2012 Thai Built Focus

[unida767]

Danny would your dealer know if SYNC and reverse cam can be added to our German builds? It's still early I know.
Thanks for the detailed info mate.

[dannyhilton]

Originally Posted by unida767

Danny would your dealer know if SYNC and reverse cam can be added to our German builds? It's still early I know.
Thanks for the detailed info mate.

Did ask the question James, but they couldn't confirm. I'd imagine the camera should be fine, as it comes standard with the Titanium X C-Max (MPV based on the Focus in Europe) with the same audio setup. The big question here would be the resolution and colours on the LCD screen used in our Focus models.

As for SYNC, you’d imagine it’d be a program to input to replace the existing system. Surely Ford put enough power into the system running it that is could handle SYNC, as in Europe they’ve promoted SYNC since the cars launch, saying available 2012?

I’d definitely like SYNC. When the dealer gets some LW MKII models in, will have to enquire. Fingers crossed!

[johnydep]

Originally Posted by dannyhilton

So according to the information I received from the Ford Dealer:

Unconfirmed

- Right hand indicator stalks across the range
- Active Grille Shutters across the range
- Ford ECO mode across the range
- New 16” wheel cover design for Ambiente
- Body coloured door handles for Ambiente
- Short overhead console for sunglasses (now on Ambiente & Trend)
- Rear View Camera on Sport and Titanium
- Mini spare wheel on Titanium
- Full leather trim on Titanium
- Deletion of lumbar support on Trend
- Deletion of leather gear stick on Trend
- Deletion of standard door scruff plates on Sport & Titanium
- Deletion of heated front seats on the Titanium
- Deletion of full-size spare on Titanium
- Addition of Active City Stop to the Sports Executive Pack on Titanium

Confirmed

- Ford SYNC across the range
- Series badge on rear of vehicle (as seen on the Titanium pictures posted)
- New 17” allow wheels on Sport (as seen on the ‘S’ model Thai-Built Focus)
- Body Coloured Styling Kit (as seen on the ‘S’ model and Titanium)

The only other thing is the deletion of the DTRL (Daytime Running Lamps) on the Titanium, which to me, still appear on the car.

The model range will also decrease:

- No more Sport sedan model (only comes in hatch with the LW MKII)
- No more 2.0L TDCI diesel Titanium sedan

The rest of the range remains untouched. Making it 14 cars in the line-up, not 17.

Colours will now be:

- Midnight Sky
- Panther Black
- Ignot Silver
- Lunar Sky
- Winning Blue
- Candy Red
- Frozen White

I’ve seen all this on the official Ford Bulletin to dealers, which a dealer in Brisbane showed me, so I took photos when she wasn’t looking! Some facts were backed up by my local dealer (probably to get me to buy my Titanium!).

Hope this helps guys!

Nice work.

[warpsp33d]

Originally Posted by dannyhilton

So according to the information I received from the Ford Dealer:

- No more 2.0L TDCI diesel Titanium sedan

If that's the case, Ford have lost me as a potential buyer.

I'm pretty much set on a White Titanium Diesel Sedan. I don't like the hatchback.

Pretty silly of them to restrict the models like that.

[dannyhilton]

Originally Posted by warpsp33d

If that's the case, Ford have lost me as a potential buyer.

I'm pretty much set on a White Titanium Diesel Sedan. I don't like the hatchback.

Pretty silly of them to restrict the models like that.

It’s what Ford are calling a ‘simplicity strategy’ to simply the models. Guess they didn’t sell many, so they’ve figured it’s not worth having available. You may still be able to get a German built model, as there are plenty of the Titanium sedans about!

[dannyhilton]

Originally Posted by warpsp33d

I'm pretty much set on a White Titanium Diesel Sedan. I don't like the hatchback.

Not sure what state you live in, but here are seven Frozen White TDCI Titanium Sedans. In NSW, VIC & QLD.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/...+937&keywords=

[WUB913]

What im annoyed about is that the LW mk2 titanium will not have seat warmers!!!!

[Nichol]

Those colour coded skirts sure look good! But i still prefer having a german built one.

