I don’t buy a car to use on a sport track and speed around corners ? Comfort, refinement, and value. Focus on that, instead of reviewing every car as if it should perform like a sports cars ( it’s not a sports car)

I am going to beg to differ on the car overall. I think the current generation Fusion (what we call the current Mondeo state side) is leaps and bounds better than what they used to be. They are comfortable, very maneuverable, well designed and thought out cars. It's not meant to be a zippy little car, it's meant to get you from point A to B reliably. Ford's quality has been going up and up and up while others has been going down and down and down in the past 10+ years. I love them and it's going to be my first new car purchase once I get my 2001 Chevy Blazer ZR2 finished up.

They should have just brought a VW TDI driving in front of them to test the air condition filtration..

I hate the fact that because a car isn't edgy or fun to drive they make out to be crap. A lot of people value a comfortable car more then a racing model. test it on roads not a race track

"Cutting edge design". ITS A HYBRID OF ASTON AND THE NEW MUSTANG.

I love the Mondeo. One of my favourite cars

It's actually a really good looking solid comfortable car.....if you want a family car thats big solid and reliable as well as looking good is a fantastic car!

North American Fusion is actually an enjoyable driving experience I own one. It handles and corners great stock and even better with a steeda strut bar. Mind you this is the first content of fifth gear I’ve watched and realized I why I haven’t watched before

I bought one, it's great for Britain's roads and reality. My Mk1 Ghia would do me in on every bump back in the 90's. The Mk3 was fab even with it's 18" alloys. Sports cars hurt.

It is a beautiful car and in the real world it's a family car not a race car and it will perform great on everyday roads in everyday environments and as for the filtration system I don't believe it will ever encounter a situation with being attacked by smoke bombs and stink bombs . So let's give the car a 8.5 - 9 .

unfortunately in the states, we don't have the full hatch 5 door version you lovely folks have.

Since when did everyone buying a mondeo want to thrash it around Rockingham? Surely the entire test totally ignores the target market?

I wouldn't turn my nose up at one of these. In fact I my buy one, in about five years time when the price reaches my budget...Love mondeos....

You know you can spec this with sport suspension, and a sport body kit, and even a twin turbo 240hp petrol engine ( the 2017 refresh is getting a 325hp version). I'm pretty sure that would be much more appelaing on a track as opposed to this one which is your bog standard company car trim, like you would ever realistically take a freaking mondeo to a track though.

*Boot closes Tiff: oHhH tHe LiGhTs CaMe On!

Why didn't they test the 2litre ecoboost for a track test.

You poor Brits, the Mondeos we got in New Zealand were twice the car that you tested. No 1.0 or 1.5 ecoboost engines for us. Ours are all 240 Hp 2.0 ecoboost with 6 speed auto transmission and a stiff suspension.

I used to have a Mondeo Zetec 2.0 TDCi It is an old car 2003 Reg but drives brilliantly. I now drive an SUV which I must say is not quite engaging and wobbly compared to my old Ford.

I had the pleasure of driving this car as courtesy car. The interior and features were good. The brakes and stearing are responsive. Performance wasn't as good as I was expecting the 1.5 litre petrol engine ain't greater at acceleration. I can see why it would be can considered a nice family car.

I know that the 2017 model of the Ford Fusion is going to bring back the Sport trim like they did in 2010-2012. But this time instead of a naturally aspirated 3.5 V6 (263HP and 250ft-lb (or 338Nm)), Ford is now using a 2.7 Ecoboost V6 (Turbocharged 325HP and 350ft-lb (or 475Nm)). I wonder if Ford is going to make the Mondeo have a "Sport" Trim also. That will be an interesting car to review.

10 from me. Wider tires on the front axle and more nose support.

The wheel arches and the wheels are too small on such a big car.

Wtf why can't America get the hatch versions of cars?!

Bought my mk4 estate this year and even on 16'' wheels it has tons of grip and so is tons of fun...unlike my previous Passat which was lofty...Hope that with mk6 of the Mondeo they go rethink the handling.

Stuff like this makes me happy I have all of top gear on dvd

I have to reluctantly admit that the European versions of the cars (this goes for pretty much all manufacturers) seem to be more driver-oriented and to the point than the American versions. One thing that is a plus with American versions is the choice of engines (or rather, the lack of it, but in a good way). Due to the lower cost of fuel, we get to do away with tiny lawn mower engines that the Europeans have to settle for; we only get the top 2 or 3 engines in the lineup. So, basically the base model of the American car is already at least a midrange model in the European market. While a good thing, indeed, it is not a full compensation for the blandness that an American market car inherently has.

