The Ford Focus, with around 5 million units in Europe, is currently the first and only car the world to be acclaimed "Car of the Year" in Europe and North America. The success of Focus continues with this new version of the Ford Focus, which will go into production in late 2007, the 3-door sedan variants - 5 Door Wagon and Style. Then in 2008, the Focus product portfolio will be further expanded with the Focus Coupé-Cabriolet and the high performance Focus ST sports.
NEW FORD FOCUS - DESIGN
Energy in Motion - The new Ford Focus comes with a new front end stronger. The trapezoidal grille, headlights and the projected backward dynamic surfaces are all indications of the new font Ford brand. The lower inverted trapezoidal grille is further enhanced by chrome frame envisaged in the Titanium version.
This lower grille is balanced by a smaller upper grille, featuring a chrome line which creates a visual link with the latest models of Ford kinetic "as Mondeo and the recently C-MAX. The design team has placed great emphasis on the headlamp. The dramatic swept back light unit includes the latest technologies, such as Bi-Xenon HID AFS or the adaptive system. These technologies are highlighted by different finishes for different series, for example black and chrome for Titanium vehicles and full chrome for other versions.
Lateralmente scattante e dinamica - Il profilo laterale della nuova Focus riprende i temi tipici del "kinetic design" con gli archi ruota ben marcati e il taglio deciso che si estende dalľanteriore al posteriore della vettura. Questo collegamento dinamico tra anteriore e posteriore assicura alla vettura il suo nuovo aspetto così scattante. La carrozzeria laterale è fluida e slanciata.
Nella parte posteriore della vettura la nuova forma dei fari, il portellone profilato, la nuova luce sul lunotto e il paraurti posteriore, riconduco al family feeling di casa Ford. Nel loro insieme, questi elementi assicurano alla nuova Focus un aspetto più sicuro e una presenza più marcata. Sul modello Titanium il nuovo spoiler superiore is in full color with the look of the car. The new design of tail lamps incorporates, on demand, the latest LED technology. "We have not made any compromises in the design of the new Focus and the Exteriors design team is particularly proud of the result," said Lamm.
INTERIOR DESIGN
The interior has been enhanced to create a more pleasant and comfortable for those who travel in the new Focus, and at the same time, to reflect its exterior styling. For the driver, in particular, is there an instrument with a new design that offers better visibility. Instrumentation, together with other commands, are now illuminated in red. Improved by an ergonomic point of view, even the commands of the new sound system and dual zone climate control.
For more exclusive productions, there is now a new design for the center console, which is optional on the other hand, model and part of the Focus + Sport Pack This element incorporates the dynamic look of 'kinetic design ". In addition to a movable armrest and a storage compartment with a capacity of 4 liters, the back of the console provides additional storage surfaces for back-seat passengers, upon request, a 230 volt outlet or connection box for USB audio devices . Another specific allocation for the console, which will be available in early 2008, is the Ford Power start button, positioned near the gear lever.
The internal improvements are not limited to functionality. Great attention has been paid to quality. In particular, we have carefully selected materials and colors of the surfaces. Now the entire instrument panel, as well as the top cover door is made of a plastic granular, soft to the touch. The result is enhanced by the availability of new colors.
functional areas of the center console and instrument panel are highlighted by a series laminate finishes.
The fabric of the seats and panels is also characterized by a new design and, from the Focus + models, there are also plans for a new fabric covering the roof of the car.
NEW Ford PowerShift
The new Powershift gearbox for Ford Ford Focus, will be available in early 2008. This completely new six-speed dual-clutch transmission combines the efficiency and driving dynamics of a manual gearbox with the ease of operation of an automatic transmission. Combined with the 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine common rail Duratorq TDCi 136 bhp (100 kW) clearly shows that not a comfortable ride penalty in levels of CO2 emissions.
The Ford PowerShift, developed by GETRAG FORD Transmissions GmbH, a joint venture to 50% between Ford and Getrag consists essentially of two layshaft working in parallel, each with its own wet clutch unit. Thanks to the layout of the intermediate shafts, one for odd gears: 1st, 3rd, 5th, and the other the even gears: 2nd, 4th, 6th, shifting gears can be prepared in pre-selecting the next gear and moving all the power. Subsequently, the gear shift takes place through the opposed activation of both clutches, that is coordinated so that there is the slightest interruption of torque. Operation is therefore largely attributable to the famous DSG mounted on Audi, Seat and Volkswagen.
Unlike a conventional automatic transmission, the basic technical configuration of the Ford PowerShift transmission offers numerous advantages. It does not require any complex sub-systems such as torque converters, the planetary gear sets, multiple dry clutches and multiple bands - all of which significantly reduces the efficiency of the exchange due to increased inertia and the effects of torque resistant.
The result is impressive: the Ford PowerShift ensures simple and constant movement of a conventional automatic transmission and performance of a manual transmission. It also provides fast and sporty gear changes while maintaining a high degree of fluency. A further advantage of the Ford PowerShift is the high torque capacity and free choice of ratios, making it an ideal partner for modern high performance diesel engines.