[MR4ORD]

as much as i love the candy red on mine I would have gone the winning blue if I had the choice!

and those new sport wheels look much better, so many changes taking place in a short space of time

[Polyal]

So would we expect to see any change in the RRP of an ambient which is about $19k drive away?

I really wish we had the estate/wagon here :(

[Nichol]

I'm hoping to see a lot more of the Focus around, when production shifts to Thailand! It's honestly a great car that packed with amazing features.
I've done over 7000km's and I'm still in love with mine.

[Franco Cozzo]

I bet it will be like the WT Fiesta from the WS, fix the aircon, chuck in more features, then the quality of materials inside the car drops, wheel and tyre changes and other odds and ends.

[unida767]

A member of Focus Fanatics from Bangkok provided some more info here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...d.php?t=288826

[dannyhilton]

Ok, so I got off my lazy behind and took some screen shots from my iPhone of the pictures of the dealer issued statement! Thanks anonymous Brisbane Ford Dealer ;-)

Can't upload the others, it won't let me. But one sheet is a summary, the other lists the colours and a run down of City Safe. These are the important two anyway!

[dohmoose]

Originally Posted by dannyhilton

Ok, so I got off my lazy behind and took some screen shots from my iPhone of the pictures of the dealer issued statement! Thanks anonymous Brisbane Ford Dealer ;-)

Can't upload the others, it won't let me. But one sheet is a summary, the other lists the colours and a run down of City Safe. These are the important two anyway!

Any hint on the pricing?

[dannyhilton]

Originally Posted by dohmoose

Any hint on the pricing?

July 1st so page four says :-)

[dohmoose]

Originally Posted by dannyhilton

July 1st so page four says :-)

Dammit, i want to pick up a Trend but I'm torn, should I grab one at the reduced prices they have now or wait it out to see what happens. If the new ones come out at regular pricing, around 30k, and the german ones have a higher perceived value, the older model price might jump right up?

[jonohoang]

awesome find Danny Hilton, interesting read.

[Foconatic]

I heard somthing about the Thai built modles will have air vents for rear seats passengers.Is this true?

[AG3]

Originally Posted by Foconatic

I heard somthing about the Thai built modles will have air vents for rear seats passengers.Is this true?

I wish the new one has them.
The Mk2 ASEAN Focus (built in the Philippines) shares the same console/armrest design as the Chinese Mk2 Focus that has rear a/c vents.

The new Mk3 Focus in China has no rear a/c vents, I wonder if it will be the same for the new ASEAN/Thai Mk3 Focus.

[johnydep]

Originally Posted by Foconatic

I heard somthing about the Thai built modles will have air vents for rear seats passengers.Is this true?

Does the Focus need them? The cabin is small enough and the A/C good enough to cool down very fast. How often do you have rear passengers?

[marg99]

The aircon is not that good just adequate in my view, so hopefully coming from tropical location the specs might be a bit better in that area.
May be give a miss to the heated seats in exchange for cooling performance

[dannyhilton]

Originally Posted by marg99

The aircon is not that good just adequate in my view, so hopefully coming from tropical location the specs might be a bit better in that area.
May be give a miss to the heated seats in exchange for cooling performance

Originally Posted by johnydep

Does the Focus need them? The cabin is small enough and the A/C good enough to cool down very fast. How often do you have rear passengers?

The air con in my WP Fiesta was dismal. In the WS Fiesta, acceptable and improved as the kilometres accumulated. In the LW Focus it’s fantastic. While it’s only tested it in a few days over 30 degrees on the coast, it handled them beautifully. Chuck the full air con on for five minutes, and then let it be after that. Seriously, I’d say it’s better than the work FG Falcon UTE I drive. Does it need rear vents, I don’t believe so because it seriously gets pretty cold quickly!

