We already knew that the new generations of Ford’s global Mondeo and American market Fusion are one and the same, but just in case you had any doubts, here are the first official photos of a pre-production European specification model.
The only visible differences concern the headlamp assembly with the European Mondeo featuring different turning signals and the rear bumper trim, which, at least on this model, is painted in the same color as the body.
Being a pre-production model, we may see some other miniscule changes including different air-vents up front for the diesel-powered models.
Talking about engines, the European model will be offered with both the 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged petrols along a choice of diesel units that will likely include Ford’s 1.6-, 2.0- and 2.2-liter four-pot TDCIs.
Ford has not yet said if it will offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Mondeo in Europe.
The new Mondeo sedan will be introduced in the European markets in the first quarter of 2013, while Ford plans to enhance the range with a station wagon model as well.
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