| Durashift
5-tronic
Relaxed automatic gearshifting or a sporty sequential manual? You don't need to choose one or the other, because you can now have both, with the sophisticated new Durashift 5-tronic automatic transmission. |
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| The best of
both worlds This advanced 5-speed transmission adds fresh dimension to the Ford Mondeo's acclaimed driving experience, by providing you with both a fully automatic gearchange and clutchless manual shifting in a single unit. Durashift 5-tronic is the flexible option for today's varied driving enviroment. In heavy city traffic or the busy stop-start conditions, simply select 'Drive' and the transmission takes care ot the gearshifts, adapting to the conditions and your individual style. Then on demanding back roads or sweeping highways, when you prefer the controllability of manual transmission, simply move the selector sideways and you instantly have a clutchless manual transmission that lets you decide when to change gear. |
Why choose Durashift 5-tronic? The versatile nature of Durashift 5-tronic enables it to meet two contrasting motoring needs: Driven in automatic, it will reward you with effortless, refined and economical travel. In manual, you will be able to enjoy driving in a much more sporty manner, without needing to sacrifice the convenience and comfort of a spacious 5ive-seat interior. Engine availability The new five-speed Durashift 5-tronic premium automatic transmission is available as an extra cost option on new Ford Mondeo models equipped with the following engines:
If you choose the V6 petrol engine and expect to sacrifice fuel economy for rapid acceleration and high-speed cruise ability, you will be pleasantly surprised, because, thanks to it's highly efficient design, Durashift 5-tronic will reward you with outstanding fuel economy and performance. If performance is quite important to you, but you are primarily interested in fuel efficiency and dependability, the Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel would be an excellent choice, as the Durashift 5-tronic's built-in durability makes it uncompromisingly reliable. |
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| The
auto that thinks like a manual
Durashift 5-tronic transmission delivers new levels of gearshifting refinement. But that's not all. It also adapts to the road conditions and your driving style. Whether it is climbing a gradient or coasting downhill, gridlocked in the city traffic or preparing to overtake on the highway, Durashift's next-generation Automatic Transmission Control Unit (ATCU) selects the most appropriate operating mode for a smooth and refined driving experience. The safety features The new Durashift 5-tronic automatic transmission incorporates a number of features designed to enhance safety and convenience. Engine starting The engine can only be started with the selector in the 'Park' or 'Neutral' position. |
Gear selection 'Drive' and 'Reverse' can only be selected from the 'Park' position with the brake pedal depressed. This feature is known as the brake/shift interlock. Engaging 'Drive' or 'Reverse' from the 'Neutral' position is possible without operating the brakes. Leaving the vehicle The key can only be removed from the ignition when the selector is in 'Park'. 'Door open' warning If the driver's door is opened with the selector in 'Drive', an audible warning is activated. |