New 2015 Ford Mondeo (Fusion) hatchback - Carbuyer

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Crazy how fast times changed. When this generation launched, I would have never imagined this to be their last ever large saloon and estate

[@Stevehug83]

I've got the 2.0 diesel. Excellent on motorways, plenty fast enough, very happy with it

[@joshwilkins472]

You can always rely on Ford to give you a great all round car. They're stylish, economical, reliable, fast and all at an acceptable price. Ford have cracked it with the looms as well due to the Aston Martin style front. Well done Ford 👏👏

[@lightsaberlordp373]

I love the Ford Mondeo it's a sporty and handsomely beautiful car!!! Ford is one of my favourite worldwide manufacturers

[@tudoriusmaximus]

Matt you would fit perfect in a new line of Top Gear presenters when these three will retire! Also, I really like the new Mondeo!

[@Therongunner]

Tudor Moldovan I guess he failed the inteeview.lol

[@Box0rz]

Finally Matt told us his height in centimeters. 179 cm. I never got his height when he used feet, haha!

[@tjay84]

Yeah!! Metric system FTW!! :) But if he is having problems with his 179 cm it must be a torture chamber for my 194 cm (6'4").. :P

[@SebastianTurkalj]

He said it once, in Opel/Vauxall Corsa review I think. But yeah, he should say his height in cm-s every time.

[@OkulSmoK]

tjay84 Man, you are pretty high, you must struggle in most cars don't you?

[@Box0rz]

Stefan P I probably did once but forgot it. I'm not going to google it every time, lol.

[@tjay84]

Lukas Mach Sometimes.. Mostly for legroom though.. :) So I am glad that Skoda Superb's are really popular as taxi's here.. :P

[@kari9856]

Ford is a US manufacturer with a certain reputation. Europeans buy mostly marketing names called Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo and Transit. The reputation is based on two major factors; depreciation and reliability the first being more commanding. All in all, nice everyday vehicles, especially diesel models.

[@SuperNiceguy60]

I love when car reviewers start complaining about cars for being to comfortable 4:17 , my average speed in London is 17 MPH , screw sport suspension as it is much more fragile when dealing pot holes and speed bumps and it makes cars ride terrible at city speeds

[@THECARKUS]

Mat is the best car reviewer. Watched loads of his vids. Top man.

[@mohammadyasinsaied1060]

OMG MAT IS BACK!!!!!!

[@gonnabeok]

marvel.

[@cice2]

Matt is a way better reviewer than the other lady, I don't remember her name.

[@JohnnyWrong]

I think she's called Notrebecca.

[@theblitz1687]

disgraceland uk Dont be that rude to her ;) (I laughed to your comment anyway xd)

[@opelcorsa2012]

The Blitz but she does bad reviews...

[@rexjaru]

Her name? It's sweet, sweet, Ginny.

[@theodorev666]

disgraceland uk rude but nevertheless funny !!!

[@jasluvdeepsingh8491]

It is a delight seeing you review anything MATT

[@TheCoBBus]

Drove the car week ago! It was great fun! and the motor is just awesome =) I like it (And the looks are just 5/5)

[@mmmfloorpie]

As a North American 2014 Fusion owner, I'm getting extremely angered here! The last review I watched was a Mondeo station wagon with a stick shift and a diesel engine. This review is a hatch back with glass roof and diesel engine. NONE of these are available in North America! We don't even get that little cargo net in the glovebox to hold the manual! I would kill for a station wagon with a diesel! Also, how cool are those LED DRL switchback sequential turn signals!?!? Again, nothing like that here in North America! We don't even get rear fog lights!

[@Pmjs]

mmmfloorpie I'm surprised you don't get rear fog lights. My 1984 Ford Escort 1.3L mk3 was the 1st car I had with them.

[@austinhorn3007]

I have one 2 years newer and I can confirm that no equipment gets added. The new facelift came for 2017 but it's still the same sedan look. I wish we got the estate as well, Especially with the amazing gas mileage of the diesel.

[@Zero_Ninety]

Kieran And we're all very grateful for that.

