Focus RS to hit S.A. tarmac with fury

Performance Ford enthusiasts will now have the opportunity to own the legendary Ford Focus RS. Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has confirmed that a limited run of the ultimate hot hatch will be made available in South Africa later this year.

In keeping with its heritage, RS is an even more performance-oriented vehicle than the Focus ST, developed in every detail with on-track performance of equal importance to on-road behaviour.  An exhaustive set of individual criteria was created for every aspect of the car’s performance, dynamics and durability, a process similar in scope to that required for a whole new carline.

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Driven: Ford Figo

‘Freedom has a new name’, this is the catch line currently being used to market the new B segment entry car from ford, namely the Figo. This small hatch is based on the boxed shape Fiesta and has undergone a few changes to adapt to the new market.

Current competition in this market segment features the VW vivo, Toyota Yaris T1, Hyundai i10 and the Chevrolet spark lite etc.  The VW Vivo is dominating this market segment thus far however the Figo might just crash the party thanks to a well thought out package.

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak

 

The Ranger Wildtrak brings added style and exclusivity to the already popular line-up of Ford Ranger models. The Wildtrak 3.0 TDCi Double Cab is available in both 4×2 and 4×4 guise with only 400 models being made available in the South African market.

 

“The Ranger Wildtrak offers trendy design traits and premium spec enhancements such as rear parking sensors and an Armadillo load box cover while still maintaining the existing strengths such as durability, economy, off road ability and safety that are prevalent throughout the Ford Ranger line-up,” says Ben Pillay, Ford Marketing Manager.

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Ford Focus RS 500

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