For young adults leaving school or moving on from university, we understand how hard it is to be patient when it comes to owning your first set of wheels.
With that in mind, if you’re serious about your studies, you’re already on the road to success. As a graduate in an increasingly competitive world, your tertiary education is likely to secure you a higher future income as a skilled professional in your career of choice. All that basically means is that, after all that hard work of burning the midnight oil at university, that set of brand new wheels aren’t too far out of reach!
But in the meantime, there’s no harm in looking and finding the vehicle that’s right for you, and we have just the right one in mind.
The All New Ford Figo!
If you’ve decided to buy a new vehicle, then the chances are, value for money and reliability are some of your primary concerns. But, thankfully with the all new Ford Figo, you also don’t have to compromise on comfort, safety features, driving dynamics, and good looks. So we definitely think this vehicle should be at the top of your list of vehicles for taking out for a test drive.
Starting at under R200k, it represents the entry point to the Ford brand in the South African market. We can also boast about the Figo being consistently one of the country’s best-sellers in the budget car segment. In 2019 Ford launched the new, funky Figo Blu, with its distinctive sporty Blu good looks, for those who dare to be different and stand out.
Based on the 1,5 Trend hatchback model, the Figo Blu can easily be distinguished from the standard Figo by a number of model-specific styling enhancements. Most noticeably is the exterior sports black roof, black mesh grille, black mirror housings, and black multi-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels, with eye-catching blue accents, inside and out.
All five-door hatchback and four-door sedan models, including the Figo Blu, come with driver and passenger airbags, ABS brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), remote central locking, electric front windows with one-touch operation on the driver’s side, a factory-fitted immobiliser, electric power-assisted steering, tilt adjustment for the steering column, headlight level adjustment, a built-in Ford Audio unit with an integrated display, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB slot, and Ford’s unique Device Dock for connecting and powering smartphone devices.
All Figo models are powered by Ford’s latest-generation 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. And all come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a four-year/120,000km comprehensive warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance, and a five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A four-year/60,000km service plan is included, with 15,000km service intervals.
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The all-new Ford Figo Freestyle is designed to complement your freestyle-spirit, ideally suited for living the city life during the week and escaping on weekends to explore rugged terrains and fulfill your adventure-seeking personality. It has the qualities of an SUV in a compact package with robust design elements, bigger wheels, commanding seating, an increased ride height of 190mm, and front and rear skid plates that will provide an enhanced level of underbody protection when driving on rougher surfaces. Roof rails are fitted as standard, allowing the easy fitment of a roof rack to carry the necessary equipment to suit the outdoors-oriented lifestyles of our customers.
It fulfills the growing demand from younger buyers for a vehicle that is more compact and affordable than the Ecosport, but is just as capable and designed for adventurous individuals. The Figo Freestyle will effortlessly meet the aspirations of these courageous and dynamic customers.
The bold exterior styling is matched with an upmarket interior. Inside you are welcomed with sophisticated two-tone colours and an impressive array of Ford technologies that will make your driving experience more enjoyable and safe. It offers excellent value for money, enhanced versatility and practicality, an extensive list of standard features with an active cross-over character.
Two models are available in the New Figo, starting with the Trend and headlined by the top of the range Titanium series. Both models are powered by the very eager 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which relies on a Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing and boasts a maximum power output of 91 kW and 150 Nm of torque.
All Figo Freestyle models come standard with a four-year/120 000 km comprehensive warranty, service plan covering four-years/60 000 km (with the service intervals being every 15 000 km or 12 months). Three-year unlimited distance roadside assistance, and a five-year unlimited distance corrosion warranty.
The New Figo is ever-ready for your free-spirit! To order yours, contact CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria on 
With the New Ford Tourneo Custom you are bound to discover the luxury of space and comfort! Step inside and you will be immediately surrounded by a refined interior and luxurious trim. Every outing is an adventure with the New Ford Tourneo Custom. Apart from the refreshed looks , it boasts a variety of flexible seating options.
