Ford Mondeo - Pictures

Although slower against the clock, the Ford makes up for it with crisp dynamics and better refinement at high speeds

With red stitching on the steering wheel, handbrake and gearlever, this Mondeo’s cabin stands out from lesser models. Unlike the petrol ST, diesel doesn’t feature Recaro sports seats – and the standard chairs are shor

Mondeo offers generous head and legroom in the back, as it has the longer wheelbase here

The neat cup-holder is well thought out – it’s superbly positioned and feels robust

Boot-mounted DVD navigation system looks messy and could be vulnerable to knocks

Shared with the petrol ST, the 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels add to the sporty feel