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Hot News: Ford Mondeo Coupe
Ford is taking the Mondeo to the max, with an all-new coupé version offering Mercedes CLS looks for half the price.

The forthcoming Vauxhall Insignia is set to raise the style stakes in the class, while the Volkswagen Passat CC has proved there really is demand for four-door coupés. So the time is right for the ultimate evolution of Ford’s family car to take a bow.

But the Coupé’s arrival also coincides with the blue oval’s increased European profitability. The company’s formula of good looks and strong driver appeal has been so successful on cars such as the standard Mondeo and S-MAX people carrier that confidence among bosses is currently at an all-time high.
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Hot News: Ford Mondeo Coupe



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WhelanWhelan - 6/16/2008 9:34:22 AM
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I should just copy my comments on Ford and keep pasting them.

Let me know when they make something worth looking at in the US for a sedan and small econo car.

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kpaxxkpaxx - 6/16/2008 10:01:58 AM
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Looks Awesome..!

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amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 6/16/2008 10:29:37 AM
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holmstarholmstar - 6/16/2008 10:31:51 AM
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Neat car, but this is a sedan with a fastback, not a coupe. Am I the only one who gets irritated when people call a four door car a coupe?

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TheSailorTheSailor - 6/16/2008 11:30:23 AMView My AgentSpace
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Yes... You are...

The word Coupé (it is pronounced kupé, not coopay or coop) is derived from french and means cut... Because the roof-line has been cut. It has nothing to do with the number of doors.
If you call it a Mondeo Fastback, nobody, except the inner circle of hardcore car nerds, will know what the hell you are talking about! And I don't think this car is aimed at us (as in those hardcore car nerds)... So I think four-door coupé is exactly the right word (which have been used ever since the Rover P5 Coupé)


CBOTGuyCBOTGuy - 6/16/2008 12:49:15 PM
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Homslar -- no, you're not the only one. I hate it when Mercedes called the CLS a coupe, and I hate that this has now become a trend. I have to agree with many of the other comments here; I am really liking the fact that Ford is bringing their Euro-design direction to the States. I've always liked Ford Europe and never understood why those designs never made it Stateside. Needless to say, I think this a great move for Ford and looking to seeing these models on American streets in the coming years. Keep up the good work, Ford.


w209w114w209w114 - 6/16/2008 10:55:16 AMView My AgentSpace
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Ford has had it all backwards in America. If this car is good enough to sell in Europe, it is definitely good enough to sell here in the U.S.

Ford has been draining itself out of profitability by not working closer with its European division. If they would have shared these designs and brought them here they could have saved a ton of $$$ on development costs, design, and parts sharing. It seems just now they are starting to realize it.

Ford is IMO the dumbest of the US automakers when it comes to making corporate decisions. The future does hold some promise though. This car is absolutely stunning

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Htay7500Htay7500 - 6/16/2008 11:10:44 AM
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finally ford makes bold moves.

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TheSailorTheSailor - 6/16/2008 11:33:59 AMView My AgentSpace
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Actually, they've done some pretty bold moves in europe for years... It's just because they make the most boring cars ever for the US that they got that image! The european products are FAR ahead of the american!


Htay7500Htay7500 - 6/16/2008 1:51:27 PM
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not to mention the austrailians that are also ahead in their game as well...


TheSailorTheSailor - 6/16/2008 11:31:36 AMView My AgentSpace
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Very nice looking... Has quite a bit of the design cues from the stunning Iosis-concept! I like it a lot.

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StarStar - 6/16/2008 11:31:56 AM
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Good looking car but a little overpriced.

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MadibaPMadibaP - 6/16/2008 12:05:25 PM
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Why do Ford USA have a design department? Why don't why just leave the job to the Europeans?

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 6/16/2008 12:50:42 PMView My AgentSpace
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$$$


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 6/16/2008 12:50:32 PMView My AgentSpace
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Looks fantastic, is it real? Really came out of nowhere.

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jt716jt716 - 6/16/2008 1:40:25 PMView My AgentSpace
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Wasn't there an article saying the US would get the Mondeo? Looks good:)

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Homer007Homer007 - 6/16/2008 2:49:00 PM
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Homer is confused here. I thought this critter was supposed have been the new Copri concept???!!

Confused.

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CarboyCarboy - 6/16/2008 3:09:38 PMView My AgentSpace
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I actually think the current one out looks like the real thing (not the picture above). It's futuristic and it's the definition of a family car!

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Agent63Agent63 - 6/16/2008 5:53:57 PMView My AgentSpace
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Wow...

Have I ever said this...

Now that's a sexy Ford!

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jt716jt716 - 6/16/2008 7:57:05 PMView My AgentSpace
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Oh I saw the Mondeo station wagon here on SXM veryy nice!!! If one was available now I would trade my Fusion for it but I prefer the sedan.

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M53RM53R - 6/16/2008 11:05:13 PMView My AgentSpace
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I saw my 1st Ford Mondeo on the street yesterday. It looked awesome. It has a very nice upmarket look to it.

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PintoRacerPintoRacer - 6/17/2008 5:17:44 AM
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It looks like a Hyundai.

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07mcs07mcs - 6/17/2008 6:40:01 PM
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like the tiburon
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