OFFICIAL new Ford Mondeo Pics
Yesterday i posted one pic i got from autoblog that was an "unofficial leak"
Today the official pics are out. When the Fusion/Edge vehicles move to this new platform in a couple of years Ford NEEDS to build a wagon just like this for here. In fact just build this Mondeo at Flat Rock and rebadge it as the Fusion Wagon. Of course they will already have the Mazda6 wagon to compete against which will be on this new architecture http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/22/o...-mondeo-wagon/ for more pics- follow the link above http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...ndeo08_450.jpg http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...ndeo01_450.jpg http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...ndeo06_450.jpg http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...ndeo10_450.jpg |
That straight on front view looks like Ford's take on a Tiburon. Any word if they're going to make any sedans that look similar to this? I think it's a good look - a whole lot better than their bread and butter stuff nowdays.
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The Freestyle already fills the wagon segment for Ford where Mazda has the Mazda6 wagon. I don't see Ford offering another wagon of similar size with the current popularity of the Freestyle and the upcoming refresh for the 2008MY. Plus Ford has the Focus wagon in the C-car segment.
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looks like a rx8 :)
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Originally Posted by Rhawb
That straight on front view looks like Ford's take on a Tiburon. Any word if they're going to make any sedans that look similar to this? I think it's a good look - a whole lot better than their bread and butter stuff nowdays.
The Mondeo Saloon with have the same styling. Remember, in most of the world the Mondeo is Ford's banner vehicle. |
Looks like a CX-7 from the back.
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Originally Posted by moRotorMotor
Looks like a CX-7 from the back.
A lot of the same designers. |
Yep... and Ford should drop the current Fusion for it... and call it the Fusion. Don't get me wrong... the current Fusion isn't ugly... just that this car looks that much more interesting.
Importing a limited edition car... like 5,000 per year of the Ford Falcon would be a good idea too... a nice quick RWD sports sedan. |
looks like something audi would make
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Rhawb - Yes there will be a SedanSaloon and probably a Five door Hatch. the front is nearly a straight lift from the stunningly goood looking Ford Iosis concept
http://www.carpages.co.uk/ford/ford_...s_31_08_05.jpg Bascho- oops i forgot about the Freestyle http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos...._4_346x270.jpg but then i see it as more of a crossover than a wagon. and the focus wagon- well i just dont like it |
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Originally Posted by Japan8
Yep... and Ford should drop the current Fusion for it... and call it the Fusion. Don't get me wrong... the current Fusion isn't ugly... just that this car looks that much more interesting.
Importing a limited edition car... like 5,000 per year of the Ford Falcon would be a good idea too... a nice quick RWD sports sedan. |
wow, lookin' pretty sharp. For once, I'm impressed with the interior of a Ford.
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Originally Posted by moRotorMotor
Looks like a CX-7 from the back.
this is on the next generation of the platform the current fusion is on. i expect the fusion to move to this platform in a couple of years. some of the styling will surely make its way as well. |
Originally Posted by zoom44
Bascho- oops i forgot about the Freestyle
but then i see it as more of a crossover than a wagon. and the focus wagon- well i just dont like it Hell, the name cross-over was created for vehicles that looked like the offspring of a mini-van and an SUV. The Freestyle looks like a wagon.....the XC70 looks like a wagon......the Magnum looks like a wagon. But the manufactures of these vehicles classify them as CUV because that is the zeitgeist. |
see i think of the Freestyle as a Pacifica competitor
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Originally Posted by zoom44
see i think of the Freestyle as a Pacifica competitor
I agree they compete for the same customer. Similar power, similar cargo capacity, similar seating configuration........but totally different look. My wife has a 2006 Pacifica and I always call it her mini-van. She wants the Freestyle for her next lease and I can honestly say I wouldn't call that vehicle a mini-van....I'll call it her wagon. 'Shaggin wagon' most likely ;) |
sure i see what you're saying- the Freestyle just looks more like a Escape to me than it does a "traditional" wagon.
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Originally Posted by zoom44
sure i see what you're saying- the Freestyle just looks more like a Escape to me than it does a "traditional" wagon.
I see that connection also. |
Originally Posted by bascho
The Mondeo Saloon with have the same styling. Remember, in most of the world the Mondeo is Ford's banner vehicle.
Especially by a company that was founded here! |
Originally Posted by Rhawb
I think if "most of the world" gets nice cars, the US should be considered "most of the world."
Especially by a company that was founded here! Who said the US doesn't get nice cars? Not me. I just said that the Mondeo is Ford's large car in most markets. Here in the USA we like our cars big and the Mondeo didn't sell well here because of the larger Taurus. |
But now the 500 is even bigger (than the Taurus)... there's room for something closer to the Mondeo in size...
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well the fusion IS closer to the mondeo in size
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Interesting...as bascho says the Mondeo is considered a "large" car in the UK and Europe, Ford Australia imported your Taurus (first series) and was a flop. At the time I did not mind the looks, but motor writers absolutely dumped on the overall fit and finish of the car.
The "New" updated-updated Falcon MKII is about to be launched here soon, the all new GM (billion dollar) Holden VE Commodore is slaughtering it in sales. Latest Automotive design versus a Falcon that is really over 14 years old... All new Falcon late next year. |
It looks pretty good, but only if the final product remains simliar, I hope they dont screw this up.
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