The Honest Car Review | Ford Mondeo Hybrid 2019 - sorry Ford, but this is horrible

Ford has updated the Mondeo Hybrid for 2019 - you can have it as an estate now. Ford needn't have bothered. It's terrible.
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[@fracrolla]

I love Mondeo Hybrid, top quality, more confort, i love all.

[@Fabformcatering]

I have one, love it.

[@abdalsalam4625]

How many mpg does it do approximately? Thanks

[@fracrolla]

@@abdalsalam4625 I did 30000km consuming an average of 19.5 km / L

[@abdalsalam4625]

Many thanks

[@BoeingvsAirbus1578]

Get lost, no objective assessment to the car, constant complaining. Mondeo is one of the best cars built in the D segment.

[@marknichol8167]

Sorry that I think your car sucks, but opinions are subjective by nature, generally. That’s how reviews work. Objectively, the panel gaps are huge, the packaging of the hybrid system is awful, the transmission noise is higher than you’ll find in most systems, and the real world efficiency is little better than you’d find in a small capacity petrol engine, if at all. All stuff I mentioned in the review. Ktnxbai.

[@MrTrull1]

Oh for the love of God say what you think, man. 😂 This has got to be my favourite of Mark's vids to date - and they're all bloody good. I'm actually praying that he hates whatever he tries next.

[@greggorski43]

Drives like any other hybrid , wanna review fast cars review performance cars not daily drivers, couldn't listen to you after 30 sec

[@tony5101]

The best car review ever, simply for the use of a gaping Wizards sleeve! 😂😂

[@Ambienfinity]

Ford would be bloody stupid to refuse giving you cars to review in the future, Mark. I've heard you praise other models in their range, but the decline of the Mondeo just shows how car styling (SUVs) and technology (e.g. efficient hybrid drives from Toyota etc.) have left it behind. I cannot believe that boot. What's the point? Great, honest review. The best sound the car makes was you going through the pools of heavy rainwater (we're getting flooding down here in Cheshire).

[@TL-xw6fh]

It's tragic but Ford's engineering expertise went downhill when they went global and the responsibility for this segment went to the US. Truly tragic especially for a die-hard ex-Ford man. I'm simply crying.

[@bonzobanana1]

I know the Mondeo is out of fashion now but the styling inside and out is superb and normally the non-hybrid versions are great to drive. Build quality looks a bit rough and Ford reliability seems to be declining in recent years due to the well documented engine issues. The Corolla hybrid is obviously a much better choice, a hybrid is about economy and saving money and the Corolla delivers hybrid technology in a far more efficient reliable way. This Ford has what looks like a half-assed hybrid system especially that tiny battery. Being out of fashion means perhaps a bargain s/hand in a few years.

[@markcoster9789]

And gearbox issues!

[@CPetchelli]

Yea but, what do you really think? I am sick of people sitting on the fence!

[@Kraken1000]

Funny how the Mondeo has gone from the large family car of choice ten years ago to this. But then, Ford only sold a few hundred normal Mondeos to private buyers in 2018. They've clearly given this project to Sixth Form design students.

[@jaromor8808]

I wonder how much of this generation of Mondeo was designed in the US, especially when compared to Mk4 (2007-2014)... and if that could be the reason why Mondeo has dropped the ball so horribly. An (maybe) interesting observation: The wagon version has this cheap-looking chain of LED "bulbs" in the rear lights, while the liftback version hes a modern-looking continuous stripes (as did the 2010-2014 Mk4, wagon or not.) The fact that one the version not sold in the US gets this cheap-ass crap thrown on it makes me think the US -engineers- beancounters might have had bigger say in the design that they should have.

[@AndySnap]

I do believe this current model Mondeo is an all American design, for Europe, and seem to recall the CEO of Ford delaying the release of the range for nearly a year, because it wasn't good enough... I stand to be corrected if anyone knows more.

[@sebastianfalkor]

i think you're just bonkers,,,,i have it and LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@libra4books]

Brilliant review. It does rather mirror the decline of Ford. Had a Mondeo Estate 20 years ago and it was brilliant. Practical, comfortable, reasonably quick and fantastic handling. They seem to have been in decline ever since. Ford just don't get the 21st Century.

