Ford Vignale Mondeo Estate

Ford is venturing into the premium sector with its new Vignale branding, a complete lifestyle package, starting with Mondeo saloon and estate versions in the UK from May at new flagship FordStores to be rolled out across Europe.

The new Mondeo range will be priced from £29,045 for six-speed manual four-door saloon to £33,370 for the estate with 210 PS 2.0 TDCi bi-turbo diesel and intelligent all-wheel drive and PowerShift automatic. Powertrain options also include 240 PS EcoBoost petrol and 187 PS petrol-electric hybrid.

Vignale models are exclusively available to order in the UK from FordStores opening across the country, primarily in metropolitan areas. The stores will offer the full range of Ford products and services, with specially-trained Vignale staff to meet specific customer needs. Ford is initially launching 200 FordStores across Europe, including 54 in the UK by the end of 2015 and rising to around 70 in the future.

Ford says that the Vignale Mondeo “delivers superior refinement” with the European debut of Ford’s Active Noise Cancellation among the technologies, and quilted and tuxedo-stitched leather interior, with each car hand-finished by a team of six master crafts people in a special Vignale Centre at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain, and distinguished by an exclusive Vignale Nocciola metallic paint.

Vignale Mondeo 4 door

Vignale customers will also receive a personalised service for the duration of their vehicle ownership, supported by a Vignale “relationship manager” and 24-hour free-phone assistance from the Vignale OneCall service.

Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president and president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Ford Vignale is the highest expression of the Ford brand in Europe, bringing together award-winning design with a unique ownership experience.

“Our vision for Vignale is to create a modern, contemporary upscale experience that makes Vignale a valued part of customers’ lives, starting with the Ford Vignale Mondeo, and later this year with introduction of the Ford Vignale S MAX.”

Vignale Mondeo badge

Each car’s production completed with hand polishing, only when it has passed 100 more checks in addition to the rigorous One Ford quality process will the vehicle be handed over to the customer in a Vignale Lounge in the premium customer experience.

In Ford’s premium travel drive, features making for enhanced ride comfort in the Vignale Mondeo, in addition to the electronic noise cancellation, include improved sound insulation to cut road noise from the cabin, acoustic glass to reduce wind noise, and more refined chassis to improve rear passenger comfort.

Rear passengers’ safety is enhanced by Ford’s industry-leading inflatable rear seatbelts which expand to five times the normal body contact area to disperse crash forces in the event of an accident. For front seat passengers, comfort can be optimised by multi-contour seats with massage function using a system of 11 inflatable cushions for unobtrusive massaging for thighs and lower back.

Vignale Mondeo cockpit

Technological features include Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection to avoid or cut the severity of some frontal collisions, Active City Stop for automatic braking to mitigate or avoid a shunt with a vehicle ahead, traffic sign recognition displayed on the dash, and Active Park Assist featuring perpendicular parking for hands-free parking.

Other driver aids include SYNC 2, which is standard and lets drivers operate phone, entertainment, climate and navigation systems with simple conversational language, a power-adjustable, memory-equipped steering column, power tailgate and heated steering wheel.

Vignale Mondeo estate rear

But the Vignale experience doesn’t end with the automotive experience for there is also a signature Vignale Collection, created by the Ford Design team behind the Vignale model range, available at Vignale Lounges and an online store. The 2015 Vignale Collection, which takes design cues from the vehicle range, includes the Vignale Weekender – a luxury overnight bag awarded a prestigious iF Design award – that reflects the distinctive Vignale trapezoidal shaped grille, quilted pattern of the handcrafted seats, and the contoured bonnet.

Also available are a shoulder handbag, handmade from exclusive, high quality leather; a purse, money clip, iPhone sleeve, and business card sleeve; and a handmade silk scarf and silk tie crafted by artisans in Milan, Italy.

[showhide] Ford Motor Company today unveiled the production version of the Ford Vignale Mondeo – the first vehicle to be introduced as part of Ford’s new Vignale brand.

Each Ford Vignale model is hand-finished in a special Vignale Centre at Ford’s manufacturing facility in Valencia, Spain. Available in four-door and estate bodystyles, the Ford Vignale Mondeo delivers superior refinement with the European debut of Ford’s Active Noise Cancellation technology, quilted and tuxedo-stitched leather interior and exclusive Vignale Nocciola metallic paintcolour.

