Ford unveils its new Mondeo in Australia, priced starting from $32,790

SYDNEY: Ford’s new 2015 Mondeo made its local debut with the Australian motoring media, ahead of a mid-May showroom launch.

Priced from $32,790 for the entry level Ambiente hatch and ranging up to $49,340 for the top-spec Titanium wagon, the new Mondeo is aimed right at Toyota’s segment-leading Camry ($30,490) and the popular Mazda6 ($32,540).

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Two versions of Ford’s 2.0 litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine will be offered with the new Mondeo, along with a 2.0 litre turbo diesel.

Entry models are driven by a 149kW/345Nm version of the petrol engine, while mid-range and top-spec models get a more powerful 177kW version.

All diesel variants are powered by a 132kW/400Nm 2.0 litre engine.

Although a manual transmission is offered in overseas markets, a six-speed auto is the only transmission on offer in Australia.

Fuel consumption ranges from 5.1 to 5.3 l/100km with diesel models and 8.2 to 8.5 l/100km in the petrol line-up.