Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:
Apparently the diesel version isn't all that great, according to Clarkson. Noisy engine, lots of power but not very linear delivery, and you've really got to work the gearbox to keep the engine in the powerband.




So like a 20 MPG �£28000 RWD 6 spd s2000 where the revs need to be high to get power, you're getting 56 MPG, �£19-22000 FWD 6 spd Mondeo, which produces nearly 100 g/km LESS CO2.... Clarkson is slipping in my books. You can only think you're right for so long.

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