Ford is about to fit a new modification to its Ford Focus and C-Max cars – adjustable pedals.
Drivers are used to being able to move their seats, mirrors and alter the position of the steering wheel to be at a comfortable height for longer journeys or jams during the daily commute, but now shoe size and ankle flexibility will be eased by having the opportunity to flick a switch and activate an electric motor which will move the pedal levers up to 55 centimetres closer to the seat.
Thomas Svensson, Ford brake system development engineer, says: "For some customers finding a seating position which is a comfortable distance from both pedals and steering wheel is difficult.
"With adjustable pedals, drivers can tailor their position precisely and easily using the convenient seat-mounted switch."
Ford was recently honoured with the prize of Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the 2008 Fleet World awards. Special mention was made of the Kuga 4×4 model and the S-Max vehicles during the ceremony.
Set to be rolled out in April, the pricing structure for the new Ford C-Max has been unveiled this week.
Customers will be able to buy the most affordable C-Max in the new range for £12,995, with a host of extra features and accessories taking a pre-eminent version up to £19,045.
Ford provides an unrivalled degree of choice for its customers, with those people mooting a new set of wheels able to choose between a Studio, Style, Zetec and Titanium model.
To incorporate a touch of style into their driving experience, Ford C-Max customers will also be able to add bi-xenon headlamps and LED taillamps.
The ability to personalise the new model to an even greater degree is offered in the form of an optional panoramic glass roof cover.
Jazzing up the car is also not a problem – with C-Max drivers being able to choose from a sport pack which will afford them alloy wheel upgrades, sports suspension, sports seats, a three-spoke steering wheel and a coloured spoiler.
Ford cars are also proving increasingly popular to consumers, with figures showing that in the first two months of 2007, purchases of Ford vehicles comprised 18 per cent of the market total.
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