Ford Mondeo Vignale In-Depth Review 2020 | Does it tick all the boxes?

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Back in 2015, Ford pushed into premium territory with this Mondeo Vignale model. This was more than just an upmarket version of the Mondeo, the brand claimed, the more premium exterior look matched by a hand-crafted interior and a VIP aftersales service to add to the luxury experience. We know the family favourite MK4 Mondeo is great to drive, so a plusher, better equipped version ought to have ticked all the boxes. That wasn't enough for sales success when new: but how does it stack up as a used car buy?
The medium range Mondeo-class segment has been under attack for some years now and still is. In their droves, customers who once would have signed off on another conventional large family five-door almost without thinking are often now more drawn to cars of other kinds.
Some of these models are MPVs, SUVs or Qashqai-class Crossovers, but the main shift has been towards prestigiously badged compact executive contenders like BMW's 3 Series, Mercedes' C-Class and Audi's A4. For a business buyer in particular, choosing a model of this sort is almost expected these days. The thought of considering something like a Ford Mondeo in preference would usually be inconceivable, however plushly the car was specified. Back in 2015, the Blue Oval brand tried to change that mindset with this car, the Mondeo Vignale.
You might quite correctly think that Ford has been here before. Back in the Seventies, the company acquired the Italian 'Ghia' styling studio and promptly used that badge as a top trim level on its mainstream models. Less well known is the fact that in the same period, Ford also inherited ownership of another famous Italian brand, the Turin coachbuilding company established in 1948 by Alfredo Vignale, creator of bespoke Ferraris and Alfa Romeos.
Prior to the arrival of this plush Mondeo, the Vignale badge was kept up Ford's sleeve, wheeled out only occasionally on concept cars and motor show prototypes. In 2015 though, the company announced that it was going to be their premium brand and to start with, that meant ultimate edition versions of the company's S-MAX MPV, Kuga Crossover, Edge SUV, and, most importantly, this Mondeo.
This is a Mondeo with just about every conceivable extra thrown at it. But it's also, we were told, a car in its own right with a very distinct, more up-market personality and an interior fashioned by a team of six dedicated craftsman. On paper then, a very interesting proposition. But it didn't work.
The early 2.0 EcoBoost petrol and 210PS and 240PS Bi-Turbo diesel variants only lasted until 2018. An alternative hatch body style arrived in 2017. And the Mondeo Vignale was finally dropped from Ford's range in mid-2022.
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[@Thunderhead357]

The créme de la créme of it's class. I own a 2ltr tdci titanium. For the punt, these beautiful cars are a cut above the rest. The 5th generation Mondeo currently in China and the Middle East with the electric and hybrid variants is breaking ground in Nth America. The interior and exterior design is quite something to behold. Whether Ford take a gamble breaking into the European markets I think is only a matter of time

[@ibs5080]

Didn't realize the Vignale model came as an estate as well as a hatchback. I honestly would prefer the Titanium model to the Vignale which I find a bit chintzy and pretentious. I'd even skip the Titanium X spec, as I'm not a fan of leather seats. Another very worthy alternative would be the Skoda Superb, which others here also mentioned. Having said all that, I'd take the Vignale over the so called compact German premium rivals that you mentioned any day.

[@thatone5350]

The Superb is around 30-40% more expensive, so you can't compare the two. This is by far the best value you can get in the current market.

[@bdeithrick]

At least he škoda has an engine and gearbox

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Love my 2019 2.0 hybrid vignale. Lovely and spacious and smooth to drive. I get over 55 mpg which feels great for such a big heavy car. And I get plenty of comments on how well it looks.

[@msjcars2317]

They are the best looking cars on the road

[@claudiushempstead9893]

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[@georgelippitt7362]

You've convinced me I've got a 50 grand budget and I'm happy with is report of the vignale. I'll be going tomorrow. I might have enough money left for my 8k tv and both gaming consoles the new xbox and ps5. Scotty

[@DudleyPhipps-me4jw]

Love my Mondeo, titanium ,Estate, 2ltr, turbo, roomy , massive rear space, ,very economical, the best big Ford by far. !

[@jettburmester1613]

Did anyone else notice the car tailgating him during the drive video

[@sjcap4233]

Wood trim would look so much better than black plastic especially with the cream leather and wood gear lever.

[@eddiejones.redvees]

The Skoda Superb has a lot more leg room in the rear but granted the Mondeo is very well trimmed

[@valerion7748]

Sadly you are comparing it to competition in lower class. Mondeo should be compared with A6, BMW 5 or Merc E, together with Superb and Passat. That would be more valuable video. Or throw in the new 508 for more spark ;)

[@andrewlacey5674]

Good review, but far too many ads

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[@eddi186]

JA der neue noch besser..

[@radovanmichalco9046]

I would rather buy Skoda Superb 2.0 Tdi Laurin & Klement

[@bondjamesbond9041]

Nicely trimmed and appointed. But don't like Ford engines

[@msjcars2317]

Mine is superb