Contract mileage of 6,000 per annum and an excess mileage charge of 10. Ford south africa has tweaked its local focus lineup, adding the option of a new stmimicking styling pack for trend specification hatchback derivatives, an updated infotainment system and a fresh 1,5litre duratorq tdci engine. Ford introducing 48v mildhybrid fiesta and focus in europe. The new ford focus promises to deliver the most sophisticated range of driver assistance technologies ever seen in the family hatch sector. Fords new driverassist system isnt autopilot, but its a. People who want a focus with offroader looks are well catered for, by the ford focus active. And introducing ford copilot 360 a suite of standard driver assist technologies.
The allnew ford focus is built to improve your driving experience in every way. Ford of europe introduced the focus in 1998 to the european market as a replacement for the ford escort. The allnew ford focus the most accomplished and technicallycompetent focus ever has been developed from the ground up to provide the most confidenceinspiring, intuitive, and rewarding driving and occupant experience of any midsize family car in europe. Dec 16, 2018 the fiesta is also available with the amazon alexa digital assistant built into the infotainment system, but the focus is not. Fords new driverassist system isnt autopilot, but its.
Oct 16, 2019 the ford focus titanium x is one of the best hatchbacks around, but how does it compare to its firstgeneration predecessor. Apr 25, 2018 the 2019 ford focus debuts with loads more technology than ever before, along with a new design, and an improved interior. Buying advice for the ford focus estate covering running costs, mpg, fuel economy, reliability and safety, from the expert what car. Full instrumented test of the 2016 ford focus electric, which holds the promise of life without gas stations. The new system includes automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitors, backup cameras, lane keep assist.
Ford announced a raft of new driverassistance features today, promising to make automatic emergency braking and other safety technology. Ford driver assistance pack driver alert system youtube. Its infotainment and interior quality are the only downsides. In tests of its functionality at highway speeds, the autonomous emergency braking system performed well in all. But it also sits usefully higher than the standard focus, by around 30mm at the front and 34mm at the rear.
I have got my mind set on getting the new focus titanium or titanium x. It therefore has some sort of radar and also various stuff stuck above and below the rear view mirror. A staff favorite and 10best winner, the 247hp eurospec st may be a gti imitator, but it acts as if its running the monte carlo. Fords new driverassist system isnt autopilot, but its a step in the. Ford sa has refreshed its focus with a sporty new styling kit. Sit and appreciate the enhanced instrument panel and newdesign steering wheel. Target a used lz series from late 2015 and you should be in safe hands. The build date of the mk 8 titanium 125 that i have ordered has slipped back a month.
These models come with a whole host of equipment as standard, however this one also comes with. The latest warm hatch to enter the australian market is the ford focus stline that, as its name suggests, is to the yettobereleased focus st what the hyundai i30 nline is to the ballsy i30 n. The new ford focus is a fine family car, but is it a better buy than an awardwinning used audi a3 for similar money. Ford technology to improve your driving experience ford uk. Ford fiesta 2018, how to use driver assistance systems. Mar 22, 2018 information on ford s driver alert technology. The new ford driver assistant systems feature a blind spot information system, a speed limiter and an active park assistant for reaching your. The ford focus is one of the most popular cars on our roads.
Further back, the focuss luggage area measures a decent 375l just short of the golfs 380l. The focus is built to improve your driving experience in every way. The bisg has also enabled ford engineers to boost the 1. Ford s facelifted focus restores the funky models reputation ford s focus is a cracking drive. So you can drive with greater confidence and peace of mind. Mar 27, 2019 the electric torque assistance helps deliver punchier, more responsive performance, particularly at lower engine speeds, for a more flexible and connected driving experience. The ford focus is a compact car csegment in europe. Here you can learn how to use ford s latest driver assistance systems and enjoy almost selfdriving experience.
As mentioned before, the driver assistance pack r11 940 is a really good option as it brings safety focused features such as active city stop, active park assist. On top of its refined, sophisticated feel, the new 2019 ford focus has excellent semiautomated driving aids. In the video is shown how to activate adaptive cruise control, lane detection. We drive the new 2018 ford focus and reveal the needtoknow facts. Manage agree you can manage cookies at any time on the manage cookie settings page but this may limit or prevent use of certain features on the website. If ever there was a reason to shun the suv craze and drive a family hatchback instead, its the ford focus. Ecoboost technology, enhanced driver assist technologies. The driver orientated cockpit wraps around, so youll feel completely at one with the car, technology and features at your fingertips. May 29, 2018 here you can learn how to use ford s latest driver assistance systems and enjoy almost selfdriving experience. If you prefer to let the car take the strain, the focus is available with a host of driving aids. And introducing ford copilot 360 a suite of standard driverassist technologies. Ford focus driver assistance pack used cars trovit. Highlight of the driver assistance pack is adaptive cruise control. The big news for the 2019 model year in regard to ford safety and driver assistance features is the advent of the allnew ford copilot360 suite of advanced new driver assistance.