Customers can now use Ford’s new dedicated Ford Vignale internet destination and online configurator to explore options and pricing. The Ford Vignale Mondeo will be available to order from May at new flagship FordStores opening across the UK, priced from £29,045.

The Ford Vignale Mondeo delivers advanced technologies including Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, which can reduce the severity of some frontal collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians, or help drivers avoid some impacts altogether. Powerful and fuel efficient powertrains include Ford’s new 210PS Bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi diesel, 240PS EcoBoost petrol, and 187PS petrol-electric hybrid. Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD) which automatically enhances traction and road-holding, is also available.

Vignale customers will also receive a personalised service for the duration of their vehicle ownership, supported by a Vignale relationship manager and 24-hour free-phone assistance from the Vignale OneCall service.

“Ford Vignale is the highest expression of the Ford brand in Europe, bringing together award-winning design with a unique ownership experience,” said Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president and president, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Our vision for Vignale is to create a modern, contemporary upscale experience that makes Vignale a valued part of customers’ lives, starting with the Ford Vignale Mondeo, and later this year with introduction of the Ford Vignale S‑MAX.”

Ford’s new Vignale Service smartphone app will support customers with GPS-enabled services including Vignale Park Me, which allows drivers to record an exact location and time elapsed since parking their vehicle. Using online map data, the app can also help drivers locate fuel stations, and provides a one-touch connection with emergency services or Vignale OneCall.

Enhanced refinement and exclusive style

The Ford Vignale Mondeo delivers a whisper-quiet, smooth and comfortable ride using sophisticated technologies and an advanced chassis structure.

Ford’s innovative Active Noise Cancellation system* enhances interior refinement. Using three cabin microphones, the system is able to monitor engine noise in the interior. Advanced audio technology directs opposing sound waves through the audio system to cancel out engine noise and improve cabin ambience.

The Ford Vignale Mondeo interior also features enhanced sound insulation to better isolate road noise from the cabin. Acoustic glass helps reduce wind noise to levels normally experienced only in the premium segment.

Ford’s integral link rear suspension offers a smoother ride, in particular for rear seat passengers, and reduces noise levels by allowing the wheels to move further rearwards on impact with uneven road surfaces. For front seat passengers, comfort can be optimised by Ford Multi-Contour Seats with Active Motion massage function. Designed to reduce muscle fatigue, particularly during longer journeys, the seats use a system of 11 inflatable cushions to deliver an unobtrusive massaging effect for thighs and lower back.

Ford Vignale Mondeo seats are offered in exclusive Vignale leather trim. Laser-cut for high precision, the material features unique Vignale hexagonal quilting and tuxedo stitching withsoft-touch elements that extend to the instrument panel, centre console, arm-rest, and door top-rolls.

Exclusive styling extends to the exterior, where asleek, emotive design, reflecting the latest Ford global design language, offers exclusivity with details including:

An upper grille featuring unique Vignale hexagonal design in dark matt metallic finish and with a polished aluminium surround
A high-gloss lower grille with chrome bars
Chrome door details
A high-gloss finish for the windshield pillar and door mirror sail, and for the central and rear window pillars
The model’s exclusive status is confirmed with dedicated 18in Vignale alloy wheels and exclusive Vignale Nocciola colour. The Ford Mondeo Vignale features metallic paint as standard, with further options including Vignale Black, Vignale Silver and premium four-coat Vignale White.

“The latest trends from the worlds of architecture and fashion combine to create an elegant place with a sense of luxury, and a feeling of timelessness for Ford Vignale Mondeo – alongside the very latest advanced technologies,” said Chris Bird, design director, Global Colour, Materials and Vehicle Personalisation.

