Visteon Applies Its Automotive Intellect to All-New Ford Mondeo
21 August 2007 - 10:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
KERPEN, Germany, Aug. 21, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2008
Ford Mondeo features a wide range of innovative systems and
components across Visteon Corporation's (NYSE:VC) core product
lines of climate control, interiors and electronics. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) "The
all-new Mondeo delivers the advanced technology today's consumer
expects and we are proud to support Ford with a range of innovative
products," said Michael Enders, Program Director of Visteon's
Customer Group. "Visteon's content on the Mondeo has been designed
to meet Ford's aim to deliver one of its most
technologically-advanced vehicles." Visteon's technologies on the
all-new Mondeo total 107 end-items and include the instrument
cluster, rear and front lighting, HVAC unit, compressor and door
panels. In the development process, Visteon applied its automotive
intellect and expertise to deliver innovations that can be shared
across Ford's core architecture to allow for efficient development
and testing. Here is an overview of Visteon content on the new
Mondeo: Advanced Electronics As a leading global supplier of
automotive electronics systems, Visteon offers innovative
technologies while delivering style enhancement. The new Mondeo's
premium instrument cluster features some of the most advanced
driver information technology currently available, such as a TFT
(thin-film transistor)-based message center with a user-friendly
voice activation function. The cluster interfaces with the voice
recognition module and displays the verbal input on a large
256-color TFT display measuring 5.8 inches with WQVGA (400x240
pixel) resolution. Additionally, a comprehensive overview of all
major vehicle information, including warning and diagnostics
messages and infotainment, is available to assist the driver.
Visteon also supplies a full infotainment package for the Ford
Mondeo. Enabling excellent sound quality, the advanced audio system
offers a choice of three stereo CD radios, including a new MP3
compatible CD and the CD6 Music system, comprising a dashboard
loading 6-disk CD changer. Also available as an option is Visteon's
latest generation DVD Family Entertainment System, which can be
fully integrated into the vehicle by connecting it to the audio
system and integrating the displays into the headrests. Furthermore
Visteon provides Ford with advanced lighting technologies. The
distinctive headlamps of the Mondeo are offered with a Halogen
Advanced Front (AFS) lighting system that can swivel horizontally
by up to 15 degrees, as the driver turns the steering wheel, also
offered as an option is a Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID)
light source. Both systems are equipped with a function that
provides extra light for sharp cornering and junctions. Climate and
Interior Expertise In-depth system expertise and the use of
state-of-the art development tools were applied to the Ford Mondeo
to optimize the thermal management of the vehicle. Visteon's
variable displacement swash plate compressor offers Ford superior
performance and driveability. The compressor is designed to allow
multiple applications, even across platforms. As an expert in
airflow management, Visteon also has developed a package-efficient
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, which allows
for more flexible space in the instrument panel. In addition
Visteon supplies air conditioning lines, condensers, radiators and
climate controls. Visteon's door panels for the new Mondeo feature
high quality, soft touch materials in harmony with the overall
interior design and styling, delivering a high level of
craftsmanship. Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive
supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative
climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle
manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and services
to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van Buren
Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany; the
company has facilities in 26 countries and employs approximately
43,000 people.
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CONTACT: UK & Northern Europe, Jonna Christensen,
+44-1268-701094, , or Germany & Eastern Europe, Caroline
Kleinloh, +49-2273-5952426, , both of Visteon Corporation; France
& Southern Europe, Daniele Adler for Visteon Corporation,
+33-(1)-56-69-75-64, Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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