Today, the American bestseller Ford Focus is already in its third generation. The world premiere of the car took place in December at the Detroit Auto Show. The current generation is a real worldwide model, because the car looks the same in all markets. The hatchback's exterior was borrowed from the Iosis Max concept car. The car has been manufactured in Saarlouis since December 2010. Car sales are established in 122 countries. On February 22, 2014, the first photos of the restyled hatchback appeared on the Internet.
Two days later, the car was officially unveiled. The restyling wasn't very drastic. The price of error is very high if the public does not accept the car. Indeed, in 2013, the Ford Focus sold more than 1 million cars worldwide. The car received a new grille, hood, trunk lid, front and rear bumpers, new taillights and head optics.
Bi-xenon headlights are now available in the most expensive trim levels. The best is the enemy of the good In the cabin, the new Ford Focus has also not changed much. The finishing materials are of high quality. Soft plastic is very organically combined with hard plastic. It takes a while to discern this fine line. Almost everything is fine with ergonomics. The only remark concerns the gear lever. At maximum forward speed, you touch the climate control unit with your hand. A nice niche for small luggage has appeared on the center console, and there are cup holders between the front seats. The touchscreen display of the SYNC 2 entertainment system has grown qualitatively.
The system communicates well with the driver and understands voice commands. A new, higher-quality screen has been registered on the instrument panel, which displays information from the on-board computer. In principle, there is enough space in the cabin, there is enough space for legs and shoulders.
Four passengers will be comfortable in the cabin. Greedy for engines In the Russian market, the new Ford Focus is not presented with all possible engines. So, not a single turbodiesel or gasoline engine with EcoBoost technology was included in the powertrain line. Four 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline engines are available for the five-door hatchback. 1.6-liter engines with varying degrees of boost (85, 105 and 125 hp) are characterized by good fuel efficiency. In mixed mode, fuel consumption does not exceed 6.3 liters per 100 km.
The characteristics of the 2014 Ford Focus with a top-of-the-line engine are a pleasure. 2.0-liter 150-horsepower unit accelerates the car to 200 km / h, and the first&"hundreds" reaches in just 9.3 seconds. The engines are powered by a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The front suspension is based on McPherson struts, and the rear suspension is based on a four–lever. Ford Focus - Equipment under the hood The new Ford Focus is equipped with several interesting systems that enhance the safety of the crew and keep them from getting bored on a long journey. The hatchback is now equipped with an Active City Stop automatic braking system.
It should help to avoid collisions when driving in slow traffic at speeds up to 30 km/h. Special mention should also be made of the "blind spot" monitoring system, the electronic stability control system, the cornering traction control system, as well as the SYNC 2 multimedia system.
Now you can simply name the object you are interested in (for example, the Russian Museum), and the system itself will recognize and configure navigation. Price and competitors The price of the new Ford Focus hatchback starts at 600,000 rubles with an 85-horsepower engine. The cost of the most stuffed versions of the hatchback reaches 840,000 rubles.
The main competitors of the car are Toyota Auris, Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon. All of these machines have been competing well in the S-Cross segment for decades. Conclusion The new Ford Focus has managed to improve its positive aspects, and to cure some of the main shortcomings. In light of the global decline in car sales, competition in the market is becoming more serious, which means that the stakes are increasing. Tired of unclear rules? Phase 10 Rules is your trusted guide to smooth gameplay.