Ford focus
Ford Focus Ford Focus
When in the vicinity of Jerez you see water-flooded fields, more like rice checks, swollen streams and ankle-deep gambling mud in Spanish, you start to glance with caution at the lead, heavy sky, from which the wall of water constantly falls on the windshield.
At such moments, the wipers (by the way, now they are working according to a different scheme: two powerful hands move towards each other, trembling with tension) can hardly cope with their duties. But nevertheless they hold, opposing not only rain, but also gusts of squally side wind. The car trembles under the blows of the elements, but firmly "bites" into the road, giving rise to an extremely persistent sense of security.
Our “Focus” in the richest version of Titanium is distinguished by a rich set of warning and protective systems, the control of which is scattered on the surface of the massive steering wheel and in its vicinity. Here is a collision avoidance device at low speeds, and active assistance with parking, no less active cruise control and a warning about getting off the lane.
Up to a very convenient novelty that recognizes road signs, duplicating the most important ones on one of the displays. You can also control the "vectorization of torque." How do you like this wording? It is not yet clear how it works, but it can safely be argued that it was not without a high-tech product.
It is nice that among the languages of communication with the trip computer there is Russian
It is nice that among the languages of communication with the trip computer there is Russian. It is nice that among the languages of communication with the trip computer there is Russian.
So, the recognizable "kinetic" design, high-quality and bright, although a bit Korean-style, interior. And behind all this, a completely redesigned, lightweight and sturdy power body frame, a gamut of modern engines, gasoline and diesel. "Focus" will provide almost mandatory nowadays opportunities to change the settings of suspensions, electric power steering, brakes.
The dimensions are very close to the previous model: the hatchback is only 21 mm longer and 16 mm lower and narrower. Well, what is the essence of the character of the new Ford Focus?
REARRANGEMENT OF FORCES
“But my father is unlikely to buy one,” says one of the colleagues, looking thoughtfully at the stylish, all-fashioned kinky massive front panel, sparkling with dark plastic gloss, a multi-button center console and bright turquoise screens of two displays. Once in the cabin of this "Focus", and he is in the most complete configuration, at first you get lost from the abundance of all kinds of equipment.
The interior of the “Focus” looks youthful, but behind all this is a careful study of the design and ergonomics
The interior of the “Focus” looks youthful, but behind all this is a careful study of the design and ergonomics. The interior of the “Focus” looks youthful, but behind all this is a careful study of the design and ergonomics.
But then, having become a little settled down, you cease to pay attention to all this gloss. Then you are convinced that the initial opinion, if not erroneous, then certainly needs to be corrected. Everything around gives rise to a feeling of high quality and practicality.
I sit in the arms of solid and spacious seats, I adjust the steering wheel, evaluatively I run my hand along the soft plastic upholstery. I feel the sensation in everything. The most significant and important switches where you expect. There are Ford baubles in the car in the form of a rear wiper turned on by a separate button or hot flashes on a plump steering wheel, in my opinion completely unnecessary. But all this stuff against the background of well-thought-out interior comfort.
That's 182 eco-booster “horses” under the hood at first I perceive as the need to squeeze out everything that is possible and even more from the car. However, when behind the euphoria from the first, “ringing”, accelerations (from them, by the way, I expected more), several turns that were passed to the limit, under the “applause” of the very system of “vectorizing torque”, the mood changes.
This is the 1.6 EcoBoost engine, which the author liked so much, whose prospects for appearing on Russian “tricks” are vague
This is the 1.6 EcoBoost engine, which the author liked so much, whose prospects for appearing on Russian “tricks” are vague. This is the 1.6 EcoBoost engine, which the author liked so much, whose prospects for appearing on Russian “tricks” are vague.
This engine is designed for a completely different ride - first of all, with maximum use of traction. After all, it is in the range from 1500 to 4000 rpm that it is fully revealed, allowing you to save on switching, subduing with pressure and convenient high-torque. A two-liter turbodiesel (the most powerful, 163-horsepower version - with a Powershift automatic transmission) is noticeably sharper, more abrupt in settings.
Its bright, explosive temperament often leads to slipping of the drive wheels, it is only worthwhile to pressure the accelerator from the heart. And the working speed range is not as convincing as that of a gasoline engine. In anticipation of a turbo-pickup at a speed of 90–110 km / h, you often come across the fact that … it will be gone. This modern diesel engine is good and assertive. But there are character features in it that can be smoothed out precisely thanks to the work of the so-called automatic machine, and in fact - a robotic box with two clutches, a structural similarity to the Volkswagen DSG.
ONCE AGAIN ABOUT COMFORT
I liked the excellent insulation of cars with both motors. Yes, the diesel engine is a little more vibro-loaded, which is felt primarily on the steering wheel. However, in general, this version is also highly appreciated. I really want to believe that good noise insulation is present in cheaper versions. So far, the only thing that riders of both gasoline and diesel "tricks" can complain about are minor aerodynamic whistling at high speed.
The driver's seat distinguishes a harmonious combination of large forms, comfort and … electric adjustments in the "Titanium" version
The driver's seat distinguishes a harmonious combination of large forms, comfort and … electric adjustments in the "Titanium" version. The driver's seat distinguishes a harmonious combination of large forms, comfort and … electric adjustments in the "Titanium" version.
Chassis settings are traditionally good, although they are not always unambiguous. Diesel Focus is a bit tougher than gasoline. The pendants seem more assembled, which allows better control of the car, especially in fast turns. It seems that the eco-booster gasoline suffers a little from excess weight. Hence, a small buildup of the body on bumps and far from always ideal trajectory following. But it is necessary to make an adjustment for the pre-production status of cars. And the last word will be said with the start of mass production.
See you in the fall
Accept orders for the new Ford Focus in Russia will begin in June. Then prices and a list of basic equipment will be announced. It is known that cars of domestic assembly will be deprived of most of the auxiliary options, with the exception of navigation and, possibly, active parking assistance. At least, they don’t plan anything else for the coming year, as well as the appearance of the latest EcoBoost turbo engines in our country.
Ford focus
Ford Focus Ford Focus
In a word, in many respects uncertainty, except for a firm promise to start sales in September. We will wait, especially since we hope to meet with the “Focus” of the third generation before the official launch in Russia.
FORD FOCUS HAS NOT BECOME MORE AND SPACIER, BUT, WITHOUT WORDS, I TAKE INTO THE LOT OF NEW, ADVANCED, PERSPECTIVE - AND I DID INTERESTING AND EXPRESSIVE
THREE FROM THE Casket
As before, we plan to produce a sedan, hatchback and station wagon.
