KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 30 Nov., 2012 – The all-new Ford Ranger swept several awards including the coveted “Overall Car of the Year” award at the News Straits Times-Maybank Car of the Year 2012 Awards (COTY). The accolade is the first time in the 11-year history of the awards that a pickup truck has won the “Overall Car of the Year” award.
The all-new pickup was also recognised as “Pick-up Truck of the Year” by COTY and “Best Value for Money Pick-up Truck” by the Asian Auto Allianz Auto Industry Award 2012.
On the other hand, the all-new Ford Focus, which was launched locally last September, was named “Family Car of the Year” by COTY 2012.
Both vehicles feature new standards in safety, fuel efficient performance and smart technologies.
For more information on Ford in Malaysia, visit www.ford.net.my
Congratulations, Ford Malaysia!
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All-new Ranger Is First-ever Pickup to Win Coveted “Overall Car of the Year”; All-new Focus Wins “Family Car of the Year”
· In addition to Overall COTY, class-defining all-new Ford Ranger dominates awards night by picking up two additional accolades: “Pick-up Truck of the Year” by the COTY and “Best Value for Money Pick-up Truck” by the Asian Auto Allianz Auto Industry Awards 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 30 Nov., 2012 – The all-new Ford Ranger made history at last night’s New Straits Times-Maybank Car of the Year 2012 Awards (COTY) by becoming the first pickup truck in the COTY Awards’ 11-year history to capture the coveted “Overall Car of the Year” award.
In addition to its Overall COTY honours, the all-new Ranger dominated the awards night by also being recognized as “Pick-up Truck of the Year” by COTY and “Best Value for Money Pick-up Truck” by the Asian Auto Allianz Auto Industry Award 2012.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have the all-new Ranger recognized as Overall Car of the Year. This prestigious and respected endorsement speaks volumes about our class-defining, global pickup truck,” said David Westerman, regional manager, Asia Pacific, Ford Export & Growth Operations.
“The all-new Ford Ranger is engineered for safety and equipped with smart technologies previously seen only in premium passenger cars. In addition to class-leading towing, payload and water-wading capabilities, our all-new Ranger customers are also getting superior fuel economy, cabin refinement and comfort, and the latest smart technologies,” added Westerman.
The interior of the all-new Ranger brings new levels of spaciousness to the compact pickup ownership experience. Built with Ford’s global engineering expertise, it is fitted with smart technologies – Bluetooth® with Voice Control connectivity and a Dual Zone Climate Control feature.
Capable, powerful and technology loaded, the taut and toned all-new Ranger also sets new standards in safety with a full range of active and passive features including Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Load Adaptive Control (LAC) and Emergency Brake Assist.
All-new Ford Focus wins “Family Car of the Year 2012”
The all-new Ford Focus was named “Family Car of the Year” by COTY 2012. Launched in Malaysia in September, the all-new Focus is distinguished by its sleek and sporty design, fun-to-drive and fuel efficient performance, and comprehensive safety package.
The all-new Ford Focus is also packed with smart technologies and features such as the award-winning Ford SYNC™ connectivity system, as well as Active Park Assist, Active City Stop, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and Active Grill Shutter which are all first in the compact segment.
For more information on Ford in Malaysia, visit www.ford.net.my
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