Click above for high-res gallery of the Ford Mondeo Titanium X Sport
The Ford Mondeo has been a well received car in Europe, and Ford says that there's so much demand for high-end models that it's decided to introduce a new top-of-the-line version called the Titanium X Sport. Dubbed "the most desirable Mondeo yet" by Ford, the Titanium X Sport will be available either as a saloon (sedan) or estate (wagon) and be powered by Ford's 2.5L turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine or its 2.2L TDCi diesel mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. New 18-inch alloy wheels, side skirts and chrome dual exhaust tips add a premium punch to the visuals, while the interior benefits from red stitching on its leather seats, as well as a cow hide-covered steering wheel and shifter. You'll find no wood veneer on this car's instrument panel, as aluminum inserts and piano black inlays give the Mondeo's domicile a more stark and modern feel. There is a "sports suspension", but it appears that the Titanium X Sport is more show than actual go. Buyers will, however, get a nice long list of standard features to keep them company while accelerating to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds in the diesel-powered version.
[Source: Ford Europe]
PRESS RELEASE
SPORTING APPEAL FOR NEW FLAGSHIP MONDEO
- New Titanium X Sport heads Mondeo range
- New 175PS 2.2 TDCi premium diesel introduced
- Sports suspension and equipment upgrades
- Available on 5 door and estate
- Priced from £25,355
BRENTWOOD, Essex, May 6, 2008 – The multi-award winning Ford Mondeo is set to extend its premium sporty appeal with the introduction of a new flagship - the Titanium X Sport.
Visually exciting, packed with standard equipment and powered by new premium diesel or five-cylinder petrol engines, the new Titanium X Sport is the most desirable Mondeo yet.
Created in response to the recent surge in retail demand for top end versions of Mondeo, the new Titanium X Sport combines superb dynamics with premium luxury and a sportier new look.
Available in five-door hatchback and estate body styles, Titanium X Sport models are designed to stand out from the crowd. Aggressively styled 18in alloys fill the wheel arches while twin chromed exhaust tailpipes and body-coloured side skirts complete the picture.
The interior is also themed with sporty red stitching on the leather/alcantara seats, leather steering wheel and gear shift lever. Aluminium trim detailing is replaced with stylish piano black inlays.
Customers can choose from two powerful and efficient powertrains. Existing five-cylinder 220PS 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol, or the new diesel, which is expected to account for the majority of sales.
With 35PS more than its 2.0TDCi sister, the new 175PS 2.2-litre TDCi engine is among the smoothest units of its type combining swift, quiet acceleration of 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 139mph with a combined economy figure of 45.6mpg. CO2 emissions are low too at 165g/km.
Generously specified, the Mondeo Titanium X Sport's standard equipment includes in-dash Sony six CD player, voice control, rain sensing wipers, automatic headlights, front and rear park assist, dual-zone climate control and Ford Power start button.
Additional upgrades over the standard Titanium include advanced Bluetooth connectivity, bi-xenon lights, alloy pedals and sports suspension.
Both engines come with six-speed manual gearbox and insurance groups are 12E for diesel and 14E for petrol models.
Available to order now and priced from £23,355 (5 door) and £26,605 (estate) on the road, Titanium X Sport adds more premium appeal and choice to Ford's popular Mondeo.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Benfolio @ May 6th 2008 12:05PM
When are they gonna X Sport that thing over here???
Farris @ May 6th 2008 12:21PM
+10 Internets for you.
SPG @ May 6th 2008 12:46PM
Nice, you rule.
Ligor @ May 6th 2008 1:32PM
F_.. all those Ford executives for not having this car here already
stupid retards
this is one nice ride and we get the shaft
Xcountryflyer @ May 6th 2008 2:18PM
If they can't import it, they should just have one of the NA factories build it. Ford's family cars here are worthless.
Frank @ May 6th 2008 8:32PM
agreed on all.
BrokenMonkey @ May 7th 2008 10:30PM
The only other Ford I would drive (aside from my current Explorer, which I didn't get to choose) would be this car.
Matt @ May 6th 2008 12:06PM
Time to unleash the floodgates of "Why don't we get this" comments. It's beautiful. Why don't we get this? The wheels look Lambo Gallardo-ish. Very sexy.
N @ May 6th 2008 12:17PM
$50 000 for a Mondeo?
Can someone introduce me to an American who will buy that?!
Jared @ May 6th 2008 12:20PM
You can not compare prices in the EU to prices here. Cars typically are priced much higher in the EU than here in the states.
emazzoni @ May 6th 2008 12:22PM
$50,000 if you built it in Europe and then exported it here, yes. If they built it here they could probably keep it priced closer to a Fusion.
Don Jones @ May 6th 2008 12:32PM
You have to remember that in the EU (or Canada for that matter), the avalanche of taxes, fees and tariffs can pile on as much as 50% to the cost of the car depending on it's classifications.
Anyway, JUST BRING THE DAMN THING OVER HERE.....NOW!!!
N @ May 6th 2008 12:34PM
Well, the thing is that Ford have stated time and time again that they simply will not be building these models or current platforms in the US for some time to come.
If you want a European Ford in the US, go buy a Volvo. They share the same vehicle platform, are almost identical in terms of internal components, engines and performance.
The differences are obviously the brand and the build quality is generally much better on the Volvos.
Although, because of the US to Swedish Krona exchange rate issue, Volvo are currently loosing money on every single car they sell in the US.
adrian @ May 6th 2008 1:37PM
Should be cheaper in the US, If Ford gets the tooling and builds it there, and to the same quality.
CarlosMC @ May 6th 2008 2:32PM
To give you an idea, in Portugal, the manufacturer's price for the Audi A5 coupé was just below 27.000 €, the final all inclusive (VAT, registration, etc.) price? 80.000 € (plus a few € for recycling fees (tires, etc.))...
Taxes have changed, though, now you pay less on purchase and more yearly.
geo.stewart @ May 6th 2008 4:59PM
it would be right around 30K here and quite doable
Dazza @ May 6th 2008 7:29PM
I don't know how many times I have to explain this.
It's only $50K at forex rate terms, i.e. if you physically take your greenbacks to the UK, get them exchanged, and buy one. But you'll also find that a Big Mac meal will set you back over $9 as well for the same reason.
In real terms, i.e. actual purchasing power, this would cost the equivalent of around $29K-$34K in the States.
homunculus @ May 6th 2008 12:18PM
Ford should have put the headlights of the Mondeo onto the XF.
I'd like to see what the two look like side to side. I bet there's more than a little family resemblance.
Alex @ May 6th 2008 12:20PM
So the guys and gals at Dearborn decided that this wouldn't sell over here? I wouldn't buy it, i don't need a car that big, but i bet my pops would love it.
Looks like the XF's hotter little sister.
Andrew L @ May 6th 2008 12:29PM
while accelerating to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds in the diesel-powered version
that is kind of slow, my 99 Duratec Sable can do 0-60 in 8 flat.
I thought these cars were quicker than that