Ford’s first ‘sporty’ diesel is now available for order at dealerships across the UK.

The 153bhp 2.2-litre Mondeo ST TDCi has the most powerful diesel ever offered in a Ford and costs £21,830 (£23,830 for the estate version).

A 201bhp 3.0-litre V6 petrol has replaced the 168bhp 2.5-litre unit in the Mondeo range, priced from £21,875 in Zetec form.

In November, the Fiesta Zetec S diesels arrive for around £12,000, with 1.6-litre engines producing 89bhp.

Source: autowired.com