Martin Schwoerer of The Truth About Cars writes up the 2008 Ford Mondeo Ghia Review.
Whoa! Five stars, baby!
For me, a handsome car needs three basic characteristics: strength, cleanliness and character. The Mondeo nails all three. The four-door Ford's long wheelbase (much longer than, for example, the Passat) accentuates its wide, muscular stance. Its sleek headlamps and taut taillights render it instantly recognizable; the detailing is flawless. It's just what America needs: a non-bland, better-proportioned, more modern Taurus.Yay! He goes on:
Using the standard light-action six-speed manual, I never ran out of gears. No matter how hard I thrashed the powerplant, I never saw less than 29 mpg. At a more sedate pace, I averaged 35 mpg.Double yay! Oh, Ford, bring the Mondeo over here. It's what we need. It's what Summer needs.