[@YuriTTF]

mmmfloorpie Man, u must the see Brazilian versions 😂

[@markmatblutt7861]

Almost forgot what a fantastic presenter Matt is. If they ever refurbish Top Gear with new presenters, Matt simply HAS to be the new Hammond.

[@lukeclarke4432]

So good to see Mats back 😊😊

[@alanrmurphy]

Matt Watson has only improved as a presenter over time. He was great back then, better now

[@derbigpr500]

So basically, I hope Ford EU learned the lesson and next time won't allow Ford USA to interfere with the development of European models.

[@peacegod101]

Most of Ford's european models are crap anyway so who cares.

[@benanderson89]

peacegod101 All of Fords best models have input from Europe or are 100% developed in Europe. Focus, Fiesta and Kuga (Escape) are three very good examples.

[@orion1983uk]

Nakke144 ...and the Fiat Ka is also poor.

[@benanderson89]

orion1983uk The Ka does a pretty decent job for a City car TBH. Its not completely terrible, you could do worse.

[@orion1983uk]

It's hardly one of Ford's finer cars though is it. Step inside it and everything, bar the Ford badge on the steering wheel, is Fiat - switches, dials, stereo, the lot. I have nothing against the Fiat 500, but it's disappointing that Ford, effectively, outsourced their 2nd generation Ka. Generally does pretty poor in customer satisfaction surveys too. Relatively speaking, it's not a patch on the first generation Ka. I'd get a Toyota Aygo instead.

[@Shekdawg]

Finally hes back for a full review.

[@78gusten]

This is the only review of the Mondeo / Fusion I'v seen with this kind of negative undertone. Every other review is very positive about the mondeo. And I'v even seen some test drivers that thinks the mondeo is class leading. I would like to see carbuyer test the estate to.

[@BomberFletch31]

Love it. I want to get one - in this colour, in the Titanium trim, with the panoramic roof. In other words, exactly as kitted out in this video. Except I'd go for the 2.0 Ecoboost rather than the Diesel.

[@wayno197711]

Mine hasn't got rear parking sensors!

[@Igeeckow]

front- amazing, the sides of it - really good looking. Fix the rear the it's a beautiful beautiful car! I'd go for this one over Passat for sure

[@thelazygamerhd4684]

We just brought our titanium x 2015 best car in the world. Worth the money.!

[@FirstLast-kb7kn]

I love that front turn signal. I wish the American Ford Fusion had that.

[@HenryMarckan]

Nice to have Matt back! Good job!

[@Nick22051]

3:55 dynamic indicators?

[@hhbdkhan]

He is back!!

[@SingaporeSkaterSam]

Calling owners of the Mk 5 Mondeo: is the handling really less sharp than previous models? It almost seems to be written in the press handout(!), but how does it really drive after a few weeks getting used to it? Or has Ford really broken it?

[@tintinhegarty]

Looking at one of these in Ireland a zetec model but it doesn't have the touchscreen radio which is odd. Everything else seems to be the same

[@domagoj5455]

in written review under the pluses it says it has "spacious cabin" but in this video one can see the cabin is not spacious at all in the back

[@ChrisDelArc]

This is a very nice car. The perfect balance between modern and smart design!

[@theoneandonlybenjamin]

matt please review the mondeo vignale. you guys do the best reviews out there. keep it up!!!

[@dansh]

Thanks for using the metric system!

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

I forgot how good Matt was at making car reviews!

[@semarakgeo]

It's really refreshing to see Matt using an HTC rather than an iPhone...

[@mrafeht]

If in the UK we buy fuel in litres but all info is given in miles per gallon?

[@adamoconnor5710]

I have one of these and I love it

[@charlieleach3976]

Me too

[@turquoisecat761]

I'm a little confused by the 'Passat is more practical' comment around the 5.27 mark. Surely a hatchback would be classed as being more practical than a similarly-sized 3 box saloon? To me, the Mondeo's main problem is its sheer size, it's too wide for town driving and it's dull to look at, no wonder the 3 series easily outsells it. Anyway, nice to see Mat back reviewing, although I do like Ginny's earnest style too.

[@peacegod101]

3-series, XE, C class are selling cause they are in reality, better value for money.