As you are petrol heads, you should have tested the 240 hp 2.0... A completely different and better animal.

I just rented a Fusion (what Ford calls this car in the US) and had the same impressions in the corners. It does not like sporty driving AT ALL.

This car isn’t a Mondeo. When the last Mondeo came to the US it was sold alongside the Fusion as a bigger, more upscale car (Ford 500). This is the Ford Fusion. They killed the Mondeo and called the Fusion a Mondeo in the U.K.

Ford Mondeo is about comfort,not about race circuit.

In the real world, an excellent car. If you want a car to rag, get an Evo. Got one. Great car. Zero road tax and fantastic fuel economy. Ginormous boot too. And it looks the biz. Well happy.

We've had it here for a few years and they sell very well. Unfortunately, you must have gotten our suspension settings that are dialed for the less aggressively driven masses that buy the majority. Which is good for Ford, but not so much for driving spiritedly. At least you can still get a manual transaxle. I just looked at Ford's website and all I see is automatic and CVT. That goes for the sensible hatchback too. Trunk only sedan here.

The complaint about electric steering is unwarranted. The RX8 had such a system and nobody complained about its feedback. They're just doing it wrong.

I just bought 2016 fusion SE. I love the car I really do. It looks great and it's very comfortable. But they are right about the steering, it is not a driver's car. Although the steering is lacking, it is a very good daily commuter. I drive a lot of highways for work and it loves just cruising and soaking up miles. And the space in the car is great. I can fit all the camping gear and when my wife has a craft show my fusion has more space than her SUV. I give the fusion a 7/10 for the same reasons. Also because to change a bulb you have to take the bumper apart, not hard just a pain. Any other car I owned you turned a cover and changed the light and done. I would buy another only because I want the bigger motor lol

In the U.S., the Fusion (Mondeo) has a normal trunk (boot). However in the U.K., it’s a hatchback seen in the video.

It’s a good looking car , Fords never really cut it for me but a Mondeo is nice enough the Ranger is nice and of course Mustang is very nice.

“That’s why you’re not supposed to have more than two kids.” Amen to that!

What's the difference between a Fusion and a Mondeo?

during the driving bits i thought of jeremy clarkson shouting "catastrophic understeer!" many many years ago when reviewing the opel/vauxhell vectra. what a shame, the mondeo used to drive so nice. but there is the mazda 6 as alternative ;)

The old mondeo is better to drive cause it was developed in germany

You buy this car for comfort and room. It excels as a comfie, roomy, reliable car. Nowadays cars of 3 to 4 years old with 50k on the clock are still good, reliable, contemporary cars. You can get this for £7k. Spares and servicing are cheap and it still looks nearly new.

Way is everybody bashing the racetrack part? The Mondeo was always the sportier yet comfortable choice of family saloons. Now it has indeed lost that. Thats an intresting information for people trying to upgrade their Mondeo to a new one

Rented one for a couple of weeks on a recent trip to England. Nice to loo at but ordinary to drive with ordinary features. I give it a 5.

That’s a nice Ford Fusion.

I know what car I will be driving through the Coronavirus.

Haven't seen one in West London for several years, I looked around a car park near me recently, 200+ plus cars not one in site mainly VW, BMW & Mercs..

quick qs , why electric power steering is bad ? compare to hydro one

don't know what's worse the car or the show

Why did they test a 1.5, it's a big heavy car, the 2 litre diesel is superb & for all those praising the Mazda 6, remember that Ford is the major shareholder in Mazda & they use some of their models to test future parts before putting them into Fords including the 6 that was used to test the new generation Mondeo engines.

Although they sold the fusion sedan in the states, i do wish that it was sold as a hatchback

a re-badge ford fusion as a mondeo

These smart arsed car reviews are so boring 😴 Talk about the space, comfort, handling yes maybe and above all safety features. On these counts the Ford Mondeo is as good as it gets at any price. It's not meant to be driven like a lunatic, it's a family car. The problem is everyone wants either sports cars or huge 4x4s but people don't understand the genius in doing the basic engineering of reliability and safety properly. We will look back at these marvels of engineering fondly.

