Ford Mondeo - WhatCar? Green Family Car of the Year 2011
The most fuel-efficient Ford Mondeo was declared the UK's greenest family car at this year's What Car? Green Awards.
Already winner of two trophies at the magazine's overall awards in January, the Mondeo range's 65.6mpg 1.6-litre TDCi model sealed the green recognition from What Car?.
Editor-in-chief Chas Hallett said: "Ford has done great things to the Mondeo. The award-winning 1.6 TDCi is the best green family car, being both a brilliant all-rounder and remarkably eco-friendly with its low CO2 rating of 114g/km. The judging team praised its ride, lively chassis and perfectly weighted steering."
In January, within months of going on sale, the new Mondeo was voted by What Car? as best overall family car and estate car. Now its frugal fuel economy, while continuing to offer a rewarding drive, has also been rewarded with a What Car? Green Award.
Ford of Britain managing director, Mark Ovenden, said: "Thanks to impressive fuel economy, Ford has an outstanding low-carbon vehicle line-up which combines design style, technology and affordability. This Mondeo's UK-built 1.6 diesel engine is an extraordinary combination of performance and low CO2 and is available across the range from Fiesta to Galaxy."
