In July 2012, Sime Darby Auto
Connexion has showed off completely redesigned and technology packed
all-new Ford Focus in
Malaysia. Accordingly, the all-new Ford Focus sets a new standard in the
mid-size segment with its new smart technologies, improved fuel economy,
great design, responsive performance and unique safety features.
All customers pre-ordering an all-new Ford Focus now in Malaysia will
have a chance to win an all-new Focus (hatchback) in leading up to the
Malaysia launch this year. They will also receive shopping vouchers
worth RM500 upon registering the vehicle.
The all-new Focus features a wide array of advanced features and
smart technologies that are first-in-segment, including Ford’s
award-winning voice-activated SYNC© connectivity package, Active Park
Assist, Active City Stop and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS). The
Active City Stop and BLIS are the safety feature that similar to the new
Volvo car series. Apart from Volvo cars, Ford is the second automaker
that does it so far.
Ford SYNC provides hands-free, voice activated in-car connectivity.
This award-winning system allows drivers to make calls, send and receive
text messages and play their favourite music via voice commands and a
steering wheel-mounted control – all with eyes on the road and hands on
the wheel.
At the touch of a button, the all-new Ford Focus driver can Active
Park Assist and parallel park the car totally hands-free, as this system
uses sensors around the Focus to help identify an appropriate spot and
then automatically steer it into the space. The driver controls the
accelerator, brake and gears.
The Active City Stop collision-mitigation system provides drivers
additional, enhanced safety by monitoring the road ahead for stationary
traffic and breaking automatically if sensors detect the car in front
has stopped unexpectedly.
At speeds up to 30 km/h, a sensor scans the area ahead of the Focus
for possible obstacles. If the Focus approaches a braking, slower-moving
or stationary vehicle in front and it determines that a collision is
likely, the brakes are pre-charged. If the driver remains inactive (no
steering or braking input), the car applies the brakes automatically and
reduces engine torque.
Ford’s Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) improves driver awareness
by alerting them to situations when a passing vehicle is hidden in
their blind spot zones on both left and right sides of the vehicle.
The all-new Focus boasts a completely new Duratec Ti-VCT GDi petrol
engine with 6-speed PowerShift (dual clutch) automatic transmission that
delivers 20% more power than the previous model, while significantly
improving fuel economy.
The all-new Focus also features the Active Grille Shutter system –
which uses vents to automatically control airflow through the grille to
the cooling system and engine – to significantly reduce drag and help
reduce Focus wind noise at speed while contributing to improved fuel
efficiency.
All-new Ford Focus owners will also appreciate the convenience of its
10,000Km service intervals. And as with all Ford passenger vehicles
available in Malaysia, the all-new Focus will come with Ford’s Extended
Service Plan (ESP) to provide added peace of mind to customers at no
extra cost.
Ford ESP is a free maintenance programme that covers parts and labour
for up to three years or 60,000Km. In addition to routine inspection
and maintenance services, Ford’s ESP covers free replacements for normal
wear-and-tear, including spark plugs, shock absorbers, engine belts,
engine hoses, brake pads, brake linings and wiper blades.
Additional coverage includes replacement of fuel filters, engine air
filters, brake fluids and engine coolant. These replacements are
included in Ford’s ESP at no extra charge and only original manufacturer
(OEM) parts are used.
For even more protection, standard coverage for the all-new Focus
also includes a 3-year or 100,000 km bumper-to-bumper new-vehicle
limited warranty on selected items.
