Focus moves to the next generation of truly global platform segment of Ford's new Focus C will be almost identical in all markets around the world reached the degree of unification is 80 percent. Ford Focus next-generation sets new standards in the field of decoration, ride quality and smoothness of the car C-segment, also will introduce several new technologies.
In the entire history of the Ford Focus, which appeared in 1998, has sold more than 9.2 million such vehicles. Focus has become the basis for such popular MAV, crossovers and cars with high performance as the European C-MAX, Kuga and Focus RS, as well as North American SVT Focus.
Launched in 1998, the original Ford Focus segment enriched with new levels of agility and dynamism. An all-new Focus is going to raise the bar even higher for its best in class road performance, combining exceptional accuracy and information content of the steering with a significantly improved smoothness.
To provide these advantages, engineers upgraded the innovative suspension system of previous models, as well as improved multi-link rear suspension elements of the «Control Blade» and semi-isolated front and rear subframes.
The chassis is combined with a completely new steering system (Electric Power Assist Steering), which has been carefully tuned to ensure clean and accurate reactions at high speeds, as well as ease of rotation of the steering wheel and maneuver the car in the parking lot.
European experts on Ford road performance is also enhanced vehicle stability during cornering and maneuverability through the introduction of dynamic control systems cornering (Dynamic Cornering Control system), which distributes torque between the front wheels to reduce understeer and improve traction.
Ford Focus will be equipped with new advanced system MyFord, using voice commands, as well as controls for the driver easy access to personalized information car entertainment features paired with the car mobile phone with Bluetooth and PDA (PDA). MyFord - the latest technology of Ford, which helps drivers to perform necessary operations, minimal distraction from driving.
The language of "kinetic design" contains bold elements that reflect the "energy in motion ', so cars seem to be moving, even when standing still.
With a dramatic front, the streamlined profile, impressive rising waistline and athletic planting new Focus clearly shows that buyers are waiting for an inspiring driving experience.
Focus bodyshell next generation includes a large number of elements of high strength steel. From this material produced 55 percent of the bodyshell.
More than 26 percent of car design stamped from sverhvysokoprochnoy and boron steel - this share is much higher than in any other car Ford. These advanced materials can help meet the requirements of the bodyshell highest standards of passive safety in all world markets, as well as reduce the weight of the car.
The attractiveness of the new Ford Focus driver is enhanced by a range of powertrains, vehicle vest inspiring dynamic performance and extremely low fuel consumption and emissions of CO2.
Global range of powertrains for the new Focus will have advanced four-cylinder engines Ford EcoBoost ™ with turbocharger and direct injection, in particular, the 1.6-liter engine for Europe and a few advanced diesel Duratorq TDCi with Technology «common-rail». All these engines are extremely economical fuel consumption by 10-20 percent less than their predecessors.
Auto Show NAIAS 2010 Ford Motor Company shows a completely new 2.0-liter gasoline engine for the North American market with direct injection system and an independent variable valve intake and exhaust (Ti-VCT) to improve dynamic performance and fuel economy. The new 2.0-liter Ti-VCT with direct injection (DI) by 20 hp more powerful and 10 per cent more economical (as expected), 2.0-liter Duratec I-4.
To improve the dynamic performance and efficiency of the new Focus 2,0-liter Ti-VCT system is connected to the DI latest six-speed automatic transmission Ford PowerShift with "dry" clutch. This transmission has an advanced design with two clutches, which in itself can reduce fuel consumption by 9 percent compared with the traditional four-speed automatic transmission.
Ford has also confirmed that it plans to begin production in 2011 at Michigan, assembly plant fully electric vehicle intended for sale in North America. This will be the first electric car company.
More technologies that enhance safety and comfort - a system of keyless entry and engine start button «Ford Power», camcorder and rear-view semi-automatic parallel parking system, automatic guided vehicle for the free parking space.
This dynamic image reinforced by a recognizable interior design. The new Focus has a very modern interior design, resembling a cockpit with a stylish center console, located around the driver and provides excellent access to key governments and displays.
A key feature of the interior - high quality workmanship. A bold modern graphics salon, relief form the instrument panel with a soft coating and gamma modern materials make the driver and passengers feel that they are riding in the car class premium.
Focus - the first representative of a new generation global Ford vehicle segment C, built on a common platform for the 10 cars that will be released in 2012 around the world in number of 2 million copies a year.
Production of the next generation Ford Focus will begin simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010, and the dealers, this model will be available in early 2011. Then, the new Ford Focus will be in Asia, Africa and South America. Initially, production will be focused on assembly plants in Saarlouis (Germany), Michigan (United States) and Chongqing (China).
