Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 163PS Titanium Powershift
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Duratorq TDCi 163PS Titanium Powershift auto
What is it?
REVISED version of Ford’s key business car the Mondeo. The updates include a new-look front grille and a better crafted interior, with Titanium trim adding chrome detailing, LED running lights and superior specification. Diesel TDCi model comes in three different power tunes: choose from 115PS, 140PS or 163PS. This is the 163PS model with Ford’s fast-shifting Powershift automatic gearbox. Priced at £23,895 on the road.
What’s hot?
- Engine is instantly responsive thanks to hefty 340Nm of torque
- Quality of auto change is smooth and fast
- So you can make progress quickly and efficiently
- New-look soft touch dashboard has quality feel
- Ambient lighting adds sophistication to interior cabin
- Standard Titanium equipment is comprehensive…
- …includes Bluetooth, air conditioning, 17ins alloys…
- …and new Sony DAB/CD audio system with MP3 connectivity
- Quickclear heated front windscreen ideal for winter mornings
- Ford Easy Fuel prevents expensive misfuelling mistakes
- Spacious rear seat accommodation for passengers
- Hatchback boot is expansive…
- …with the rear seats folded, load area increases from 540 to 892 litres
- Official mpg is 50.4mpg; we averaged 44.0mpg
What’s not?
- Firmer suspension for diesel powertrain degrades ride…
- …when compared to new EcoBoost petrol model
- Engine noisier, too
- Although Titanium spec is good, tempting options can bump up price
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 23,715 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 289 (CH)/£340 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 21%, 22%, 23% |
| Monthly BiK: | Click link for BIK |
| Engine: | 2.0 4-cyl turbo diesel |
| CO2 Emissions: | 149g/km |
| Power/torque: | 163PS/320Nm |
| Economy: | 50.4mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
Ford’s latest changes to the Mondeo take the car up another notch towards the premium sector. The interior is first class, spacious and comfortable; the exterior updates, especially in Titanium, classy and sophisticated. And for those business car drivers with city commutes, the smooth-shifting auto is an ideal choice.Further information
To read a road test of the Ford Mondeo Estate, click here.
To read additional commentary on the Ford Mondeo, read the Editor’s Blog Mondeo: Challenging company car perceptions.
