At that time, Fox was all the rage, shuttling between the streets and alleys in the country, and the monthly sales of 20,000 vehicles were effortless. However, under the new competitive situation, it did not keep up with the changes in market demand, and played the three-cylinder engine strategy with the courage of "not doing not dying", which directly led to the series of models falling off the altar and an avalanche decline in sales. At present, whether it is Yinglang or Qijun and other stars of the same level, they have fallen on the three-cylinder machine. The Chinese people are deeply disgusted by its shaking and noisy problems, and Fox is obviously not immune. However, according to the latest news, the new Changan Ford Focus is expected to officially meet with you in the second quarter of 2022. The new car is finally equipped with a new four-cylinder engine, and I don't know if it can help it return to the peak.
This time, Changan Ford attaches great importance to the new car, after all, Fox was its sales director and was favored by consumers. The new car adopts an overseas version of the plan in terms of shape design, focusing on fashion and sports style, which is in line with the current trend. It also borrows a lot of neo-Mondeo elements and looks quite avant-garde and radical. The polygons in the front part of the face are moderately sized, and the blackened honeycomb structure is added in the middle to enhance the dynamic gene. The new matrix headlight set is a highlight, providing better illumination when turned on, while also improving overall recognition. The exterior of the air intakes on the left and right sides of the car is outlined in chrome, which is enhanced by the sense of sophistication.
Coming to the side, the new Fox is more compact and sporty, and the use of lines is very coordinated and silky. The car shows a good subduction posture, which can effectively reduce the wind resistance coefficient. The exterior mirrors are slender in shape and very open in the observation field of view, and the driver can grasp the rear situation in time. Although the wheel hub size is decent, it is cleverly matched with the body, and a variety of styles are available for convenient selection. In terms of tails, the new car is eye-catching with spoilers and blackened taillights, and it is estimated that many young friends will be generous with this. The English-style LOGO also enhances the urban atmosphere and attracts a crowd of people on the street. Overall, the new Fox is ideal for working-class or white-collar workers who are just working to show their youthful vigor.
In terms of interior configuration, the new Focus has also made significant adjustments, hoping to win the attention of consumers with cost performance. It is estimated that the new car will be the same as the overseas version of the model, the LCD instrument and the touch LCD screen size will be upgraded to improve the overall level of science and technology. In particular, the latter will reach 13.2 inches, which is very eye-catching compared with the surrounding environment, and under the blessing of the latest version of the SYNC 4 infotainment system, it will bring a new human-computer interaction experience, and have more confidence in the competition with opponents. In addition, in order to keep up with the trend of touch screen, the new car also cancels some of the physical buttons of the current model, and integrates functions such as front seat heating into the multimedia control system, which is more convenient to control.
There are many opinions about the size of the new Focus, but one version will be 4612mm in length and 2700mm in wheelbase. Although the data performance in the same class of models is not bad, but compared with the current model, there is a certain shrinkage, which is a bit strange. After all, consumers are quite fond of large-space models now, and many new cars are pursuing "longer, taller and wider" in this regard, if the new Focus does the opposite, then it is estimated that many people will give up the purchase. Therefore, the final size parameters still need to wait for the official confirmation of Changan Ford, and we will not speculate too much here.
After experiencing the defeat of the three-cylinder engine, the new Focus finally decided to replace the 1.6-displacement four-cylinder machine, hoping to get out of the previous haze. It also distinguishes between two versions, one is a 1.6L self-priming engine, matching a 6-speed manual transmission, the other is a 1.6T turbocharged engine, and an 8-speed manual transmission is paired with each other. Although there are certain differences in the specific output data between the two, the driving experience meets the needs of daily short-distance transportation. However, the overseas version of the model also added a 48V light mix system, I don't know if it will be used after domestic production.
In fact, it is not just the new Focus, but now Ford is making many efforts to return to the peak of the past. Its blockbuster launch of a new crossover SUV, in the name of EVOS to compete for deer sales. The car's design is full of personality and shows a rich imagination. The interior configuration is even more admirable, and the oversized integrated screen is rare at the same level, so that everyone can feel Ford's full sincerity. Its combination of 2.0T+8AT is also quite a bright spot, plus the label of the big five seats, which is worth looking forward to in terms of sales. The new generation of Mondeo has also received more attention, with "potential energy aesthetics" as a breakthrough, emphasizing the combination of sports and fashion. The length of nearly five meters gives ample driving space, and the powertrain is also strong. With the joint contribution of these new cars, perhaps Ford can play a beautiful turnaround battle this year and return to the center of the stage.