The Ford PowerShift will be available in early 2008 on new Ford Focus and Ford C-MAX, in combination with the 2.0-liter Duratorq TDCi 136 bhp (100 kW).
This combination takes full advantage of the new Powershift gearbox. Basically, with this configuration, the average fuel consumption will be lower by about 10% and CO2 emissions will be reduced compared to a standard six-speed automatic transmission with torque converter.
the new Ford Focus ECOnetic
The new Ford Focus ECOnetic demonstrates how they can be achieved very favorable levels of consumption and CO2 emissions significantly reduced by using a conventional drive technology coupled with a series of intelligent measures individual savings fuel. The average consumption of this car, equipped with a 1.6 liter Duratorq TDCi 109 PS (80 kW) with DPF Diesel Particulate Filter as standard, was approved in 4.3 litres/100 km. This corresponds to an average CO2 emission of just 115 g / km, which is a result at the top of its class for a car of this segment. In development there is also a second variant with reduced CO2 emissions even more.
Using the 109 PS version with Diesel Particulate Filter, the starting point in achieving such values \u200b\u200bwas to reduce drive resistances. The car has been lowered by 10 mm to 8 mm on the front and rear. Series, it adds an aerodynamic kit, which provides, among other changes to the front bumper, claddings and a rear spoiler. To further improve the aerodynamic efficiency, the outer areas of the lower grille are fitted with internal templates. Excellent Cd (coefficient of aerodynamic drag) of 0.31 also contribute to the 195/65R15 tires.
Another way to reduce resistance the motion was tested for the first time in the development of the Focus ECOnetic, involved the introduction of a low-viscosity transmission oil, developed by BP, Ford's partner. The advantages were so obvious that is now being employed on other Ford products in the segments C and D.
Together with a recalibrated engine control unit of the module, the reduction in consumption achieved in combination with electro-hydraulic steering system EHPAS underlines the fact that sometimes even minor factors can produce big benefits. Repositioning the performance of the master cylinder power, its power consumption has been reduced so as to cause a decrease in fuel consumption.
ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR FORD FOCUS
Flexifuel version of the motor gasoline 1.8-liter Duratec four-cylinder can be powered by bio-ethanol E85 as an alternative to conventional unleaded gasoline or a mixture of both. The bio-ethanol is a renewable energy source produced from biomass. As a result, emissions of CO 2 greenhouse effect is reduced from 30 to '80% over the life cycle, without any penalty in performance and driving pleasure.
E 'from 2001 that sells Ford Focus Flexifuel models on the Swedish market. These models are now available in many other European markets. About 80% of all the Ford Focus sold in Sweden are now Flexifuel.
Other versions of the range Ford Focus powered by alternative fuels include CNG (compressed natural gas) and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), and both have as a base 2.0-liter Duratec petrol engine. The availability of these versions is closely connected to market preferences to these alternative fuels.
EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL
Easyfuel capless refueling system - the new Focus can now dispose of the appreciated capless refueling system, already available on the Mondeo. This is a clean and simple system to use for refueling, designed to prevent damage, inconvenience and costs of accidental error of fuel.
Ford Power button Power (early 2008) - The Ford Power button, offered as an option, you can start the car in a simple and elegant, without having to insert and turn the key in the block. When the driver enters the car with the key, the Focus launches a wireless communication with a microchip inserted in the same key to activate the ignition system. At that point the driver has to do is press the button twice to start the engine Ford Power. Then, additional pressure will be enough to stop the engine and ignition off. The car is also equipped with a system of security to prevent the button can be accidentally pressed when in motion.
tire pressure warning system - The system of sensors, taking into account the respective driving conditions, controls the speed of rotation of the wheels and, by means of a warning light in the instrument panel, reports any anomalies, indicating a change in the diameter of the wheel caused by a loss of tire pressure. Simple, effective and safe, this system is optional on all models of the new Ford Focus.
230 volt power socket - for all models in the upper center console version can be ordered with a 230 volt power outlet, as an option. In console contains an exchanger outlet and 230 volt outlet is located at the rear of the center console, where it can easily be used also by the rear passengers. Thanks to this very useful option, at any time you can connect to normal electrical appliances with a capacity up to 150 Watts without the need for a specific heat exchanger for each of them.
LED rear lights - all 3-door sedans, 5, and the wagon, equipped with the adaptive front lighting system, Bi-Xenon lamps or, adopting LED technology for light-colored tail lamps.
technology Planar Light Guide "gives the rear lights look really unique. At the center the tail light is an element with six LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). These LEDs transfer their light energy via vertical optical fibers at the back of the lenses.
These fibers are, in turn, traversed by horizontal cross bars on whose 45 degree edges the light energy is broken up and radiated outward. The visual result is truly unique and an industry first.
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