[@runawayronnie]

9:01 "But I'm not solipsistic enough..." Mark, you must be the only bloke who can criticise John Bercow's lack of vocabulary. Another brilliant and funny review - so different from other motoring hacks.

[@michalklucz6907]

this door gap would pass Mat Watson stick of truth. Or maybe even The Straight Pipes box test. Love the video

[@drawwithdan5821]

Excellent. And brilliant outtakes. It certainly has been very.....floody...in the North of late.

[@pcr8918]

9.03 a review should leave us better informed. I now know what “solositsic” means. Brilliant as always.

[@oliverstemp9132]

I like how the facelift was so hard to spot you mainly used video from the old version

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

You already know too much about the Mondeo. :-D

[@robthomas7232]

Its the fog lights, they changed the fog lights!

[@glideman]

Brilliant review, honest and fun👌😂

[@kostadinkondev829]

Are you on drugs constantly cut off screen + tattoo all over the neck disgusting to watch

[@sweeney125]

That might be the best review yet!

[@v4nno]

Well I’m pleased some people find your reviews useful.

[@ollisterrible]

So you liked the indicator noise at least. More like this please!

[@Grant0610]

Good to see you found the rear wiper in all that flooding. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😜

[@mattpreston7748]

Our thoughts are with you for having to suffer so much this week! 😂 So in a field of 2 cars, the Mondeo comes 5th. S**t car, still a great review - and yes I do want to know your opinion. Wizards sleeve lol 😜

[@livc444111]

Properly honest review. I personally really like the Mondeo but the figures for this hybrid versions are awful, thank you for pointing them out! A car to avoid.

[@danielocallaghan8201]

Brilliant review, Mark. Great to hear the unvarnished truth. Hope Ford is grown up enough not to go off in a huff.

[@squareapples5118]

Interesting perspective 😂 I previously owned the 2.0 diesel varient of this, remapped from 150 to 180bhp. Overall I liked it. I didn't have any gripes with the interior, although mine was the higher spec titanium model. Definitely seemed to be angled towards comfort rather than sportiness, which was fine by me. I since purchased a Mazda6 which seems to have the upper hand in terms of agility. 3rd and 4th gear accelation in the Mazda also feels brisker despite having 30 less bhp than the Ford (I guess it's because the Ford is a much heavier car.. Despite this, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Mondeo... Personally I'd take either over an suv..

[@Clappers89]

Bet Ford's PR department were bricking it after this review

[@RexWaldron]

Just found your reviews and they are absolutely brilliant! Only one word for this car: "Why?" 😂🤔

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

Thanks Rex. M.

[@davidbrearley1541]

Brilliant...pure entertainment.

[@daseteam]

Thank you. Can one ever be solipsistic enough?

[@TheSkinheadlad]

This is what i needed to know.. thanks.

[@julianowens4071]

So just curious, is this Mondeo any good?😂

[@GrrMeister]

*Is it plug in or self charging ?*

[@crystalmethking]

Nothing wrong with a gaping wizards sleeve

[@davestarkie9977]

At least we now know its watertight - possibly be better as a boat?

[@grahamjones2759]

'Wizards sleeve' - not sure what they give Mark to drink before some of his reviews........

[@SDav21]

Lol. I love driving through puddles when it rains. 😂

[@danielocallaghan8201]

Mark, is it mean to remind you if something you said last December: "There's no such thing as a properly bad car now, is there?" Perhaps it was just rhetorical, and the Mondeo Hybrid proves otherwise!

[@AndySnap]

Ford are generally competent at least, while Toyota a stereotypically dull, so I wasn't expecting that review... Good on yer for telling it as it is, and thanks too, honest Mark.

[@attalking]

My local taxi company has the hugely practical Mondeo hatchback hybrid and they swear by it. Sorry, I mean they swear at it.

[@philtimson5449]

Train station please mate 😉

[@gcu2810]

So a better boat than a car. Shame that the Audi mild hybrid is so sophisticated compared to this. Probably costs twice as much though so sod them. My ford also has the tiny rear wiper switch on the end of the stalk that I only ever turn on by accident.

