+roblex63 Exactly why I hate this trend for putting all the controls on a touch screen. I dread to think what it will cost to replace if it packs up when the car is older! :-o
+soundseeker63 Not too far away in the near future all cars will be disposable at 10 years old. It's the only way for the manufacturer to keep turning high profits.
+z00h not yet on par, but definitely much much better now. Remember that review of megane for autoexpress? That was absolutely awful, but now he is genuinely good at reviewing cars.
Always wanted to see a review of this car when I heard about it. While Matt was better this guy still pretty much said what I needed to know about the car and that's all that really matters. I think he's all right and will probably improve with time. It is quite a nice car and I wouldn't complain if I owned one of these but I don't think I'd be so inclined to buy a new one in the first place either as it's easily in the price range of a Jaguar or BMW which is quite a tall order for something that's a flashy Mondeo; for example the BMW Saloon 518d SE is £31,115. Mind you I'd like to see a VS video or something to see if this car could go toe to toe with other luxury brands.
+Dmitry L i agree 100% they did not do enough to warrent the price, take the ford sign and mondeo off and we might be on to something, not that i hate fords, i love fords focus RS hammer alot of german cars, in the corners, including m4 and m3
I wonder if they'll do a Fiesta Vignale? I think a poshed up fiesta would look pretty cool . . . it would give me something to aspire to!! (currently on a zetec trim 😳) Good review btw
I have one, a beautiful late model, low mileage estate, I had the Titanium X before this and there is a difference in spec even though mine has even more extras like AWD, it is a 2.0 diesel, plenty of power and great on fuel, I love it but then it's personal taste, plenty of Audi's, Mercedes and BMWs out there but not for me, like being different, they are quite rare and good ones don't come cheap
If described to me i would find the exterior changes ineffective, but looking at it i think they did the trick. I does look a lot more expensive than the regular, very good looking, Mondeo. I'll be damned. The economy worries me, but i think around 4K is a decent price to pay for what extras you get. I like the idea.
you can see some Jaguar and Aston Martin heritage in the curves. Not knocking Ford for that, in fact I think they should be praised for it. Im going to buy one.
1:55 touch screen that froze? I find that for the top right Information quadrant you have to jab the bar on top. It doesn't respond to touch on the compass/quadrant body. Only the colored bar portion.
I've got a new Mondeo 2.0 Ecoboost auto Titanium X Estate with all the kit on it this one has expect the sound deadening software. I get 33mpg easily, not the 26mpg he got here. The car rocks and the wife loves it. The car hasn't the V6 purr of my Mercedes, but it's more luxurious to drive. Only issue is strongly weighted electronic steering. The Ford is quieter, safer and rides well if you're not trying to be Lewis Hamilton setting a fast lap. Which is most people, most of the time. You get used to the touchscreen controls if you own it rather than try one for a day or two. Not as good as the BMW/Rolls Royce i-drive, (but better than Audi/VW) but hey, it's much better or as well equipped and at least 20 grand cheaper....
0:54 _"Vignale was an Italian coachbuilder and made bodies for exotic sports cars for Ferrari, Maserati & Lancia now though, it's the name chosen for a posh Ford Mondeo"_ - Sounds *exactly* like _Ghia_ !!
I wonder what the residual values of this car will be like? Probably not great if other big Fords are anything to go by. That said, the 3-Series and A4 are now so common, choosing this might actually be the "exclusive" option. That freezing touchscreen (silly gimmick) doesn't inspire confidence in the reliability however....
The only reasons i'd choose this are: 1: It's distinctive, every bmw, audi, mercedes look exactly the same all the models so buying a premium luxury audi nobody will notice it over a cheap audi. 2: It's probably much cheaper regardless if it's a bit pricey for a mondeo, considering the germans charge fortunes for even the most basic options.
It's not that distinctive, it 99% people wouldn't distinguish it from any other Mondeo, which are very common as well. So it's better to forget about being different and just get a C-class/3-series/A4/XE or even top-spec Passat (which is, from my personal experience, much much better than a Mondeo already). And for the price of that Mondeo you can get a really well equipped Passat or Superb.
Dmitry L you can, but for example here there are barely any new mondeos because everyone gets a passat, but still all those german premiums look the same as their cheaper counterparts of the same brand, which is why i'd still go for this. However, this is only if i wanted to have a premium-luxury car, i'd just get a superb with that money.
