Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCi Titanium Sport X 5dr man: Test Drive
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Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCi Titanium Sport X 5dr man: Test Drive
Date:
03 February 2009
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Author: Tom Webster
Category:
Upper medium
P11D price:
£26,568
Key rival:
Vauxhall Insignia
If a standard Mondeo isn't quite showy or quick enough, then this range-topping 2.2-litre diesel might just fit the bill.
The cosmetic alterations turn the fleet favourite into a much more sporty and striking car. The Sports Pack brings 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and sports suspension, and our test car also came with the optional heavily tinted rear windows. But good looking though it is, it won't be to everyone's taste.
The 175PS engine brings a pleasant burst of pace - 62mph is reached in 8.6secs, 1.2secs faster than the 140PS 2.0-litre.
Sadly, it also brings an increase in cost. This upper medium estate works out at nearly £30,000 once you've included options, and offers running costs of 61.5ppm. This isn't helped by RVs of just 29.2%. But most importantly, while the 2.0-litre keeps emissions under the 161g/km capital allowances figure, this 2.2-litre creeps up to 165g/km.
Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCi Titanium Sport X 5dr man
P11D price
£26,568
Model price range
£16,883-£26,568
Fuel consumption
45.6mpg
CO2 (tax)
165g/km/24%
BIK 20/40% per month
£106/£213
Service interval
12,500mls
Insurance
group 12
Warranty
3yrs/60,000mls
Boot space (min/max)
542/1733 litres
Engine size/power
2179cc/175PS
Top speed/0-62mph
135mph/8.6secs
On sale
now
Score
7/10
Verdict
A step too far in terms of engine and trim to make perfect business sense
Verdict
A step too far in terms of engine and trim to make perfect business sense