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New Look Focus May 09

From the moment you set eyes on the new Ford Focus you instantly know that it's ready for anything
and everything that is happening in your life.
With smooth curves in all the right places you'll find Focus will be the centre of attention wherever you go.
The elegant design of the front grille and rear tail lamps perfectly complements its sculptured exterior lines
to make a memorable entrance and a fashion statement. So whether you're visiting friends, driving to your
favourite shopping strip or heading out to the country for a weekend getaway, the new
Focus will get you there smoothly and in style.
Inside it is just as striking with the wrap-around driving environment boasting a slick centre
console with plenty of useful on-board technology at your fingertips. Every Focus allows you to
play music direct from your iPod^. You can adjust the volume using the
steering column mounted audio controls#. Play music stored on a USB stick in the sporty new
Focus Zetec. While the rally-bred Focus XR5 Turbo* allows you to call friends of the phone hands-free
thanks to Bluetooth*~ connectivity. Plus, when it comes tokeeping close with friends, the spacious
interior and 60/40 split fold rear seats give you the flexibility to pack in everyone and their
gear just how you want.
Behind the wheel, the responsive steering and superb handling of Focus will inspire you.
Every drive will make you feel alive. Power is delivered smoothly from the 2.0 litre Duratec
petrol models matched to a silky 5-speen manual transmission or the options 4-speed automatic
with Sequential Sports Shift. The turbo diesel Focus TDC1 offers you greater fuel efficiency, is
easier on the environment due to its lower emissions compared to its petrol equivalent, and
features an advanced optional 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission that delivers the
efficiency and dynamics of a manual with the ease of an automatic. Or if your heart is set on sheer
performance seek out the 166km turbocharged Focus XR5 Turbo.
Every Focus in the latest LV range comes with extensive standard safety features that look after both
you and your passengers. Driver, front passenger and side front airbags are standard. As is
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. And except for Focus CL**, there's the added benefit
of side curtain airbags and Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control and Emergency Brake
Assist. In fact, the new Focus models have a 5 star ANCAP safety rating, including Focus CL when
specified with the optional safety pack.
So what Focus suits you? Hatch or sedan, Petrol or diesel, Auto or manual. Whether you're looking
for a small car to delivery sporty performance something for zipping easily around town, or maybe
it's just outstanding fuel economy you want, rest assured the smooth Focus range has a vehicle
that'll suit your style and meet your lifestyle needs.
Disclaimers
^Requires connection cable, sold separately. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.
#Not available on Focus CL
*Focus XR5 Turbo currently available
~The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc
and any use of such marks is under license.
**Side curtain airbags, Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control and Emergency
Brake Assist are available as an optional safety pack for Focus CL.