Ford Mondeo Vignale review (2015-2022)
If Ford’s standard Mondeo is too mainstream for you, the Vignale offers a premium version of the popular saloon or estate, packed with top-of-the-range kit. It’s pricier, of course, but also comes with VIP treatment at Ford dealers. From the outside, the upgrades are discreet. On the inside, it feels like a different car altogether. Read our full Ford Mondeo Vignale review here.
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Pros
- Spacious family car
- Dependable, frugal engines
- Much better kit than standard
Cons
- Rivals have better interiors
- Not that thrilling to drive
Interior
Our rating: 7/10
The exterior changes to the Mondeo Vignale may be very subtle – though you’ll see straight away the interior is obviously trying very hard to be different.
Tech and features
It has every extra Ford can fit - from the unique quilted leather seats to the top-spec portrait touchscreen with sat-nav and a great stereo including DAB radio and Bluetooth.
Ford describes the Vignale interior as ‘hand-finished’, and as a result, the cabin feels very plush, with neatly stitched leather trim on the dashboard and doors.
Note the slim chrome and gloss black highlights throughout the cabin, giving a more up-market feel.
Seats are electrically adjustable and heated, there’s automatic climate control and a noise-cancelling system that works through the speakers to counteract exterior noise.
It all helps create a more sophisticated environment than the standard Mondeo models.
One thing that hasn't changed from the standard Mondeo range is the spaciousness. All Mondeos have good head and legroom in the front and rear, and the Vignale is no exception.
Owners will find the huge list of standard features includes keyless operation, electric folding wing mirrors, a leather-covered, multi-function steering wheel and electric windows all-round.
Performance
Our rating: 6/10
When Ford fitted a Vignale badge to the Mondeo, it was sensible enough to leave the mechanical underpinnings alone.
Engines and power
It comes fitted with a range of Ford petrol, diesel and hybrid engines acclaimed for smooth, powerful performance.
And there's a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes.
Handling and ride comfort
All Mondeos are refined and comfortable. With the same suspension as the standard cars, the Vignale shares their decent ride.
It’s quiet and relaxing on a long motorway haul.
The flagship cars do include premium driving features like cruise control, keyless operation and a stop-start system as standard to make things even more easy-going.
Practicality
Our rating: 7/10
The big news is the Vignale is not available with the Mondeo’s five-door hatchback body.
Boot space
Instead, owners have the estate version that offers a large cargo bay – one of the biggest in this class.
The four-door saloon isn’t in the same league, though it does have a large boot.
All have split folding rear seats that can increase the luggage area, although the saloon has a higher load lip and smaller boot opening than hatchback drivers will be used to.
Safety
Worried about parking? All Mondeo Vignales come with a reversing camera and all-around parking sensors as standard.
Look out, too, for a very high-tech range of options available to Vignale buyers.
These include safety features normally found on prestige brands, like an Active Park Assist system to help you park in most situations, inflating seatbelts, traffic sign recognition and automatic emergency braking.
Running costs
Our rating: 8/10
Fuel economy
The range of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines will already be familiar to Mondeo owners.
The most economical Vignale engine is a hybrid with official combined figures of up to 67mpg.
The least thirsty diesel has similar figures, offering up to 63mpg.
Reliability
The Mondeo flagship will be more expensive to run than a standard car – but less than many premium rivals.
Ford’s reliability reputation is above average, and the Mondeo has been a tried-and-tested vehicle for many years.
The verdict
Interior
7/10
Performance
6/10
Practicality
7/10
Running costs
8/10
The Ford Mondeo Vignale is great for gadget snobs, not badge snobs.
There are so many extra goodies fitted Ford has lifted the mainstream Mondeo into a new premium category.
The ordinary Mondeo is good – but the interior of the Vignale is more like a Mercedes Mondeo.
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