September 14, 2021
The brand calls it “off-road prototype torture testing”, with the new ute put through its paces on every surface we have, from drifting through mud and powering across sand and snow, to climbing rocky hills and creeping over steep pinnacles. It’s also our best-look yet at the new Ford Ranger, which will be revealed before the end of the year ahead of its 2022 launch date. this Ranger has had plenty of Aussie input into its engineering,...
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September 6, 2021
Ford Puma smashes it out of the park as a technologically advanced small SUV with space and a fun driving characteristic. You do feel as if you’re getting a good value with features such as satellite navigation, wireless phone charging, auto high beam, rain-sensing wipers, LED ambient interior lighting, digital radio, and some nifty LED puddle lamps that display a puma cat. There are also 17-inch alloy wheels, an 8.0-inch Sync 3 infotainment system with...
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August 30, 2021
The Ford Transit is a light commercial vehicle that has always had a good reputation as a work van. The Custom Sport 320S* is a nice looking variant in the Transit line-up that builds on the range’s rep. (* In this case, the ‘320’ stands for 3200kg gross vehicle mass (GVM) – even though this vehicle’s GVM is actually listed as 3100kg. The ‘S’ stands for short-wheelbase.) This van is engineered to carry a load onboard, perform as a...
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August 25, 2021
Today you’ll find amongst the standard equipment list: 19-inch alloys, Bimodal exhaust, automatic LED headlights and tail lamps, rain sensing wipers, 390-watt 12-speaker B&O stereo, eight-inch infotainment screen, 12-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, SatNav, reverse camera, keyless entry, heated and cooled six-way power seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control and ambient lighting. There’s also a suite of active safety features including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist....
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August 18, 2021
We say that Ford’s funky little SUV is the best in the light-SUV segment, but why? Since announcing our 2021 Drive Car of the Year Awards, we’ve had plenty of readers ask what the standout features were on the each of the winners, detailed points which set them apart from not only other cars in market, but the other finalists in the category. Casting your mind back to April 2021 when we announced the outcome of...
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August 13, 2021
I bought my 2017 Focus RS brand new. Initially I was told there might be a wait of 8 months for delivery. As it turned out I had it in my driveway after only 4 months. I had not test driven the car, instead I read many test drives and watched many video reviews before I committed to buy. What we love Power, Handling, Looks, Smile generating, Versatility What we don’t Envy from others The...
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August 5, 2021
TOP-SHELF HOT HATCH COMES FULLY LOADED FOR A FOURTH-QUARTER LAUNCH The 2021 Ford Focus ST-3 has been revealed as as a limited-run, range-topping variant of the hot hatch’s model range for Australia. Headlining the features list are Adaptive LED headlights with a camera-operated cornering capability and sequential LED indicator function, along with a glass panoramic sunroof. Inside, Ford’s newest hot hatch scores a plethora of extra equipment as a no-cost option, such as a head-up display...
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July 29, 2021
Developed partially as a replacement for Australia’s own XR-rated Ford Falcon sports sedans, the sixth-generation Mustang really is the first ‘pony car’ that could have competed head-to-head with Australia’s own muscle cars. Enter the Mach 1, which borrows liberally from the Shelby parts catalogue to create a hardier Mustang that can stand up to track abuse. More affordable than similarly track-oriented two-door beasts like the BMW M2 CS, the Mustang Mach 1 is visually identifiable by a number...
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July 19, 2021
The Focus ST-Line is one of the best-kept secrets in the small car class, offering warm hatch performance and dynamics with a dash of class. Backed by German design and engineering (and currently, production), the Ford focuses on sharp, engaging driving dynamics and intuitive technologies compared to more mundane, comfort- or practicality-focused rivals. The current SA-generation Focus first launched in Australia at the tail end of 2018, but for 2021 a range cut spelled the...
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July 13, 2021
The Ford Ranger takes the number one spot in the Top 10 Cars in June 2021. The Ford Ranger also leads the 4×4 ute category year-to-date, and is on track for the third win in a row and the fourth 4×4 ute category victory in five years. This article originally featured on caradvice.com.au and can be viewed here.
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