Brochure: Ford MA Mondeo (May 2008)

Mondeo

“She’s always fancied European designers.”It’s one of those days at the office when it’s wall-to-wall meetings. But a booking for dinner with friends at that new SpanishHome just in time. The slightly frosty mood is quickly thawed once he slides in her favourite CD and turns the volume up aplace makes the day a little more bearable. And just as he’s hitting the ‘shut down’ button on the computer, the boss asks forfew notches. The heated sports style leather trim seats* work their magic, too. Of course, it’s easy to warm to the Mondeo.“5 minutes.” It’s half an hour before he gets to the car. He knows she’ll be watching the clock so there’s time to be made up.She has always had an eye for European designers, while he was convinced just 20 minutes into the test drive. A meeting ofNo problems. The Mondeo handles the hustle’n’bustle without raising a sweat, or missing a beat.the minds? A meeting of the hearts? Definitely.Mondeo Zetec sedan shown.*Alcantara/leather seat trim with variable heated front seats standard on Mondeo XR5 Turbo only.Napoli leather trim seats with variable heated front seats available as an option on Zetec and TDCi models.

“The diesel engine is so economical.”“Thank God it’s Friday” — four of the greatest words in the English language. Especially when the golf clubs are loaded into the boot.Escaping to the beach house has been hard to squeeze into the diary over the past month. The old saying is, “half the fun isgetting there.” In the Mondeo it’s all the fun. He’s always considered himself a bit of a driver, so those last 20km of bends andcurves before pulling into the beach house are like an end of week reward, and a chance to put the Mondeo's dynamic suspensionthrough its paces. But this time he’s called “tails” and she gets to have all the fun. The stresses of the working week quickly fade,as do the lights of the city in the rear view mirror. She flicks the cruise control and lets the 2.0 litre Duratorq turbo diesel enginewith its 6-speed automatic transmission quietly purr along. And thanks to the economical diesel engine, by the time they pullinto the driveway back in the city on Sunday night, there’s still enough fuel in the tank for a few trips to work. In the meantime,they share a smile, click their minds into neutral for a while and simply enjoy the drive.Mondeo TDCi sedan shown.

“Every little detail, carefully considered.”If only everyone in the cinema could control the temperature. As it turns out, the cinema’s temperature is more of a talkingpoint than the movie. She says it was too cold. He didn’t particularly notice as he munched his popcorn. Either way, drivinghome and everybody is happy. That’s because the Mondeo doesn’t favour the rational over the emotional. It’s a car that hasbeen engineered no less for women than it has for men. And vice-versa. On the one hand, she loves the fact that if she’sfeeling too cold the dual zone climate control* allows her to vary the temperature on her side only. And she’s impressed howthe car itself does so much of the thinking. Like rain-sensing wipers.* He on the other hand, likes the idea that every littledriver detail has been carefully considered. Total control is at his fingertips so all he needs to do is sit back and contemplateNo more fumbling with the keys in the ignition. The Mondeo XR5 Turbo features a unique Keyless Start Button (shown above)why German engineering is so damn good. Music? Well, she thinks the Sony six-stacker CD audio system* (complete withthat lets you know exactly what you are in for. Press, watch it glow and you're ready for another exhilarating drive.8 premium speakers, mind you) gives that real ‘front row feeling’. He thinks she’s absolutely right.Mondeo XR5 Turbo shown.*Not available on Mondeo LX.

“The worldly good looks don’t come at a price.”Golf would have to be the most frustrating game ever invented. Well it certainly feels like it today. Of course, there’s always nextweekend. Even after a disastrous day on the fairway, wandering through the car park afterwards gives them both cause to smilesmugly to themselves. That’s because as the golf clubs are loaded into the Mondeo’s boot they cast their eyes over some of theirfriends’ luxury cars. Sure, their Mondeo looks very much at home parked alongside the European marques, but it isn’t just thesleek lines. Some quick calculations remind her the Mondeo’s price tag affords them a few more golfing holidays compared totheir playing partners. It’s funny, but heading home, relaxing back into the comfy heated leather trim seats,* she’s nearly forgottenabout that afternoon’s scorecard. Nearly.17" Alloy wheels standard on Mondeo Zetec (sedan model shown) and TDCi. 18" Alloy wheels standard on Mondeo XR5 Turbo.*Alcantara/leather seat trim with variable heated front seats standard on Mondeo XR5 Turbo only.Napoli leather trim seats with variable heated front seats available as an option on Zetec and TDCi models. Set of 4.

