I tested the mondeo on a short business trip to the UK this year. I'd read heaps about it before, and was quiet interested.
If I remember correctly, the one that I had a go in was a Titanium X which had the 2.5 liter engine turbo from the focus XR5. Manual transmission, obviously, and I thought it was enough for daily needs. Great handling, very nice interior, lovely styling. I'm seriously considering whether I should buy one of these as a second car. I shall go drive an OZ spec car soon to see what's the difference. The reviews in wheels magazine seemed pretty positive and close to what I thought of the UK car.
Such a shame that I couldn't time a trip to coincide with MPH.