The new 2008 Ford Focus, featuring latest kinetic design, has arrived in the UAE, the company said in a statement.

The new model also features a rich array of standard equipment such as ABS, front airbags for both driver and passenger, Intelligent Protection System, halogen headlamps, Ford's latest Capless Refueling System, emergency brake warning lights, single-CD player with 6 speakers, a choice of 15- and 16-inch wheels and two Duratec engines: 1.6-litre (100 net hp) and 2.0-litre (145 net hp), coupled with the Durashift 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions.

New options include the Ford Power Button; Advanced Front Lighting System; Bi-Xenon HID headlamps with LED; Rear Parking Aid; Power sliding Sunroof; Power folding side mirrors; side curtain airbags (standard on Titanium); ABS+ESP with Traction Assist (standard on Titanium); Mechanical brake assist; tyre deflection detection system (standard on Titanium).

The new 2008 Focus is available in three-door and five-door hatchback, four-door sedan and five-door wagon body styles, and offers five trim levels: the entry-level Ambiente, the well-equipped Trend, the Sport (featuring a special sport suspension), the higher spec Ghia as well as the high tech Titanium, the company said.

The new 08 Focus is currently displayed in the Virgin Megastore in Mall of the Emirates, Virgin Megastore (Deira City Centre), Ibn Batuta Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall, the company said. – TradeArabia News Service