An optional driver assistance pack adds adaptive cruise control with stop and go, blindspot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert and active braking, autofolding heated mirrors, evasive steer assistance. Parked next to the gti is a tangerine scream ford focus st. Driver assistance pack with adaptive cruise control focus. The decision to name the new car the ford focus was made in early 1998, as ford s senior management had been planning to keep the escort nameplate for its new generation of small family cars.
The new ford focus is a fine family car, but is it a better buy than an award. The dynamic personality of the new focus continues inside. The driver assistance pack, which is available on four and fivedoor trend models, has now been upgraded. Sep 11, 2017 the build date of the mk 8 titanium 125 that i have ordered has slipped back a month. New ford focus gets price rise, threecylinder engine and. Ford focus st revealed with powerful gasoline, diesel engines. What the focus does have available is some driver assistance features like blind spot monitoring, lanekeeping assist and active park assist, none of which you can get in the fiesta. I have a 2012 focus, titanium nonx but with active park assist. The focus titanium also offers additional active safety features including adaptive cruise control with stop and go function that works in heavy traffic, blindspot warning, and rear crosstraffic alert.
Ford has rolled out a number of new driverassistance features piecemeal over the years, but now is repackaging five of them together under a new name. Sep 06, 2018 diesel may be falling out of favour, but its predicted that more than a quarter of ford focus buyers will choose this 118bhp 1. Ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising to you. An impressive array of technology makes the new ford focus an attractive car for those that love their gadgets, but some packs are better value than others. Mar 15, 2018 ford has rolled out a number of new driver assistance features piecemeal over the years, but now is repackaging five of them together under a new name.
The fourthgeneration ford focus arrived in australia at the end of 2018 with five variants, including a wagon version. The latter is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, and essentially replaces the 1,6 tdci engine. Ford focus brings driver assist technologies to the masses. Further charges may apply subject to vehicle condition and mileage if you return the vehicle at the end of the agreement. Ford is yet to quote fuel consumption data for the new focus range. Watch this brief video and explore content about the information and settings menus youll find on your ford cmax energi instrument panel cluster. And introducing ford copilot 360 a suite of standard driverassist. Sep 17, 2018 new ford focus gets price rise, threecylinder engine and more safety tech. The focus achieves only average crashtest results and lacks many of the active safety features of its. Zjohnny showing 1 of 1 topics sorted by last post date topic start date topic title topic starter number of replies number of views last poster in descending order ascending order from today the last 5 days the last week the last 10 days the last 15 days the last 20 days the last 25 days the last 30 days the last 60 days the.
Personal contract purchase pcp agreement for ford focus 2. The most sophisticated range of ford driver assistance technologies. Inevitably, most of these advanced systems are not. Mykey system, 2 usb ports, intelligent speed assist, body coloured door handles, driver. Focus is packed full of safety, driver assist and security features. This next generation car is packed with advanced features like ford copilot360, an impressive set of driver assist technologies including adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centring, and active park assist. A number of option packs are offered to dress up the latest ford focus. Ford driver assist technologies, including blis, precollision assist, and active park assist help make your driving experience easier. Packed with features like wireless charging pad, adaptive cruise control, split view camera and much more, the allnew focus is ready to get you moving like you mean it. Focus titanium x hatchback driver assistance pack used. Diesel may be falling out of favour, but its predicted that more than a quarter of ford focus buyers will choose this 118bhp 1. The ford focus has long been a favourite in the uk, with its decent price, reliability and safety record all contributing to the hatchbacks massive success. Advanced driver assistance technologies make driving a ford focus on motorways, in stopstart traffic and in town easier than ever before. New ford focus new ford cars cape town imperial ford.
Excellent example ford focus st3, since new this vehicle has had 5 service stamps, just 42k miles on the clock, this car benefits from the st styling package. A speed assistance system uses a camera and a digital map to recognise the local speed limit and allows the driver to automatically set the speed limiter accordingly. Drivers airbag, passengers airbag with deactivation switch. This next generation car is packed with advanced features like ford copilot360, an impressive set of driver assist technologies including adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centring, and active park assist 2. Ford adds styling pack and 1,5 tdci to focus range car. With even more time to brood over its precise specification i am wondering whether ive been wise not to select the.
Ford fiesta 2018, how to use driver assistance systems youtube. Does anyone know of any options included for the titanium x that would make i. Feb 18, 2019 the focus st also benefits from the comprehensive range of sophisticated ford driver assistance technologies that have helped the allnew focus win awards and a 5star safety rating since going. This next generation car is packed with advanced features like ford copilot360, an impressive set of driver assist technologies including adaptive cruise. With the likes of the volkswagen golf and mazda 3 providing such stern opposition in the family. This is a ford direct supplied focus vignale with the popular 1. This version focuses mostly on cosmetic changes, like chunkier tyres and black plastic cladding. The ford focus is superb to drive, offers good space and has the latest driving technology onboard. Safety comes standard with dynamic stability control, antilock. In the video is shown how to activate adaptive cruise control, lane detection, speed. The focus has a seatbelt reminder system as standard equipment.
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