While
Ford struggles to do anything right here in the States, the firm's European-bound Mondeo should appeal to those who just so happen to suffer from
allergies across the pond. The whip, which is being gratuitously dubbed the "most technologically advanced car ever launched by Ford in
Europe," does indeed tout the German TÜV Rhineland group's "Allergy Tested Interior" seal of approval, and suffered through an "extensive series of scientifically verifiable tests" in order to receive it. Ford engineers reportedly strayed from using materials such as "latex, chrome, and nickel that can provoke allergic reactions in some people," and a high-performance pollen filter was also thrown in for good measure. The new Mondeo, allergy friendly interior and all, should be cruising onto European lots any day now.
[Via
CNET]
posted Jun 1st 2007 4:11AM
I read "Allegedly tested interior" xD.
Might be good on the inside, but it still looks rubbish.
Not only is the Mondeo apparently Hypo-Allergenic, it's also cool - it's the first car the new James Bond, played by Daniel Craig, is seen driving in "Casino Royale." Way cooler than a Fusion.
Why is the steering wheel on the left side if this is a European car...?
@Jared
Most European countries drive on the same side as America
Come on Ford, bring the European models over, euro-spec Focus, Fiesta, S-max, Mondeo and save your time with the American crap.
I don't think it would jive with "Ford Tough" in the 'States. But I do think they could pull it off under the Mercury brand...
I would love to buy an American "made" car, but until Ford start really thinking about the consumer instead of the bottom line (which appears to be something they're realizing in Europe) I'll stick w/ my 60 mpg import.
so does it come without 'new car' smell?
Thanks Ford.... finally a car for allergy sufferers - including myself with a Nickel Allergy (http://www.nickelallergyfree.com) *and* a latex allergy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latex_allergy).
Hmmm, not sure about the Mondeo being cool guys - I remember my dad had one years ago - a turbo diesel with a surprising kick when the turbo got going. I actually drove a Mondeo the last time I was in the UK - a vastly updated TDI which was smooth and powerful... now if only we could get them in California.