4car rating: 5 stars
Body Styles: Saloon, Hatchback, Estate
Engines: 1.8, 2.0, 2.5 V6, 2.0 TD
Prices: £14,595 to £21,395


The first generation Mondeo used to be offered in the USA, but American buyers completely shunned it because of its lack of interior space. Not so with the current model - you'll be amazed stepping from one to the other. Rear leg- and headroom are extremely good, while luggage space is also right at the top of the class. The availability of three body styles (saloon, hatch and estate) seals it for the Mondeo. Honourable mentions too to the Toyota Avensis and Mazda 626.



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