weiweishen Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 The attached picture is pictures of postulated 2013 Ford Mondeo or Fusion sent by a friend in Europe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukesdiscovery Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Awesome! Is this built on the EUCD platform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Looks about as likely as any AutoExpress rendering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiweishen Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) Awesome! Is this built on the EUCD platform? I guess this one should be on CD4 plateform Sorry for the typo Edited September 12, 2010 by weiweishen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I guess this one should be on CD3 plateform "This one" is a product of someone's imagination. The next Fusion/Mondeo is CD4, which will be an upgrade of EUCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Looks about as likely as any AutoExpress rendering. That's exactly what I thought......in fact, I thought it had AutoExpress rendering written all over it (not literally, of course) the first time I saw it. And I hope it doesn't look like that. I'm all for the family look, but that doesn't mean that every vehicle has to look the same, just up- and down-sized (a la Cadillac). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangBang Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Rumours have it that it will look more the the Taurus in the rear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) No thanks, I don't like the Euro Ford design at all, they really need to keep this local and do something far more destinctive. Edited September 12, 2010 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangBang Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 No thanks, I don't like the Euro Ford design at all, they really need to keep this local and do something far more destinctive. It's going to be interesting how they pull of merging the look off the next Fusion to satisfy both American and European customers. I just hope it does not translate into the blandness that the current Mondeo has. Seriously the Ford Iosis concept was a great looking car but the look was not translated at all from the A pillar back onto the current Mondeo. It will also be interesting to see to what extent they are going to differentiate the next Fusion from the next MKZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 It will also be interesting to see to what extent they are going to differentiate the next Fusion from the next MKZ. Yes indeed. I pray every day, please Ford, do not screw the pooch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) FOE Mondeo 4,400 sales v US Fusion 17,000 sales in August. Fusion gets the two thumbs up from me, can't wait see the US Fusion in Europe fed up with shitty ole Mercury Mystique type of level of sales here the Mundane is letting Ford down in Europe big time sales-wise. Edited September 16, 2010 by Ford Jellymoulds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 FOE Mondeo 4,400 sales v US Fusion 17,000 sales in August. Fusion gets the two thumbs up from me, can't wait see the US Fusion in Europe fed up with shitty ole Mercury Mystique type of level of sales here the Mundane is letting Ford down in Europe big time sales-wise. Ford segment-leading in the UK with Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo and Galaxy year-to-date :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Ford segment-leading in the UK with Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo and Galaxy year-to-date :happy feet: UK Top 10 Best Selling Vehicles August 2010. 1. Ford Fiesta 2,660 2. Ford Focus 1,926 3. GM Vauxhall Astra 1,906 4. GM Vauxhall Corsa 1,629 5. BMW 3 Series 1,600 (Euro D Segement Large Car MONDEO CLASS) 6. VW Golf 1,511 7. Nissan Qashqai 1,456 8. GM Vauxhall Insignia 1,193 9. VW Polo 1,193 10. Audi A3 1,037 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 year to date as reported by Ford EU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 UK Top 10 Best Selling Vehicles August 2010. 1. Ford Fiesta 2,660 2. Ford Focus 1,926 3. GM Vauxhall Astra 1,906 4. GM Vauxhall Corsa 1,629 5. BMW 3 Series 1,600 (Euro D Segement Large Car MONDEO CLASS) 6. VW Golf 1,511 7. Nissan Qashqai 1,456 8. GM Vauxhall Insignia 1,193 9. VW Polo 1,193 10. Audi A3 1,037 Ummm...not sure how they classify cars in Europe, but here in the U.S. the 3-series is in the same EPA size class as the Focus. And well, considering the Mondeo is even larger than the Fusion.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Rumours have it that it will look more the the Taurus in the rear... I certainly hope not-- the Taurus has one tall, chunky rear. It's almost like looking at the side of a cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) I certainly hope not-- the Taurus has one tall, chunky rear. It's almost like looking at the side of a cliff. I would think that means the tail light look and the bumper design, not the height. Hopefully it uses LEDs though. The Taurus rear lighting loses a lot of its potential because of the incandescent bulbs. Edited September 16, 2010 by NickF1011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I would think that means the tail light look and the bumper design, not the height. Hopefully it uses LEDs though. The Taurus rear lighting loses a lot of its potential because of the incandescent bulbs. Say what you will about rear ends ( Reporters at New York Jets anyone ) but at least the taurus is distinctive, definitely stands out in the land of blandsville..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Say what you will about rear ends ( Reporters at New York Jets anyone ) but at least the taurus is distinctive, definitely stands out in the land of blandsville..... The Taurus' rear end detailing and design is awesome. As to the height of the rear, I always assumed it was done to help keep the proportions correct. The car is freaking huge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) Ummm...not sure how they classify cars in Europe, but here in the U.S. the 3-series is in the same EPA size class as the Focus. And well, considering the Mondeo is even larger than the Fusion.... Not much in it Nick the BMW 3 Series has more headroom/legroom in the front seats where it matters, the Mondeo has more headroom/legroom in the rear seats. Both are in the Euro D class large segment. Gotta say l prefer the BMW because it is RWD and is more fuel efficient & has much better residual values (Even though l would never buy one because its not a Ford). Here is a good link that compares American/European cars sizes for you Nick, the Mondeo & BMW 3 Series are both Euro D cars, Mondeo the would be in the Mid-size class car Stateside what ever that is.. LINK Mondeo Ecoboost Town MPG 25.9 (USA MPG 21.6) Out of town MPG 47.1 (USA MPG 34.7) Average MPG 36.6 (USA MPG 30.47) Mondeo Diesel Town MPG 38.7 (USA MPG 32.2) Out of town MPG 61.4 (USA MPG 51.1) Average MPG 50.4 (USA MPG 41.9) BMW 3 Series RWD Diesel Town MPG 52.3 (USA MPG 44.2) Out of town MPG 70.6 (USA MPG 58.7) Average MPG 62.8 (USA MPG 52.2 ) Edited September 17, 2010 by Ford Jellymoulds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I would be willing to bet that the next Fuson will look somewhat like a bigger 2012 Focus. In other words, it will use design cues from the new Focus and Fiesta. That means the next Fusion will give up some outward driver visibility in return for more edgy look so that Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, and Taurus have similar cues that show they are siblings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 blah blah blah blah Metro Detroit blah blah blah blah blah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 blah blah blah blah Metro Detroit blah blah blah blah blah --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This coming from a dude who has 2,620 posts in SEVEN months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 the Mondeo & BMW 3 Series are both Euro D cars, That might be what they call them, but they are anything but the same size. Just plain silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 That might be what they call them, but they are anything but the same size. Just plain silly. IMHO, the Mondeo is a 5-series size, E-class size, Volvo 70-size. With Volvo out of the way, now it can grow up-scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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