+ShroomWalrus true. they look kind of similar, but they are so much more advanced because of the scale of production. Mondeo is basically a 2012 car, whereas B8 Passat is 100% new compared to B7. Same applies to the Superb (by the way, options for superb are cheaper than for the vignale). Also, interior quality and multimedia systems are on completely different level (although you can't get leather dashboard I shall admit). So I really see no point in buying this car, although it has some advantages (looks nice, enjoyable to drive etc).
why all reviews still mention about fuel usage , as you say that promise is some and usage is another, has anyone find a car that actually does those mileages than manufacturers promise? could you do a test in reality that how hard it is to get fuel consumption to that level than it is to said to be ?
When I was a kid playing in the street I had no fucking clue whatsoever what the Ghia logo said or how to pronounce it. Anyway, yes, it's actually a brand that people so understand.
Honestly, I'm over his accent at this point, and turns out he isn't half bad at reviewing cars. In fact, i quite like this review in particular. Just give him a chance people.
It's not the name for a posh Mondeo at all - it's the name for high versions of the S Max, Edge, Kuga and Mondeo. And no, the screen freezing is not a minor irritation it's a big problem
All those Vignale flourishes are the automotive equivalent of a pipe and slippers, no doubt it will find fans amongst company car drivers who are due to retire in a year or two. Vignale? Vanden Plas more like.
This competes with the 3-Series and C-Class in the UK? In America this would "compete" with a 5-Series and the E-Class due to its obviously larger size.
Why does Ford keep using established Carrozzeria names for their tarted up family cars? First it was a Ghia, and now a Vignale? What exactly happened to Ghia anyway
Great review - who needs working screen on their main entertainment, when there is enough storage spaces Really? Man... Plus, I believe Mondeo is E-class, Passat, A6 territory, not like the reviewer keeps comparing it to A4, C-class etc. These are comparable to the smaller Focus, not Mondeo, thats on a larger car platform. But I suppose the Nail saloon where this reviewer is polishing his nails are not discussing car platforms, more likely shoes and dresses
the screen freezing and not being intuitive are 'small niggles' because there is a lot of storage space and many cup holders.... ummm not everyone is obsessed with storage space over everything else
The 8 inch color touchscreen is not the most intuitive on the market and during our time of the car the system completely froze! There is the steering wheel which is covered in buttons.
+Nakke144 The only thing I can think of is so it's a more comfortable and refined ride to go with the price tag. 19's with low profile tyres would ruin the ride quality and possibly the opulence Ford has tried to create
***** The standard Mondeo without sports suspension is so soft, i'm sure it would cope with 19's without any problems. This is no doubt a great car, as is the new Mondeo in general, but as a Ford-guy i'm a bit disapointed. The Mondeo used to be this big family car with superb handling and pretty much perfect steering, but now it's gone too far down the VW Passat-route and become a soft teddybear. I'm not even sure it's necessary, i mean, i have never sat in a mk3 or mk4 Mondeo and thought "my god this is uncomfortable".
The front of this car is nice but the back is not so much. Interior needed to be stepped up in order to compete with its rivals. Slapping on a bit of leather won't do the trick. Also that infotainment system definitely needs an upgrade.
I don't understand why this presenter is being criticised. He’s very natural on camera, and gives honest and practical reviews
I know right! I'm so sick of everybody hating on him so much. I would like to see them try hard and work hard and then only get criticized and hated.
He's great. Like a reborn Quentin Wilson.
Technically, one of the best and most comprehensive Carbuyer reviews ever.
I don't know what you lot are on about with your negative comments about this guy, I think he's pretty good. Was very informative.
1:55 a touchscreen that froze ....BUT it's o.k the storage bin's are big......
Sarcasm.....!
+roblex63 Exactly why I hate this trend for putting all the controls on a touch screen.
I dread to think what it will cost to replace if it packs up when the car is older! :-o
+roblex63 Not expected of Ford.
+soundseeker63 Not too far away in the near future all cars will be disposable at 10 years old. It's the only way for the manufacturer to keep turning high profits.
Sync 3 will be a welcome change for sure!
This was a genuinely great review. People bitched when that new woman came along a little while ago, but now people are absolutely fine with her...
+Jack Cooper yep then another woman came =))
I like this guy.
Reminds me of Quinton Wilson.
+Ricco123tube With a touch of Tiff Nedell. I'm getting a strong 90's Top Gear vibe... and not in a good way.
where's mat????
carwow
+Chrstian “Driver” mrclep prettu much same thing as joining isis
He left and joined carwow
+reynold clio thanks bros
+Hardiansyah Putra wah sayang sekali
Youu've greatly improved. You're actually a very good reviewer. i enjoy your videos, forget the haters.
Where's Matt?!
+Chrstian “Driver” mrclep he's just hosting beheading videos
+David Thomas He joined a new channel called 'Carwow'.
