As a classic compact family sedan under Ford, the Focus sales in previous years are indeed very impressive, and can even squeeze into the top three in car sales, but after replacing the three-cylinder engine, Focus sales have also entered a trough. Now, this generation of Focus has re-entered the four-cylinder, and at the same time, with the changes in the exterior interior and the improvement of product strength, next, follow us to feel how this model is.
We are shooting the hatchback racing version this time, that is, the hatchback entry version, compared to the sedan version, the hatchback version has a stronger sports atmosphere and is more in line with the tastes of some young people. From its appearance, the Focus adopts the latest "potential energy aesthetics" design language, compared with the previous Martin face, the front face of the current Focus hexagonal is significantly enlarged, the headlights are visually more harmonious with the middle mesh, and the interior also uses LED light sources. The lower enveloping shape is more dynamic, in line with the aesthetics of today's young people.
The sides of the body are smoother, the windows and skirt are blackened, the wheels are blackened, and the show car we photographed was 205/60 R16, while the high-end version offered red calipers and Michelin PS4 series tires in size 235/40 R18.
The rear shape is more three-dimensional, the upper spoiler is also equipped with black trim on both sides, the lower surround shape is more simple, and the rear row of the real model adopts a hidden design.
The interior design is more sporty, smooth lines and different materials match, creating a good sporty temperament, but in terms of materials, a large number of slush and hard plastics make the texture slightly inferior, and the high-end version is wrapped in leather, and the sense of grade has been improved.
The steering wheel is wrapped in perforated leather for a more comfortable grip, some physical buttons are still retained in the air-conditioned area, and the handlebars have been changed from knobs to mechanical levers.
In terms of configuration, the entry-level version also provides 8-inch LCD instrument cluster and 12.3-inch large screen, and has a built-in SYNC 4 vehicle system, and the mid-to-high version also provides a B&O audio system and L2 driving assistance functions.
The seats are treated in two tones, the leather-wrapped seats have a clear sense of grade in the feel, red stitching with trim strips for a more refined look, and the entry-level front seats are manually adjusted.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the Focus are 4672/1824/1460mm, the wheelbase is 2705mm, the larger wheelbase makes the rear seats knee space spacious enough, the floor is basically flat, but the seats are slightly hard, the rear of the real model does not provide air conditioning outlets, but provides USB and Type-C interfaces to facilitate the charging needs of rear passengers.
In terms of power, it is the highlight of this generation of Focus, the whole series is standard 1.5T turbocharged four-cylinder engine, rated power 130kW, maximum torque 243N·m, transmission system is matched with 6-speed automatic transmission, high-end version provides 6-speed automatic manual transmission, the official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.9 seconds.
In addition, the new Focus S version and ST-Line version also provide exclusive performance chassis tuning, plus Michelin PS4 sports tires, paddle shifters, more advantages in handling.
Epilogue:
After replacing the four-cylinder engine, this generation of Focus has dispelled many consumers' concerns about the three-cylinder, in addition, the adjusted appearance and interior design are also more atmospheric and sporty, and the space shows quite a good margin, as for the power system, it is much higher than the three-cylinder in terms of performance, overall, the Focus still has enough sincerity.