Ford Mondeo Saloon (07-10) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 14 July 2008 Last Updated: 21 February 2011 While the hatchback version of the Mondeo is hugely popular, the saloon sells in relatively few numbers. As a family car, the Mondeo it makes far more sense as practical five-door while the boot-adorned rear isn't as good looking. That's not to say the saloon isn't as good in every other department. Like the rest of the range it is great to drive, hugely spacious inside and wonderfully refined. There's also a great range of engines available - although there's no low-emission ECOnetic model. Overlook the Ford badge and the top range models rival prestige cars like the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in terms of build quality and equipment levels are more generous. In 2010 the Mondeo received a little cosmetic surgery, the most noticeable part of this refresh it the new nose-job. The front-end has had a complete overhaul, including an enlarged lower grille and a smaller upper grille, while the rear receives new LED tail-lights, an all-new bumper, a reshaped valance and an integrated rear spoiler. The interior has also had a little nip/tuck. There is now a one-piece central console that is soft to touch and the plastics are of a higher quality. More kit is offered as standard including blind-spot alerts, lane-departure steering-wheel vibrators, an alertness assessor, a rear-view camera, automatic headlight dipping speed limiter and LED daytime running lights. However the less practical saloon will be harder to sell on the second-hand market. 4 out of 5 Other Ford reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4.5 out of 5 Comfort Comfort is one of Mondeo's great strengths. The car has grown in both width and length and the space is put to better use than before. As a result, there's lots of room for two in the back, with impressive legroom, and the third seat is adequate for short trips. Legroom is outstanding, the seats are supportive and a good shape, although the sloping shape of the roof restricts headroom. On the move – and especially on the motorway – it’s very quiet. Wind and road noise are well suppressed and engine noise is only noticeable under hard acceleration. It means that the Mondeo is well equipped for long distance driving. View full gallery 3.5 out of 5 Practicality The Mondeo has a generous boot, easily able to swallow several suitcases or sets of golf clubs. The rear seats fold down but it lacks the outright carrying capacity and practicality of the hatchback and won't be as good for family buyers. Inside there are two cupholders built into the centre console and an air conditioned glovebox. The most ingenious feature is one of the simplest - the fuel filler. Not only does the Mondeo do away with a conventional cap (it’s fixed permanently to the flap, which means you don’t get petrol or diesel on your hands), but it’s impossible to fill it with the wrong fuel – it will only allow the right nozzle into the fuel pipe, so you don’t become one of the 250,000 people who mis-fuel their car every year. Get a Ford Mondeo Saloon valuation How does the boot space compare? Ford Mondeo Saloon (07-10) 535 litres Volkswagen Passat Saloon (05-10) 461 litres Honda Accord Saloon (08 on) 460 litres Citroën C5 Saloon (08 on) 439 litres 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel The interior looks good and is easy to use. Some of the functions - especially on the top models - are controlled by buttons on the steering wheel and you scroll through menus in the same way you would on a mobile phone. Ford calls this the HMI system - or Human Machine Interface and it's fairly intuitive to use. The seat adjusts every which way, so it's easy to get a good, supportive driving positing while forward visibility is good. On the 2010 refesh, the Mondeo has had a little nip/tuck on the interior. The most striking design tweak is that the central console is now one piece, the plastics feel softer and are of a higher quality. View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Ford Mondeo cars for sale We have 27 models like this for sale. Find Ford Mondeo cars for sale Previous: Driving & Performance Next: Costs