FORD FOCUS ACTİVE 2019
A complex all-new body supplemented with cutting edge driving advances conveys a class-driving, enthusiastic, connecting with and remunerating enjoyable to-drive understanding for all-new Center five-entryway and cart clients, nearby more prominent refinement.
The all-new Passage Center upgrades the heritage set up by the game-changing original model, with another secluded subframe for the short long arm (SLA) autonomous back suspension setup that enhances both solace and the vehicle's reactions to driver inputs.
The SLA framework conveys an alluring harmony among front and back consistence over bigger obstructions, for smoother ventures. Multi-compound shrubberies include diverse solidness qualities when worried in various ways - isolating the sub-outline from the body structure for better confinement of littler knocks and improved commotion, vibration and cruelty. An extraordinary SLA geometry for Center cart models repositions the dampers helping the vehicle stay nimble and responsive even with a completely stacked boot, and augmenting boot space with a more extensive burden floor zone.
A lightweight wind shaft back suspension setup is additionally offered; refined to convey the unmistakable character and driving elements clients anticipate from Core interest. Upgraded utilizing a similar Portage licensed power vectoring spring innovation that underpins the responsive, drawing in and amusing to-drive understanding of the all-new Party ST, the bend shaft setup is intended to supplement the lighter 1.0-liter EcoBoost and 1.5-liter EcoBlue powertrains.
The propelled spring innovation applies vectoring powers to the back suspension, empowering cornering powers to travel straightforwardly into the spring for expanded horizontal firmness, and improving soundness, spryness and responsiveness for a much progressively agreeable driving experience.
Refinement of five-entryway models furnished with SLA suspension is additionally improved with the principal presentation of Passage's CCD innovation for Center, which each 2 milliseconds screens suspension, body, controlling and slowing down sources of info, and alters damping reactions for exceptional ride quality.
The innovation additionally diminishes the effect of passing through potholes, by distinguishing the edge of a pothole and changing the damper with the goal that the wheel doesn't fall as far into it. Since the tire and wheel don't drop as far, they don't strike the contrary side of the pothole as cruelly. The back suspension can react much quicker, with a sign from the front wheel giving a pre-cautioning to the back wheel a long time before it arrives at the pothole.
The CCD framework likewise bolsters Drive Mode innovation. Typical, Game and Eco modes are offered just because on a Passage Center, empowering drivers to promptly alter choke pedal, eight-speed programmed gearbox, Electronic Force Helped Controlling (EPAS) and ACC qualities to coordinate the driving circumstance. At the point when outfitted with CCD, Concentrate likewise offers Solace and Eco-Solace Drive Modes, and will alter the suspension character as needs be.
Another segment mounted EPAS framework and new programming convey a significantly increasingly responsive, natural and connecting with feel for a splendidly remunerating driving experience, supplemented by comfort-upgrading highlights including Force Steer Pay. Concentrate likewise makes a big appearance a bespoke, in-house created Passage Solidness Control framework custom-made to help Portage driving elements, and including Force Vectoring Control.
Slowing down good ways from 100 km/h (62 mph) are diminished by up to 1 meter, bolstered by the new Electric Brake Sponsor for select models that assembles pressure quicker, and conveys an increasingly certain and reliable pedal feel over a more extensive scope of working conditions.
Passage Center is the principal vehicle to be made utilizing Portage's all-new C2 stage that - joined with an all-new body structure - empowered designers to upgrade firmness for more noteworthy responsiveness. Torsional unbending nature is improved by 20 percent contrasted and the past age Center, and the solidness of individual suspension connection focuses is expanded by up to 50 percent, lessening flex for better body control.
The all-new Center highlights a creative technique to build the firmness of the back structure, produced for the acclaimed Portage Center RS model. An expelled froth is embedded wet into a back underbody depression during the gathering procedure, which at that point dries and extends under the warmth of the paint-drying procedure to convey 10 percent more noteworthy neighborhood horizontal unbending nature with negligible extra weight.
From the 10 millimeter lower Passage Center ST-Line with interesting springs, dampers and stabilizer bars, to the in excess of 30 millimeter raised Center Dynamic with one of a kind front and back knuckles, the suspension of each subsidiary has been tuned to convey the promptly conspicuous Center character.
Connected and comfortable
Spacious, practical and well connected - the all-new Ford Focus interior features innovative engineering and advanced comfort and convenience technologies that help the vehicle seamlessly integrate into customers' lives.
