Ford Mondeo Estate
The big Mondeo estate offers a wide variety of engines, both diesel and petrol. However, it’s However, even if you load it with more than 600kg of kit the powerplant won’t lose its composure. A 340Nm overboost facility provides plenty of pull. This is aided by a slick gearchange and the fact that it feels so light and easy to drive. A responsive brake pedal, superb sound suppression and great motorway manners all help make it reassuring, too. But it’s the suspension’s ability to soak up punishment that’s most impressive. It is an extremely comfortable car. The chassis’ relaxed, poised and agile feel that remains unfazed by anything, plus light and accurate steering, adds the final polish.There’s no pretentious name for the Mondeo estate. Ford simply wants it to be seen as an honest, straightforward family car. It’s really well proportioned. The tail is neatly integrated and curvy, and it doesn’t have any hint of the ungainly stretched look of rivals.
The Mondeo estate’s vast size is great for when you want to pack it full of gear. Open the tailgate and you’re greeted with a huge 554-litre load area complete with plenty of useful nooks and crannies, as well as a removable boot floor to make it a breeze to keep clean. Great rear visibility and the 1,745-litre capacity shouldn’t be sniffed at. The rear seats are trimmed in soft upholstery and provide plenty of space..
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