The fourth generation Mondeo will be released in 2007, based on the EUCD platform developed with Volvo. This platform is the same used in the new large MPVs Galaxy and S-MAX, but not the North American Ford Fusion or the Mazda6 in Japan. It will also be used for several Volvos, for the new Land Rover Freelander and even for the new Jaguar X-Type.

The new Mondeo adopts design elements from the Iosis concept shown at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show as part of the company’s new family look. The new car was pre-launched at the Paris Motor Show on September 2006.

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The petrol engines will include the new 1.8-liter SCi engine with direct petrol injection (130 bhp), the 2 liter (145 bhp), 2.5-liter five cylinder turbo with 220 bhp, and an ST (Sports Technologies) version using a turbocharged 3.2 litre six cylinder engine with around 250 bhp power. Diesel available power units will most likely include the 2-liter (136 bhp) developed together with PSA and the 2.2-liter offering 155 bhp.

Mondeo will use the new electro-hydraulic steering system, first used on the C-MAX, that sharpens the steering response and helps to save fuel.

The 2007 model Ford Mondeo is featured in the James Bond film Casino Royale in November 2006.