[@earthmunkeys01]

2:37 the carwow stick of truth falls out of the exhaust? 🤣

[@MySalsaSingle]

This looks so much better than the US model, and I love that it comes as a hatch. I don't get why he says it doesn't feel fun, my dad has a 2013 one, and it has super quick steering and very good handling. I think it's pretty fun to drive.

[@sic22l]

US and EU clients have different expectations. Good handling is not enough, Mondeo has always been the best. Now it's not.

[@benanderson89]

***** The old Ford Mondeo (a completely different car to the previous generation Ford Fusion in the US) had best in class driving dynamics - it could give Jaguar and BMW a solid run for their money in the fun department. But since this car was co-developed in the USA, the American style suspension has made its way through. By EU standards its quite soft. The old Mondeo to an American would probably feel really harsh.

[@cicalcical]

Welcome Back

[@Nakke144]

I drove this and the new Passat back-to-back a little while ago, and i enjoyed the Ford a lot more. Driving the VW felt as fun as drowning in wallpaper paste. My biggest annoyance with the Ford is the suspension setup, and lack of a manual gearbox with a powerful engine (you can only get the 2-litre Ecoboosts with a automatic). What the Mondeo needs is a Sport, or a new ST model, and a suspension setup like the previous model had and their lovely 6-speed box. And Autocar said the Mondeo is the new class leader when they compared it against the Passat, 3-series, A4, Insignia and V60.

[@harryc266]

Thank god your back.

[@Tambo74]

I'd definitely go for the Zetec 2.0L TDCI Model.. Don't waste your money on anything else These car's are great second hand buys if you get a well cared for one with low mileage.

[@TheJoeMB]

I see Matt saw the light and got the excellent HTC One M8 :).

[@az958]

I have this without the Panoramic roof and theres no issue with headroom

[@user-ch5zj2uf4v]

Good review, but how can you say the VW Passat is more practical when it's a saloon? 🤔

[@theshield4750]

What kind of headlights are those? My fusion has the regular ones 😭

[@charlieleach3976]

LED and they turn with the steering

[@maartendemuynck3653]

"Material quality has been improved". That's maybe what Ford want us to believe, but I'm surprised to hear the reviewer saying it. I sat in the new Mondeo and couldn't help but think the interior looked actually cheaper than it used to. The materials covering the dash and the doors may be soft to the touch (which they already were in the previous car), but they are less robust, more brittle than before. In fact, you now get higher-quality plastic in a Focus!

[@joshuahodgkins1404]

I dont know what you are talking about, i own this car and it has everything i need for the money, i have the 1.5 diesel ztec mondeo estate, it has BUILT IN SATNAV AS STANDARD so i dont know why you think it doesnt, voice command, cruise control, electric handbreak, powerfold mirrors, front and rear heated windscreens but then its a ford which is the ONLY company that has the front heated windscreen and even though its the zetec you cant hear a thing and it ia the most confortable car i have ever owned and possibly the best value for money, 10xs better that the mazda or the passat

[@clairjackson7755]

Yay mines on its way can't wait 😃😃

[@ximdl5523]

Love your reviews, Matt. Humorous yet informative. I'm a fan. :-)

[@JoeyFuller2000]

Why is the check engine light on?

[@Drewbie85]

Wish we got a hatchback version in the us or a wagon/estate as well.

[@losmeets98]

Love this car, nice, sharp design, better than the new Focus at least.

[@carfanfan]

Love this car! Hope it comes to South Africa. I know we are getting the Ford Fusion from the States, which has the same face. But very expensive.

[@tombrown3072]

Pretty cool, I wish they had something like this in the U.S.

[@Yb807-g]

In the us it is the ford fusion

[@1969cmp]

Is this the car that will replace the Falcon in Australia, or will there be something a little larger. Looks neat though.

[@milchpuder]

I have to say, the new Mondeo, Passat and 6 look stunning. Almost makes you wonder whether you should bother spending the extra few grand for a similarly spec'd 3, A4 or C class. Sure, they're probably not as well built nor have the same badge value, but these family saloons have really come a long way in terms of design, premium appeal and tech.

