Page 16 - Spanish Insight - October 2019

INSIGHT - CArS

Sponsored by FORD GARUM MOTOR in Velez Malaga

Now let’s FOCuS on the “Wheel Deal” in
October. yes, those kind folk at Garum
have let me loose on another car to test
and this time it’s the FOCuS ACTIVE
CrOSSOVEr a 1.5 Ecoboost 1.5 bhp
petrol Auto - Hatchback.
Firstly let us present the New Ford Focus
CROSSOVER...…..The most technological
in the market at the moment with 19 prizes
internationally with the best engines in the
world for the past 8 years in its category.
Prices for the Ford Focus Active start from
18.400€ including taxes. Plus, they all come
with the Ford 7-year warranty, simple peace
of mind motoring for anyone. Engines and
transmissions include: Petrol: 1.0 Ecoboost
125 bhp & 1.5 Ecoboost 150 bhp. Diesel: 1.5
Ecoblue 120 bhp & 2.0 Ecoblue 150 bhp. All
available in either manual or auto and all 5
doors. Estate car versions are also available
offering you even more space if required.
The Auto versions have a dial selector with
a manual mode operated by paddles on the
steering wheel. Other technology includes,
keyless entry, engine start & stop button, park
assist, adaptive led lights, selective driving
modes i.e. sport, eco, normal, trail & wet/
slippery. If fact the list goes on so you need
to come in and see what the models have or
what you need, PLUS BOOK YOUR TEST
DRIVE………………..

may have to get to their homes in the campo, you have assistance, connectivity and a great
so no worries there. All in all, a fab “motor” car. The engines are all very new and versatile
with space, comfort and a pleasure to drive also with probably the 1.0 Ecoboost the most
for anyone considering something new and popular up to the 1.5 in the petrol range
well worth a look. then of course the 1.5 diesel with fuel saving
technology built in. The auto versions are 8
The car is built on a brand-new platform now speed and are controlled by a rotary system
offering a tighter and more dynamic feel and to save space. Finally, the ride quality is
with safety in mind it results in a safer crash enhanced by having a wider track and mixing
shell also. Aerodynamically designed to cut some previous tried and tested principals and
through the air with a longer bonnet and new technology across the range. Now get to
interior pillar shaping plus a longer wheelbase the showroom and give it a try………
makes it look lot sleeker than the older model.
About the car itself and the driving Inside the car is also very new offering you
The model I drove came with a host of brilliant the usual both flexible and comfortable driving
and uncomplicated gadgets you can imagine positions with various seat and steering wheel
to help you as you drive around, just easy to adjustments resulting in great all-round vison
use helpful driving aids in what I would call while driving. You now of course have what
a nice practical saloon car but with a little everyone in car land calls the “Infotainment
kick to it due to the 1.5 – 150 bhp engine system”, it’s basically a tablet screen that
and smooth 8 speed auto gearbox which gives you all the info you need at the touch
reacts well to your driving needs. Suppose of a screen or if you are like me and prefer
what I mean to say there is that it’s damn then the buttons still exist in the console
quick if you want it to be…….. Have to say or steering wheel. Also available is a flip up
I think Ford have got it right in their design display in the dashboard right in front of you
as it’s a great looking car, very spacious and which shows speed, navigation and other info
extremely comfortable. It handles brilliantly linked to the driver assist systems the car has
on all kinds of roads and of course being the and all as technologically advanced for a car
“Active” version its higher off the ground so to in its class. In addition, the system offers you
speak so it copes well with the tracks some many other features with the SYNC facility, so

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