Ford Group Philippines (FGP) has launched the all-new Focus, in hatchback and sedan variants. The Focus will be powered by a new 2.0-liter gasoline direct injection engine good for 168bhp and 202Nm, or a 1.6-liter with 124bhp and 159Nm. The new car will have available electronic technology never before seen in the compact class in the Philippines, including torque vectoring, automatic steering for parallel parking, auto stop to avoid collisions, and blind-spot monitoring. Here’s more from Ford:
The dynamic Ford Focus will go on sale in the Philippines in September and will be produced at Ford’s new USD 450-million, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand.
A key element of the Ford product portfolio in the Philippines, the all-new Focus has been expanded to include the new high-series Titanium+ and Sport+ variants that offer high levels of convenience and comfort.
Ford Sync provides hands-free, voice-activated in-car connectivity. This award-winning system allows customers to connect almost any mobile phone or digital media player to their all-new Focus via Bluetooth® and USB connection respectively. The driver is able to make calls or play his or her favourite music via voice commands and a steering wheel-mounted control, all the time with eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
The all-new Focus also offers an array of smart features that assist the driver, many of which are a first in the segment:
• Active Park Assist: With the touch of a button, the all-new Focus driver can parallel park easily – totally hands-free. This nifty system uses sensors around the Focus to help identify a feasible spot then steer the car into the space. The driver controls the accelerator, brake and gears.
• Active City Stop: This collision-mitigation system monitors the road ahead for stationary traffic and then brakes automatically if its sensors detect the car in front has stopped unexpectedly.
• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®): When a vehicle enters the all-new Focus’ blind spot, an orange light appears in the corresponding side mirror as a caution. Likewise when backing out of a parking spot with limited visibility, BLIS can warn the driver of impending traffic from either side of the Focus.
• Smart Keyless Entry: This feature enables the Focus customer to lock or unlock the driver’s door without taking the key out of a bag or a pocket. Sensors around the car detect the presence of the key fob and lock or unlock the door when the driver grabs the door handle.
• Ford Power Start: The engine can be turned on simply by pushing the Ford Power Start button while holding the clutch down (or brake pedal on an automatic). There is no need to insert a key into the ignition. The all-new Focus will start as long as the key fob is in the cabin.
To make life on the road even easier, the all-new Focus comes with dual-zone electronic air-conditioning, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, cruise control, powered sunroof and an innovative auto-dimming rear view mirror that automatically detects headlight glare and switches to a dimmed setting.
The all-new Focus features a completely new Duratec 2.0-litre Ti-VCT GDi engine that combines high-pressure gasoline direct injection (GDi) and twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. Delivering 168bhp of power and 202Nm of torque, the engine boasts almost 20 percent more power than the previous Focus 2.0-litre unit while delivering a significant improvement in fuel economy.
This 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is mated with the latest six-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission with capability to manually control gear selection.
A second powertrain comes in the form of a Duratec 1.6-litre Ti-VCT engine that serves up 124bhp of power and 159Nm of torque at outstanding fuel efficiency. This engine can be matched to either the six-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.
The four-door sedan has a drag coefficient as low as 0.295, thanks to a streamlined shape and a steeply raked windshield. These design details combine with the Active Grille Shutter system – which uses vents to automatically control airflow through the grille to the cooling system and engine – to significantly reduce drag and help reduce Focus wind noise at speed while contributing to improved fuel efficiency.
Ford engineers have enhanced Focus’ cornering agility and stability with the introduction of an advanced Torque Vectoring Control system, which is fitted as standard equipment.
The system behaves like a limited-slip differential to constantly balance distribution of torque between the driven front wheels, which results in reduced under steer, improved traction and better turn-in. This technology has, up to now, typically only been available on premium sports vehicles.
High-strength steels comprise 55 percent of Focus’ exceptionally strong and light body shell, with ultra-high-strength and boron steels making up more than 26 percent of the skeletal structure. These advanced materials help Focus meet crash regulations across world markets while minimizing the vehicle’s weight and contributing to fuel economy.
Passive safety features include a new generation of advanced airbag restraint systems with driver and front passenger airbags, side front airbags and segment-exclusive side curtain airbags for front- and rear-seat occupants.
The driver’s airbag uses a reconfigured curve-shaped tether system that pulls in the lower section to create a “pocket” to help lessen the impact of the airbag on the driver’s chest and ribs in frontal crashes. Innovative side airbags feature unique shoulder vents that stay open and reduce pressure for smaller occupants who typically benefit from reduced forces.
The all-new Focus also features a comprehensive suite of advanced active safety technologies to help the driver maintain safe control of the vehicle and avoid collision situations.
A state-of-the-art Electronic Stability Program system is at the heart of many of the active safety features, and uses intelligent logic to monitor the vehicle’s progress and apply effective – and often imperceptible – intervention when required. The system incorporates Emergency Brake Assist, Hill Launch Assist and Anti-Lock Brake System which includes Electronic Brakeforce Distribution.
The all-new Focus will officially go on sale in dealerships nationwide in September at:
• PhP 1,199,000 for the 2.0L Focus Titanium+ Sedan and the 2.0L Focus Sport+ Hatchback;
• PhP 989,000 for the 1.6L Focus Trend Hatchback and Sedan;
• PhP 929,000 for the 1.6L Focus Ambiente Hatchback and Sedan and
• PhP 859,000 for the 1.6L Focus Ambiente Sedan MT.
The all-new Focus is available the following colors: Frozen White, Ingot Silver, Panther Black, Winning Blue and Candy Red for the 5-door hatchback; and Frozen White, Ingot Silver, Panther Black and Lunar Sky for the 4-door sedan.
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