Test car from: Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa.
ENGINE
Cylinders:
Four.
Capacity:
2488cc.
Fuel system:
Electronic fuel-injection.
Power:
126kW at 6000rpm.
Torque:
228Nm at 4000rpm.
TRANSMISSION
Type:
Six-speed manual, front-wheel drive.
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double wishbone, McPherson struts.
Rear:
Independent, multilink.
STEERING
Type:
Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted.
Steering column adjustment:
Height and reach.
BRAKES
Front:
Ventilated discs.
Rear:
Discs.
Driver aids:
Anti-lock with electronic brake pressure distribution and emergency braking assistance.
WHEELS/TYRES
Rims:
18" alloy.
Tyres:
225/45 radials.
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Length:
4735mm
Width:
1795mm
Height:
1440mm
Mass:
1457kg
FUEL TANK/CONSUMPTION
64 litres, 9.3/100km
220km/h (claimed)
ACCELERATION
(tested at Gauteng altitude)
0-60km/h:
4.9sec.
0-100km/h:
10sec.
Quarter mile (400m):
17.4sec.
OVERTAKING ACCELERATION
60-120km/h in 3rd:
10.2sec.
60-120km/h in 4th:
13.9sec.
60-120km/h in 5th:
18.9sec.
BRAKING
100-0km/h:
2.6sec.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Power windows and mirrors
Remote central locking with keyless entry
Automatic air conditioning
Bose sound system with CD shuttle and MP3 compatibility
Leather seats (front-seat power adjustment)
Cruise control
Cup holders
Bi-xenon adaptive front lights
Front foglights
Rain sensing wipers.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Dynamic stability control with traction control
Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist
Driver, passenger and side crash bags
Side impact protection
Alarm with immobiliser.
MANUFACTURER SUPPORT
Four-year or 120 000km warranty
Five-year or 90 000km service plan
Three-years of roadside assistance.
SERVICE INTERVALS
15 000km
PRICE
R278 990
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