Mondeo is safest
The new Mondeo, which has arrived in Ireland, is the first Ford worldwide to offer pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection. The technology is designed to detect people on the road ahead — or who may cross the vehicle’s path — and automatically apply the brakes if the driver does not respond to warnings.
Also introduced for the first time in Europe is Ford’s inflatable rear seatbelt technology — a segment-first for Mondeo. In the event of an accident, the seatbelt can expand to disperse crash forces across a body area five times greater than that achieved by a conventional seatbelt.
“This is the most technologically advanced Ford vehicle ever introduced in Europe. Through features like pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection, and inflatable rear seatbelt, we’ve delivered safety features that provide exceptional protection for drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike,” said Ciaran McMahon, managing director designate, Ford Ireland.
Available as a five-door model and wagon, as well as the four-door Mondeo Hybrid, the Mondeo is the first hybrid vehicle to be built and sold by Ford in Europe.
