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New Ford Focus arrives in March & Corsa gets new addition
publication date: Jan 17, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
Hot on the heels of the new-look Corsa range, the Corsa
VXR Blue Edition features new styling details, additional kit as standard and a
head-turning paintjob.
At £19,425 including 20% VAT, the Corsa VXR Blue undercuts key competitors like the
Citroen DS3 R and the Mini Cooper Works by up to £3,600. Included in its price,
this limited edition model features Arden Blue metallic paint, 18-inch alloys,
dark-tinted glass, bespoke interior air vents and Recaro seats - that equates
to a £445 saving compared with the cost of speccing a ‘standard' Corsa VXR with
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Like other models in
the new-look Corsa range, the VXR and VXR Blue sport new ‘Eagle-Eye' headlamps
and a signature bar across the grille, coloured in blue. But in addition, the
VXR gets a more aggressive front end, with deep in-set fog lamps, a wider and
more prominent grille and a low, sculpted front spoiler to boost its sporting
appeal. Inside, blue detailing can be found throughout, including the stitching
on the leather steering-wheel, the interior air-vent colour and the trim on the
Recaro seats.
Powered by the
lightweight 1.6 Turbo, producing 192PS, this VXR boasts a 0-60mph time of just
6.8 seconds and a top speed of 140mph. An overboost feature increases maximum
torque to 260+Nm when the power is needed.
The Corsa VXR Blue
comes with lowered sports suspension, uprated brakes and switchable Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP), guaranteeing enthusiastic drivers a fine mix of
dynamic security and adjustability.
Available to order
now, the Corsa VXR Blue will hit dealers late February. | | | | The all-new Ford Focus comes to the UK in
March, with its exciting two-model line-up of sporty 5-door hatchback and
stylish 5-door estate.
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Developed in Europe and with petrol units sourced from Bridgend Engine Plant,
for sale in over 120 markets worldwide with 80 per cent parts commonality, the
next-generation Focus is the hero model created from Ford Motor Company's new
global C segment platform. This platform will underpin at least 10
vehicles around the world and account for two million units of annual
production by 2012. |
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