Ford is enhancing its European range with the release of a more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, ECOnetic version of the Mondeo. Offered in five-door or estate form, the Mondeo ECOnetic is powered by an optimized 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine with 115HP that is linked to a six-speed manual transmission. Other improvements over the standard Mondeos include low-rolling resistance tires and an optimum gear change indicator, plus aerodynamics-enhancing sports suspension, air deflectors and a rear spoiler.

The result is a combined fuel economy of 54.3mpg UK (45.2mpg US or 5.2lt/100km), rising to 64.2mpg UK (53.5mpg US or 4.4lt/100km) in motorway cruising with CO2 emissions of 139g/km for both the liftback and station wagon models.

The new Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre ECOnetic is on sale now, with prices in the UK starting from £20,145 on-the-road.