[@welshjim22]

Not sure why the fascination with the lip between folded seats and boot. In my experience it helps stop things sliding and if I need to open the door to lift something over lip then damn it I will walk those three feet around the side.

[@henrybrar]

I wish US had a Diesel choice in Fusion.

[@ponygt6629]

I think this is what perfectly people want Its not too stiffly sprung like the Mazda 6 has quieter cabin than the 6 as well Its not too soft and boring like the Passat either, I think the Mondeo strikes the balance between Passat and Mazda 6

[@alexdelacruz729]

In the built in sat nav in the top it says navigator

[@MrSchmekker]

I want one. Now they’re going for 6-12k 😁 actually checked one out yesterday it was the same colour as this but then it came from BCA originally and it had some niggles. I gotta wait a bit I guess

[@Joker-yw9hl]

This would be my car of choice too. When the need arises for a car I'll certainly be looking at Mondeos

[@w-james9277]

I dont hate the other girl but she needs to watch this review and learn how make her own reviews more interesting.

[@Tambo74]

I think she's just old school middle class.. She will appeal to the upper class though but she has to be a bit more trendy and down to earth with this type of reviewing on the internet, these days it's seems to be hipsters that get the thumbs up

[@MatWatsonCars]

Tambo74 Hi Mat here. I'm certainly no hipster: I can't grow a big beard nor can I ride a fixie bicycle ;-) Also I do this: :-) which isn't very hip. BTW thanks for the welcome back - I've missed you guys.

[@w-james9277]

Tambo74 Im afraid so. She just needs to make her reviews more interesting, they feel more like a lecture rather than a review, I get enough of those at work and uni

[@Tambo74]

MatWatsonCars lol well i never thought You were a hipster Mat..Just generalizing. Great Job by the way mate i envy you. As for the Beards.. That's a big NO NO. Thanks for responding a Hipster would definitely Not respond.. it just not.. well let's say "Hip", all the best mate :-)

[@HyperbirdF6]

Excellent review

[@mitsubishilancer727]

Great car review of ford mondeo. Thumbs up

[@ant_ramos]

Great great review!

[@benadamson2319]

No, I won't be wanting a diesel! Give me the 2.0 Ecoboost any day!

[@coastaku1954]

+Ben Adamson YEAH, My mom has a 2013 Ford Escape 2.0L Eco-Boost, and It develops 240 HP and 270 Pounds Feet Of Torque

[@coastaku1954]

+Ever Free Gaming P.S. The Ford Escape is basicly a Kuga But with Left-Hand Drive for a American/Canadian market I live in the Ladder (Canada)

[@truckerjames4749]

Coastaku u could have just said Lbs/ft

[@lindakheswa4955]

I'm glad he mentione that Aston Martin style nose, thought I was the only one who noticed that

[@maximolotov]

I love it's look sooooo much

[@Therongunner]

I, well my wife, owns a 2016 2.0 ecoboost. Brilliant car, fast, tech advanced and safe.

[@christobalev3246]

Is it powershift?

[@Therongunner]

@@christobalev3246 automatic shift with sport mode.

[@lukaszslowikow1323]

Engine light on????

[@b14cod]

Good review, on the subject and not praising the "mighty" Mondeo. How is the automatic gearbox? This is no match for the Passat, what are they thinking at Ford?

[@charlieleach3976]

I have the 6 speed auto box and combined with the flappy paddles on the steering column it performs brilliantly.

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Better off getting a Mazda6, huh? Interesting. When America finally gets the Mondeo version of the Ford Fusion, it turns out maybe we were better off with the Mazda6 version of the Ford Fusion? At any rate... sharp car, but I think we'll be keeping my wife's V6 manual Mazda6 for a while longer. It's getting harder to find either in a mid-sized FWD sedan these days, let alone both combined.

[@THEPrivatePita]

I live in America and i wish the fusion was a hatchback here. Too bad they are getting rid of it, but the good news is they might re release it as a wagon 🤔

[@geraldharkness8830]

i have a 2015 2.0 l tdci a lovely car to the eye and a lovely car to drive passat mazda you can keep them,i will stick to my mondeo!

