The Focus is a true icon for Ford. It is a fully consolidated car and recognized as one of the best compact cars on the market, after remaining in the oval firm’s offering for a quarter of a century.
In its current attractive range it has a version equipped with light hybridization. It incorporates in its offer the electrified EcoBoost Hybrid engine, that is, the 48-volt mild hybrid system that improves fuel efficiency and allows you to benefit from the advantages of the DGT ECO label.
This efficient version replaces the alternator with an integrated belt-driven starter/generator that allows energy normally lost during braking and starting to be recovered to charge a 48-volt air-cooled lithium-ion battery located under the Codriver seat. This way, it is not necessary to reduce the cargo space in the trunk.
Aside from efficiency issues, the 48-volt mild hybrid system also helps improve the performance of this interesting version of the Ford Focus. Far from giving up on offering driving fun, this Focus offers a very notable maximum power, an energetic 155 HP that generates an optimal response, as demonstrated by its 0-100 km/h acceleration figure of 8.4 seconds.
In terms of fuel consumption, the Focus mHEV brilliantly meets expectations. At normal driving rates, it is possible to maintain averages below 6 liters per 100 km; In the city, the Auto Start-Stop system is capable of working even while driving, below 12 km/h.
One of the keys to the satisfactory performance of this version of the Focus is the seven-speed Powershift automatic transmission, a dual-clutch transmission that offers smooth and fast gear changes and has three gear reductions to make advances with notable capacity. answer.
The Focus tested by Moveo La Vanguardia corresponds to the version called ST-Line, which is characterized by its sporty and dynamic image. It is distinguished by incorporating various eye-catching details, such as a large rear spoiler, sporty bumpers and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the Focus is a vehicle with notable levels of habitability in its five seats and its five doors offer very correct access. The ST-Line finish adds details such as red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and elements of the center console. The roof has a dark coating and there are details with a metallic finish. The trunk space, without being a benchmark in the segment, is close to 400 liters of useful volume and offers a lot of play.
This car offers very notable driving comfort on any type of surface and its reactions in cornering areas are always agile and predictable. The ST-Line offers a fun ride, based on a firm and sporty suspension that improves traction when cornering.
Safety is one of its virtues, thanks to a complete set of advanced driver assistance technologies. Added to its excellent reactions are advanced functions available in the driver assistance package that include technologies such as intelligent adaptive cruise control, blind spot information system, sign recognition, automatic high beams and driver alert.
The Focus also stands out for its provision of resources for infotainment, based on the Sync 4 communication and entertainment system, supported by a 13.2-inch central touch screen that has an intuitive interface so that the driver can focus on the road. .
The technologies present in this section facilitate connectivity with functions such as real-time and predictive traffic information, Wi-Fi access point and eCall system. In addition, the FordPass application allows the management of multiple utilities from the smartphone, from phone calls to remote locking, music and navigation.
