Biker16 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Ford has developed a special long-wheelbase version of the new Mondeo sedan and the model was spotted recently in China where it joins other China-specific LWB models from the likes of BMW and Volkswagen Group. The first pictures of the stretched Mondeo have turned up on the Chinese forum SoulImage, and clearly show the lengthened Ford sedan’s longer wheelbase and extended rear door. In China, it’s not uncommon for even mainstream models like a Mondeo to be chauffeur driven. Even if a LWB Mondeo is released in China, it’s unlikely it’ll be sold in any other markets. Ford is clearly on a winner with the new Mondeo, which has been a sales success in the UK and throughout Europe. Via SoulImage.cn http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/...otted-in-china/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fords#1Fan Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Wow this thing hasnt gone into production yet? I read about this thing back in February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Thanks for posting that, Biker I was looking for it a couple weeks ago :D umm... why'd you post it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Thanks for posting that, BikerI was looking for it a couple weeks ago :D umm... why'd you post it now? I posted because something is going to happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I posted because something is going to happen? I think the time frame for that happening is "eventually" as in a couple of years. Apart from that one article over 12 months ago, there has been no other reference to a LWB Mondeo. As Ford China make no reference to it either, I'd say the LWBs are made through fleet sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarpower Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 that long base mondeo could replace our taurus and yes I know we will get the new taurus by next year but that mondeo looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Sure, cars like the future Mondeo/Fusion platform will win a lot of people looking at D3 Taurus. As the efficient use of interior space is combined with longer wheelbase measurements, our past perceptions of external car sizes will change dramatically in the next few years. That huge "Volvo" canopy effect found in the Fivehundred/Taurus giving it the really big car feel is also present for the most part in Mondeo and Focus so there will be a continuation of the interior "wow" effect. I think Ford is going to win a lot more customers in the next two years especially with the North American transition models - it is vital for Ford to maintain an evolution continuity so the buyer can see where Ford is taking them. If they can do that, the new world models will put them over the top economically. Edited August 31, 2008 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I don't know if anybody else feels this way, but those wheels look tiny on that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenhawkings Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 i saw a long whell base taurus X even took a photo with my cell phone, think it was an early version/prototype of the fleex though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 that long base mondeo could replace our taurus and yes I know we will get the new taurus by next year but that mondeo looks nice More of a reason to make the Taurus RWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 More of a reason to make the Taurus RWD. As long as they rename it. Taurus = wrong-wheel drive. Always has. Always will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 As long as they rename it. Taurus = wrong-wheel drive. Always has. Always will. Careful Nick, you could very easily turn this into yet another thread about that now extinct dinosaur which I will keep from mentioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Careful Nick, you could very easily turn this into yet another thread about that now extinct dinosaur which I will keep from mentioning. Bah...just make everyone happy and call it Falcon. Argument solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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