Ford Focus: Generation Next

Production of the new generation Ford Focus presented at the International Auto Show in Detroit to begin in late 2010, both in Europe and North America. Market entry is planned for early 2011. New generation Ford Focus will be one of 10 models that will be collected on the new C-segment platform and will have to provide companies with 2012 annual sales in all regions of 2,000,000 units. The first of these models will become Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX, presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009, sales of which will start in Europe in the second half of 2010 goda.Novy Focus, regardless of market will not have fundamental differences, reached on all world unification level of 80 percent. Two demonstrated the Detroit version of the Focus sedan and hatchback have a common sporting and dynamic nature and reflect the next stage of evolution of the acclaimed throughout the world "kinetic design" that contributed to the rise in popularity of modern Ford vehicles small and medium classes. Language "kinetic design" contains bold items reflect "energy in motion", so cars seem to be moving, even when standing still. Dramatic front, the streamlined shape of the body, high waist line and athletic fit suggests that buyers are waiting for an unforgettable driving experience. Dynamic image of the car enhanced with modern interior design, resembling a cockpit with a stylish center console, located around the driver and provides excellent access to major governments. A key feature of the interior - high quality workmanship. Bold modern graphics salon, relief shape of the dashboard with the pleasant to the touch, high-quality materials create the driver and passengers feel that they are in a car of higher class. First introduced in 1998, Focus brought a new level segment C on indicators such as mobility and dynamics. The new Focus is going to raise the bar even higher and offer our customers exceptional accuracy and the usefulness of the steering with significantly improved the smoothness of motion. To provide such advantages engineers significantly upgraded the suspension the previous model, as well as improved multi-link rear suspension elements of Control Blade. The chassis is combined with a completely new steering system (Electric Power Assist Steering), which has been carefully tuned to provide precise responses at high speeds, as well as lightness and maneuverability of a car park. European specialists Ford, also increased the stability of the vehicle in 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. The range of engines for the Focus will contain the new Ford EcoBoost four-cylinder engines equipped with turbo and direct fuel injection, in particular, 1,6-liter engine for Europe and several improved diesel Duratorq TDCi technology Sommon-Rail. Engines have a good fuel efficiency, consuming an average of 10-20 per cent less fuel. As transmission customers will be offered a robotic 6-speed manual gearbox with two clutches PowerShift, created in partnership with Getrag, based on a more economical technology of a manual transmission and has a reduced weight due to the absence of complex torque converters, planetary gears and oil pumps used in conventional automatic transmissions. Box provides a quick and smooth gear virtually without breaking the flow of power. In addition, Focus will provide a new generation of buyers range of innovative technologies that are commonly used in automobiles of a higher class. The most significant innovation - the next generation of the original interface, the system MyFord, ispolzuyaschaya familiar five-way controls, used in mobile phones, and LCD display with crisp images to provide detailed information and facilitate the management of available driver functions. MyFord, also compatible with the original system of SYNC to connect additional devices, such as advanced voice control system, Bluetooth and satellite navigation system, as well as jacks for connecting a wide range of external devices and media players. Additional features that enhance security and convenience are the access system and start the engine without the key Ford Power, rearview camera, as well as semi-automatic parallel parking, rail car for free parking space. Text: Alex Guy