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The Ford Mondeo is a leader in its class.

Now twenty years old, the Ford Mondeo is still a market leader in the large family car class. Mixing space and practicality with good performance and an entertaining ride means that it is a versatile car and a joy to drive. Despite being part of a car class that has saw favour decrease over the past few years, Mondeos are still top sellers for their reliability, their performance and their practicality.

The Mondeo has always tended to a more conservative design, which arguably puts those looking for something in the premium market off. But the interior of the Mondeo's more recent generation cars have proved to be sleek and practical, while the full range crucially offers up a wealth of space. The Ford Mondeo estate Mk IV offers over 500 litres of boot space, a figure which increases to around 1,600 litres once the rear seats are laid flat.

In its class, the performance and ride of the Mondeo has been consistently unmatched. Steering has remained responsive and direct across the range, and its handling rates as some of the best available on a front wheel drive. Coupled with a smooth suspension, the Mondeo makes for a comfortable drive that is versatile enough to satisfy the needs of a family or a thrill seeker.

With a wide range of engines, there are a number of performance options to choose from. Diesel engines have proved to be the most popular, in particular the 2 litre, 138bhp Mk VI Mondeo, which is an all-rounder that matches refinement with superior performance. Of course, there are options which push performance both ways, such as the 237bhp Ecoboost petrol engine,offering an impressive top speed of 153mph and a 0-62mph time of just 7.5 seconds. Despite its power, this model does remain relatively economic, returning 36.7mpg, and comes fitted with a clever stop/start system.

For the more economically minded the 114bhp TDCi with Eco trim returns a far more impressive 65.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 112g/km, which makes the spacious and practical Mondeo also an economic one to run. Upkeep costs are low, and while Mondeos sit towards the higher end of the pricing scale, they lose value relatively quickly, making them an ideal used buy.