Focus introduces FordPass Connect embedded modem technology for Ford customers in Europe, turning the vehicle into a mobile WiFi hotspot with connectivity for up to 10 devices. In addition to helping drivers plan faster, less stressful journeys with Live Traffic updates for the navigation system and enabling occupants to stream entertainment on the move, FordPass Connect allows a range of convenient features via the FordPass mobile app, including:
- Vehicle Locator, helping owners find their car in sprawling shopping mall car parks
- Vehicle Status, for checking fuel levels, alarm status, oil life and more
- Door Lock Unlock, to remotely allow access to your Focus
- Remote Start, for Focus models with eight-speed automatic transmission
- eCall functionality, which automatically dials emergency services in the event of a serious accident, and enables occupants to be directly connected to the emergency services by pushing an SOS button in the overhead console
Also helping drivers stay connected on the move and wave goodbye to a tangle of cables in the centre console, a new Wireless charging pad beneath the instrument panel enables occupants to easily charge compatible smartphones. The pad automatically detects compatible devices to initiate charging.
Devices can remain connected via Bluetooth to Ford's SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system while using wireless charging. Supported by an 8-inch colour touchscreen that can be operated using pinch and swipe gestures, and compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™, SYNC 3 allows drivers to control audio, navigation and climate functions plus connected smartphones using simple voice commands.
A new B&O PLAY sound system will help occupants get the best from music streamed via FordPass Connect or smartphone devices. The 675 watt system features ten speakers, including a 140 millimetre boot-mounted subwoofer and a mid-range speaker in the centre of the dashboard, and has been specifically calibrated for the Ford Focus five-door and wagon body styles for one of the best audio experiences of any vehicle, let alone a mid-sized hatchback.
Comfort is key to the more refined and upscale all-new Focus occupant experience. Front seat occupants will enjoy generous shoulder room of 1,421 millimetres, and instrument panel positioning is optimised for greater space. An electric parking brake - standard with eight-speed automatic transmission and for high series models with manual transmission - and Rotary Gear Shift Dial also free up more space for the driver and front passenger. A narrower centre console - enabled by relocating switches and controls to the touchscreen - features soft knee pads for more comfort.
For rear seat passengers, additional space is delivered by the longer wheelbase and flat floor. Knee clearance is improved by more than 50 millimetres compared with the outgoing Focus, for a best-in-class 81 millimetres. Shoulder-room is increased by almost 60 millimetres compared with the outgoing Focus. The impression of spaciousness is enhanced with a rear door design featuring windows that stretch into the rear pillar for a more open sensation, and an available openable panoramic roof.
Developed specifically for the new C2 platform, the Ford Focus heating ventilation and air-conditioning system heats and cools the cabin faster with a more powerful 140 cc compressor, and features more flexible coolant lines and smoother airflow paths for quieter operation. Focus even features special shaping for the door mirrors, designed to help mitigate the buffeting throb effect that can occur when one window is lowered at speed - good news for dog owners.
Speaking of dog owners, there is more good news for them: the wagon boot space is designed to comfortably accommodate a dog crate, with load height increased by 43 millimetres; length to the rear seat increased by 25 millimetres; and - with the rear seats folded via the pull of a switch using the new Easy Fold Seats feature - length to the front seats increased by 175 millimetres for more than 1,650-litre capacity.
Ford's Hands-free tailgate technology allows access to the wagon boot space with a simple kicking motion under the rear bumper, and engineers have delivered a solution to the challenge of where to place the tonneau cover once removed: it now fits neatly beneath the new flexible load floor, and is easier to remove with a simple pull-strap release.
Power of choice
All-new Focus customers can choose from an advanced range of Ford EcoBoost petrol and Ford EcoBlue diesel engines delivering optimised power and refinement; and meeting the latest stringent Euro 6 emissions standards calculated using the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Powertrains are supported by standard Auto Start-Stop for reduced running costs; and slick-shifting six-speed manual and new eight-speed automatic transmissions for effortless cruising.
Ford's multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost is offered with 85 PS, 100 PS and 125 PS, and new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine is offered with 150 PS and 182 PS.
Fuel-efficiency and CO2 emissions from both EcoBoost petrol engines are enhanced using Ford's industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a three-cylinder engine, which can automatically stop one of the engine's cylinders when full capacity is not needed, such as when coasting or cruising with light demand on the engine. The technology can disengage or re-engage one cylinder in 14 milliseconds - 20 times faster than the blink of an eye - with no compromise in performance or refinement.
Core EcoBoost technologies including advanced turbocharging, high-pressure direct fuel injection and Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing, also feature for both engines. Particulate emissions are reduced using standard gas particulate filter technology.
