Ford has revealed its new Mondeo which will go on sale in the UK in the first quarter of 2013.

The new global model will first launch in North America this year and while UK specification hasn’t been confirmed, it is being offered with Ecoboost petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid engine options in the US.

Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping system and active park assist will all be featured on the new Mondeo.

Ford says the new Mondeo’s handling has been benchmarked against Audi and BMW which indicates its intentions to push the brand even further upmarket to compete against the German competition.