FORD Mondeo 155MPH 3.0 Litre V6

FORD Mondeo 155MPH 3.0 Litre V6

FOR
With its bulging wheel arches, meshed grilles, ground-hugging body skirts and enormous 18in alloys, no one could mistake the ST for any other Mondeo; even the blue oval badge has come in for a dose of steroids.

AGAINST
Fierce emissions-based taxation and lacklustre image limit its appeal, and at this price, there’s plenty of stiff competition from models with more prestigious badges on their bonnet.

ON THE ROAD OWNERSHIP IN THE CABIN

Performance: 3.0 V6 sounds great

Buying & owning: V6 has high running costs

Behind the wheel: Less is more in the minimalist Mondeo

Ride & handling:The Mondeo excels on all fronts Quality & reliability

Ford’s best efforts are unlikely to let you down Space & practicality

Space good, but six-footers should go up front

Refinement: Engine’s sporting note spoilt by wind noise

Safety and security provisions: exemplary Equipment

Plenty of kit in ST form