1.5T is very eye-catching! Comparative test of Mondeo 1.5T/2.0T

  [Professional Evaluation] It has been nearly four months since it went on the market. In these days, all the media and consumers have almost focused on the appearance of the new car and the performance of the 2.0T model. Indeed, the new generation of Mondeo has attracted the attention of many consumers with its similar front face design and quite rich configuration. Judging from car home’s attention, this model ranks second. Of course, not all consumers will have enough budget to buy a 2.0T model, and the 1.5T model with a price of less than 190,000 yuan actually has a good cost performance. So the purpose of writing this evaluation article today is to see if the cheap 1.5T model is really far from the 2.0T model. What kind of driving feeling will this small displacement bring to Aston Mondeo?

■ Brief introduction of new car appearance and interior:

  Although it is an article comparing the 1.5T and 2.0T Mondeo models, we have made various very detailed evaluations on the Mondeo 2.0T models before, so today we will focus all the articles on the Mondeo 1.5T models. The Mondeo 1.5T model we chose is not the lowest model, but the GTDi180 fashion model with a price of 189,800 yuan, which belongs to the high-end model among the 1.5T models.

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

  From the appearance modeling, there is no obvious difference between Mondeo with 1.5T engine and 2.0T model, and the front face modeling similar to aston martin is still bluffing. If you must look for it, there will be obvious differences in the structure and function of the headlights. Among them, except for the low-profile models, the 2.0T is equipped with and, while on the 1.5T models, the headlights use traditional halogen light sources. Even so, GTDi180 stylish car is equipped with automatic headlight opening and closing function.

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

  There is no chrome trim for 2.0T high-profile models on the door handle, but the style of double five-spoke 17-inch wheels is actually very beautiful. The Haoyue series tyre size is equipped with 235/50 R17, which belongs to Michelin’s latest mid-to-high-end tire products, and its quietness and durability are obviously improved compared with the previous and tough series.

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

  The bilateral double-outlet exhaust pipe is also exactly the same as the 2.0T model, which ensures the unity and symmetry of the rear design and makes the whole vehicle beautiful at the rear. When the taillight is on, the 1.5T model lights up in a half-moon mode, that is, the inner area will not be lit, which is the most convenient way to judge the 1.5T and 2.0T models at night.

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

  Compared with the 2.0T model, the interior design of the 1.5T model is much simpler, and the key point is that the change of the audio head is quite obvious. From the cool SONY centralized control panel of 2.0T high-end models, it has become the same traditional key panel as the low-end models of 2.0t. However, from the point of view of ease of use and accuracy of operation, individuals prefer the design of this traditional key.

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

  Leather is standard equipment, and a series of function buttons can be seen on 1.5T high-profile models. No matter the comfort configuration or safety configuration of the whole vehicle is still in place, electric leather seats and automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirrors are all available, and the body stability system and 8 are also standard items in the whole system.

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

Ford Changan Ford Mondeo 2013 1.5L GTDi180 Fashion

  It can be said that this 1.5T Mondeo model can meet the daily use needs of consumers, no matter from the appearance and interior design, or from the safety and comfort configuration of the vehicle itself. So for everyone, the biggest suspense is how the driving experience of this car is different from that of the 2.0T model. Will the 1.5T engine be mounted on Mondeo’s huge body, which will cause the "small horse-drawn cart" we are worried about? What about its acceleration performance? Let’s keep watching.