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Mondeo Debuts in Geneva

Posted March 13, 2007 at 3:45 pm Make a Comment

: Iosis Concept Car (2005).

: The Ford Mondeo.

At the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, Ford is unveiling its redesigned flagship Mondeo. On display are 2007 four and five-door models, along with the previously shown wagon version.

“The new Mondeo is particularly important to us, and it’s the most technologically advanced car we’ve ever launched,” said John Fleming, president and CEO, Ford of Europe. “I am convinced that, like Ford S-MAX, the new Mondeo will not only bring new buyers to Ford showrooms but also delight our loyal customer base across Europe.”

Drawing its inspiration from the Iosis design concept (2005), the 2007 Mondeo is the latest example of Ford’s ongoing product revitalization through its kinetic design philosophy.

“We wanted to create an emotional connection with the new Mondeo that would attract people from an aesthetic point of view even before they appreciate its technology,” said Martin Smith, executive director of Design, Ford of Europe. “Our goal was to make people feel impressed when they see the car, and ultimately want to own one.”

The new “sleek and dynamic” Mondeo embodies “energy in motion” and aims to set the Mondeo apart from other cars, according to Smith.

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23 COMMENTS ABOUT Mondeo Debuts in Geneva Make a Comment

Chris says (October 27, 2008 at 10:03 pm):

The car looks sick! I would have bought it, but lastly it's not available in the US.

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LTC WILLIAM tIMM says (August 18, 2008 at 1:48 am):

Dear sir I've heard the new mondeo is a cheaper Volvo S80. Do you import to Australia?

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Blake says (July 1, 2008 at 2:24 pm):

Why is it that Ford Europe can make great looking high performing cars with excellent interiors that exceeds fit and finish of most and not sell them in the USA? Instead we get the Ford Taurus!! Makes me want to move to the UK!

Stewart says (October 12, 2008 at 8:51 pm):

It's interesting to see Ford spokespeople rationalizing why cars like the Mondeo won't be made here or why we must wait several years before they arrive pr factories can be tooled to make them. One would think that the precarious financial position that Ford finds itself in would prompt a little reflective analysis and a determination to bring the best models to the US market immediately. Will the Ford showrooms for the Fiesta and the Mondeo still exist by the time that these superior European models reach this market?

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peo says (June 23, 2008 at 8:54 am):

it´s great this one esp the disel...

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Evan M. Rogers says (June 14, 2008 at 10:50 pm):

Yes, Ford listen to your customers, bring all of your Europe line to America and scrap the garbage you try to sell us.

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Tony says (May 15, 2008 at 9:44 pm):

If Ford can not see its way clear to sell the Mondeo in the US then it deserves to go under. Clearly Ford USA can not see the forest through the trees. This car has the "it" factor which Ford desperately needs in the States. Wake up Ford management before its too late. This is a hot car and you can't afford not to sell it in the USA.

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Ken says (April 24, 2008 at 9:55 am):

I like the Mondeo. When I saw it in the latest James Bond film I nearly fell off my chair. "That's a Ford?" Looked a little like the Infiniti G. Unfortunately, Ford can neither manufacture this car in the U.S. nor can it sell this car in the U.S. We have always expected big industry, like auto manufacturing, to work around the nonsense that government comes up with but that is no longer possible. And just recently the U.S. government passed a new law that'll make things way worse. I guess you should've voted.

With the right power plant and a few tweaks the Mondeo could compete with the G. In your dreams.

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Russ "HAWK" Bowles says (March 25, 2008 at 2:56 am):

Not sice the GENIII Taurus SHO's have I like the look
of one of your cars -the interceptor concept is hideous however the CAM WELDED SHO motor would be sweet
in the mondio --Then Maybe I'll buy a new ford --SHO performance V8 -- The Mustangs are gas hogs and so will the interceptor be ---bring the Mondio to the US or at least offer service training here for it --so we may import it ourselves --Volvos don't have the level of the Oasis 2005 or the downplayed Mondio --WE WANT PERFORMANCE AND STYLE HERE IN THE US!!!

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Bernie says (October 3, 2007 at 7:42 pm):

I totally agree with these comments. I even emailed ford customer service saying they should bring these over. All they said is that there are no plans to build this car here. And a car in thier current line up should fill my needs. Frankly, except for the Edge and the Mustang, Ford vehicles are boring. That Mondeo is such a hot looking car I would love to purchase one of these. I currently own a ford contour svt that is in need of replacing. I have been a loyal ford buyer but, I'm also thinking of going elseware. They just don't seen to have a car that I would want to buy that fits my needs. I don't think they realize what a big hit that the Mondeo would make. Everyone I showed pictures of the car: 1. Think the car is hot and 2. Can't believe its actually a Ford. FORD CONSIDER BRINGING THE MONDEO TO THE US.

