FORD released a facelifted Mondeo in late 2010, with the changing running deeper than the mildly revised nose and tail treatments suggest.<br /><br />Building in the “MB MY11” update that occurred in May 2010 and which saw the arrival of an upgraded 120kW/340Nm 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi adopting Ford’s wet-clutch six-speed dual-clutch sequential ‘automatic’ gearbox known as Powershift, as well as diesel availability in the wagon and Hill-Start Assist, the MC brought revised pricing, specification and safety to the Mondeo.<br /><br />Outwardly Ford has tried to infuse some of the upcoming Mk3 Focus’ jazzy kinetic design traits in the four-year old Mondeo in the trapezoidal air take set within the new-look front bumper, LED daytime driving lights, single-bar grille and revised headlight lenses framing the lower region of the ‘reprofiled’ bonnet, resulting in a cleaner front-on appearance.<br /><br />There’s some extra chrome in higher-series models and larger, reshaped tail-lights and a redesigned rear number plate valance setting new apart from old.<br /><br />The Mondeo’s premium credentials are underpinned by the inclusion of higher-quality trim materials, while Volvo safety tech include the option of a lane departure warning system, auto high beam (that automatically shifts its beam to undazzle oncoming drivers), and a driver alert system (a gentle reminder for drivers during longer stints behind the wheel).<br /><br />Also familiar to buyers of the Swedish brand is the Mondeo’s newly acquired blind spot information system, speed limiter, rear door power child locks and rear view camera.<br /><br />In July 2011 the EcoBoost version arrived, replacing the old Mazda-derived 118kW/208Nm 2.3L unit in all petrol models other than the base LX. This 2.0-litre turbo twin-cam multivalve unit produces 149kW of power at 6000rpm and 300Nm of torque from 1750-4500rpm.<br /><br /> As with the diesel, drive is delivered to the front wheels via a Getrag six-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox Ford christens Powershift.