2018 / 2019 Ford Focus

[Carbon82]

 

 

 

Ford is calling the 2019 Focus their most “accomplished and technically-competent Focus ever”, with the car boasting a new human-centric design philosophy meant to unite exterior styling with class-leading aerodynamics and a more spacious and well-built interior.

 

“We wanted our all-new Focus to be a product customers fall in love with, and stay in love with,” said Ford Europe design director, Amko Leenarts. “Inside and out, our new design philosophy is about creating memorable moments of interaction that build and maintain the relationship between human being and machine.”

 

By extending the wheelbase a full 53 mm, designers managed to position the wheels higher up into the sheet metal, thus reducing the perception of overall length and mass. Add the short overhangs and rearward cabin position and you end up with a dynamic-looking hatchback, one that is said to deliver “class-leading aerodynamic efficiency”. As for styling, even though Ford went with a recognizable front fascia, the rest of the car looks significantly different than the outgoing model, regardless of version.

 

The all-new Focus can be ordered as a Vignale, ST-Line, Active and Titanium, in either 5-door or Estate form. The Vignale was given elegant ornamentation such as the satin aluminum finishes for the roof rails, fascia and rocker inserts, as well as a signature grille mesh. The ST-Line on the other hand looks more aggressive with its large diffuser and functional roof spoiler – it also comes with signature lower wing elements.

 

Customers will be able to order their new Focus in one of 13 exterior colors, including Orange Glow, Desert Island Blue and the Vignale-exclusive four-coat dark Mulberry.

 

The all-new Focus features a wide range of advanced technologies, among them Level 2 automation and several systems meant to make driving the car a more comfortable and less demanding experience.

 

For example, Ford Co-Pilot360 technologies enhance safety, driving and parking, while ACC with Stop & Go, Speed Sign Recognition and Lane-Centring will make long journeys less stressful. The ACC works at speeds of up to 200 km/h (125 mph).

 

Then there’s the Adaptive Front Lighting System with Predictive curve light and Sign-based light. This tech pre-adjusts headlight patterns for maximum visibility before reaching a curve, intersection or roundabout. The new Focus is also the first Ford vehicle in Europe to feature a Head-up display (HUD).

 

Other active safety features includes: Active Park Assist 2, Park-out Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Evasive Steering Assist, Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, Rear wide-view camera, Wrong Way Alert, Ford MyKey and Post-Collision Braking. Ford expects the all-new Focus to earn a 5-star safety rating during crash tests. They’re basing their expectations, in part, on the 40% increase in front crash load capability coming from the new C2 platform.

 

Focus owners can choose between Ford EcoBoost petrol and EcoBlue diesel engines, said to meet the latest Euro 6 emissions standards. They can be mated either to six-speed manual transmissions or a new eight-speed automatic.

 

Opt for petrol and you’ll find yourself having to choose between a 1.0-liter EcoBoost (107g/km CO2) or a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost (122 g/km CO2). While the former is offered with 85 PS (83 HP), 100 PS (98 HP) and 125 PS (123 HP), the latter is more punchy at either 150 PS (148 HP) or 182 PS (179 HP).

 

The diesel options are as follows: new 1.5-liter EcoBlue (91 g/km CO2) with either 95 PS (93 HP) or 120 PS (118 HP) – both offering 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque, and a 2.0-liter EcoBlue (112 g/km CO2) good for 150 PS (148 HP) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque.

 

Ultimately, it’s only the 125 PS 1.0-liter EcoBoost, 150 PS 1.5-liter EcoBoost, 120 PS 1.5-liter EcoBlue and 150 PS 2.0-liter EcoBlue units that can be mated to Ford’s new 8-speed automatic. Everything else will only work with a 6-speed manual.

 

T.B.C.

[Carbon82]

Ford Focus Activ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus Active (crossover - in the like of Subaru XV), with its bespoke front end design, more ground clearance, protective black wheel arch and rocker claddings, plus front and rear skid plates and rocker inserts in contrast silver.

 

 

Ford Focus Vignale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The flagship Focus Vignale is the one that boasts unique front grille and body styling, 18-inch wheels, full LED lights (front and rear), leather upholstery, head-up display, rear view camera, heated steering wheel, the 675-watt B&O system (a cost option on Titanium, Titanium X and ST-Line X) and the exclusive Dark Mulberry body color.

 

 

Ford Focus ST-Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST-Line offers a unique upper and lower grille, as well as a bespoke rear spoiler and polished twin tailpipes. Inside you get a flat bottom steering wheel, black headlining, aluminum gear knob, alloy finish pedals and red stitching, and if that’s still not sporty enough for you, go for the ST-Line X which adds 18-inch alloys, red brake calipers.

Edited April 11, 2018 by Carbon82

[Wallaw819]

Personally still think the previous gen focus looks much better.

 

Too many lines.

[Carbon82]

Ford Focus Estate Titanium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ford Focus Sedan Titanium

 

 

 

 

Titanium models you get front and rear parking sensors, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, an 8-inch color touchscreen, sat-nav and FordPass Connect wireless connectivity. Titanium X presents itself with partial leather trim, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, privacy glass and 17-inch alloys.

Edited April 11, 2018 by Carbon82

[kdash]

looks good. more options to choose from. 

[Jamesc]

It looks great. Just like a QX30. 

 

 

 

[Eyke]

it looks pretty good in red. won't mind one, IF they bring in the 1.5L 180hp engine.

 

Edited April 11, 2018 by Eyke

[DACH]

The interior looks great. 

[Jazz]

Wonder will it deliver to our small shore, but definitely w/o the full spec, haiz.

[7hm]

dont like the new roofline and some of the stylistic details, but it is probably a massive step forward in everything else.

[Jazz]

At least Ford change the antenna to shark fin at last.

[Friendstar]

Impressive! I like it

[Hamburger]

Why no replacement for the aged Mondeo.

 

 

The profile does have a hint of infinity cars though.

[DACH]

Why no replacement for the aged Mondeo.

 

 

The profile does have a hint of infinity cars though.

 

 

Ford USA is phasing out the sedans.

Let's hope Ford Europe will continue with a new Mondeo.

[carol86]

I am not a big fan of Ford, but I think this one could be considered to add in my car hunting list!

[Fett]

The activ looks realy like V40

Ford Focus Estate Titanium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ford Focus Sedan Titanium

 

 

 

 

Titanium models you get front and rear parking sensors, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, an 8-inch color touchscreen, sat-nav and FordPass Connect wireless connectivity. Titanium X presents itself with partial leather trim, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, privacy glass and 17-inch alloys.

 

[Contipro]

If match with 3cyclinder engine, is no no to me.

[7hm]

The estate is undoubtedly a pretty looking thing but I don't like the extra bar in the rear window... the older car had a much more appealing body shape...

 

The new roofline and the way the rear window curves is very BMW like with a hint of Infiniti-feel somehow.

Edited June 18, 2018 by 7hm