The interior is generously proportioned with smart versatility and the cabin oozes style and practicality. This vehicle carries up to eight passengers in complete luxury and can be easily made to reconfigure any luggage space. Flexible rear seats with TILT FUNCTION is a game-changer. You are also able to customize your seating options in over 20 different ways!
For about two weeks every summer between 1914 and 1924, a group of friends who called themselves the Four Vagabonds would climb into their Model Ts and hit the open road, travelling to some of the United States' most scenic areas, stopping off and setting up overnight camps along the way.
But these weren't your average Americans. They were none other than Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs. And the motorcade of up to 50 vehicles, which transported the celebrity Vagabonds, sometimes their wives, their household staff, and all the equipment they could possibly need for a comfortable holiday, was captured by Ford Motor Company photographers.
These high profile 'glamping' adventures undertaken by pre-eminent members of society fired public imagination. And the phenomenon of road tripping as an affordable way for ordinary families to satisfy their wanderlust soon spread to other parts of the world, including South Africa.
With almost 750,000km of roads criss-crossing the country - the tenth largest road network globally according to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), and by far the largest on the continent - it's no wonder road tripping has become such a popular way for generations of South Africans to vacation.
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa believes that the four pioneers of the original American road trip would whole-heartedly approve of the following tips for modern motorists wanting to get the most out of their own family road trips today.
Burroughs
As a naturalist and nature essayist, active in the US conservation movement, John Burroughs would advise you to use the unique opportunity of a road trip to discover and explore places of natural beauty, as a chance to learn more about the geological and cultural history of places you haven't been before.
Whilst planning your route, look up the tourist attractions you'll be passing along the way and incorporate the most appealing ones into your itinerary. Many of the newly constructed hotels of yesteryear are still in business as historic B&B tourism destinations today, and breaking up long trips into smaller chunks - with one or two overnight stays en route to your destination, interspersed with some sightseeing - not only reduces driving fatigue and back seat boredom, but makes for a much more enjoyable and memorable holiday.
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) recommends reserving overnight accommodation in advance, especially during peak travel periods like Easter.
Firestone
As the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, one of the first global makers of automobile tyres, Harvey Firestone would advise you to have your car's wheel balancing and alignment checked before heading off, to ensure a smooth and safe trip, and not to forget to check the condition of your spare tyre too. Punctures happen to the best of us, at the worst of times. Just remember, spare tyres aren't designed for long distances or high speeds, so once you have replaced a punctured tyre with the spare, you need to visit a tyre technician to fix or replace the original tyre as soon as possible.
You should only do a final tyre pressure check once your car is fully loaded, and when the tyres are still cool. The optimal tyre pressures, which you'll find printed on a sticker inside your driver's door, will help improve vehicle safety and maintain fuel efficiency.
Edison
A world renowned inventor whose name is synonymous with the electric light bulb, Thomas Edison was also the self-appointed navigator on the Vagabonds' adventures, with nothing but a compass and a handful of atlases to guide the motorcade!
His advice to the modern day road tripper would be to familiarise yourself with all the marvellous tech features of your car, and take full advantage of navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze, accessed either on your smartphone or your car's built-in infotainment system, like Ford's cutting edge SYNC 3 *. For parents travelling with small kids, a visual display showing estimated travel and arrival time could even be the silver bullet you've been searching for to silence the age-old "Are we there yet?" chorus from the back seat.
Ford
And last but certainly not least, captain of industry, business magnate, and founder of the Ford Motor Company himself, Henry Ford would advise you to make sure your car is in tip-top shape before hitting the open road. Be sure to take it in for a thorough inspection at your local dealership, where they will check all the necessary parts for damage and replace them if necessary, so your car can perform at maximum efficiency.
Also visit the AA's website for a list of Toll Fees and Toll Plaza Locations, as well as a current Road Conditions Report, which gives you a heads up on any road works that may be taking place, which could result in detours or delays to your journey.
At CMH Kempster Ford Randburg we care about your safety and that of your family. Take care on your travels this festive season and stay safe. Take your time and enjoy the adventure.
From our Family at CMH Kempster Ford Randburg to Yours we wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday.
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