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isn't the trend a 1.6 where the sport is a 2.0? or is the trend the start of the 2.0s?
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the only model with the 1.6 is the entry level Ambiente
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If it were up to me, I'd go for the metallic red (Candy red?) or the midnight sky (metallic dark grey) or maybe the black (if someone was to wash it for me every second day). Silver and white are the safe options, but will always look reasonably good whether they're washed regularly or not. They'll also be the easiest to resell, if that's a worry at all.
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I might buy a Titanium TDCi next year, really hoping that when they shift manufacturing to Thailand that they flip these around. I've read thus far that apparently from September build onward, they've changed something to fix the sucky turning circle in the Titanium. Also that next year we should get a touch screen in the centre console similar to what's already available overseas (hate that tiny little screen). And that apparently when production shifts to Thailand, rear air vents will be included too. |
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Hmm.. now I'm considering the Sports, probably work off a few extra shifts to make up that $3k..heh!
I've seen all the colors, but the Midnight Sky is a queer color...no exactly metallic dark grey, it's more like dark-purplish-grey, a little dull to be honest. And on the Thailand production, I heard it's gonna be only up and running in 12 months time as mentioned by the dudes at the Ford dealer |
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The touch screen I got from an article on CarAdvice, and I've also seen some other comments around the place about it. It's also interesting to note that the "Sport Executive" pack isn't available until November this year according to the Ford site. So perhaps there are some minor revisions then. I've read that the turning circle in the Titanium is pretty bad, worse than a Falcon even. I very much dislike that, my current car has a sucky turning circle, and I'm sick of it. I can't stand the stalks being reversed, I hope they change that, but it's not a deal breaker. I want to hold out at least until they bring the touch screen in. Then I think I'm going to order a White Titanium TDCi Sedan with the Sport Exec. pack. That said, I haven't taken one for a test drive yet, but from what I've read online, I suspect I'm not going to be disappointed. Quote:
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BANGKOK, Thailand, June 24, 2010 – Ford Motor Company today announced it is investing US$450 million (THB 15 billion) in a new state-of-the-art passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand, scheduled for completion in 2012. The facility will begin building the next-generation Ford Focus in 2012 for Thailand and other markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The highly flexible plant will be capable of building a diverse range of vehicles in the future. Judging from the news, that's a good 1+ yrs ago, so I guess it'll be completed in 2012.. question is when exactly will they be shipping it over here. |
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I doubt they'd let the MyFord Touch into other markets without it working in a reasonable manner. Also by the time it gets here, I'd be guessing (hoping) they'd have ironed out most of those silly bugs. That's also why I'm in no rush to get one just yet... wait till all the niggly manufacturing bugs have been ironed out first. |
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20-10-2011, 07:22 AM | #75 | |||
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So the only real gain is a slightly bigger screen. As I ordered the petrol Titanium, I didn’t have the option of not getting the satellite navigation, that’s why they’ve been held back until now. Truth be told, I probably would have skipped this option for the reason stated above. The cars fitted without the satellite navigation are branded as MY11, with the newer cars branded MK12, so you should be able to squeeze something out of them considering this is now older stock. Good luck!
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According to the Ford Germany site, SYNC is coming to the Focus in Germany in 2012.
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Supposedly, Europe will get SYNC by mid year, which will mean the local Focus should be shipping from Thailand by then (if rumours are correct). But Ford Australia definitely said we'd have SYNC in the Focus first, and by the end of 2012
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Ok so went with Mum to pick up her new LW TDCI Pwrshift Sport this morning and I'm quite impressed with the package. Drives and handles well, comfortable enough, plenty of gadgets on it and looks great in Frozen White. My only gripe with it is the manual gear shift buttons for the DSG are kind of in a awkward position. Doubt mum will ever use them anyway.
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This to me looks like official Sat nav confirmation on sport and titanium!
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Ford Australia have updated their website. Satellite Navigation is now standard with a 5" display on the Sport and Titanium specifications. They retain the Sony Premium Audio sound too :-)
Brochure Link: http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/BlobS...lob&blobkey=id
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nice. I wonder if they now supply it with an auto transmission that doesn't fail?
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.. just ordered myself a Trend Sedan PowerShift, resisted to go for the Sports as it's a cool $3k+ and I could do a whole lot more with that extra cash. Can't wait for it to be delivered. Hope the PowerShift doesn't fail me /shrugs
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the trend is still a nice car
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Popped into the dealer this afternoon to sign the piece of paper stating that I was happy to accept the addition of SATNAV for FREE!
SCORE!...certainly makes the 8 week wait a lot more tolerable |
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