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Ford surprises with low-volume Focus X softroader at Holland's AutoRAI
by Damon Lavrinc AutoBlog


At the 2009 AutoRAI show in Amsterdam, the wraps came off the limited edition Ford Focus X Road, a bifuel Allroad-wannabe slated to go on sale this July in the Netherlands.

Based on the Focus Wagon Titanium, the X Road features a new body kit comprised of revised front and rear bumpers, with a matching black finish on the doors and side panels. The suspension remains unchanged, but a new set of 17-inch wheels are fitted at all four corners, coated in Moondust Silver metallic paint. Power is provided by a 125-hp, 1.8-liter that can run on either regular unleaded gas or bio-ethanol, and if buyers opt for the "Business Pack," a five-inch display, navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and voice control are included. Pricing starts at €25,175 (a little over $33k) and production will be limited to 300 units. Hit the break for all the details.
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INTRODUCES THE NEW FORD FOCUS X ROAD

Stoere, striking Ford Focus Wagon Limited edition of 300 pieces Very complete 1.8 16v 125 hp engine with transmission-green B-label Dutch debut during the 2009 AutoRAI The new Focus X Road is a tough, striking Ford, based on the very well-equipped Focus Wagon Titanium. The X Road differs from the regular Focus by its robust sturdy black bodykit with front and rear bumpers and the black finish of the doors and side panels. These limited edition produced Focus X Road is powered by the 1.8-liter 125-hp engine and transmission on regular unleaded petrol and bio-ethanol can run.

The Ford Focus X Road is a special, limited version of the sturdy and robust nature of the Focus more highlights. With its special bodykit with 'off-road look distinguishes it clearly from the normal Focus. The attractive 17 "alloy rims and black dakrelings to in Moondust Silver metaallak sprayed X Road fully.

Very complete
The Focus X Road has a sturdy and striking appearance, but is also fully equipped. The X Road is based on the implementation and Titanium offers another DEATC (separate automatic air conditioning), electric controlled window around, electric windshield heat, rain sensor, automatic dimmende interior, automatic switching of dipped headlamps, electrically operated and heated exterior equipment, sports front seats, cruise control and an audio system with CD player and AUX jack.

At an additional cost of only € 500, - is the Focus X Road to provide an interesting Business Pack, consisting of an advanced navigation system with 5-inch color display, USB connector, Bluetooth phone for hands-free phones and voice-control operation of the phone, the navigation system, air conditioning and audio system.

1.8 16v engine transmission
The Focus X Road makes its robust appearance where powerful and vivid performance. This sturdy Focus is powered by the familiar 1.8-liter 125-hp engine and transmission on regular unleaded petrol and bio-ethanol can run. The Ford Focus X Road is a green energy B.

Limited edition
The Ford Focus X Road is experiencing his Dutch debut during the AutoRAI and is produced in a limited edition of 300 pieces. This Ford is in mid-July in the Netherlands showrooms for the very competitive starting price of €25,175, - including VAT and BPM.

Looks like a Volvo. It would look better if the kit was painted.

I think they are going after the outback and XC 70 look.

Wow I kinda like it, very close to the V50. Is there a turbo AWD model like the V50?