The 1.0-litre EcoBoost is further enhanced to deliver anticipated CO2 emissions from 107 g/km for the five-door model using:
- A reversed direction cylinder-head from which exhaust gases now exit the rear, for faster warm-up of emission reduction technology
- A high pressure fuel rail that now delivers up to 250 bar injection pressure, helping reduce particulates emissions
- Wide-range cam-phasing, optimised cylinder turbulence and higher compression ratios for more efficient combustion
- Gallery-cooled pistons featuring low-friction piston rings to further reduce energy-sapping friction within the engine
The new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine delivers CO2 emissions from an anticipated 122 g/km for the five-door model, with features including:
- A new combination of port fuel injection and direct fuel injection that helps deliver high power and responsiveness alongside enhanced fuel-efficiency, with a particular increase in fuel-efficiency under light engine loads
- A low-friction three-cylinder architecture that delivers naturally high torque at low rpm
- An integrated exhaust manifold that improves fuel-efficiency by helping the engine reach optimal temperatures faster, and delivers torque more rapidly by minimising the distance exhaust gasses travel between cylinders and turbocharger
- An all-aluminium construction for reduced weight
Ford's advanced new turbocharged EcoBlue diesel engines are designed to deliver higher power, more torque at low rpm, and enhanced fuel-efficiency and refinement for higher-mileage drivers. The new 1.5-litre EcoBlue is offered with 95 PS and 120 PS both delivering 300 Nm of torque, and with CO2 emissions from an anticipated 91 g/km for the five-door model. The 2.0 litre EcoBlue engine delivers 150 PS, 370 Nm of torque, and CO2 emissions from an anticipated 112 g/km for the five-door model.
The all-new 1.5-litre EcoBlue features innovative technologies, including:
- Low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation combined with water-air charge cooling for more efficient combustion and reduced emissions
- An integrated intake manifold for optimised engine breathing
- Low-inertia turbocharging for faster, more controllable turbo response, featuring rocket engine materials designed for high temperature applications
- A high-pressure fuel injection system that is more responsive, quieter, and offers more precise fuel delivery
In addition to an integrated intake system with mirror-image porting for optimised engine breathing; low-inertia turbocharger; high-pressure fuel injection system that is more responsive, quieter and offers more precise fuel delivery; and standard selective catalytic reduction emissions after-treatment that contributes to improved NOX reduction, the 2.0-litre EcoBlue features multiple innovations that reduce friction, including:
- A 10 mm offset crank design that minimises piston side-load, reducing rubbing forces against the cylinder walls
- Steel pistons - used for the first time in a Ford diesel engine - for optimised dimensions and less expansion when hot
- Minimised crankshaft bearing diameters
- A belt-in-oil design for the camshaft and oil pump drive belts
Ford's new quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission is engineered to further optimise fuel-efficiency and deliver responsive performance. Available with 125 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost, 150 PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost, 120 PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue and 150 PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue engines, features include:
- Adaptive Shift Scheduling, which assesses individual driving styles to optimise gearshift timings. The system can identify uphill and downhill gradients and hard cornering, and adjust gearshifts accordingly for a more stable, engaging and refined driving experience
- Adaptive Shift Quality Control, which assesses vehicle and environmental information to help adjust clutch pressures for consistently smooth gearshifts. The technology can also adjust shift smoothness to suit driving style
Ford's latest six-speed manual transmissions also enhance the driving experience with improved shift quality; reduced gear whine and rattle; and a low-friction architectures that feature low-viscosity oils, friction-optimised bearings and in some cases Teflon bushings.
The all-new Focus delivers fuel-efficiency and CO2 emission improvements of 10 per cent across the range, according to Ford data, assisted by painstakingly crafted aerodynamics that result in best-in-class drag co-efficients of 0.250 for the Ford Focus four-door and 0.273 for the Focus five-door models. Aerodynamic features include:
- Standard Active Grille Shutter technology that automatically closes to reduce drag when cooling airflow to the radiator is not needed, now featuring improved sealing and ducting
- Air-curtain technology that guides airflow across the front wheels to reduce turbulence
- Air separation features incorporated into the rear bumper and light units, in addition to optimised rear spoiler and window strake designs, to limit drag-inducing vortices
- Additional underbody shielding for the central tunnel, fuel tank and rear axle
Fuel-efficiency is further improved by weight-reductions of up to 88 kilogrammes like-for-like, compared with the outgoing Focus. Even the brake architecture is enhanced to benefit fuel-efficiency: the faster response of the Electric Brake Booster allows more clearance between the brake pads and disc for less drag.
