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AC climate control versus Climate Control – Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic.
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You got a unicorn for sure. It's not a Canadian spec as they do not allow dual climate control on the SE. And the USA SE does not allow rear disc with the 1.0EB and 6 speed manual.
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Rear lamps are pretty much the same as its sister company Skoda https://www.indiacarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2016-Skoda-Superb-Saloon-rear.jpg
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Ford to import Fusion from China... or not
MKII replied to bzcat's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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4th Gen Focus goes Upmarket, will get "Active" Variant
MKII replied to Anthony's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Video of hatch and sedan mules http://www.autobild.de/videos/video-ford-focus-mk4-erlkoenig-2018-12761343.html?obref=outbrain-autobild.de -
Ford To Kill Cars, Spend on Trucks EVs
MKII replied to ANTAUS's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I guess Hackett's Wall street spiel wasn't a real confidence builder with workers eh? I was really surprised that Jim and Joe did not have a media blitz about new product the day after Hackett's gig. -
He was talking about it at this years Geneva car show, as the big topic at that show was all the manufacturers making noise about adding a bunch of B & C class size Crossovers and SUVs to their line ups. I got the impression he prefers these low roof car-like crossovers aka the Fiesta Active entry. Probably because the low cost to raise the stance and add some black plastic around the edges, call them a crossover and charge 10 grand more for the much better profit margin.
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Ford Mule - Next Gen Escape or ??
MKII replied to Anthony's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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Start of production is listed as beginning August 28. In the 2018 order guide the only Sport item mentioned is a optional package offered on the SE trim. SE Sport Appearance Package 19” Ebony Black-Premium Painted Aluminum Wheels (235/45R19 All-Season (A/S) BSW Tires) Beltline Molding – Black Front Fender – Black Headlamps – Halogen Projector with Black Bezels and LED Signature Lighting (LED Signature Lighting (non-configurable) replaces the standard Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)) Leather-Wrapped Gear Shift Knob Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel LED Taillamps with Black Bezel Mirrors, Sideview – Gloss Black-Painted Caps Paddle Shifters Partial Leather-Trimmed Sport Seat Skid Plates – Front and Rear, Gloss Black-Painted Upper Grille – Gloss Black-Painted Bars and Plinth
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The Powershift paired with the 2.0l engine is the problematic one. The transmission paired with the 1.0l is a normal, torque converter tranny, it is a good and reliable combination.
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Off topic, but of interest for Asia Pacific market............. Ford Lio Ho Motor Company Ltd. Key Developments Ford Lio Ho Motor to Invest USD 130 Million in Taiwan to Upgrade Production Processes Feb 17 17 Ford Lio Ho Motor plans to invest TWD 4 billion (USD 130 million) in its plant in Chung Li to upgrade its production processes and assemble the Escort sedan. As part of a programme to improve the quality of Ford vehicles, the new investment will mainly involve the purchase of new equipment and introduction of intelligent production. Source https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=32609528
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This could be a problem spot for new car sales Wave of off-lease vehicles challenge major automakersMajor automakers have relied heavily on leased vehicles to boost sales of new cars in the last few years. But with anywhere up to 12 million of these relatively low-mileage vehicles due to hit the market over the next three years, they are likely to depress prices and cannibalize new car sales http://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-used-analysis-idUSKBN1880KE
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I remember reading a USA brand loyalty study done a couple years ago and Ford had the top percentage of return customers above 40% if my memory is correct. And the Fusion was the highest with around 56% returning customers. Honda & Toyota where in the top ten for sure but to say the Ford brand does not have brand loyalty I think is incorrect. EDIT - I found a more recent study for 2016 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/experian-automotive-vehicle-loyalty-rates-rank-high-as-consumers-show-the-love-300199092.html
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That would be the Golf R (standard AWD) & Golf Sportwagen S (optional 4Motion AWD) but is not a high performance car, basically the same car as the Alltrack just not jacked up.
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Hatch has the wave as well, just the camo is doing a better job of hiding it.
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Agreed, it is not as lumpy and humpy as Mazda's but it still looks wrong to my eyes. I edited my post from belt line to upper character line, as I used incorrect terminology for that wave line.
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Here are all the mule variants . The last image of the sedan shows the "wave" upper character line which is quite like the current Mazda design language. Like someone stepped on the B-pillar crunching the middle of the car a tad. Not a good look IMO.
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They must have seen a very different mule then what the recent spy pics caught. This above rendering does not show the wave belt line, wide shoulders, 5 bolt wheel etc etc. Terrible rendering IMO.