Monday, February 7, 2011

Ford makes its debut on the 1.6 TDCi Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy

The Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy are now available in the official price lists with the Ford 1.6-liter Duratorq TDCi engine from 115 hp with Start & Stop system. The brand new engine, which complies with the emission control standards € 5 and comes standard with a particulate filter, it is noted that for the most power of 115 hp, for the generous maximum torque of 270 Nm, delivered in a range of rpm particularly low, ranging between 1750 and 2500 rpm.

The unit is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, it should also ECOnetic range of electronic systems which include the device of Brake Energy Regeneration, active front air intakes, the system suggests that the Eco Mode ideal time of the gear shift and the previously mentioned Stop & Start, which alone can save 5% of emissions and 10% of total consumption.

Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi coupled with 115 hp and available in 4-port configuration, 5-door and station wagon, according to the manufacturer consumes an average of 4.7 l/100 km, while emissions totaled about 125 g / km CO2. For those who want to consume and pollute even less is available for the American sedan, a package called eco-friendly ECOnetic is equipped with devices such as gear ratios elongated, low-friction tires, a new calibration of the electronic control unit and finally a aerodynamic kit (with whom there are 4.3 l/100 km combined fuel consumption and 114 g / km of CO2 emitted).

Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi EcoBoost 4 or 5-door is available in the fittings and Titanium Plus a starting price of € 26,250, which become 27,000 for the wagon version. Of note is the future introduction of six-speed automatic transmission for powerful engine of 200 hp 2.2-liter TDCi. The S-Max and Galaxy mutispazio equipped with the same engine TDCi 115 PS state consumption and pollutant emissions equal to 5.2 l/100 km and 139 g / km of CO2, which are slightly higher than the Mondeo due to the higher weight of the two cars (+ 310 kg), which however does not affect the handling and is imperceptible in everyday driving.

Available in classic furnishings and Titanium Plus, the Ford S-Max can be ordered starting at € 29,750, while the larger Galaxy will start a strike price of € 31,250.

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