Design Ford Mondeo
In 2010 the Ford Mondeo was given a mid-life facelift, which reshaped the bonnet and grille and added stylish LED daytime running lights to top-spec models.
The cabin is well laid out and easy to navigate, although it has started to look a bit dated, as with the rest of the Mondeo. This is especially the case when compared to newer rivals like the Volkswagen Passat and Vauxhall Insignia.
The Ford Mondeo, despite its size, is a great drive - it offers sharp steering, good body control and a firm but comfortable ride. When the Ford Mondeo was launched in 2007 it helped cement the manufacturer's reputation for making superior cars - and that's because the Mondeo doesn't have any glaringly obvious flaws.
Interior Ford Mondeo
Granted, Zetec models have slightly stiffer suspension for that sportier feel, but they're still decent to drive and the rest of the Mondeo range generally offers a bump-absorbing, comfortable ride. The latest 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engines offer superb performance, reaching 0-60mph in 9.3 and 9.5 seconds respectively.
There's plenty of room in the Ford Mondeo, because with dimensions of 4,784mm long, 1,886mm wide and 1,500mm tall, it certainly is a big car.
There's 528 litres of boot space on offer, meaning the Ford Mondeo trumps its main rival, the Vauxhall Insignia, but it's not quite enough to challenge the Skoda Superb. Nonetheless, with the split-folding back seats folded down, it expands to an impressive 1,448 litres, so it's easy to load and unload bulky items - this is helped by the wide hatchback opening. If that's not enough, the Ford Mondeo estate offers a huge 1,733 litres.
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