New Mondeo XR5 Turbo

[Van D]

That rear looks just like the Aurion.. Or maybe i'm retarded. Don't mind the front, hate the back.

[outback_ute]

Originally Posted by soulfire

We're not getting that facelift until Focus production comes here in 2010/11 apparently... which is also when we'll get the auto diesel. God ford are slow at releasing things!

Tom Gorman was quoted as saying we wouldn't be very far behind Europe, so that doesn't make sense.

[MITCHAY]

Did anyone see them show the new Mondeo on that Test Drive (Ch9) show?

Looked good but they weren't allowed to take it for a test drive, funnily enough :

[Hawk]

Saw a Mondeo yesterday when driving home from work. It looked like it may be the XR5 - but it was over the other side of the road and I didn't get a chance to see the rear.

I did, however, manage to snap some photos on my phone. See attached. Not the best quality, and as I said it was over the other side of the road. So it is a little bit far away.

[XR6_190]

I like it, I think it will be a success of sorts, in the same way that the focus is. Not setting the scene alight but holding it's own at the same time. I doubt it will steal that many sales from Falcon/ Commodore, at least not after Orion comes out.

As for the XR5 Turbo, I reckon that is what it will be badged, Just because we haven't had 2 different cars with the same XR designation before doesn't mean it won't happen yet, just look at Ghia, goes on everything from Fiesta to Fairlane. XR means it is the sporting version, the number only stands for how many cylinders the car has.

Bring it on, Ford OZ needs to fill as many gaps in their lineup as possible.

[M14A-Mclaren]

Personally I think it looks ugly in that shot. Hopefully it is just that picture.

[kocho]

Looks good however I much rather the fog-lights in this post here: http://fordforums.com.au/showpost.ph...5&postcount=43

Probably the colour M14A, too. Not the best colour, I dont think.

[rodderz]

Sounds like it's going to be very hi tech too, with all the voice activation controls and keycard entry

[XR6_190]

yeah should go lineball with the Mazda6, Subura Liberty, Accord Euro, etc which is really what it should be up against, NOT that crappy Korean Epica which if you ask me is just a Sonata with a more attractive (to some) badge.

[TUF_302]

Originally Posted by blackout

Very nice.... will kill Epica.

My 91 Pathfinder kills those cripe heaps!!

[PunkXR6]

Originally Posted by blackout

Very nice.... will kill Epica.

Epica is already mate, its a heap of . its meant to compete againest CAMRYS!

[The Stylist]

I saw recently in a European car test, that the new Mondeo 2L TDCI was put up against the Mercedes new C-Class equivelant.

The Mondeo won.

[The Stylist]

Originally Posted by rodderz

Sounds like it's going to be very hi tech too, with all the voice activation controls and keycard entry

It seems like Australian buyers will be the winners this time round with the new Mondeo.

Ford New Zealand thinks that Kiwi Mondeo buyers don't like cars with luxury specs, so they're just giving us base model and zetec trims instead. No 5cyl turbo, Ghia, XR5, or Titanium models at all.

[XR6_190]

Originally Posted by The Stylist

It seems like Australian buyers will be the winners this time round with the new Mondeo.

Ford New Zealand thinks that Kiwi Mondeo buyers don't like cars with luxury specs, so they're just giving us base model and zetec trims instead. No 5cyl turbo, Ghia, XR5, or Titanium models at all.

Jeez you guys are getting ripped big time, that totally sucks

[ED Classic]

All they need now is a good double clutch 6 Auto for this and the Focus XR5 and sales should improve drastically.

[XR8putts]

Originally Posted by The Stylist

It seems like Australian buyers will be the winners this time round with the new Mondeo.

Ford New Zealand thinks that Kiwi Mondeo buyers don't like cars with luxury specs, so they're just giving us base model and zetec trims instead. No 5cyl turbo, Ghia, XR5, or Titanium models at all.

You're kidding right? :evil3:

That's a shame. Seems weird, we've always had the good Mondeos (ST220 for example) - Maybe the Australians took our quota? Seems very strange.

[PunkXR6]

Bargian of the century? i think so. Performance and a huge load of cool features and options?? its got me sold, now all i have to do is get a job... :

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by The Stylist

It seems like Australian buyers will be the winners this time round with the new Mondeo.

Ford New Zealand thinks that Kiwi Mondeo buyers don't like cars with luxury specs, so they're just giving us base model and zetec trims instead. No 5cyl turbo, Ghia, XR5, or Titanium models at all.

We will get them eventually just like the Focus ST/XR5.... FordNZ= :

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by puts99

You're kidding right? :evil3:

That's a shame. Seems weird, we've always had the good Mondeos (ST220 for example) - Maybe the Australians took our quota? Seems very strange.

Not really, we had the ST220's for a limited time and then they were pulled due to lack of sales.... pricing them the same as a XR6 Turbo didn't help :