Examples
Ford Ka Individual Grand Prix
Ford Ka Individual Digital
Ford Kuga Individual
Ford Kuga Individual
Ford Mondeo Turnier 2.5T Titanium Individual
Ford Mondeo Turnier 2.5T Titanium Individual
The Ford Individual is a vehicle personalisation pack, introduced by Ford of Europe. It allows customers to personalise their new cars by selecting from a range of features and equipment that supplement standard trim levels. [1]
The Ford Individual option packs have so far been revealed for the Ka, Fiesta, Kuga, Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy ranges to offer customers something extra – detail touches that supposedly create an air of luxury and craftsmanship. [2] At the Geneva Motor Show 2009, this is extended to the company's best-selling model in Europe, the Focus.
The Ford Individual includes these features in addition:
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