, since the quality of the roads there is at a different level.
The base wagon (sedan) Ford Mondeo is equipped with 16 or 17 discs with a size of 215/60 and 253/70, respectively. If desired, the machine can be equipped with large discs 18 (235/45) or 19 (235/40) radius. In all cases, these will be alloy wheels, regardless of what size you choose and the type of equipment you have. Considering your desires and needs, you can always find the right wheels for you!
dimensions
The technical characteristics of the fifth generation Ford Mondeo fully comply with modern trends and market requirements. Every company tries to lighten their cars as much as possible, and Ford is no exception. The 2017 Mondeo is 115kg lighter than its predecessor. This result was achieved through a combination of magnesium alloys and high-strength steel. Moreover, this made it possible to achieve an increase in body rigidity by 10%.
The technical characteristics of the 2017 Ford Mondeo car have the following indicators:
- The length is almost 5 meters, or rather, 487.1 cm.
- The width of the car has decreased slightly: 185.2 cm.
- The new Ford Mondeo has become almost 2 centimeters lower and now has a height of 148.2 cm.
I also want to note the trunk. In the 2017 version, it is only 429 liters, but at the same time it has a full-size spare tire. By the way, the decrease in volume was due to a change in the trunk lid fastening system, which now looks like ordinary arcs, and not a pneumatic mechanism, as it was before.
Power units
Things are not going well with the 2017 Ford Mondeo engines, and many fans of the brand are very unhappy. The problem is that now there are no beloved versions of 1.6 and 2 liters, and diesel engines are simply not offered for our market. By the way, you won’t be able to buy a Mondeo with mechanics or a modern Power Shift robot either. The 2017 Ford car will only be available with a 6-speed automatic, which will work with the following engines.