Why didn’t they just call it a fusion like America

why do you get the hatch back and the wagon?

Amazing car!

Ofcourse this car is mature. It has to be, because it's a business car. And Ford quality. High standards, but still payable.

in america, it's called the fusion

I love the team tests.

they should review a volkswagen scirrocco

I'm jealous of the UK's diesel options.

The best Mondeo of all was the 2.5T-equipped MK4 👍🏻

I have the 2.0tdi 180bhp. Mines same as what they tested but I have 19inch wheels, looks a lot better. Mine pulls well and is effortless on motorway.

You complain that you get the Mondeo three years after us yanks got ours but the MK7 Golf was unveiled in 2012 and we only started getting them at the tail-end of 2014. You got the Audi Q3 in 2011. When did we finally get it? 2014! Same story for the A3 and others. The grass is always greener I suppose...

The hood is even misaligned in the thumbnail! Classic

Great thing is there is 4 different engine choices ranging from slow and boring to over 300hp. Also comes with awd.

Ooooooh, the lights went on

In the US, it is called the fusion, & it is a sedan, not a hatchback

Unlike Top Gear, these guys are not as harsh toward us Americans. But I have to admit, I had the Fusion as a rental and I really like it.

It would still thrash a Passat round that track and tbh it handled fine round the track it reacted and changed direction as a heavy car would be expected to.

1:37 ooo the lights went on 😂

4:22 jeezzee even cars started vaping 😂

One of their better reviews.

Very nice but dont know whether I would pay £22,000 for it 😳

Wished we had the hatch version here

i never drove the old mondeo but i think they are wrong about it not handling but its still not as good as my st fiesta

It's sad how much backwards Fords gone since the top MK3. The Mondeo used to be the big fun quiet family car to have. No it's just big booring car, like a Toyota. Don't have to go futher than the Neighbour how used to love Mondeo and allways have the latest. Left is only a 03 Mondeo TDCI wagon with 400 000km on the clock. The newer cars have been replaced with a C class and a 5 series. Recently found a Mondeo TDCI GHIA 2002 for 350€ with everything and it's more fun to drive and has a more revhappy diesel than a brand new Ford :( It also has better headlights both high and low (xenon) beams than the brand new car with LED :(

I used to have the 2015 2l Diesel Titanium

in America this is the Ford Fusion. but I did a quick search and the model both looks a little better and has a lot more options like an estate wagon and an optional diesel engine. dang the grits have all the good stuff

drive a 2.0 turbo diesel if you want a bit of a sporty feel, its too big to be a 1.5 and this is just a bog standard one

This one or the Mazda 6 ?

I have heard that they are going to stop making the Mondeo next year. 2022. I have a 03 model with over a 100000 miles on the clock....but I've heard of cars with twice that!!

I really like this Mondeo but the best thing in this video is Vicki, such a lovely woman ❤

We have the fusion which I believe is a sedan.

Sad that Nissan don't make a similar saloon to the Mondeo

What you got Tiff was a Fusion with a Mondeo name.

So the secret location is Rockingham :)

My mum has the 2017 Ford mondeo titanium with a 2.0 eco.bost with 180 bhp

Since this car went on sale I have seen about 6 on the road. Compared to the old shape which sold like hotcakes when it was new, nobody seems to be buying these. Is it really that much worse than the old car or is it just that Ford isn't bothering to import them to the UK in big numbers anymore?

electric steering allows for sport settings in steering feel

Man I had high expectations for this car... How about the new Camry?

I like the front but that back... Wish they tried something else

Wish I could watch full episodes :(

That rear end is chunky. Makes the wheels look too small for the body. Annoying when manufacturers bring out a new version and ruin the handling because of extra bulk.

This is not a fucking race car stop treating it like so this is a normal family sedan, it's a great car.

I'll take the latest Passat any day of the week over this. Diesel scandal or not.

The mk5 was the only Mondeo I didn't buy,

So it's just a fusion with a hatch back?

When I was young you knew what cars were sporty and which were just comfy , now they all have to be sporty , it's not going to work one car can't please all . Some like cars that just float along , others drive a Rolls Royce's and say , no it's not sporty enough , really ????

what's with the paper points system ?? looks like come dine with me fs 😂😂. ps I'm looking into getting a new Mondeo estate but all the reviews I've watched are starting to put me off.

Did anyone notice that it was the same as the Ford Fusion?