Caroline drives the new Ford Mondeo Hybrid (HEV). Find yourself on an Irish motorway and it won’t be long until you spot a Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo is a firm Irish favourite, but in recent years diesel has been the Mondeo’s drink of choice. Yet the motor industry is changing and diesel is gradually releasing its stronghold on the Irish market, with sales of petrol cars and petrol electric hybrids showing significant gains in 2018. Ford Ireland has responded by bringing a Ford Mondeo Hybrid to Ireland for the first time. So while the Mondeo is still available with Ford’s 2.0-litre diesel, you will find a ‘2.0 HEV’ on the price list too. Available in two trims, Titanium and Vignale, the Mondeo Hybrid (HEV) is sold exclusively in Ireland as a four door saloon. Ford Ireland quotes a ‘transaction price’ of €32,745 for the Titanium Hybrid and €35,280 for the Vignale Hybrid, figures calculated after VRT rebate and … [Read more...] about Ford Mondeo Hybrid (HEV) Vignale Review
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Norway 2001: VW Passat and Ford Mondeo dominate
VW Passat * See the Top 20 best-selling models by clicking on the title! * In a market down 6% at 91,916 registrations, the top of the sales ranking is turned upside down this year, but Volkswagen keeps the first spot, in the form of the VW Passat. Renewed in 2000, it is the best-selling car in Norway this year with 5,256 sales and 5.7% of the market (up 32% on 2000). Ford Mondeo A direct competitor the Ford Mondeo, also renewed in 2000, takes the 2nd spot with 4,605 sales (+238%!) and 5% share. The VW Golf, leader in the last two years, drops to 3rd with 4,267 sales (-27%). The Toyota Yaris also drops 2 spots in 4th at 4,253 sales (-14%). The Toyota Avensis, stable, ranks 5th. The other two biggest progressions in the Top 20 are the Toyota RAV4 at #8 (+134%) and the Renault Laguna at #18 (+109%). The Peugeot 307, all new for 2001, comes in at #20 with 1,392 sales. Previous post: Norway 1998-2000: VW Golf in command Next post: Norway 2002-2003: Toyota Corolla takes the … [Read more...] about Norway 2001: VW Passat and Ford Mondeo dominate
Ford Mondeo Irish Car Of The Year 2016 Review
The Ford Mondeo has been awarded the prestigious title of Continental Irish Car Of The Year 2016 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA). I drove the Ford Mondeo Estate and Hatchback earlier this year, but it’s the Hatchback that’s the subject of my review here. I also made a video earlier in the year, and now seems like the perfect time to publish it on the back of the Irish Car Of The Year Awards. But before you watch the video, first let’s talk about our winning car. The Ford Mondeo has been around for years, has won three Irish Car Of The Year awards and holds a place in popular culture thanks to ‘Mondeo man’. Yet in recent years, like most of its compatriots, the Ford Mondeo has been under pressure from trendy newcomers that go under the title of ‘crossover’ or ‘SUV’ and even ‘MPV’ (the shame). But sometimes it’s old timers like the Mondeo who have it right all along, and the new Mondeo … [Read more...] about Ford Mondeo Irish Car Of The Year 2016 Review
2019 Volkswagen Passat
2019 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT: NEW TRIMS ADD VALUE TO THE MIDSIZE SEGMENT•New Wolfsburg Edition and SE R-Line® trims add upscale features at a value price•Advanced 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected TSI® engine with 174 hp and 184 lb-ft•Six-year or 72,000-mile 'bumper-to-bumper' New Vehicle Limited Warranty beats its competitors' bumper to bumper coverage in years and mileage•Assembled in America, at the world's only LEED® Platinum-certified manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee•MSRP starts at $25,295 Herndon, VA (September 17, 2018) – The 2019 Volkswagen Passat is a midsize sedan that is designed for the American lifestyle and assembled in Volkswagen's state-of-the-art factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It features a winning combination of sophisticated design, advanced driver-focused technology and road-holding feel that makes the Passat unique among American mid-size sedans.New for 2019The 2019 Passat is offered in two … [Read more...] about 2019 Volkswagen Passat
Ford Mondeo Estate Automatic 2.0L TDCi Diesel Review
The Ford Mondeo is back with a new look, new interior, more technology, and being all new from the ground up, it should be even better to drive than before. Here I test drive the new Mondeo in estate format (or Wagon as Ford refer to it as). The estate is a great option if you need a more practical boot than what the Mondeo hatchback offers, or if you like the looks and image that goes with an estate car. Scroll down for the review or watch a video of the new Ford Mondeo estate: Design The first thing that gets you with the new Mondeo is the new trapezoid grille – it’s mightily impressive and gives the car a real premium presence. The silhouette is beautifully sleek, while new tail lights at the rear finish things off nicely. The silver roof rails add to the trendy lifestyle image. Inside, the interior of the new Mondeo has gone upmarket with a new centre console design and a visible improvement in the quality of the materials used. It’s usurped by arch rival, the … [Read more...] about Ford Mondeo Estate Automatic 2.0L TDCi Diesel Review