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2006 Australian International Motor Show Stylish Focus Range Gains Smooth New European Addition

Staff, Thursday October 26, 2006.

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Ford’s stylish range of small vehicles just got a whole lot sexier with the announcement that the fun and exciting Focus Coupe-Cabriolet will join the line-up in 2007.

“The elegant new Focus Coupe-Cabriolet will arrive in the second half of the year and will introduce Focus to a whole new group of customers, specifically those who desire a sexy, smooth drop-top tourer,” said Ford Australia President Tom Gorman.

Designed in partnership with Pininfarina S.p.A, the Focus Coupé-Cabriolet exudes elegance and style with the hardtop up or down.

Its distinctive rear is characterised by unique tail lights linked by a chrome strip bearing an embossed Focus logo to give the new model a premium feel. This is further enhanced by a unique front bumper shape and distinctive wheel arches.

Inside, the car’s dashboard layout follows the style of other Focus models, but with a new colour scheme developed to distinguish it as a flagship and complement the car’s striking exterior.

“Focus Coupé-Cabriolet is a full four seater offering the comfort expected of a well appointed touring car,” said Mr Gorman.

“It will be offered with a manual or optional automatic transmission so enthusiasts of all driving persuasions, be they weekend cruisers or those wanting a more involving drive, will be able to experience and appreciate this appealing new model.”

The new Coupé-Cabriolet retains the Focus brand’s inspired and involving driving dynamics. This has been achieved by basing the Coupé-Cabriolet on the inherently rigid four-door Focus saloon underbody and front body structure and ensuring that most new body parts are made from high-strength steel.

It’s also big on practicality – with the roof closed, the Focus Coupé-Cabriolet offers 534 litres luggage capacity, and with the hardtop stowed, there is still 248 litres of luggage space.

“The clever two-piece folding hardtop takes just 29 seconds to open or close,” said Mr Gorman.

Safety is paramount and the Focus Coupé-Cabriolet has additional features to assist its passive safety performance. In addition to standard front and side airbags, the vehicle is designed to help protect passengers in the event of a vehicle rollover.

If the system detects an imminent roll, two safety roll-bars “fire” and extend out by up to 20cm to provide a supportive safety strut along with the ultra-strong windscreen pillars to help protect the car’s occupants.

Additional details regarding the new model, including specifications, price and on sale date will be released closer to launch.

“Focus Coupé-Cabriolet is a fun, stylish and sophisticated model that will join the outstanding Focus XR5 Turbo as a natural and exciting extension of the Focus brand,” said Mr Gorman.

“Focus Coupé-Cabriolet will become the convertible to be seen in.”

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