17 June 2009 - 12:00
Mondeo goes Eco
OK, it's not quite as exciting as the Citroen GT tackling the Goodwood hillclimb, but it's worthy news nonetheless: Ford has announced the introduction of its greenest Mondeo yet, the Econetic.
Powered by Ford's 2.0-litre turbodiesel putting out a modest 113bhp, the Mondeo Econetic coughs out a mere 139g/km of CO2 - which means it qualifies for £120 ‘Band E' annual road tax - and returns a calculated 54.3mpg on the combined cycle.
As we said, a bit dull, but you can't argue with those economy and emissions figures. The Mondeo Econetic achieves its frugality through low rolling resistance tyres, long gearing and aero trickery including a rear spoiler, revised suspension and air deflectors.
The Mondeo Econetic is on sale now, with prices starting at £20,795. There you go - some proper grown-up car news for you. We're off for a quick lie-down to recover from the shock.
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I don't like this model mondeo it is to brick like and the fact that there is an eco version is of interest to the hyper-milers who only do 45 mph on the motorway anyway ,those anually retentive chimps save there fuel that way.
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thats anal not annual.
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i dont really like the looks of this car.BLET
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Wow... emissions that low... Now!! Time for the Lamborghini Superlegerra Eco-netic!!! ^^^ Now THAT would be real news =D
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actually those figures look quite standard for a modern diesel engine, don't see what's so good about it when some diesels get below 100g/km of co2.. Although that's only superminis.. for the size of a mondeo, it's not bad though. seems like it would be a good family car for people who are guilty of polluting the world.
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Well, Ford will probably do an Eco version for every car so this isn't really news. What is news, though, is the bankruptcy of the worlds biggest car firm..... GM, and the bankruptcy of one of the worlds worst firms..... Chrysler.
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They made the mistake of lining this up against a sport-spec Mondeo at the London Motor Show. It's no mystery what the public preferred...
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Also, whenever I think of "Econetic", I get that new ad with all the animal foetuses stuck in my head.
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deiv007 - I'm actually English born and bred and even if I wasn't, so what? Take your xenophobia elsewhere please.
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Did'n TG magazine review this already?
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there is no need for these eco models. old indirect injection peugeot diesel engines could give 50mpg easily. my first a 305 gld estate gave 50mpg even after it hit 300,000miles and my current citroen xantia is giving the same economy.
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this car is a good car but i wouldn't have one
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I'd rather walk.
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