El Ford Focus arrived on the market in the already distant year 1998. The mission of the American compact was replace its predecessor, the Escort. The first generation of the Focus was sold (with aesthetic and mechanical changes) in practically all the world, becoming a sales success for the brand.
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As a curiosity, it should be mentioned that the Ford Focus, during the years 2001, 2002, 2011 and 2012, was the best-selling model worldwide.
Technical characteristics Ford Focus
El Ford Focus It sits on the current platform for compact models that the American group has. The 5-door body measures Meters long 4,35, 1,82 meters wide and 1,48 meters high. The family version (Wagon) increases its size to 4,53 metres, improving load capacity and boot volume.
your cabin, by the available width, it is more appropriate for 4 occupants than for 5. In addition, the space available for the legs is located in the lower-middle part of its segment. However, its trunk, of only 363 liters, does not stand out among the best-selling models in its segment.
The strengths of the Ford Focus are its chassis, mechanical range and technology. Thanks to the good compromise between these elements, it has managed to remain among the best sellers. On the other hand, the design of its interior and dashboard show the passing of the years.
Ford Focus mechanical range and gearboxes
La mechanical range of the Ford Focus It is one of the most spacious, economical and complete in the compact segment. In gasoline open the catalog the block 1.6 Ti-VCT with four cylinders and atmospheric aspiration of 125 hp. The technological part is put by the block 1.0 EcoBoost with powers of 100 and 125 hp. At the top is the new 1.5 EcoBoost with 150 and 182 hp of power along with the 2.0 and 2.3-liter EcoBoost with 250 and 350 hp respectively.
In addition, in gasoline there is also the possibility of opting for the block 1.6 liters Autogas (works with LPG) with 117 hp of power. In diesel the range consists of 1.5 and 2.0 TDCI engines with powers ranging from 95 hp to 185 hp.
All the gearboxes available for the Ford Focus are two. a court manual with 5 or 6 relations and another of type Automatic dual clutch with 6 speeds. In addition, depending on the chosen engine, the Focus can be chosen with four wheel drive 4WD.
Equipment Ford Focus
The listing of equipment of the Ford Focus It is composed (from least to greatest endowment and sportsmanship) by the following endings: Trend, Trend+, ST-Line, Titanium, ST y RS. From the access finish (Trend) the Focus equips, among others, ABS with EBD, TCS and ESP as well as several airbags.
In the most equipped versions you can carry the new infotainment system SYNC 3 with 8-inch touch screen, leather upholstery, hands-free entry and start, climate control, speed control or alloy wheels up to 19 inches.
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Ford Focus according to EuroNCAP
El Ford Focus Passed the stringent crash tests of EuroNCAP in 2012. The generation that is currently marketed is a deep restyling of the one that passed these tests (the third), so it continues to maintain the 5 stars which he achieved.
At that time the score achieved was as follows. A 92% adult occupant protection, 82% protection for children. Protection for pedestrians in the event of being run over and driving assistance was 72% and 71%, respectively.
Ford Focus and its rivals
El Ford Focus It is one of the most important compact within its segment. In it he has to fight against heavyweights of the stature of Volkswagen Golf, Renault Mégane u Opel Astra.
Against them the Focus offers a tuning your chassis almost perfect and a very complete mechanical range. On the contrary, it presents senior veteran and a habitability and trunk capacity below average.
The Ford Focus of Km0 and second hand
El Ford Focus currently being sold is a deep makeover of the third generation. The success of the American compact has been high, being one of the best-selling models in its segment in Europe and Spain.
This situation has allowed many units to be found, both semi-new and kilometer 0. depreciation of the Focus is in the 29%, standing at the average of its segment. This data is achieved thanks to the reliability that its mechanics have shown and the good relationship between quality and price.
The units available in second-hand market they have a starting price of 1.000 euros for models of the first generation and several hundred thousand kilometers. For the current Focus the price range is between $12.500 of the access version trend and $45.000 Of the version 2.3 EcoBoost 350RS 4WD with performance package.
Highlights
- dynamic behavior
- Technology
- Wide mechanical range
Improvable Points
- habitability
- trunk capacity
- Veteran
Ford Focus prices
El Ford Focus price list It is one of the widest that exists in the compact segment. The reason lies in the possibility of choosing it in two bodies (5 doors and family Wagon) and a mechanical range that includes variants gasoline, diesel and LPG.
The range is opened by the termination trend with the 1.0 EcoBoost gasoline engine and 100 hp in the $18.625. At the top is the sports version 2.3 EcoBoost 350RS 4WD with 350 hp and a rate of $41.260.
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