Ford introduced the second generation of the Mondeo in 2000, and it was striking with its New-Edge design language that brought a more dynamic look for the medium-sized sedan.
The carmaker changed the Mondeo lineup with a larger, more comfortable vehicle and offered it in three body shapes: four-door sedan, five-door hatchback and station wagon. The sedan was considered a very good middle-management vehicle. Its wide range of options and features transformed it into the main weapon against the Volkswagen Passat, but eventually, the blue-oval brand had to admit that it lost the battle against the German rival.

On the outside, the Mondeo featured a mesh-grille at the front and triangular, swept-back headlights. A two-slats lower grille was installed in the lower bumper area. Depending on the trim selected, Ford installed fog-lights in the front bumper. The vehicle’s designers made an ascending beltline that created a dynamic image for the Mondeo sedan.

Even though the Mondeo was considered the flagship for the European market, Ford didn’t try to make it look different. It featured a sound system with a cassette player and a simple radio function. The buttons’ design was clearly way under the car’s target. Later on, it included a CD-player in the options list.

Ford installed a very wide choice of engines, both gasoline and diesel-powered. For selected versions, the carmaker offered an automatic transmission.