New Ford Mondeo Diesel Delivers More Performance with Less Fuel and Lower CO2
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SYDNEY – May 10, 2010: Ford Australia today revealed an upgraded MB Mondeo range with a next generation diesel powertrain, which delivers substantially better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions, as well as stronger performance. The new 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine uses up to 19 per cent less fuel than its predecessor, while producing an impressive 120kW of power and 340Nm of torque – increases of more than 16 per cent and six per cent respectively.
It will be matched to a state-of-the-art Ford PowerShift six-speed dual-clutch transmission system, which provides the efficient, optimised gear ratios and driving enjoyment of a manual gearbox with the smoothness and ease-of-use of a conventional automatic.
On the new Mondeo LX TDCi hatch the next generation diesel powertrain delivers outstanding combined cycle ADR 81/02 fuel consumption of just 5.9 L/100km2 and corresponding CO2 emissions of just 157 g/km.
"Ford Australia is set to introduce a variety of new models, technologies and innovations over the next 12-18 months, further strengthening our product portfolio and delivering affordable, state-of-the-art features focused on fuel economy, safety, driver comfort and convenience," said Ford Australia Vice President Marketing, Sales & Service, Beth Donovan.
"The 2010 Mondeo range leads the charge with its sleek European style and class-leading technology and safety features boosted by the comprehensive updates made to our TDCi diesel engine and the introduction of a PowerShift six-speed transmission.
"The new powertrain not only delivers significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to the prior generation engine, but at the same time generates more power and improved high-torque performance."
An expanded Mondeo line-up will mark the arrival of the new powertrain, with the introduction of four new diesel models – LX TDCi hatch, LX TDCi wagon, Zetec TDCi wagon and Titanium TDCi wagon.
Due to go on sale early in the third quarter, the new diesel engine will be available on all model series in the Mondeo line-up – LX, Zetec and Titanium – as well as on both hatch and wagon bodystyles, taking the total number of Mondeo diesel variants to six.
"There has been a growing acceptance of diesel technology within the Medium car segment over the past few years and Mondeo has played a key part in that evolution, with diesel-powered models now accounting for more than half of all Mondeos sold," Ms Donovan said.
Additional changes for the upgraded Mondeo range include the fitment of roof rails as standard equipment on all wagon variants. On LX wagon the roof rails will have a solid black finish, while Zetec and Titanium wagons will feature a stylish silver finish.
Rear passenger compartment air ducts, which are located on the B-pillar, will also be fitted to all Zetec variants on the new model – previously only Titanium variants were equipped with the additional air ducts.
2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi – Refined diesel power
The
acclaimed Duratorq TDCi diesel engine has been completely updated for 2010
to deliver even higher efficiency, with improved performance, fuel economy
and refinement.
The latest 2.0-litre TDCi diesel benefits from a comprehensive range of
engineering changes including:
The more efficient combustion system enables this engine to meet stringent Stage V emissions standards, while at the same time delivering reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The new solenoid fuel injectors, now with eight smaller holes, work with an injection pressure of 2,000-bar for improved fuel atomisation, compared with the former six-hole piezo injectors and lower 1,800-bar maximum pressure.
To align with this new pressure, the combustion-chamber bowl has also been redesigned and a new engine control module, with new calibration, has been fitted to give more flexibility on pilot injections.
All of these modifications not only result in lower emissions and CO2 output, but also deliver reduced injection noise and better overall combustion noise level, despite the higher injection pressure.
An improved turbocharger design with revised inlet duct for faster response, a high-efficiency Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler and a new coated Diesel Particulate Filter (cDPF), also contribute to meeting the next phase emission levels, as well as providing new power and torque levels.
In addition to greater power output, the engine also benefits from increased responsiveness and more pulling power at low engine speeds, evidenced by the 20 Nm increase in peak torque to 340 Nm at 2000 rpm.
This new Duratorq TDCi engine also delivers impressive fuel economy and CO2 performance on the rest of the Mondeo model range.
Combined cycle ADR 81/02 fuel consumption on LX wagon and all Zetec and Titanium TDCi variants is 6.2 L/100km2, which is an improvement of more than 15 per cent on the previous generation TDCi engine, while CO2 emissions are rated at 165 g/km.