[@charlieleach3976]

Here here

[@scalereality4840]

lol first time I've laughed at a car review - that brumie voice control was funny

[@tomrowlinson4237]

Anyone know how these perform on their claimed MPG?

[@charlieleach3976]

I have the 2 litre Diesel 2015 model, auto box, same colour and 19inch alloys. I have been driving it a month now and the best I have got is 42mpg but I do like the gas pedal when on a straight road

[@appelpower1]

It's good, but I preferred the old one. Especially the five-cylinder turbo. I'd rather have a Mazda6 now, sorry.

[@appelpower1]

Firemarioflower How so, my beloved fan of naturally-aspirated engines?

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

+Firemarioflower the 2.2 diesel in the Mazda 6 is an incredible engine far better then any engine offered in the Mondeo.

[@xIcarus227]

I agree that Mazda's 2.2 diesel is great, but I think you're underestimating the PSA 2.0 diesel. It's easily one of the best diesel engines of this generation. The biturbo 210 HP version found in the Mondeo is simply monstrous.

[@brieflycake]

appelpower1 Apology accepted

[@mikewish19]

Matt will you be reviewing the estate version soon?

[@jackzhang5940]

Weird question.. What jacket is matt wearing? It looks nice :P

[@TheGorbaa]

this car looks really good! but i would choose the estate.

[@vladimirpopa8576]

simply beautiful

[@fontheking5]

To me, the new Mondeo looks very similar to the old model, mostly from the rear :)

[@brentusmcf]

will you be doing a review on the mondeo vignale

[@kossak007]

Oh no! The Mondeo is no longer the best to drive in its class! I never thought I'm going to hear that from Carbuyer :D

[@nicolaebutnar924]

Matt, you have missed call on your phone. Carwow was looking for you :)

[@blueshirt06]

So the Ford Fusion is called Ford Mondeo in the UK? does anyone know why they do that?

[@joost1453]

It's Mondeo at the whole EU

[@steviesmiler]

We had an old Ford Fusion here in the UK years ago. It wasn't a popular car. Looked nothing like the modern fusion/mondeo. Maybe that's the reason?

[@blueshirt06]

steviesmiler The older Fusion looked nothing like the new one either in the US it was actually an ugly looking car but I rented the new 2016 and it was nice in and out a very smooth ride

[@Zero_Ninety]

Because Mondeo is a familiar name that has been around for over 20 years. Plus the Fusion name was used on another European Ford a few years ago (unrelated to the US Fusion).

[@eternalhalloween1]

That was a surprise when Matt pointed out that despite the car's large size that headroom in back isn't so good. Who would have thought?

[@johanfagerstromjarlenfors]

The mondeo is the only car i can sit in the backseat straight and don't touch the roof with my head or touch the front seat with my legs and I'm 191 cm tall.

[@simhan1237]

Can you test the new peugeot 508?

[@lordmaul3]

This Ford Mondeo hatchback would be sold as a Ford Fusion if it was sold here in states. I much prefer the Ford Fusion/Mondeo as sedan than a hatchback. The car looks alright until you get to that backend.

[@TheMaevian]

Yeah but a hatchback is far more practical

[@AFSienko]

Good test, but I'm still not convinced as far as the voice-activation system. Could you please post another review with a Jamaican, urban hillbilly, or Turkish kebab salesman accent?

[@SwPiotrek]

I don't know what to think about it. It looks great, it's a great all around, but Mondeo should be a best car in it's class. But is it? Mat thanks for review. You do a great job.

[@Sherukka]

I still really like how the Peugeot 508 drives (of course depending on motor choice and so on...), even compared to the new Passat which is suprisingly less fun to drive than the new Golf.

[@stevew579]

sorry matt Bostin is black country not Brummie.

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[@GrantMC2]

I really like how this car looks

[@surom123]

I think the car looks brilliant and is brilliant inside. That is a top car and I'd have it in a heartbeat over a passat or a Mazda 6, I guess it's all down to a matter of opinion but I think he is wrong here.

[@MrMrMrCaf]

its just a ford fusion..i`d wont take this over the new passat :)

[@mariosula3440]

I wanted to watch this video but on the 0:27 I stopped 😂