Driving pleasure. The small word with the big meaning can be one of the concepts, there must be life, when the self-propelled cars at a time takes over. Until then we can rejoice, even automotive brands, which keeps it in the index.
This applies, in particular Ford, with the new Focus not only has created an agile and practical model in the mid-range, but also a car with a clear entertainment value. Completely in line with what we expect of a Ford.
We are testing the Ford Focus with five doors, udstyrsniveauet ‘Titanium’ and a trecylindret ‘Ecoboost’engine of 1.0 liters, providing 125 hp and get the price to 229.000 euros.
It is reasonable for a car that in the latest bottling has been stretched five inches longer between the axles for the benefit of bagsædepladsen. The car is available from 192.000 dollars, but for the price you get only 100 hp out of the engine and the lowest equipment level, the ‘Trend Edition’.
the Engine at 100 hp provides fine traction and there is nothing wrong, but there is sense to sacrifice a little more on the variant with 125 hp, which is more allround and running to 17.2 km/l – almost as much as his younger brother, who is doing to 17.9. the
the Dashboard is classic and functional, but it is not possible to get the full digital instrumentation. Photo: Jens Overgaard
You know the corners
On the road is testbilen not alone in the balance. It offers a direct feeling with the ground, so you know where each corner of the car is.
add to this a gearshift that clicks accurately, and a steering system that responds just as sharply as a nyslebet razor in the hands of an enthusiastic herrefrisør.
We’re not talking about a sports car but a family car that just has the touch that makes everyday life more enjoyable – without compromising the vehicle’s ability to patch vejhuller in or effortlessly clear a motorvejslangfart.
The trecylindrede motor is quiet and provides a reasonable profit. It has an overboost function that raises torque from 170 to 200 Nm in 15 seconds, and may disconnect a cylinder when it should be saved on the drops.
It is possible to upgrade to engine variants, with both 150 and 182 hp, but it is not certain that it is necessary. Testbilens engine of 125 hp, which makes it good. the
Ford has gradually mastered the operation of the Sync 3 system, and the screen is fast and with clear graphics. Photo: Jens Overgaard
More bagsædeplads
The new generation of Ford Focus is based on a new platform, which among other things means that there is more space inside, although the outer dimensions similar to the old model.
in Front of the designers have change, so you now have a view of a central infotainmentskærm, in the ‘Titanium’version is eight inches big. In addition, a colour display in the dashboard, which is easily readable, but can not catch up with the fully digital instrumentation, which can be obtained at the competitor the VW Golf.
Finish and quality experience in the cabin is not entirely on the level of the competition. The new Kia Ceed works, for example, more delicious, while the ageing of the Golf is more inviting and bankefast in everything from the contacts to the casing.
the Ford Focus keeps the outer dimensions, but it has grown five centimetres between the axles compared to its predecessor. Photo: Jens Overgaard
Conclusion
Ford Focus reminds you that it still can be a pleasure to drive a car, and that it is not just about transport from A to B. The new model is in many ways a well-rounded package that offers good, practical solutions in everyday life and the possibility of advanced safety equipment. Interior and quality experience is, however, not on a par with the best in the class.
the Engine of 125 hp is a very good compromise, offering reasonable traction and good fuel economy.
Ford Focus
the 1.0 125 hk ‘Titanium’
228.795 crowns
to 17.2 km/l (WLTP)
the 1.0-litre, 125 hp, 170 Nm
10.0 sec.
4,38/ 1,83/ 1,45 meter
