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demio121

Posted 06 July 2005 - 11:40 PM

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It was reported in Autocar July issue that Ford's New Car Program has
identify Phillipine as the manufacturing base for ASEAN region. Ford
Focus and Mazda3 will be made in Phillipines for Singapore, Thailand,
Malaysia and Indonesia.

Let's hope this is the beginning to better days for us Ford lovers. I
personnaly drive a Mazda but am a fan of European Ford model.

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Vics

Posted 07 July 2005 - 08:52 AM

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yah.. new focus is coming!!! damn nice!!!

www.fordfocus.com.sg

visit this singapore website.

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demio121

Posted 07 July 2005 - 10:41 AM

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the new Focus is not as radical as the previous generation. My opinion,
bot car look the same but the new is more tame.

If you are a fan of Ford, you probably wonder what is Ford doin to the
brand in Malaysia. They are only interested to sell 4x4. Same goes to
Mazda. Let's just hope this time its real.

#4
izzi

Posted 07 July 2005 - 12:07 PM

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heard that Focus comin over here by end of the year which will replace the
Lynx variant!! It could be the Focus 1.6 is it???

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Vics

Posted 07 July 2005 - 01:47 PM

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there is 1.8 sedan and 2.0 hatchback only. heard it comes with shiftronic
also la. handling should be superb also, but dunno yet, have to wait n c.
but surely replacing rs liao. sob..sob.. my car is phasing out. get to
know this through the sales exec in pj(dunno true not la). keke.

bout ford car mkt, think this should be the breaking point for them to
reestablish their car mkt in m'sia that is once so great with their tx3.
let's c how it goes.


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thinkpad

Posted 07 July 2005 - 05:03 PM

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Hi guys,

In fact, Ford just launched the 1.6 Focus sedan version in Singapore
recently. From the specs. sheet, the power is quite low for a 1.6.
If Ford is going to launch focus to replace Lynx, i guess it should be
the 1.8 & 2.0lt version.

Yes, the new Focus looks quite similar to the old one but the rear
is more slanted compared to the old one which a curve.
From my opinion, it is sportier .

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abedeng

Posted 07 July 2005 - 06:25 PM

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Yep, I wouldn't be interested the S'pore specs car. Then again, in
S'pore, people sell big cars with small engine capacities & power outputs
for competitive pricing.

Hope the 125 bhp 1.8 or at least 113 bhp 1.6 sedan comes to town.

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Posted 07 July 2005 - 08:49 PM

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If Ford is serious about capturing market, then 1.6 will be a sensible
model. Don't forget, Ford always have the Ghia trim with all the bell and
whistle.

come to Malaysia Focus must. Price mahal gila, please don't.

#9
jensson

Posted 12 July 2005 - 12:58 AM

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Ya, Regent Motors Singapore quoted the Ford Focus 1.6 Trend (A) 5 dr
with "Durashift" at S$77,900! Saw the car, price will be "Gila" when come
to Malaysia? Internal build quality damn solid, the instrumentation top
class! External a bid squarish but unmistakably a FOCUS!

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izzi

Posted 12 July 2005 - 01:55 PM

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..my opinion, kinda difficult if Focus need to compete with Camry, Cefiro
or Accord, so 1.6 is the rite league...but with that bulky body..can it
run???..and not to forget the price to pay?...I'm no marketing
people...but wonder whether it can sell???

..but RS is the best bet now, niche market..but got that respect!!!