Look it up
+David Thomas He's in my basement wearing leather
Hes going to return with a review of the Focus RS
I’ve got one and I love it
this guy's not that bad tbh.
+minibus1351 he's getting better with every review which is understandable. Easily on par with Mat already.
+z00h
maybe not on par yet, but definitely getting better :)
+z00h not yet on par, but definitely much much better now. Remember that review of megane for autoexpress? That was absolutely awful, but now he is genuinely good at reviewing cars.
+z00h I concur
+William Green edit: kettle chips; he's got a good taste in crisps, which is a good sign
Comment about the car instead of hating on this guy.. bunch of hateful children
Honestly a beautiful car! Very stylish and comfy 🎉
The shock of Matts departure has been tough.. but I am warming to this guy..
A very sleek and good looking car indeed.
With the inevitable depreciation I can see these being a great used buy in a few years.
Some people just do not care about value and depreciation. They care about their own impulses and what they like and can they afford it in their mind.
Good for them, good for me too because I'll be the one who buys the car off them in a few years for cheap cheap ;-)
@@Zero_Ninety 4 years from this comment and I am thinking exactly the same. It is now on a massive discount.
Good luck trying to spec a Audi , Mercedes or BMW with the same level of equipment
you wll be paying close to 40K +
Nice Aston Martin Rapide
+tokekkk yeah how are aston marting getting away with blatantly copying fords design?
+tokekkk ford owns a little of aston martin and they can use their design if they like.
Always wanted to see a review of this car when I heard about it. While Matt was better this guy still pretty much said what I needed to know about the car and that's all that really matters. I think he's all right and will probably improve with time. It is quite a nice car and I wouldn't complain if I owned one of these but I don't think I'd be so inclined to buy a new one in the first place either as it's easily in the price range of a Jaguar or BMW which is quite a tall order for something that's a flashy Mondeo; for example the BMW Saloon 518d SE is £31,115. Mind you I'd like to see a VS video or something to see if this car could go toe to toe with other luxury brands.
Batchelor really hitting it out the park with this one.
Who in their right mind would buy one of these over an Audi/Merc/BMW/Jaguar? Madness!
Nice review. As for the car...
Look at Mondeo's interior. Now look at the one in C-class or the new A4. Yeah, Ford, sure...
+Dmitry L i agree 100% they did not do enough to warrent the price, take the ford sign and mondeo off and we might be on to something, not that i hate fords, i love fords focus RS hammer alot of german cars, in the corners, including m4 and m3
This guys getting better
So basically "Vignale" is like "DS" for Citroen
yea
No DS is like Lexus for Toyota, they're 2 different brands.
Kayuki Shin But DS models were previuos Citroen models, but now rebudged.
+Ruben F Yep but starting with the next generation, DS will have its "new cars" :)
+Ruben F Citroen created its own brand DS, because there was demand for it.
Will the EcoSport Vignale feature wipers that aren't from the early 90s?
Saw a 8yr old Mondeo advertised on ebay few weeks ago 415,000 miles £1300!! they must be comfortable!!!
I wonder if they'll do a Fiesta Vignale? I think a poshed up fiesta would look pretty cool . . . it would give me something to aspire to!! (currently on a zetec trim 😳) Good review btw
Your best review yet. Nice.
I have one, a beautiful late model, low mileage estate, I had the Titanium X before this and there is a difference in spec even though mine has even more extras like AWD, it is a 2.0 diesel, plenty of power and great on fuel, I love it but then it's personal taste, plenty of Audi's, Mercedes and BMWs out there but not for me, like being different, they are quite rare and good ones don't come cheap
I miss the reviews when Matt & Rebeccas were working together :(
Really don't like the new James & Jenny duo :(
Why is he driving around without any rear lights in such dark and rainy weather?
I love buttons! That lagging touch screens are so annoing and unpractical
Is Vignale more similiar to DS series or more like top versions of other models like laurin&klement Super / Initiale Paris Talisman?
Well done! Great review. I really start liking this guy!
Wow this guy is annoying to listen to. Bring Matt back, he does it best.
Go look up carwow and you will see him there
If described to me i would find the exterior changes ineffective, but looking at it i think they did the trick. I does look a lot more expensive than the regular, very good looking, Mondeo. I'll be damned. The economy worries me, but i think around 4K is a decent price to pay for what extras you get.
I like the idea.
you can see some Jaguar and Aston Martin heritage in the curves. Not knocking Ford for that, in fact I think they should be praised for it. Im going to buy one.
1:55 touch screen that froze? I find that for the top right Information quadrant you have to jab the bar on top. It doesn't respond to touch on the compass/quadrant body. Only the colored bar portion.
