Ford released Mondeo ECOnetic in UK
June 17, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Ford UK is boosting its Mondeo ECOnetic range with the introduction of a new 2.0-litre, 85kW model.
This latest model – the lowest CO2 Mondeo yet – broadens the choice of Ford models available with less than 140g/km CO2.
Ford Australia will introduce the ECOnetic concept into Australia later this year with the Fiesta and then will evaluate other ECOnetic models based on the success of the Fiesta.
Mondeo ECOnetic is offered in five-door or estate form each emitting the same 139g/km CO2 rating. Both vehicles are coupled to a six-speed transmission to create fuel economy returns of 4.33 litres per 100km (City) and 3.66 litres per 100km (Highway), giving a theoretical range of almost 1300kms.
“Running costs are driving purchase decisions, but customers do not want to compromise to achieve low ownership costs,” explains Mondeo brand manager, Jon Gunn-Smith. “More people than ever are recognising that ECOnetic delivers the right balance for them – and more Mondeo customers have opted for ECOnetic in the first five months of 2009, than in the whole of 2008.”
Other emission-reducing features include low-rolling resistance tyres and an optimum gearchange indicator, plus aerodynamics-enhancing sports suspension, air deflectors and a rear spoiler.
“We are launching the ECOnetic brand in Australia later this year with the Fiesta ECOnetic,” Ford Australia Communication Manager Sinead McAlary told CarAdvice today. “We believe this is the best vehicle to launch the technology and the brand here as it will be the most fuel efficient vehicle in Australia.”
She said that Ford was interested in potentially introducing other ECOnetic derivatives (including Mondeo) into the market in the future but this would be determined after evaluation of the success of Fiesta ECOnetic.
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*****PRIMO!*****
When you consider the size of this exceptional ie the size/weight of this [same inside as a Falcon] and the stunning fuel economy, it make the car 3 post down [the hydrogen UK job] seem like a silly watse of time and effort.
This economy will now beat a LPG sized even with the price difference, once your under the 5% V 15% the LPG cannot make up the difference, of course this will all change as soon as Ford start selling the injected Falcon…soonish!
Race is not on to get a family sized car UNDER 3L per 100 km
Well done Ford, bring it here, MUST be auto though, will wallop the Prius good and proper, and be cheaper and euro-better to boot!
Cheers
F-0
Should I assume it’s a diesel, Car Advice? Any mention of torque figures?
I’m with Frugal here. Whatever powers it, it’s an achievement.
Ford is doing great things over in Europe, and the Econetic is no exception. Hopefully, Ford Australia can follow suit and go mainstream with turbo diesel.
Hmmm This set up in the Aussie made Focus, wonder wether Ford Au could get green dollars for it?? I mean surely an ICU can’t be as green as a Hybrid could it Penny??????
Ford have the ability to offer Green vehicles in sizes to suit most families now with Fiesta Econetic being all but confirmed for fourth quarter release, this vehicle could be here next year and the Aust built Focus Econetic in ‘11
Better Falcon replacement than the Taurus…and comes with diesel options bringing the potential Oz market from vinyl to digital…at last…
Slightly off topic, but imo Mondeos they have aged very quickly
4.33 litres per 100km (City) and 3.66 litres per 100km (Highway) for medium size car. That is Brilliant!
We want more of these cars in Australia please.
it will end up like all the other euro cars.
Ford hypes it up, we take heaps of orders and then cant supply.
Its one thing to sell them but FORD YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SUPPY THEM.
i.e… right now Zetec fiesta’s
Mondeo size….with 4.33 litres per 100km (City) and 3.66 litres per 100km (Highway) It may take 15 sec from 0-100 km/h
That powertrain in the Mazda 6 Wagon I purchased today would be awesome. Would have gone for the Diesel 6, but the wife is sick of changing gears. Well done Ford.
Those fuel economy figures are astounding for a car of that size. If it is priced right and has decent torque then it should do very well.
I think CA may have gotten to fuel consumption conversions incorrect. They are originally quoted in MPG(UK Gallon) however CA has converted them using the US Gallon.
If converted correctly, the consumption figures should be 4.4L/100km highway, and 5.2L/100km combined cycle.
The original Imperial figures were 54.3MPG combined and 64.2 highway.
There is just now way for something that size to be getting 4.3 and 3.6 L/100km. Not at this stage anyway.
Golfie,
Yep its a Diesel.
Also on pace, expect around 11 secs to 100kmh.
The only real specs I could find placed this vehicle as a 1.8L, not a 2.0, but i think there might be a 2.0L option????
I also feel Baji may be correct on the true L/100K. My quick search suggests the same thing.
Either way 5.2L and under for a car this size is remarkable.
At 5.2L, this makes for around 3L less than a small car, and the pace would still be around the same.
On an Aussie econetic Focus……..
It should stand a red hot chance.
When the “Green car fund” was announced, Ford OZ’s President (M.B.) was on the record saying they would re-evaluate the Focus program and see if they couldnt structure in changes that would see them qualify for “Green Funds”
Does the 0-100 really matter, the in-gear times are more of a better indication. Having driven a few variants of the Mondy I reckon they are one of the best. The standard 2.0 diesel does about 5.2litres/100 cruising at about 130K’s. Interestingly I had a C5 yesterday for 800k’s in 1.6HDi format, pretty good overall but that only did 5.9’s.
Ive got an old kingswood sitting out the back.. Perhaps if i put my lawn mower engine in it I could flog it off in the Trading Post as ECOnetic!!!!!
Im mean, seriously?
Here’s an idea Crouchy. How about you make yourself ECOnectic by keeping your inane thoughts inside your head.