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Ford officially launched the activities of the 26th International Motor Show with the first news conference on Monday (25). Having already announced before the presentation of the concept Start, the American brand has kept for the opening show of the launch of the Focus Titanium, the new version of top-line model that will cost R $ 70,595 (manual) to R $ 75,272 ( auto) option in the hatch and R $ 77,275 in sedan, equipped with only automatic transmission.

Titanium, in practice, replacing the Ghia package with similar equipment and some innovations, like the wheels of 16 "with new design and directional headlights. The engine remains the 2.0 16V 148 hp with Flex ethanol in the tank.

The 2011 version of the Edge is another new feature to the Ford Hall Equipped with 289 hp V6 engine, the model, according to Ford, is 10% more efficient in fuel consumption over the previous generation. Mark advises that he will arrive in dealerships in the coming months for U.S. $ 122,000.

But the Fusion Hybrid raises the "green flag" at the Ford Hall R The sedan will cost $ 133,900 and comes with Atkinson cycle engine, 4 cylinder, 16 valve engine capable of generating 158 hp. According to Mark, the 36 horsepower offered by electric propulsion (battery recharging is done by the conventional engine) can take the sedan to 75 km / h. Thereafter, the 4-cylinder engine goes into action.

Ford will still display in the booth sporting Mustang Shelby GT500, Ford pickup F-250 Super Duty and concepts Explorer and Start.

The 26th edition of the Auto Show in Sao Paulo will open its doors to the public next Wednesday (27) and remains open to visitors until November 7. Click here to learn about the main news of the show and here to see how to arrive at Anhembi and buy tickets.