Pardon us if it we seemed that we paid too much attention to the Ford Focus ST but truth to be told, we still haven’t forget about the base model – the new 2012 Ford Focus. In general, the new 2012 Ford Focus for the Malaysian market is available in two variant: the 4 door sedan (called Titanium) and the 5-door hatchback (called Sport).
Each variant is then further divided into two models: standard and +. At a glance, you can’t really spot the difference between both models with exception of physical features such as sunroof and bi-Xenon headlamps that are only available on + models.
What really separate them apart are these two technologies: first (and most probably the most well-known) is theActive Park Assist which helps drivers parallel park their Focus hands-free and second, the Active City Stoplow-speed safety system – both which are only available on the + models . The Titanium+ model also comes with an extra feature called Blind Spot Information System which is essentially a warning light on its side mirror that would alert the driver when it detects a vehicle in the driver’s blind spot.
That being said, both standard and + models still share a lot of features with each other such as Ford Sync integrated communication and entertainment system as well as Active Grille Shutter, Electronic Stability Programme modules, Torque Vectoring Control, Electronic Power-Assisted Steering Control and Intelligent Access Push Button Start. Not to forget, they also shared the same the Duratec 2.0 Ti-VCT GDi engine – which delivers 167.67bhp at 6500rpm, 202Nm of torque at 4450rpm and combined fuel consumption that is rated at 6.6 litre/100km – and the new six-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission.
The new 2012 Ford Focus is covered by Ford Extended Service plan which provides free 3-years or 60,000km maintenance program that includes free parts and labour, in addition to Ford’s 5-years or 200,000km bumper-to-bumper new vehicle warranty. Readily available at all Ford showrooms throughout Malaysia, the 2012 Ford Focus is priced at RM 115,888 for standard Titanium and Sport models while the Titanium+ and Sport+ variants are priced at RM 128,888.
To learn more about the new Ford Focus, just head on to www.ford.net.my but in case you want see more of the car, just hit the Read More link button below for more photos.
Interior
Taken inside Ford Focus Sport+.
2012 Ford Focus Titanium
This is a Ford Focus Titanium standard.
2012 Ford Focus Sport
This is a Ford Focus Sport+ variant.
Check out previous coverage of the 2012 Ford Focus back in March during its ASEAN unveiling in Bangkok and it’s souped up cousin, the new Ford Focus ST.
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