Mondeo features Ford's advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) system. Controls and displays for the driver are cleverlyintegrated to enable the driver to easily monitor and control selected functions using buttons located on the steering wheel– including trip computer, clock, information messages and vehicle setup features. The HMI is designed to be intuitive, soyou'll have fewer distractions while on the road, and more time to enjoy your Mondeo. Shown is the Ford Convers premiumcolour cluster display standard with the HMI on Mondeo XR5 Turbo.“This car does the thinking for you”.After spending all day in the office with technology that either jams or never seems to perform when it’s needed most, there’s adistinct irony as he drives home with Jagger and Richards telling him they “can't get no satisfaction.” Still, it makes a traffic snarlconsiderably more pleasant. The Mondeo’s technology has lots of ingenious ways to turn the cabin into a high-tech comfort zone.She’s particularly smitten with the hands-free phone kit* equipped with Bluetooth technology and voice control, which is fully integrated into the car’s audio system. No more cords and wires everywhere. And these days she can’t live without the soundsystem being MP3 compatible. Now taking her music collection away for the weekend is simply a matter of throwing her iPod into the handbag. Even those tricky little spots at the local delicatessen are straightforward thanks to front and rear parkingsensors.# Ah, finally technology is truly making life easier.Mondeo XR5 Turbo shown.on all models.* Optional#Inc.The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ford Motor Company is under licence. Connection cable sold separately. iPod is a trademark of AppleNot available on Mondeo LX.

Mondeo XR5 Turbo interior shown.

A“ car that not only looks good,but looks out for you, too.”7.1.9.3.2.5.1.4.3.2.6.10.Ford Mondeo ensures the ultimate11.12.in protection for you and your6.8.passengers with extensive safetyfeatures as standard across the range:Feature Points (refer to illustration)1. Driver and front passenger airbags2. Side front airbags10.3. Side curtain airbags11.12.4. Driver’s knee bolster airbag5. Collapsible steering column and pedalRisotto is a dish that’s quite labour intensive. All that constant stirring. It'd be rewarding with all that hard work to enjoy it with aintrusion prevention system6. Side impact door beamsnice glass of wine. Uh-oh, empty wine rack. She takes over the stirring while he does the quick dash to the local wine shop.– front and rear7. Rigid steel safety cageContemplating a white or a red when suddenly someone edges out from the stop sign a little too far. Using Mondeo's anti-lock8. Hazard lights activatedbrakes, he quickly and safely pulls up with room to spare. They sheepishly reverse as he ponders what might have been.under heavy brakingLife’s full of surprises but when you’re prepared for them you feel a whole lot better. He feels good about the fact the Mondeo is9. Engine compartment cross-beam andenergy-absorbing subframe10. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) withElectronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)11. Dynamic Stability Controlwith Emergency Brake Assistand Traction Control12. Front and rear disc brakesalways looking after them, regardless of whether it’s ducking out to the shops or heading down the highway, because well, you7 airbags as standard.just never know when the unexpected will happen. Of course, he knows it’s more than just the crucial things like the standardA driver's knee bolster airbag complementsDynamic Stability Control and team of 7 airbags, including a driver's knee airbag and side curtain airbags for the front and rearthe driver and front passenger airbags, sidethat are there to help protect. There are also smart things you don’t really notice until they happen. Like now, when it’s justfront airbags, and side curtain airbags.getting on dark, the lights come on automatically.* Right now though, it’s safe to assume the risotto is nearly ready.Overseas model shown. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is also known as Electronic Stability Control.*Automatic headlights not available on Mondeo LX. Illustration shows an overseas model.

“They might be little ‘finishing touches’but they add so much.”If the renovation of the kitchen is anything to go by, agreeing on what accessories to choose for the Mondeo could bemore challenging. How about some practical things, like a waterproof boot liner for muddy cycling gear? Or, maybe aboot scuff guard to protect their Mondeo when unpacking the golf clubs? The wish list is getting longer but the firstthing they agree on is where to start — at the top. He starts with carry bars and a bike carrier for his mountain bike,especially now that it’s a regular weekend passenger to the beach house. Tick. Even though it’s he who can’t read maps,she knows a portable satellite navigation system will be a welcome addition to the Mondeo’s existing technology. Okay,time to take stock to finalise the selection. That’s the beauty of having so much choice.Mondeo Zetec hatch shown with optional boot scuff guard. Genuine Ford Accessory.