LV Focus Mk II

zetec · 01-08-2010, 10:47 PM

Hey everyeone - just noticed this link on the Ford website for Focus. Looks like the current ranges is getting an update on October 1.

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...YPage&site=FOA

"The new LV Focus Mk II comes with a range of product upgrades, including:

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and side curtain airbags are now standard on CL – giving a 5-star ANCAP safety rating as standard across the Focus range;

Bluetooth with Voice Control# is now standard on LX, TDCi and Zetec models;

and USB Connectivity is now standard on LX, TDCi and Zetec models.

LV Focus Mk II is available from October 2010.

zetec · 01-08-2010, 10:48 PM

Zetec now also getting a unique front bumper that looks more like the XR5 turbo bumper.

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...YPage&site=FOA

Tj-zetec · 02-08-2010, 12:18 PM

I want USB connectivity!!

Joe5619 · 02-08-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tj-zetec

I want USB connectivity!!

Dumb question.. What do you use a USB in a car for???

ptwhite2003 · 02-08-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Zetec now also getting a unique front bumper that looks more like the XR5 turbo bumper.

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...YPage&site=FOA

And aren't the alloys different as well on the LX, TDCi and Zetec?

Fast Eddie · 02-08-2010, 02:21 PM

Seems as though the updates don't include the Dual-Clutch Transmission but still comparing it to the Mk1's standard features (they've come a long way since then) you're still ahead.

AG3 · 02-08-2010, 05:10 PM

The Sporty version of the Philippine/ASEAN Focus also got those ST-like front bumpers recently.

This sporty ST-like bumper has been available in China and Taiwan since 2 years ago on their hatchback and sporty Focus models.

Focus hatchback (China)

Focus hatchback (Taiwan)

Focus sedan (Taiwan)

leakey · 02-08-2010, 07:26 PM

I dont think I've ever seen a yellow Focus.

Velociraptor82 · 02-08-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by leakey

I dont think I've ever seen a yellow Focus.

Wonder why?? looks horrible. Could be just the photo though.

zetec · 03-08-2010, 12:00 AM

Yellow only available from the Taiwan plant. The Americans had a yellow Mk I also.

Thought I recognized that bumper from somewhere! Well spotted.

Powershift is only on newer generation models such as Fiesta and Mondeo. No focus anywhere in the world other than the European 2.0 TDCi gets it.

Fordman · 03-08-2010, 01:35 AM

I wish the grill didnt have the rectangles and rather just horizontal lines, can anyone photoshop that? I'd like to see.

I like the Focus alot, but i actually like the older looking Zetec better. (Below)

It's good they are bringing out a facelift though, Focus is becoming more competitivly priced, and it's still quality, i like that.

AG3 · 03-08-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Yellow only available from the Taiwan plant. The Americans had a yellow Mk I also.

Thought I recognized that bumper from somewhere! Well spotted.

The yellow Focus in the photo above is made in China.
Chinese Focus models use the old side mirrors, while the Taiwan Focus models use the new side mirrors.

bseos · 03-08-2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fordman

I wish the grill didnt have the rectangles and rather just horizontal lines, can anyone photoshop that? I'd like to see.

Quick Photoshop Job
Horizontal grill:

Lowered, tinted, "tab" above foglight removed, horizontal grill:

Velociraptor82 · 03-08-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bseos

Quick Photoshop Job
Horizontal grill:

Lowered, tinted, "tab" above foglight removed, horizontal grill:

Could do with some white wheels and stripes.... hahahahhaa

bseos · 03-08-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Velociraptor82

Could do with some white wheels and stripes.... hahahahhaa

Hows that?

Looks pretty HOT if you ask me! Sometimes my skillz amaze even me
:P

Fordman · 03-08-2010, 11:04 PM

That looks awsome bseos great job! Hopefully when i get the funds i can have one next to my Falcon in the driveway

Velociraptor82 · 03-08-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bseos

Hows that?

Looks pretty HOT if you ask me! Sometimes my skillz amaze even me
:P

Damn!!! those photochop skillz of yours are amazing....

tho I think we have gotten a little off topic here. I ahve to say tho that the new front looks to be an inbetweener, between the current look and those concept pix of the 2011 focus. I'm not keen on the new look myself however I suppose with every release of a new Focus, mine just gets older so maybe I'm just biased.

Good to see the saftey features giving the 5 star rating across the board. Hopefully it will help sales. Soon it seems that evyer Ford with have a 5 star rating. (If only those US 4x4s would catch up).

Do you think the new look will also be available in the cc?