FORD DOMINATES 2011 DRIVE CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

It is with great pride that we share with you the news that today Ford took home four awards in the 2011 Drive Car of the Year Awards - the most of any manufacturer! This is further evidence that the Ford range of vehicles is stronger than ever and regarded as one of the best in the market.

Our four Drive Car of the Year Awards winners for 2011 are:

BEST SMALL CAR - FOCUS TREND

“Focus has edged out quality competition in this cut-throat segment, impressing all with its refined driving experience and modern cabin”

“There was a feeling that the Trend 2.0 offered up the sweet spot in the range, finding just the right balance between comfort and sportiness but also practicality and value for money.”

BEST FAMILY CAR - MONDEO ZETEC ECOBOOST HATCH

“The new turbocharged petrol engine is smooth and has loads of useable performance. Tied to a six-speed automatic transmission it performs with plenty in reserve and the ride is smooth and quiet”

“Despite a high loading lip, the Mondeo is easy to live with, too, and a huge boot and vast rear-seat room give it the edge in this competition.”

BEST SUV OVER $40,000 – TERRITORY TS RWD TDCI

“A clever cabin and a strong diesel engine that’s built for hauling growing families saw the home-grown Territory shine against a quality European field.”

“More than one judge declared the big Ford’s interior “the cleverest layout in any local car. Ever.”

SAFETY INNOVATION AWARD WINNER - RANGER XLT 4X4

“The Ranger also scored a five-star rating, managing a better scored than the Amarok (35.72 out of a possible 37 points) and is fitted with rear curtain airbags as standard.”

FALCON XT EcoLPi

“Having your cake and eating it too has typically been a rare luxury when it comes to LPG cars.

Sure, LPG is around half the cost of petrol, but this has traditionally been tempered by diminished performance, efficiency, gas availability and a boot with the usable space of a shoebox.

Ford’s new generation LPG Falcon, the EcoLPi, is challenging most of these old stereotypes”