Ford Focus 2019 design makeover
The interior and exterior design has changed and is equipped with more features than the old version, which are notable points on the new Focus.
After two decades, the Focus enters its fourth generation with many changes. The car has sedan, hatchback and wagon variants. In the international market, this car line has petrol and diesel engine options.
The first change is in the new C2 chassis system, which helps increase safety and improve aerodynamics, most importantly adding interior space when the wheelbase is increased by 53 mm compared to the previous generation. The 2019 Focus is also about 99 kg lighter, with the lowest aerodynamic coefficient in the segment. The American car company said that the Focus has a fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduction of 10% compared to before.
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Focus 2019 has many changes in design. |
The design of the Focus 2019 has clearly changed in appearance, towards a more modern direction. The LED headlights on the high-end versions integrate daytime running lights with a design quite similar to Audi products. The car's lighting system automatically turns on/off and adjusts the beam angle.
16-inch alloy wheels are standard, with 17- and 18-inch wheels available on some higher-end models. In Europe, the Focus is available in Vignale, ST-Line, Active and Titanium trims. Customers can choose between three exterior paint colors.
The interior has undergone a major overhaul. The dashboard has been redesigned with straight lines that make the cabin feel more spacious. Soft-touch materials cover the dashboard and doors, and some brushed-metal finishes are used.
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The 2019 Focus cabin space has changed a lot. |
In the middle of the center console is a vertical touch screen display, quite similar to the new generation EcoSport. Meanwhile, the gearshift lever is in the form of a rotary knob, in the style of Jaguar - Land Rover models.
Focus 2019 is equipped with more safety and convenience technology than the previous generation. Drivers receive operating information through the HUD screen, which can adjust the brightness level accordingly.
The 2019 Focus also gets more autonomy. The Ford Co-Pilot360 system adds safety, driving and parking experience. Adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition and lane keeping assist add convenience to the driver.
Other safety technologies on the 2019 Focus include active parking/exit assist, collision warning, blind spot warning, and rear wide-angle camera.The car is equipped with SYNC 3 infotainment system, supports wireless charging, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connection, 10-speaker 675 W sound system.
The 2019 Focus has a choice of EcoBoost 1.0 and EcoBoost 1.5 engines. Two diesel engine options include EcoBlue 1.5 and EcoBlue 2.0, with an 8-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed manual transmission.
The EcoBoost 1.0 version has a capacity of 98 horsepower and 123 horsepower, the EcoBoost 1.5 version has a capacity of 148 horsepower and 179 horsepower. Meanwhile, the EcoBlue 1.5 engine has a capacity of 93 horsepower and 118 horsepower, the EcoBlue 2.0 has a capacity of 148 horsepower.
In the UK, the 2019 Focus starts at $25,425. In the Vietnamese market, the Focus is still in its old generation, competing with rivals Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla Altis.
