Focus Ambiente now gets cruise control!

[Focused]

This press release just arrived in my inbox.
And while you may think that the lack of cruise control may not be a huge issue, it really is. I know of at least 3 people who would have bought LW Ambientes but didn't because cruise control wasn't even an aftermarket option. I myself would have actually bought one (got demo LV2 instead) if CC was available.
Good news!

September 10 2013

Cruise Control becomes Standard on Ford Focus Ambiente

MELBOURNE, 10 September, 2013 – Ford has upgraded the features in the Focus hatch and sedan, adding Cruise Control as standard to its popular Focus Ambiente model.

Focus Ambiente and Trend models also benefit from the addition of driver’s and front passenger’s lumbar support control.

“We’ve responded to our customers’ desires to have cruise control in Focus Ambiente,” according to Ford General Marketing Manager, David Katic. “The Focus range is already well equipped but cruise control and lumbar support add even more value into the range for customers.”

Focus Ambiente has a comprehensive standard equipment list that includes:

1.6-litre Sigma Ti-VCT petrol engine with 5-speed manual transmission
Torque Vectoring Control
Ford SYNC™ with advanced voice control system
Bluetooth®1 Hands-Free Phone
Control Blade independent rear suspension
5-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety rating
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control (TC) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Power adjustable side mirrors with side indicators
Power central locking
Power front and rear windows
Air-conditioning
Katic says both Cruise Control and lumbar support are available from September-build Focuses.
Apart from the high level of standard features, myFord Capped Price Servicing is available for up to 7 years or 105,000km (whichever comes first) on all Focus models from Ambiente, Trend, Sport, Titanium and including the performance ST hatch.
Customers can check out in full myFord Capped Price Servicingterms and conditions at www.ford.com.au/myfordcps
The website provides customers with the maximum price they will pay for a standard A or B logbook service for an eligible vehicle at a participating authorised Ford dealer.

The Focus Ambiente has a Manufacturer’s List Price2 (MLP) of $20,290 for the hatch and sedan.

1 Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc., and is used under licence.
2This is the manufacturer's list price for the vehicle only. A number of other components, including a dealer delivery fee, stamp duty, registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance and other statutory charges may be payable by a customer in relation to the purchase of this vehicle. As a manufacturer, Ford is not able to quantify the amount of these charges as they vary depending on a range of factors and individual circumstances, including the Ford Dealer the customer purchases the vehicle from, the State or Territory where that customer purchases the vehicle and the customer's age, driving record and other personal factors. The final transaction price for the vehicle will be as negotiated by the customer with their chosen Ford Dealer.

[SpoolMan]

Good move you need gadgets like this in all new cars now and with $18,500 drive away price in Victoria with 3 years servicing included its a dam good package.

[kevino]

How much longer will they sell it with the 1.6 engine?
Fiesta is changed to a 1.5.
This has replaced the same 1.6.
Suggests that new motor ahead for Ambiente?

[hazrd]

Glad to see they have added the CC. I don't quite understand why its not standard on all cars nowadays. Surely it doesn't cost THAT much more to throw in?!

[DeKa]

Originally Posted by kevino

How much longer will they sell it with the 1.6 engine?
Fiesta is changed to a 1.5.
This has replaced the same 1.6.
Suggests that new motor ahead for Ambiente?

I reckon they'll replace it with the 1.0 Ecoboost.