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Ford has come to the decision that those drivers wanting a tax- and fuel-efficient car don't necessarily want to miss out on the toys that come with better-equipped models.
Hence the new Mondeo Econetic Titanium, a 115PS, sub-140g/km version of the Econetic, but with the six-disc CD changer, alloys, sports seats and auto lights and wipers that drivers might not want to compromise on. Ford is aiming squarely at the corporate sector with its new development, which arrives at the same time as the standard Econetic version with the same engine, introduced to meet fleet requests for a six-speed gearbox version, rather than the five-speed of the original 1.8 diesel Econetic.
Despite only toting 115PS from it's economically tuned diesel, the Econetic copes well and only feels underpowered under hard acceleration.
The biggest problem for the new model is that it's actually £150 cheaper to go for the more powerful 140PS 2.0 diesel. The tax bills will be slightly higher as the latter comes with an emissions figure of 156g/km, and is 6.4mpg less economical at 47.9mpg, but for many that will be a sacrifice worth making.
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 115PS Econetic Titanium 5dr
P11D price
£23,120
Model price range
£18,045-£29,245
Fuel consumption
54.3mpg
CO2 (tax)
139g/km (18%)
BIK 20/40% per month
£69/£139
Service interval
12,500mls
Insurance
group 7
Warranty
3yrs/60,000mls
Boot space (min/max)
542/1733 litres
Engine size/power
1997cc/115PS
Top speed/0-62mph
121mph/10.9secs
On sale
October 2009
Score
7/10
Verdict
Well-kitted efficient upper medium car. Just a shame it’s pricier than more powerful non-Econetic sibling.
Verdict
Well-kitted efficient upper medium car. Just a shame it’s pricier than more powerful non-Econetic sibling.