2011 Ford Mondeo
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Just a new face, not an all new car yet.
And of course, we still don’t get it.
But the big news for us is the all new 2.0 Liter Ecoboost engine.
With 237 hp, it shouldn’t have any problems powering the new Explorer as a base engine.
Pretty amazing numbers for a small 2.0 Liter engine.
The 2.0 liter can generate good horsepower, but what about torque? For a vehicle as large and heavy as the Explorer, the right engine should generate fair amounts of horsepower and torque. Not sure if the 2.0 can deliver on both.
That looks amazing, design lines tie in well with the 2012 Focus. Hope it comes over soon.
Only 237 hp from the 2.0L EcoBoost? Doesn't Hyundai's turbo 2.0L for the Sonata get 274 hp?
What a great looking car. I remember seeing this in Casino Royale and wondering what the hell it was; looked great then – looks better now!
I think we're looking at the next Fusion boys and girls. Bring the diesel over and I'm sold!
Looks great. The wheels are overdone though.
Just like to say, my 2.0 liter 2003 subaru wrx makes 227hp stock.
Glad to see ford finally be able to catch up!
I guess the next all new Fusion comes out next year if I remember correctly. It will basically be the same as the all new Mondeo (mechanically speaking). It's also supposed to have the Kinetic design theme but will have some visual differences for the USA. This engine should be pretty good when it comes out. Althoough the horsepower ratings are similar to other engines from other manufacturers, with the direct injection and turbo, it should have more torque at lower rpm's and better fuel economy. And with the new dsg transmission that it will be teamed up with, it'll be even better.
" Anonymous said…
That looks amazing, design lines tie in well with the 2012 Focus. Hope it comes over soon.
Only 237 hp from the 2.0L EcoBoost? Doesn't Hyundai's turbo 2.0L for the Sonata get 274 hp?
June 25, 2010 12:06 PM"
No one ever said that this was going to be Ford's highest output version of the Ecoboost 2.0.
"Anonymous said…
Just like to say, my 2.0 liter 2003 subaru wrx makes 227hp stock.
Glad to see ford finally be able to catch up!
June 25, 2010 9:56 PM"
Sorry, your EJ20 is a terrible motor. It had horrific NVH levels and the turbo lag was beyond attrocious. It didn't make ANY power below 3,000 RPM.
Not a good motor.
This Ecoboost will produce 90% of its torque from less than 2,000RPM while your EJ20 made literally about 10% at the same RPM level.
Like Vince said, "I don't get it" why isn't this car here as in, NOW!
John….if that is true – and they make a hybrid – I am signing up!!!
I can't find a single thing not to like about this car. And generally, I can be a #ick about Fords. If I hear that Ford plans to bring this to the US, I'm going right to eTrade and buying stock!
Love the white version!!
To anonymous 6/26/10 10:15am:
All that stuff is just what I read here and there but it all seems pretty consistant. As far as the hybrid goes, well they have one now and I don't see why they would'nt have a hybrid version of the new one. Besides it'll help them make the new cafe standards in the future. I gotta say, I think the Ford Fusion is the nicest hybrid out there. Hopefully the all new Fusion does come out in the next year or two.
HEY FORD! Acura called — they want their designers back!
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This doesn't look remotely like an Acura. No bucktoothed grill.
Anonymous said…
HEY FORD! Acura called — they want their designers back
Are you high?! here is no acura here at all. I see a tiny bit of last gen Mazda 6 hatch – that's it.
John – I agree w/ you about the Fusion being the best hybrid out there. My needs dictate an Escape Hybrid though…I hope the Kuga / Escape models include a hybrid there…I'm totally on board!
And Audi wants Acura to give back their tailgiths. And Acura wants Toyota's Camry to give back the TL's headlights. And Ford wants Toyota to give back the Venza's headligths that came from Ford. And Subaru wants their 2002 Lagacy's tailights now on the Edges. and Subaru also wants their 2009 Impreza tailights on the new Ford Fusion. And infinti wants their G sedan's greenhouse design on the new Legacy. So what's your point? I'm JTZ have a nice day!!!
To jtz:
LMAO!!! Good one. And so true. Car manufacterers are coming out with that "floating roofline" look. I saw a 1992-1999 Oldsmobile 88 the other day and I noticed it had a "floating roofline". Does this mean that all those manufacturers are copying Oldsmobile?
To Anonymous Kuga/Escape:
They'd be stupid not to have a hybrid version of the Kuga/Escape. I'd think they'd sell a poop load of them. I would think that we might get a version of the Kuga, but it might be based off the next version of the Kuga,not the current one. But I have'nt read anything about that….just guessing:)
It's a pretty Ford. Like the Fiesta or the new Focus and nothing like the boring Fusion. Of course the original Focus was a pretty car to. It didn't change the fact that it was an awful wretched thing that broke down all the time (personal experience).
The next Fusion (introduced in 06', most recently refreshed for 2010) is not due out for another 2 years minimum, this mondeo refresh is to last us for at least another year and a half till the global replacement of both cars arrives in 2013 as a 2014MY car.
This looks nothing like an Acura. Infact, the tail lights look more Mazda 6ish.
So what's your point?
The point is that this FORD in the 15k-20k price range easily has as much (or more) style & ability as an Acura in the 25k-39k price range. Style. Safety. Resale (actual dollars lost to depreciation). Value. Efficency. Class. Performance.
That's 10 pts for Ford–another ZERO for Honda Acura.
So what's your point?
The point is that this FORD in the 15k-20k price range easily has as much (or more) style & ability as an Acura in the 25k-39k price range. Style. Safety. Resale (actual dollars lost to depreciation). Value. Efficency. Class. Performance.
That's 10 pts for Ford–another ZERO for Honda Acura.
I think JTZ was refering to an earlier post where someone said this style mimic's Acura
There are worse things for a Ford to be compared to than a $40k Acura. Especially when the Ford pulls it off better.