Ford makes changes for 61 plate change

The latest plate change is looming, the “61” plate is due from September. Many manufacturers take this opportunity to add new models, revise model line ups and introduce more standard and optional equipment. Ford has made a number of updates and additions aimed at all market sectors.

Ford is celebrated its 100 years of UK car production by launching a special edition Ford Fiesta called the Ford Fiesta Centura. It comes with a 1.25 litre petrol engine and £600 worth of additional extras at no extra cost. The Centura model will be limited to just 1,000 models and come in metallic Panther Black paint, with chrome mirror and door caps, LED daylight running lamps, 16 inch seven spoke alloy wheels and a parking camera mounted in the rear view mirror.

A new entry level Ford Focus will be introduced in September called the Focus Studio; it comes with a 1.6 litre engine that can achieve 48 miles to the gallon. Standard equipment in the Focus Studio include 16in sports-style alloy wheels, body-coloured rear spoiler, USB connectivity, radio/CD and electrically operated body-coloured door mirrors with integrated turn indicators.

A new top of the range Ford Kuga Titanium X will also be introduced. It builds on the Titanium model and comes with full leather trim, 18in alloy wheels, LED daylight running lamps, large rear spoiler, panoramic roof, Bluetooth with voice control, USB connectivity, bi-xenon headlamps, heated front seats and power adjust driver seat.

Andy Barratt, Ford Britain sales director, said from a Ford dealer in Brighton, "Ford has the right '61'-plate line-up, combining design style, technology and affordability for our September customers. Dealers nationally are eager to introduce them to Ford's best range ever."