Curious to know why you say its competitors are 3 series type when in fact this car is 5 series in size?
I love this guy's sence of humour
Great review James!
All these folk saying they are gonna unsubscribe because of the reviewer, subs have actually gone up. #justsayin
Is it a fair comparison to consider the XE and C class as same class? Shouldn't you be comparing it to the XF and E class instead?
Jaguar XzzE hehe...
Interesting guy, still rather fascinated by the way he talks.
And I'm really intrigued by this Ford!
My North American Fusion SE has the same rims as the Vignale! Wooohoooo!
I've got a new Mondeo 2.0 Ecoboost auto Titanium X Estate with all the kit on it this one has expect the sound deadening software. I get 33mpg easily, not the 26mpg he got here. The car rocks and the wife loves it. The car hasn't the V6 purr of my Mercedes, but it's more luxurious to drive. Only issue is strongly weighted electronic steering. The Ford is quieter, safer and rides well if you're not trying to be Lewis Hamilton setting a fast lap. Which is most people, most of the time. You get used to the touchscreen controls if you own it rather than try one for a day or two. Not as good as the BMW/Rolls Royce i-drive, (but better than Audi/VW) but hey, it's much better or as well equipped and at least 20 grand cheaper....
0:54 _"Vignale was an Italian coachbuilder and made bodies for exotic sports cars for Ferrari, Maserati & Lancia now though, it's the name chosen for a posh Ford Mondeo"_
- Sounds *exactly* like _Ghia_ !!
Vignale was bought by the owner of Ghia
Why do i even read the comments for Carbuyer videos anymore? Haters.
he basically said, the infotainment unit is shit, but hey at least there's storage for days.
There is a big space in the center console for your sweets,a glovebox with a shelf,two cupholders and door bins that pass the Bottle Test!
The Vignale comes as a five-door hatchback,an estate and a four-door saloon!
I enjoyed this Review of the Ford Mondeo Vignale saloon and I would recommend It
I wonder what the residual values of this car will be like? Probably not great if other big Fords are anything to go by.
That said, the 3-Series and A4 are now so common, choosing this might actually be the "exclusive" option. That freezing touchscreen (silly gimmick) doesn't inspire confidence in the reliability however....
The only reasons i'd choose this are:
1: It's distinctive, every bmw, audi, mercedes look exactly the same all the models so buying a premium luxury audi nobody will notice it over a cheap audi.
2: It's probably much cheaper regardless if it's a bit pricey for a mondeo, considering the germans charge fortunes for even the most basic options.
It's not that distinctive, it 99% people wouldn't distinguish it from any other Mondeo, which are very common as well. So it's better to forget about being different and just get a C-class/3-series/A4/XE or even top-spec Passat (which is, from my personal experience, much much better than a Mondeo already). And for the price of that Mondeo you can get a really well equipped Passat or Superb.
Dmitry L
you can, but for example here there are barely any new mondeos because everyone gets a passat, but still all those german premiums look the same as their cheaper counterparts of the same brand, which is why i'd still go for this. However, this is only if i wanted to have a premium-luxury car, i'd just get a superb with that money.
+ShroomWalrus true. they look kind of similar, but they are so much more advanced because of the scale of production. Mondeo is basically a 2012 car, whereas B8 Passat is 100% new compared to B7. Same applies to the Superb (by the way, options for superb are cheaper than for the vignale). Also, interior quality and multimedia systems are on completely different level (although you can't get leather dashboard I shall admit). So I really see no point in buying this car, although it has some advantages (looks nice, enjoyable to drive etc).
There is a ski hatch and 60/40 folding rear seats for some extra boot room.
You totally overlooked that huge hidden storage space.
why all reviews still mention about fuel usage , as you say that promise is some and usage is another, has anyone find a car that actually does those mileages than manufacturers promise? could you do a test in reality that how hard it is to get fuel consumption to that level than it is to said to be ?
Sod this Vignale rubbish, bring the Ghia badge back!
+Kieran White I agree
***** I wish they'd never got rid of it. Titanium just doesn't sound as posh!
Kieran White I liked the ghia logo. For me it was like the quatrofoglio for alfa romeo
***** Yeah! it looked really classy
When I was a kid playing in the street I had no fucking clue whatsoever what the Ghia logo said or how to pronounce it. Anyway, yes, it's actually a brand that people so understand.