[@FrankBurnside]

Mondeo isn't that bad to be fair. CVT issue is common with all hybrids but one can learn to live with it. Comparing to PHEV is wrong as they are plugins(and you pay allot more).

[@EinkOLED]

I drove the saloon hybrid version in the USA, they're called the ford fusion over there. Overall I thought it was a decent car.

[@toyotaprius79]

It hasn't changed since 2013 however

[@keepwalking6041]

its a great car actually, but these reviews always have to go one way--shit on the cars to get clicks.. i drove toyota corolla hybrid, estate, and yeah i don't think so, mondeo is miles ahead in terms of sound proofing, isolation, suspension, even if mpg is worse than corrolla its just by small amount, i got 5.1 l/100 km on mondeo and 4.7 on corolla.. sorry to say but the video doesn't really encompass realistically how great this car is..

[@ysjmichael]

entertaining and surprising - sounds like Subaru's hybrid performance, on the brink of becoming mild hybrid

[@Rider_on_Indian]

Gongratulations for the useful information you provided here. Ford will stop making cars , only SUV'S, Mustang's & trucks.

[@leonanthonydld]

🤦🏾‍♂️if ford released a relative cheap hybrid fiesta they'd kill it. Can you imagine if they launched. battery rental system like Renault 🤷🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

[@clivewedderburn7601]

I was wondering what that noise was. At the time I thought the car was growling at you for giving it a bad review.

[@Jimjammin87]

I am currently half way through a rental of the saloon version of this car and it is by far, the worst car I’ve ever had the misfortune of driving. From a consumer perspective, I can summarise this car as follows: The drive train is absolutely appalling, no power, very noisy and forget accelerating uphill. It is far less efficient than your average diesel or modern petrol engine with none of the perks. It is enormous with less usable boot space than my 208 hatchback owing to most of the useful space taken up by the battery. It’s length combined with the turning circle of a boat, make it impossible to manoeuvre in confined spaces. It has a completely pointless ‘keyless start’ feature, so you could drive off with the keys on the roof, should you so desire, losing them for eternity and unable to restart your car once arrived at your destination. The pillars obscure oncoming traffic around corners. The touchscreen is so slow you’ll give up and use your phone for sat nav. If you do use the sat nav, that’s appalling as well. There’s not a single redeeming feature, I can’t wait to never see it again. I hate this car so much, I’ve left a comment on KZbin, which is about my fifth comment in 10 years.

[@rosebonnaire9419]

Not forgetting this guy is from the north!!

[@swanblake]

I feel like this review can be applied to all Ford's except the Fiesta/Focus. Horrid interiors

[@jaromor8808]

i do agree, with those two they seem to kinda have gotten their shit together... at last

[@matleics]

Drive a 67 plate mondeo , half the trim doesnt fit, the rest is falling off and only done 22,456 miles

[@SDav21]

It's a nice looking car. But gosh Mark. Why are you so handsome. 😍

[@cartmann227]

So you are saying that this is a good car. 👍

[@doddacakes1974]

Mmm mmm, wizards sleeve

[@andylie7699]

no, the Corolla is horrible

[@nosleeppete5146]

Wow. If you're (got it spelt right this week) recommending it that much I might get two.

[@timbanks260]

Noah's Ark with wheels?

[@antsleckus7652]

A young Tim Westwood 😂

[@HonestJohncouk2000]

That really hurt. 😂

[@antsleckus7652]

@@HonestJohncouk2000 well isn't he from Peterborough too. A coincidence I think not

[@allan.n.7227]

1:03 LOL!!

[@ericgeorge5483]

I was always a massive Mondeo fan but this one seems like a huge turd of a car.

[@L77yma]

I’m sure it can’t be that bad !

[@mrobe48942]

It’s not that bad, I have one and don’t recognise most of these Criticisms.

[@adam_priscak]

I thought the Mondeo Hybrid would be a good contender for the next family lease car. Not anymore!

[@keepwalking6041]

please do test drive it, i did and it will be my next car..i tried toyota corrola also, pass..

[@joaofarinha7953]

Is it rubbish then?? 😂😂

[@advancelast1740]

What a depressing car

[@erikpannemans2865]

Get to the point. 11.45min 11 min of rubish. This review.... Horrible. If you don't like it then don't drive it.