A CAMOUFLAGED MONDEO test mule has been spotted in Europe undergoing trials, indicating a facelifted model of Ford’s popular mid-size sedan is not far away.
It’s hard to discern any major details underneath the black cladding on this prototype’s nose, but it’s clear that the upper grille has been narrowed and the Mondeo’s trapezoidal lower grille extended upwards.
The rest of the car appears unchanged, however subtle tweaks to the rear bumper are expected. Sheetmetal will remain the same, but new LED taillights will likely feature on the new Mondeo.
Powertrain details are scant, however output and economy are expected to be improved. Ford’s newly-developed EcoBoost four-cylinder is a definite contender for the updated Mondeo, as is the 2.0 litre turbodiesel and 6-speed Powershift twin-clutch gearbox used by the Focus.
Market launch dates are still a secret, but expect the facelifted Ford Mondeo to surface at the Geneva Motor Show next March.
Click here to see TMR’s review of the 2009 Ford Mondeo range.
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HEY!!! There’s a giant fish attacking the biker in the background!!!!!!!
LOL there is too!! Good spotting Luke.
Now back on topic,
i don’t think there was anything wrong with the front end of the mondeo. I just really hated the back end. So flat and boring, and those tailights just look so darn cheap and nasty. That was really the only thing that i thought ruined an otherwise nice design.
The wheel/tire combo looks awfully small…
this is a bit plain… i was hoping something radical would come out of it