The Mondeo wagon could fill the sports-wagon niche between the Mondeo sedan and the Falcon wagon. Photo Gallery
Ford is yet to commit to an Australian launch for its Mondeo wagon.
Ford's big push into the medium segment could well have a family load-lugger added to the range if the people speak.
Crowd response to the Mondeo wagon, which runs the same impressive driveline as the TDCi sedan, will be a big determining factor for the wagon's chance of an Aussie visa.
The turbodiesel wagon was unveiled at last week's Melbourne Motor Show, aiming to tempt SUV buyers back into the passenger-car market.
Ford says the TDCi wagon is a “fuel efficient, safety-laden sports-styled wagon” that combines a strong feature list with first-rate dynamics.
Ford Australia president Bill Osborne says if the Mondeo turbodiesel wagon gets the nod, it will fill the sports-wagon niche between the Mondeo sedan and the Falcon wagon. “We're taking this opportunity to gauge reaction to this new model as we believe its inclusion could add another option to the Ford passenger vehicle line-up,” he says. The turbodiesel power-plant has already proved to be the pick of the litter in the Mondeo sedan range, but the wagon would get extra outputs.
The load-lugger has a 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel offering 129kW and 400Nm, up from the 96kW and 320Nm on offer in the sedan. The wagon's safety features mimic the sedan's - anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency brake assist, dynamic stability control and seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag and full-length side curtain airbags.
The wagon's cargo area offers 535 litres of cargo space with the rear seats in place, or fold them flat and Ford says there is 1733 litres of useable space at your disposal.
The wagon sits on 18in wheels and also gets the top-grade Sony six-CD eight-speaker sound system, rain-sensing front windscreen wipers, front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The wagon also features keyless entry and keyless start, alcantara/leather trimmed front seats (which are also heated), a sunroof and voice control with Bluetooth phone connectivity.
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