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MKII

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  1. AC climate control versus Climate Control – Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Video of hatch and sedan mules http://www.autobild.de/videos/video-ford-focus-mk4-erlkoenig-2018-12761343.html?obref=outbrain-autobild.de
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. @jpd80, are you seeing many Citroen's small crossover C4 Cactus on the streets? Apparently Jim Farley is a big fan of this odd looking vehicle. I am hoping Ford doesn't go this design route.
  8. Mazda's CX-3 is based off the sub-compact Mazda 2 and I believe shares a lot of the 2's running gear.. The CX-5(replaced the Tribute) is in the Escape, RAV4 etc group. The Mazda CX-7 was discontinued in 2012.
  9. 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
  10. C1 Focus below https://carnewschina.com/2015/01/05/ford-escort-launched-on-the-chinese-auto-market/
  11. 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.
  12. Chinese Escort review with English subtiles, good explanation of this segment and what the Escorts mission is in China
  13. 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
  14. That is quite a statement to make. People I personally know that own these 3 models give me the impression that the Fusion & Accord drivers are drivers who enjoy a better then average driving experience, whereas the Camry owners main concern is that it is a Toyota.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. Sorry, we couldn't find that! [#10867]We could not find the file specified
  19. Hatch has the wave as well, just the camo is doing a better job of hiding it.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
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