Auto ConneXion has launched the facelifted Ford Focus, and the C307 gets a revised exterior and an upgraded interior, along with some new features thrown in for good measure. Both the Focus Sport hatchback and Focus Ghia sedan are now powered by the 143bhp and 185Nm 2.0l Duratec engine, which continues unrevised, as is the four-speed automatic tranny with the Sport Sequential Shift. Previously, the Ghia sedan came in 1.8l form. Externally, the revised Focus gets a complete new front end - there's a new bumper, bonnet, upper grille (replete with a larger blue oval badge) and headlamps, as well as front fenders with meatier, bolder arch bulges.
At the back on the hatch, a revised, larger windscreen translates into a more pronounced horizontal contour line, and the Ford badge is now positioned lower and is incorporated into a liftgate moulding. Also new, a body coloured roof spoiler, rear bumper and long, clear tail lamps.
Elsewhere, the exterior door mirrors have been enlarged, and the side mirror housings now feature integrated side indicators.
Mechanically, the rear track is now slightly wider, the result of a new range of alloy wheels with additional offset developed specifically for the facelift. Here, both sedan and hatch run 16-inch wheels, with 205/55 R16 rubbers.
Inside, the emphasis on revisions have been on improving the quality of materials and enhancing comfort levels. The evidence is clear to see and feel. Either in black or dark dusk grey, the soft-touch dash pad as well as soft-touch upper door trims contrast beautifully against a tan-coloured inner roof lining to lighten the interior visually.
At the back on the hatch, a revised, larger windscreen translates into a more pronounced horizontal contour line, and the Ford badge is now positioned lower and is incorporated into a liftgate moulding. Also new, a body coloured roof spoiler, rear bumper and long, clear tail lamps.
Elsewhere, the exterior door mirrors have been enlarged, and the side mirror housings now feature integrated side indicators.
Mechanically, the rear track is now slightly wider, the result of a new range of alloy wheels with additional offset developed specifically for the facelift. Here, both sedan and hatch run 16-inch wheels, with 205/55 R16 rubbers.
Inside, the emphasis on revisions have been on improving the quality of materials and enhancing comfort levels. The evidence is clear to see and feel. Either in black or dark dusk grey, the soft-touch dash pad as well as soft-touch upper door trims contrast beautifully against a tan-coloured inner roof lining to lighten the interior visually.
The driver now sees large-face tachometer and speedometer set deeply into individual binnacles, and positioned above are small-face water temperature and fuel gauges, each surrounded by a silver bezel.A revised centre stack and redesigned window and mirror switches accompany new intuitive controls for air-conditioning, heater and ventilation system. At night, the centre stack controls are illuminated in soft red light, which is more soothing compared to the stark white of the first generation C307.
A new premium centre console has been designed with an emphasis on improved comfort and function. It features a moveable soft armrest which slides forward 80mm, two cup holders with butterfly lids, a coin holder and a card holder.
Dual-zone air conditioning, six-way power adjustable driver's seat, a two-DIN MP3/six-disc CD changer/six speaker audio system (with an auxiliary input) and a leather interior on the Ghia sedan (fabric on the Sport hatch) round off the mod con list.
Colours common to both variants are Diamond White, Panther Black and Moondust Silver, with unique shades being Racing Blue for the hatch and Infra Red and Ocean for the sedan.The fully-imported Focus models are available at all 26 Ford showrooms nationwide, priced at RM113,897 for the five-door Sport hatchback and RM112,897 for the four-door Ghia sedan (on-the-road without insurance, Peninsular Malaysia).
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