Honestly, I'm over his accent at this point, and turns out he isn't half bad at reviewing cars. In fact, i quite like this review in particular. Just give him a chance people.
stop trying to get this guy fired..... he needs a job
It's not the name for a posh Mondeo at all - it's the name for high versions of the S Max, Edge, Kuga and Mondeo. And no, the screen freezing is not a minor irritation it's a big problem
haters are losers..
great review mate, do not let people make you down..!!
All those Vignale flourishes are the automotive equivalent of a pipe and slippers, no doubt it will find fans amongst company car drivers who are due to retire in a year or two. Vignale? Vanden Plas more like.
I'd most definitely take this car over the others for a specific reason,I don't have to be faster than you to be more exclusive than you
RIP Mat
This mondo is a Lincoln MKZ in the states and the vignale is the black label option, little better though
If Ford want to sell us a posh Mondeo, why don't they just sell us a Lincoln variant? I'm sure it would have better brand recognition than "Vignale".
oh God that boot still has the old hinge setup on it... look how much storage you loose either side of the rear wheel arch!
The headlights and the grille looks just like the new Mustang :)
Mat we miss you please come back
I appreciate that he used candy for his storage test. He's honest!!! Lol also is Vignale coming to the USA and is Vignale a substitute for Lincoln??
This competes with the 3-Series and C-Class in the UK? In America this would "compete" with a 5-Series and the E-Class due to its obviously larger size.
Think he means price wise they are competing, the Mondeo is foookin huge, well by European standards anyway.
This car is underrated
Shouldn't Mondeo be compared to BMW 5 series, Audi A6 and Mercedes E class???
i wish that you made video review of seat leon linea r
Why is this guy obsessed with space for water bottles?
I know
Why does Ford keep using established Carrozzeria names for their tarted up family cars? First it was a Ghia, and now a Vignale? What exactly happened to Ghia anyway
Hmmm, I think the current Mondeo is pretty damn posh. Just jump in and feel all the nice soft touch plastics.
i remember when everyone hated Rebecca at the beggining , i even remember her first video , Renault Twingo , now everyone misses her
The guy that design this car used to work for Aston Martin, see the picture now👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😅
Great review - who needs working screen on their main entertainment, when there is enough storage spaces
Really? Man...
Plus, I believe Mondeo is E-class, Passat, A6 territory, not like the reviewer keeps comparing it to A4, C-class etc. These are comparable to the smaller Focus, not Mondeo, thats on a larger car platform.
But I suppose the Nail saloon where this reviewer is polishing his nails are not discussing car platforms, more likely shoes and dresses
the screen freezing and not being intuitive are 'small niggles' because there is a lot of storage space and many cup holders....
ummm not everyone is obsessed with storage space over everything else
Mondeo is concurents for Bmw 5, E - Klasse and Audi a6. It is they class.
+vertilozyska In size but not in price
Where did they find this bloke the BLUE OYSTER BAR !!!??
Did you write the punchline in CAPITALS to make it extra hilarious?
pointless in a market where badge appeal is so important. You could pick up a used 5 series, A6 or E-Class for similar money.
+Niall comparing used to new... there is only one
We want Matt!
+hnS Do we?!
The 8 inch color touchscreen is not the most intuitive on the market and during our time of the car the system completely froze! There is the steering wheel which is covered in buttons.
Mr Bean obviously did a runner on the Mini and is now reviewing not posh Fords .
One thing's for sure, this Vignale will be a far rarer sight than the boring German trio
phew thank God it passed the car buyer bottle test
I like this guy he likes snacks and sweets
The other three just carry water bottles and bananas
Probably the best looking car in it's class, but why did they fit it with tiny wheels from a wheelbarrow or something? This needs 19-inchers at least.
+Nakke144 The only thing I can think of is so it's a more comfortable and refined ride to go with the price tag. 19's with low profile tyres would ruin the ride quality and possibly the opulence Ford has tried to create
***** The standard Mondeo without sports suspension is so soft, i'm sure it would cope with 19's without any problems. This is no doubt a great car, as is the new Mondeo in general, but as a Ford-guy i'm a bit disapointed. The Mondeo used to be this big family car with superb handling and pretty much perfect steering, but now it's gone too far down the VW Passat-route and become a soft teddybear. I'm not even sure it's necessary, i mean, i have never sat in a mk3 or mk4 Mondeo and thought "my god this is uncomfortable".
The front of this car is nice but the back is not so much. Interior needed to be stepped up in order to compete with its rivals. Slapping on a bit of leather won't do the trick. Also that infotainment system definitely needs an upgrade.
when Matt is coming?
good job guys keep it up
Well done for pronouncing Vignale correctly, the Italian way.... :-)
can't wait until its £2000!!
I like the wipers but but don't like the steering wheel. Focus's previous wheel looked way better I think...
great review