[Mad_Pom]

Some details of Sync in Thai built Focus

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windows-embe...to-taiwan.aspx
Ford Makes Its Computex Debut and Unveils Microsoft-powered SYNC to Taiwan

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Posted By Chris Elliott
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
Walk around Computex and quickly you’ll see that all the usual tech players are there: Intel, Asus, Samsung and of course Microsoft, just to name a few. But dig a little deeper and you’ll see that one well-known global brand is making its debut this year at the world’s second largest technology tradeshow. That brand: Ford Motor Company.
What in the Taiwan is Ford doing at Computex? The same thing it has done at other major technology shows such as CES and Mobile World Congress, proving to the world that the automobile is a consumer electronic device — it’s just a really big one. Oh, and it can go zero-to-100 kilometers-per-hour in less than 7 seconds.
With Microsoft as its co-pilot, Ford made several news announcements at Computex including bringing its award-winning Ford SYNC system to Taiwan in the new Ford Focus. This will enable Ford customers in Taiwan to make phone calls or play their favorite music using Mandarin voice commands via SYNC, powered by Microsoft.

Taiwan is just the latest Asian market to get the good news that SYNC is coming to town. Ford has already announced SYNC will launch across Europe and Asia later this year. Based on Microsoft’s Windows Embedded Automotive software platform, Ford SYNC is now installed in more than 4 million Ford vehicles, and the automaker projects an additional 9 million vehicles will be equipped with SYNC by 2015. That’s a lot of people around the globe using their voice to call mom, find the nearest coffee shop, or play their favorite song. Right now, I’m calling for the track “Westward Bound” from one of my new, favorite bands, Ha Ha Tonka.

Microsoft couldn’t be more excited about its partnership with Ford. Together, they’re enabling consumers around the world to use their own voice to access their own mobile phone and MP3 players. This means they can keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. And because it’s built on the Windows Embedded Automotive software platform, consumers can also enjoy the peace of mind knowing their in-car technology won’t get old. Software equals updatable. This means the system will be in sync (sorry!) when a driver purchases a new phone. Where in the world will SYNC appear next? Only Carmen, Ford and Microsoft know. And we’ve sworn Carmen to secrecy.

[alokin123]

OK, i have been communicating with a Ford dealer via email and he just told me Focus Sport's have been allocated which are on the boat from Germany. The next batch will be coming from Thailand. Should i be worried? I havent ordered yet, but may potentially be tomorrow.

Would this be the case for all dealers? When i got my quote the salesperson said Ford sends cars on a boat and the dealership places orders as to whats left on the boat.

[dannyhilton]

Originally Posted by alokin123

OK, i have been communicating with a Ford dealer via email and he just told me Focus Sport's have been allocated which are on the boat from Germany. The next batch will be coming from Thailand. Should i be worried? I havent ordered yet, but may potentially be tomorrow.

Would this be the case for all dealers? When i got my quote the salesperson said Ford sends cars on a boat and the dealership places orders as to whats left on the boat.

Hey matey. The general consensus is the car should be built pretty well, if not equal to the German spec models. Keep in mind much of what is built is done via robots these days. However, without seeing what the factory is producing, it’s difficult to assess. Have a look at the link below for a few Sport models that dealers are still selling! My suggestion is to actually wait for the Thai-Built model; it comes with a rear view camera, Ford SYNC, and so much more goodies. The new wheels also look much easier4 to clean haha. Though there won’t be a Sport Sedan anymore. Good luck

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/...1714&keywords=

[unida767]

Focus Specifications are updated on the Ford website. I can't see mention of DRL's.
SYNC is listed in all its glory. And the reverse camera
http://www.ford.com.au/cars/focus/sp...s/spec-options

[alokin123]

Originally Posted by unida767

Focus Specifications are updated on the Ford website. I can't see mention of DRL's.
SYNC is listed in all its glory. And the reverse camera
http://www.ford.com.au/cars/focus/sp...s/spec-options

is it me or has the hatch gained 20cm in Overall length?

[In Focus]

I see a new blue colour, Winning Blue, but a few choices missing: Mustard Yellow, Ink Blue and (Moondust?) silver. Given how many people like silver cars, it seems a surprising omission.

[ruralone]

Had been looking at new Focus sport in Silver - looks like I have missed the boat (German) - hopefully
Australia will get it the rest of the world will http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/r...2013_Focus.pdf
Its called "Ingot Silver"