2015 Ford Mondeo detailed

Ford confirms features and drivetrains for the upcoming Mondeo hatch and wagon.

After boasting in November that the new Mondeo would challenge the class-leading Toyota Camry in both engine performance and features, Ford has confirmed further details ahead of its arrival early next year.

The entry-level Ambiente variant will be available with either a 149kW/345Nm 'low-output' version of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine, or a 132kW/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine.

Mid-spec Trend and top tier Titanium models will feature either a tweaked 'high-output' version of the petrol engine - which boosts power to 177kW - or the turbodiesel.

Both petrol and turbodiesel engines across all three feature levels come mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, with sports paddle shifters.

The Mondeo's turbodiesel engine is more fuel efficient than the Toyota Camry Hybrid, however that only applies to hatchback variants of the new Ford.

The 2.0-litre turbodieisel of the new Mondeo has a fuel efficiency figure of 5.1L/100km, which betters the Camry Hybrid by 0.1L/100km. However, when the turbodiesel is placed in the Mondeo wagon the efficiency figure becomes 5.3L/100km.

The 'low-output' petrol engine is rated at 8.2L/100km, while the 'high-output' version gets 8.5L/100km.

Safety features across the Mondeo range will include traction control, stability control, emergency brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution, inflatable rear seatbelts and Ford's MyKey technology.

Feature-wise, the Ambiente kicks off the Mondeo range including 16-inch alloys, Sync2 voice-activated multimedia system with 8-inch touchscreen, satnav, daytime running lights, dual-zone climate control, leather steering wheel, powered and heated mirrors, cruise control and 60/40 split rear seats.

The mid-level Trend adds in 17-inch alloys, autonomous emergency braking, reversing camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic headlights and high beam, heated and powered front seats, automatic wipers, puddle lamps, automatically folding mirrors and keyless entry.

Like much of Ford’s current passenger vehicle lineup, the 2015 Mondeo range tops out with the Titanium trim level. Building on the Ambiente and Trend, the Titanium  adds 18-inch alloys, blind spot detection, lane monitoring and departure warning, driver fatigue monitoring, unique lower-body extensions, adaptive suspension, adaptive LED headlights, leather sports seats and heated rear seats.

Titanium Mondeos in the five-door hatchback body style will also receive a panoramic glass roof, while the wagon gets a powered sunroof and tailgate.

Pricing for the all-new Mondeo range is yet to be confirmed, with Ford saying an announcement will be made closer to the showroom arrival.