
Peter B
says
Didn't Like It!
Firstly the Mondeo will not tempt any buyer (myself included) out of a 3 series of A4. I tested two of these cars having read all the glowing reviews. The pictures that appear in most reviews are of the top spec models, which show the very large Mondeo at its best. The lesser versions look drab, with an awful range of body colours and wheels that are generally way too small. The interior is vast and while the plastic feel quite nice, there are cheap touches. Personally I think the centre console is a fussy mess, as are the steering controls. The door on the glovebox is a thin, flimsy piece of plastic - particularly nasty. To drive the car handles very crisply, is fairly quiet and the steering is really nice. However (and I'm 6'3") I felt that the car was massive and it didn't create the intimate feel that connects a driver with a car like the 3 series or A4 or even the 5 series which is as large. I just felt really tiny in this mamooth car and hence was left feeling 'cold' at the end of the drive. I have no doubt this car will appeal to those who need lots of space without having to sacrifice reasonable quality and a good drive, but it doesn't feel like a sporting saloon car. Indeed if I really needed that much space I would just opt for the very handsome S-Max.
03 March 2008 04:41