Ford Focus X Road : New soft road Focus set for Amsterdam Motor Show debut

FORD Focus X Road

March 31, 2009 - 'X' marks the spot for this tough looking evolution of the new Ford Focus! The X Road, the newcomer is makes its world debut at the AutoRai Amsterdam Motor Show this week. And as you can see in our pictures, the silver coloured machine won't struggle to turn heads.


To help improve off -road performance, there is extra tall suspension, plus wheel arch protectors and robust under body skid plates. As well as 17 inch alloy wheels, the newcomer also gets distinctive bodywork and unique badging. Under the skin, the front-wheel-drive model also gets a six speed manual gearbox, and an adapted traction control system specially tuned to help the car cope with slippery conditions.

Though there’s still no word on whether this model, described as a limited edition special by the blue oval, will come to the UK. Just 300 examples will be built in left hand drive

However, with its efficient 1.8-litre 16v flex fuel engine it offer drivers a green alternative to the likes of the 2.0-litre TDCi and forthcoming 2.2-litre TDCi Kuga models.

Based on the flagship Titanium equipped Focus Estate, the X Road also gets a CD palyer, plus a voice control telephone connection and an advanced satellite navigation system.

However, there’s no doubting that the new model will be expensive! At €25,175, the car costs the equivalent of £23,000 in the UK at least £2,000 more than the current flagship estate – and almost as much as the firm’s mighty RS.

Images : FORD Focus X Road

[Source : Ford via Auto Express]