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Ford Focus: Highly popular.
The 2006 Ford Focus is a wonderful small
car that’s fun to drive, fuel efficient,
and comes in sedan, hatchback and station
wagon versions. It owes its rising
popularity to many factors - its
fun-loving character, responsive steering,
comfortable seats, simple controls,
selection of body configurations &
features. Well, different people seem to
have different reasons to adore this one.
“Smart design and spirited driving” were
the guiding forces behind the development
of the new Ford Focus. Designed as a
“world car” that appeals to drivers in
countries around the globe, the Ford Focus
has a little bit of everything. Unlike
many other cars, it doesn’t feel cheap
from behind the wheel as there’s plenty of
road feel through its sharp steering and
tight suspension. The standard
four-cylinder engine also feels more
powerful than its numbers would suggest, a
trait that makes the Focus a great car for
stop-and-go city driving.
The 2006Ford Focus is very roomy for its
class, offering generous accommodations
for its front and rear passengers. The
control layout is simple, and materials
quality is impressive. Sound quality from
the stock audio systems is surprisingly
good, and downright exceptional with the
optional Audiophile system.
The Focus offers a smooth ride and
above-average handling. The vehicle stays
planted and inspires confidence. The
steering system is surprisingly quick and
responsive, always providing plenty of
feedback from the road surface. Focus
benefits from the Ford’s “Revolution Under
the Hood,” a massive undertaking that
began about five years ago to improve
powertrain performance, refinement, fuel
economy and emissions. Driven by a 1.6 L
Duratec engine, the 2006 Ford Focus
integrates Driver and Front Passenger
Airbags, Advanced Braking Systems –
including Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). The
vehicle also boasts the largest wheel base
in its class and the widest body in its
class. All this translates into a smoother
ride that’s more stable, and more
enjoyable.
For the first time, in the Ford Focus
4-speed automatic, the Durashift
transmission can be slotted into a
‘manual’ position whereby the driver can
select a manual gear by simply pushing the
lever up to reduce gear and down to
increase gear.
Focus has been a hot favourite among young
customers all around the world. It has won
over 60 international awards, 13 Rally
titles and the coveted position of the
best selling car in the world.
In Oman, the vehicles are brought you by
Arabian Car Marketing Co. LLC, a part of
the renowned Saud Bahwan group, along with
6 years unlimited mileage protection,
service and parts network that stretches
across the Sultanate, over 98% parts
availability - and Ford Privilege Card –
which provides 24 hours On-road assistance
from AAA, Oman’s premier On-road
Assistance Service Providers and exclusive
discounts from several premium
establishments across the country & UAE.
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