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2012 Focus to Feature Sport, Titanium Handling Packages
Focus will provide buyers several suspension options for 2012.
www.fordinsidenews.com
October 25, 2010
By: Nick Saporito
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Today Ford Motor Company announced further details on the upcoming 2012 Focus compact sedan. Ford states that SE models will have an optional Sport Package that will increase the car's handling ability and another handling package will be offered on the range-topping Titanium model.
All 2012 Focus models will come standard with electric power-assisted steering and independent Control Blade rear suspension. Additionally, all Focus models come with Ford's new torque vectoring control system.
“Our enthusiast customers told us exactly what they want in an all-new Focus,” said Mark Rushbrook, Ford vehicle dynamics manager for the 2012 Ford Focus. “They asked us to give Focus more responsive handling, and they asked that we develop and offer a factory-engineered handling package with beefier suspension hardware. We’ve done just that, fine-tuning a pair of available packages for mid-level SE and up-range Titanium models.”
The SE Sport Package will provide buyers with sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch aluminum wheels, sport seats, four-wheel disc brakes, piano black grille, metallic interior trim accents, leather-wrapped steering wheel and standard five-speed manual transmission.
SE Sport Package models equipped with Ford's optional PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission will also gain SelectShift ability- which provides customers with the option of shifting the transmission on their own. SE sedan also gains a rear spoiler.
The range-topping Focus Titanium model is fitted with the sport-tuned suspension as standard equipment. This includes stiffer springs and dampers.
Titanium models can be optioned with the Titanium Handling Package. Designed for serious enthusiasts, the package includes revised suspension components, unique 18-inch wheels and summer-only performance tires.
The all-new Focus goes on sale in North America in early 2011. Ford says to expect the online configurator ("Build your own") for the 2012 Focus will be up within a week.
Focus will provide buyers several suspension options for 2012.
www.fordinsidenews.com
October 25, 2010
By: Nick Saporito
Today Ford Motor Company announced further details on the upcoming 2012 Focus compact sedan. Ford states that SE models will have an optional Sport Package that will increase the car's handling ability and another handling package will be offered on the range-topping Titanium model.
All 2012 Focus models will come standard with electric power-assisted steering and independent Control Blade rear suspension. Additionally, all Focus models come with Ford's new torque vectoring control system.
“Our enthusiast customers told us exactly what they want in an all-new Focus,” said Mark Rushbrook, Ford vehicle dynamics manager for the 2012 Ford Focus. “They asked us to give Focus more responsive handling, and they asked that we develop and offer a factory-engineered handling package with beefier suspension hardware. We’ve done just that, fine-tuning a pair of available packages for mid-level SE and up-range Titanium models.”
The SE Sport Package will provide buyers with sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch aluminum wheels, sport seats, four-wheel disc brakes, piano black grille, metallic interior trim accents, leather-wrapped steering wheel and standard five-speed manual transmission.
SE Sport Package models equipped with Ford's optional PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission will also gain SelectShift ability- which provides customers with the option of shifting the transmission on their own. SE sedan also gains a rear spoiler.
The range-topping Focus Titanium model is fitted with the sport-tuned suspension as standard equipment. This includes stiffer springs and dampers.
Titanium models can be optioned with the Titanium Handling Package. Designed for serious enthusiasts, the package includes revised suspension components, unique 18-inch wheels and summer-only performance tires.
The all-new Focus goes on sale in North America in early 2011. Ford says to expect the online configurator ("Build your own") for the 2012 Focus will be up within a week.
