Description
The second generation of the Mondeo Wagon appeared on the market in 2000, and it offered one of the biggest trunks in its car-segment.
Soon after its introduction, the Mondeo became a market leader in several countries. Its new design was far away from its predecessor. It was a completely new design concept, named "New Edge Design." But Ford had to make some sacrifices and improved the car twice: in 2003 and 2005.
On the outside, the Mondeo Wagon featured a mesh-grille at the front and triangular, swept-back headlights. A two-slats lower grille was installed in the lower bumper area. Depending on the trim selected, Ford installed fog-lights in the front bumper. After the B-pillar, the Mondeo Wagon featured a longer roof to accommodate the bigger trunk space. It measured 540 liters (19 cu-ft) with all the seats up, while with the rear seats folded, it reached up to 1700 liters (60 cu-ft).
Even though the Mondeo was considered the flagship for the European market, Ford didn't try to make it look different. It featured a sound system with a cassette player and a simple radio function. The buttons' design was clearly way under the car's target.
Ford installed a very wide choice of engines, both gasoline, and diesel-powered. For selected versions, the carmaker offered an automatic transmission.
