The four-door coupe niche is really catching on. After VW's entry into the chop-top genre, Ford is set to present an [almost] low-cost version of the "eye candy sedan." Naturally, I'd like it to be what the current Mondeo could have been when I first saw the Iosis concept. And I expect it to be what the current Mondeo isn't: exciting. I was extremely disappointed when FoMoCo released the Mondeo sedan. Why would they say they were going to base the four-door's design on that stunning concept and then… you know? The only cool thing about Mondeo is that Bond drove it for a while. Actually it wasn't that cool; looking back at the scenes, it was kind of boring. Anyway, back to the four-door coupe: four individual seats, frame-less doors, high-tech lights (but not Iosis-droopy) and some genuine sex-appeal. Done.
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However, I have to argue that given the choice between the current Mondeo and a Fusion…you can see where I’m going here, can’t you?
Every time I see someone driving a Fusion I think of that V8 vegetable juice commercial. ” THUNK!! You coulda had a Mazda 6!”
Wow. This may be my favorite TTAC chop of all time. Any way we can get this wallpaper-sized?
It’s only right that Ford join in on the 4-door coupe market – I saw a 1968 Thunderbird this weekend. Four-doors (rear suicide-style) with a vinyl roof (complete with Landau bars) covering the rear 1/2 of the rear window glass to give it a coupe look. The original 4-door coupe!!!
http://automotivemileposts.com/files/tbird19682and4door.jpg
Wow. This may be my favorite TTAC chop of all time. Any way we can get this wallpaper-sized?
Anyway we can get this actually produced?
I will be soon heading to the UK and my wife wants to rent a Mondeo, had one years ago suppose they have changed a lot since then? Any comments appreciated!
Andre,
Stunning. Ford needs you more than they need Mullaly.
I hope someone in Dearborn design is viewing this.
God, if the new Mondeo was released like that, and they sold it to us Americans, I would replace my Mercury Mystique with it. I’ve wanted a truck for awhile but that’s a beautiful little car right there.
There are very few cars I’d say this about, but that Mondeo almost looks masculine and sporting. Good job Avervarii.
EGADS… That’s beautiful.
Nice work, Andrei,
The only criticism I have is that these FWD CLS copies look nose-heavy. The Passat CC has the same problem.
While I think this class of vehicle is attractive, I wonder just how many people have $50K for what is essentially a pretty midsized sedan with less headroom. Is it really worth double what an Accord costs?
Andrei, might I recommend a good aesthetics therapist? The Mondeo is a pretty striking design, and I have a tough time thinking of any production vehicle with four doors that resonates so well.
IF IT HAS MORE THAN TWO DOORS, IT ISN’T A COUPE!!!
Sorry, but I wish people would stop abusing the English language like this.
@ seoultrain
You can get the wallpaper here:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2336/fordmondeocoupes0103wo2.jpg