Ford Mondeo (fifth generation)
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Also calledFord Taurus (Middle East)
Production2022–present
AssemblyChina: Chongqing (Changan Ford)
DesignerNathan Kongsarai[1]
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformFord C2[2]
RelatedFord Evos
Lincoln Z
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 181 PS (133 kW; 179 hp) (1.5L)
  • 238 PS (175 kW; 235 hp) (2.0L)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,945 mm (115.9 in)
Length4,935 mm (194.3 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,498 mm (59.0 in)
Curb weight1,976 kg (4,356 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Mondeo (fourth generation)
Ford Taurus (China)

The fifth-generation Ford Mondeo is a sedan manufactured by Ford through its joint venture Changan Ford in China since 2022. It is the replacement for the outgoing fourth-generation Mondeo and the Chinese market Taurus. The car is the sedan counterpart of the Evos crossover, and shares the same platform as the mid-size luxury Lincoln Z. It is also marketed in the Middle East as the Ford Taurus.[3][4]

Overview

The fifth-generation Ford Mondeo was first spied testing in Belgium in June 2021,[5] then again in Michigan, United States later in October 2021.[6] It is exclusively produced and sold in China, as Ford now focuses on pickup trucks, SUVs, and the Mustang in North America.[4]

The fifth-generation Mondeo is powered by Changan Ford’s CAF488WQC 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine with an output of 238 PS (175 kW; 235 hp) and 376 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) of torque, giving the car a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). The middle eastern Taurus makes 232 PS (171 kW; 229 hp) and 388 N⋅m (286 lb⋅ft). The Mondeo uses an eight-speed automatic transmission and is front-wheel drive.[3][7]

Trim levels in China are Fashion, Sport and ST-Line.[8]

Export markets

Ford Taurus Titanium (GCC)

The fifth-generation Mondeo is marketed in GCC countries as the Ford Taurus, replacing the Chinese-sourced Taurus which itself replaced the Fusion and the sixth-generation Taurus models.[9] Three trim levels are available, the Ambiente, Trend, and Titanium.

All models include six airbags, a 13.2-inch touch screen with an eight-inch digital gauge cluster, and a rear-view camera as standard.[10]

References

  1. ^ Thanos, Pappas (17 January 2022). "China's New 2022 Ford Mondeo Is What America's Fusion Could Have Been". Carscoops. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  2. ^ Kable, Greg (9 November 2021). "Ford Mondeo continues into new generation in China". Autocar. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b de Feijter, Tycho (9 November 2021). "New Ford Mondeo Unveiled In China". Car News China. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  4. ^ a b "2022 Ford Mondeo debuts: Designed, built, and sold in China". Motor1.com. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  5. ^ Bruce, Chris (24 June 2021). "Ford Mondeo/Fusion Successor Spied On The Road In Europe". Motor1. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  6. ^ Bruce, Chris (28 October 2021). "Ford Mondeo And Fusion Replacement Spied In Less Camouflage". Motor1. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  7. ^ Pappas, Thanos (9 November 2021). "2023 Ford Mondeo Leaked In China Revealing Production Model's Styling". Carscoops. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  8. ^ de Feijter, Tycho (17 February 2022). "New Ford Mondeo Arrives At The Dealer In China". Car News China. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  9. ^ Foote, Brett (22 April 2022). "All-New Ford Taurus Debuts As Rebadged Mondeo For The Middle East". Ford Authority. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  10. ^ "تبدأ من 150 ألف ريال سعودي.. قائمة أسعار وتجهيزات فورد توروس 2023" [2023 Ford Taurus Price and Equipment List... Starting at 150,000 Rials]. Al Muraba (in Arabic). 26 July 2022.

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