Ford Focus 2018
The new generation of the 2018 Ford Focus hits the market with a promise: more dynamism, more innovation and more excitement. With this, the American brand hopes to make the new model a much more competitive car, with unique and innovative features that make it a favorite with young buyers.
2018 Ford Focus exterior design
The exterior design of the new 2018 Ford Focus has some differences from its predecessor. In this sense, it has a more sporty style and a focus on improving driving.
Another of the most important aspects of this model is its adaptation to the client’s tastes. For this, the brand offers different exterior design lines or ranges of different body styles. In this sense, the new Focus range will have a 5-door body, a 4-door sedan for some markets and a family body.
The finishes of the car are known as Titanium and Trend. In addition, it will also have a more sporty line called ST-Line. The manufacturing materials, as well as certain details in the design, have allowed the new Focus to save about 88 kilograms compared to its predecessors.
To achieve these finishes, the American brand has used a platform known as C2. In this way it has been possible to increase the stiffness by 20%, reduce the overall weight and improve the aerodynamic coefficient.
Interior design plus extras and habitability
The interior of the vehicle is considerably spacious and practical, with the possibility of expanding the storage space in the trunk. In addition, the quality of the finishes and materials used is superior to that of previous models.
The new Focus has fewer physical buttons, so the interior design is much more minimalist, sober and elegant. In addition, access to the controls is much simpler and more intuitive and has details that make the difference, such as the holes for objects in the doors upholstered in velvet.
Another of the most important and innovative aspects of this new model is the passenger compartment, where the extra centimeters of the vehicle allow greater comfort and convenience for all passengers, including those in the rear seats.
This change to the interior allows even a person measuring 1.80 meters to sit comfortably in the rear seats, even when the front seat is adjusted for a person of the same height.
Extra equipment
As for gadgets or extras there are also several interesting news. In this regard, the up to 8-inch touch screen with SYNC 3 system stands out. This screen gives access to the rear view camera, as well as the navigator.
On the other hand, the system also offers compatibility with Android Auto and CarPlay and also allows access to Wi-Fi. As an option, Ford offers a tray in which the mobile can be loaded without using cables.
The new Ford Focus brings three driving systems: normal, eco and sport. These three systems have significant differences in both throttle and steering feel.
In addition, the car also has an excellent security system, which has a stop function, automatic suspension adjustment, detection of potholes and gaps, LED headlights with adaptive lighting, signal recognition, among others.
Engines and dynamic behavior
This new generation of Ford models will be available with both gasoline and diesel engines. With regard to the 1.0 EcoBoost range, it will be available with powers of 85 hp, 100 hp and 125 hp. On the other hand, with the 1.5 EcoBoost range, the available engines will have a power of 150 hp and 182 hp respectively.
On the other hand, the diesel engines are the 1.5 EcoBlue range with 95 hp and 120 hp and the 2.0 EcoBlue range, which has a maximum power of 120 hp.
This car also has a large number of functions to save fuel and therefore achieve the maximum of the vehicle’s capabilities. It will also have an automatic gearbox with 8-gear possibilities.
Price
The new Ford Focus 2018 enters the Spanish market with an offer of 13,990 euros. However, this price may increase according to the additional gadgets that are requested, the type of bodywork and of course, according to the type of engine and its power. The Ford Focus Vignale 2.0 EcoBlue 150 hp version is the most expensive, standing at 30,225 euros.
Without a doubt, the new Ford Focus 2018 comes with many new features that will please the user. This is an interesting offer for a high-quality compact vehicle in terms of safety and technology standards. In addition, the changes and improvements at the interior design level are notable and offers passengers a much more comfortable space for all their trips.