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K Sprague says (September 23, 2007 at 1:53 pm):

It's hard to fathom how badly FOrd and detroit seem to grasp the idea of globalization. I've been a loyal ford and mercury owner for about 15 years, and now am looking at Nissan or Honda. I tripped across this mondeo surfing the web and it's absolutely ludicrous that Ford isn't just putting these on a container ship and sending them across the pond. What's the problem? You might actually sell a car that looks good and probably has technology in it that has been developed in the 21st century? Ridiculous. I thought Ford was a US company, but clearly all of the brains have been shipped overseas. Get a clue, folks, or continue to rack up those amazing billion dollar losses. If you need someone to fix it, drop me an email and we can probably get this wrapped up in about a week with a few phone calls.

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Dennis P says (August 1, 2007 at 7:28 pm):

FORD PLEASE build the Mondeo here in the USA! My family was watching the James Bond movie in DVD and my wife saw the Mondeo with the blue oval and ask "is that a FORD"? I want one. My wife is not one to go GAA GAA over cars but the Mondeo spun her zizzz wheel.

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reyn says (July 20, 2007 at 11:37 am):

Just got back from the "old country" and got to look through the windows of the Mond. Let me say, WE WANT IT HERE in the states. But please don't pull the same deal as with the focus, you remember moving production to mexico and stripping the EURO - out of it. Look at the Numbers, Volvo, BMW, etc. have selling Euro styling in the U.S. . Keep the cost in line without stripping the car and you would have a very hot seller on your hands.

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Doug Langford says (May 25, 2007 at 7:35 pm):

I had bought the James Bond movie on DVD and saw a Ford the likes of which I have never come across. I am in the market and would buy a Mondeo immediately. I began to do research and learned that I can't even purchase one in the U.S. That is too bad! This is exactly the kind of car I was looking for... and I believe many Americans would feel the same way. Guess I'll buy a V.W.

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P. Richardson says (May 14, 2007 at 7:59 pm):

Please lets see the Ford Mondeo in the US, it is by far Fords best effort in this sector, should the US not be given a chance to own one?

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AQ says (April 17, 2007 at 11:06 pm):

FORD, PLEASE LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE. I am going with the assumption that either not everyone has seen the James Bond movie, or that they have not seen April/May editions of most car magazines. This car is what Ford has been trying to do since it introduced the Taurus 20 YEARS AGO! (wasn't a fan of it) Produce a family sedan that looks like something a young family of four would actually want to own and drive. Well, they have finally done it. This car looks like every mainstream family sedan on the market today- TL, Accord, Camry, etc., and in Ford's case, with the huge hole in its pockets pouring out millions, that isn't a bad thing. And if the driving experience, fuel effiicency, reliablity, and fit and finish are there, then what else could they possibly have to lose? It's just to bad that the car is only available overseas. Way to go Ford.

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Mauricio says (April 6, 2007 at 8:17 pm):

Guys ... listen to the american people, let's go with MONDEO to USA !!!!!!!!!

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Ryan Trayner says (April 5, 2007 at 11:37 am):

I concur! I saw the car in 007 Casino Royale and as soon as the movie was over, I tried to find out more about it and if they are going to sell it in the States. The Ford cars in the US generally dont turn to many heads. The Fusion and the Edge are a start, but I think this car would be a hit.

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Louis Salters says (March 24, 2007 at 8:48 pm):

As an America I am insulted by the fact(yes it's a fact) that Europe has better vehicles to choose from than we do here in the States. There's no wonder why Ford has such meager sales domestically and is reporting horrific losses while Ford Europe had a net profit in 2006 of over $400 Million!

We need the Mondeo to be available in the States as well!! It's the best vehicle I've seen to come down the pipeline from Ford.

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Louis Salters says (March 24, 2007 at 8:42 pm):

I agree with the other bloggers, if the Mondeo comes to the United States I will by that instead of a Lexus(which I plan to buy next)! I just saw it in the 007 Casino Royale movie and it is the hottest thing that Ford's come out with, period! It shows European & Aston Martin influence. Forget the Fusion; it leaves a lot to be desired. If the quality remains consistent with the image it will be even better! (It can be an imported vehicle if that's what it takes for the quality to be there!)

I'm 25 and that's what I respond to, not the Edge, not the Fusion and especially not the Ford Mustang. Leave that stuff for the Baby Boomers!

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