Premium technology and powertrains

The Ford Vignale Mondeo offers sophisticated driver assistance technologies and equipment that contribute to a simplified and stress-free experience, such as Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection. Also offered are:

SYNC 2, delivered as standard and enabling drivers to operate phone, entertainment, climate and navigation systems using simple conversational language. The system can, for example, bring up a list of local restaurants with the simple voice command: “I’m hungry”
Active Park Assist featuring Perpendicular Parking enables drivers to detect suitably-sized parking spaces and reverse hands-free into them
Traffic Sign Recognition,delivered as standard and providing drivers with the latest detected speed limit, cancellation signs and overtaking restrictions via the instrument cluster display
Active City Stop, which will apply automatic braking to mitigate or avoid a collision with a vehicle ahead at speeds of up to 25mph
Ford Dynamic LED headlights, which combine the daylight-mimicking light clarity of full-LED headlamps with Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System that adjusts the headlight beam angle and intensity to match the driving environment
An advanced Sony DAB audio and navigation system with 12 hi-fidelity speakers is also offered, and comfort and convenience are further enhanced for drivers with features including a power-adjustable, memory-equipped steering column, as well as power tailgate and heated steering wheel.

Improving safety for rear-seat passengers, Ford’s industry-first Inflatable Rear Seatbelts rapidly expand in the event of an accident to disperse crash forces across a body area five times greater than that achieved by a conventional seatbelt.

The Ford Vignale Mondeo is offered exclusively with high-power engines including 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel, and Ford’s 187PS petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.

The 2.0-litre EcoBoost 240PS is offered with a six-speed automatic transmission. The 180PS 2.0-litre TDCi is offered with six-speed manual and PowerShift automatic transmissions, and with Ford’s iAWD system that delivers seamless transition between front-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive performance.

Also offered is Ford’s new 210PS Bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi engine, which enables faster response and 450Nm of torque available from 2000rpm for effortless and fuel-efficient cruising.

Handcraftedand individually tailored

Each Ford Vignale model is hand-finished by six master craftspeople at the new state-of-the-art Vignale Centre, where vehicles are individually tailored to customer specification.

The Vignale Centre at Ford’s Valencia manufacturing facility blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The latest laser and camera technology supports skilled eyes in closely examining quality aspects including panel alignment and paint finish, helping meet customer expectations.

Passionate about precision and attention to detail, Vignale Centre experts hand polish the paintwork and meticulously scrutinise the fine detailing of the leather, with each hide checked for flaws.

Only when it has passed 100 additional checks in addition to the rigorous One Ford quality process will the vehicle be handed over by a Vignale relationship manager in a Vignale Lounge – part of aunique premium customer experience.

Vignale Premium Ownership Experience

Delivering more than outstanding products, Vignale will also make the discovery, acquisition and ownership of a Vignale vehicle a personalised and rewarding experience.

Ford Vignale models are exclusively available to order in the UK from FordStore locations opening across the country, primarily in metropolitan areas. FordStores are dedicated to the Ford brand and offer the full range of Ford products and services, with specially-trained Vignale staff available to meet specific customer needs. Ford is initially launching 200 FordStores across Europe, including 54 in the UK by the end of 2015 and rising to around 70 in the future.

At Vignale Lounges customers can experience the Ford Vignale brand in a unique, customer-focused environment that informs and engages throughout the purchasing process and ownership. Luxurious and sensorial, the attention to detail demonstrated in the Vignale Lounge reflects that of the vehicle range. An innovative digital experience delivers information on Ford technologies and Ford Vignale products through a touchscreen table.

The signature Vignale Collection, created by the Ford Design team behind the Vignale model range, is alsoavailable to experience and order at Vignale Lounges and via a dedicated online store. The 2015 Vignale Collection, which takes design cues from the vehicle range, includes the Vignale Weekender – a luxury overnight bag awarded a prestigious iF Design award – that reflects the distinctive Vignale trapezoidal shapedgrille, quilted pattern of the handcrafted seats, and the contoured bonnet.

Also presented is a shoulder handbag, handmade from exclusive, high quality leather; a purse, money clip, iPhone sleeve, and business card sleeve; and a handmade silk scarf and silk tie crafted by artisans in Milan, Italy.

“The Vignale Collection encapsulates our passion for design that sets us apart from other brands while echoing Ford’s unique design DNA,” said Erika Tsubaki, creator of the Vignale Collection and design supervisor, Ford of Europe. “The latest Vignale Collection features distinctive design elements of the Vignale models, paying special attention to the high quality leather material and detailing that makes them as beautiful as the models they reflect.”[/showhide]

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