Ford sells 650 vehicles in March 2016

Ford had announced a few days ago that its March 2016 retail sales in Malaysia that grew 24 percent from the previous month to 650 units.

The performance was driven by growing demand for the tough Ranger pickup, with March sales increasing 19 percent from the previous month of 513 units. Initial customer deliveries of the  new Focus also kicked off in March.

Ford will have roadshows throughout April/May at Star Mega Mall, Sibu, Aman Central Mall, Kedah, and Spring Mall, Kuching. Check out their website for more details on the exact dates.

PRESS RELEASE
Ranger Leads Ford’s Positive Momentum in March


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr. 11, 2016 – Ford today announced March retail sales in

Malaysia that grew 24 percent from the previous month to 650 units.

The performance was driven by growing demand for the tough Ranger pickup, with March

sales increasing 19 percent from the previous month of 513 units.

Ranger features a class-leading suite of safety features, including up to six airbags, and

driver assistance technologies like Lane Keeping Aid, Adaptive Cruise Control and Electronic

Stability Control, as well as a rear view camera on both the XLT and WildTrak variants. With

the ability to wade through water up to 800mm deep as well as best-in-class towing and

payload capabilities, the Ranger is the most capable truck in Malaysia.


“As the most capable, most powerful and smartest truck in the market today, the Ranger

stays true to our ‘Built Ford Tough’ heritage, and we’re pleased that demand continues to

grow across both Peninsula and East Malaysia,” said David Westerman, managing director,

Malaysia and Asia Pacific Emerging Markets, Ford Motor Company.

Initial customer deliveries of the  new Focus also kicked off in March. Equipped with a 1.5L

EcoBoost engine, Focus is the most powerful small car in Malaysia. It is also one of the most

connected, with smart technology such as SYNC 2, Perpendicular Park Assist, BLIS with

Cross Traffic Alert, and enhanced Active City Stop.

March also saw Ford and local distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion kick off a series of

roadshows to showcase Ford’s refreshed vehicle lineup. The roadshows will continue in April

at Star Mega Mall, Sibu, Aman Central Mall, Kedah, 1Utama, Selangor and Spring Mall,

Kuching.

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