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Ford Focus 2009 at a Glance
The Good
The 2009 Ford Focus gets a much needed re-focusing in both design and handling and deserves “all-rounder” compliments for its dependability and competitive price.
The Bad
Compared to the Nissan Versa and Honda Civic, the Ford Focus is on the wrong end of style and modernity, despite undergoing minor fashion tweaks that keep the car behind the times and playing catch-up in performance.
The CarGurus View
The 2009 Focus can be summed up as high-tech and low-budget and improved, but not enough to grab many bragging rights. The SES coupe and the luxury SEL sedan are the bright spots in its line-up, although to really compete in the gung-ho field of compact cars, the Focus needs more to shout about. Read full review.
SPORTY NEW LOOK FOR 2009 FORD FOCUS COUPE TO DEBUT ON WEDNESDAY 'AMERICAN IDOL' EPISODE
The 2009 Focus coupe is set to debut on “American Idol” on Fox on Wednesday.
* Sporty updates inspired by customer feedback, including new front and rear fascias, a new roof-line spoiler and standard 17-inch aluminum wheels on the SES series, enhance the car’s profile and further differentiate the Focus coupe from the sedan.
* Performance improvements include increased horsepower on 5-speed manual versions and quicker acceleration, thanks to a new final drive ratio on models with four-speed automatic transmissions - without any compromise to Focus’ 35-miles-per-gallon fuel economy rating.
* Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales in April versus a year ago.
DEARBORN, Mich., May 13, 2008 - The hot-selling Ford Focus debuts a new coupe version for the 2009 model year Wednesday on American’s hottest television show - “American Idol.” This marks the first time Ford has ever revealed a new product on prime time television.
“Focus is the little car that delivers in a big way for customers, with 35 mpg fuel economy, cool features including SYNC, a fun drive, strong quality and the right price,” said John Felice, Ford Division group marketing manager. “We’ve built on those strengths to deliver an even sportier coupe version for 2009 and thought the ‘American Idol’ debut would be a new way for customers to see the upgrades for themselves.”
The new Focus coupe can be seen for the first time during the Wednesday broadcast of “American Idol” on FOX, which airs at 9 p.m. EST.
The Focus coupe will be part of the “American Idol” Ford Video featuring this season’s remaining contestants. Episodes of American Idol typically draws an audience of more than 20 million viewers. The 45-second music video also will be featured on the “American Idol” Web site at www.americanidol.com under the Ford Music Video page.
Sportier Design
Focus retail sales were up 88 percent in April versus the prior year, and a growing number of younger customers have been buying the new Focus model that was launched in late 2007.
“We’ve spent a lot of time talking with small-car customers and Focus enthusiasts,” said Sam De La Garza, Focus marketing manager. “Their overwhelming feedback was that a sportier exterior design could attract even more Millennials, or those people born between 1980 and 1995 - 11,000 of whom reach driving age every day in the U.S.”
With that in mind, the Focus team sculpted the coupe’s new front and rear fascias to provide a sportier appearance. The lower front fascia incorporates a larger open area that bares a strong resemblance to the acclaimed design of the new global Ford Fiesta subcompact. The fog lamps - now standard - are better integrated into the overall design of the front fascia, and its signature two-bar chrome front grille and chrome accents around the headlamps have been darkened for added differentiation.
“The new coupe looks really sporty,” said Thomas Tang, co-founder of www.focusfanatics.com and Ford Focus owner. “It is great to see that Ford values our feedback and is willing to make quick changes.”
“The new front fascia, 17-inch sport wheels and fog lamps remind me of the old Focus SVT models,” Tang added.
For differentiation, the high-end Focus SES will feature a standard high-mounted spoiler that is incorporated into the design of the roof. The high-mounted design contributes to Focus’ overall muscular stance. A decklid spoiler will remain part of the Focus SE exterior design.
New premium-painted Dark Chrome 17-inch aluminum wheels, also standard on SES, complete the coupe’s redesigned exterior.
Sounds ‘Bad’ and Goes Faster — With More Control
The 2009 Focus SES coupe features more horsepower and a throatier sound, thanks to a new sport-tuned exhaust. The SES coupe with a four-speed automatic transmission will have a new 4.2 final drive ratio to deliver quicker off-the-line acceleration for a faster 0-60 mph time.
A new option for 2009 is electronic stability control (ESC), which uses sophisticated sensors and the anti-lock braking system to help correct skids that can lead to accidents.
Fuel-efficient Powertrains
The 2009 Focus Coupe is equipped with a 2.0-liter, Duratec 20 dual-overhead-cam (DOHC), inline 4-cylinder engine that delivers 143 horsepower when mated to a five-speed manual transmission and 140 horsepower when paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Also available is a super-clean, 130-horsepower Duratec 20E engine that qualifies Focus as a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV). The 20E’s tailpipe emissions are cleaner than some hybrid gas-electric vehicles’. The Duratec 20 and 20E in Focus Coupe are mated to a five-speed manual transmission and achieve EPA-estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg.
SYNC Standard on Focus SES
Also setting the Focus coupe apart from other small cars is Ford’s industry-exclusive SYNC technology, which will be standard equipment on the SES series and optional on the SE. SYNC is a fully integrated in-vehicle, voice-activated communications and entertainment system for customers to use their Bluetooth cell phones and digital media players.
SYNC was first introduced on the 2008 Focus and was an immediate hit with customers, helping to increase Focus’ share in an extremely competitive small-car market. Nearly 50 percent of the 2008 model year Focus units sold during April included SYNC. SYNC-equipped vehicles sell nearly twice as fast as those without.
SYNC also was a feature that helped motivate editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com to name the 2008 Ford Focus one of the “Top Ten Coolest New Cars Under $18,000″ in April.
The 2009 Focus Coupe, available later this summer, will have an MSRP that starts at $15,920. All Focus models are built at the Wayne (Mich.) Assembly Plant.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 244,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo, Mazda, and until completion of their sale, Jaguar Land Rover. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.
Tweaked 2009 Ford Focus Coupe debuts
We do not consider ourselves experts on the buying habits of small car shoppers anymore, not after watching the redesigned 2008 Ford Focus streak to extremely strong sales despite sporting what we considered to be deal breaker bad looks. You can credit the car’s success to good marketing, exclusive availability of SYNC, a big car ride with small car fuel economy, whatever… regardless, the Focus is selling better than it has since the car first debuted in 2000.
Ford has heard all the criticism thrown at the 2008 Focus for its electric shaver looks, and in a very unusual move has solicited feedback from Focus fans and tweaked only the Coupe for 2009 and not the Sedan. The newish 2009 Focus Coupe features a front end with a larger lower air intake that’s supposedly inspired by the new Fiesta, and those garish faux fender vents are now completely gone (hopefully the sedan gets stripped of these, too). The flanking foglamps are also now better integrated into the body and the two-bar grille and other accents feature a dark, almost bronzed look rather than bright chrome. There are also new Dark Chrome 17-inch aluminum wheels and a roof-mounted spoiler, both standard on the top-shelf SES Coupe in addition to electronic stability control and SYNC, that make the Focus look more sporty than before. The overall effect of these changes reminds us of the last-generation SVT Focus Euro package. You can make up your own minds and let us know in the comments.
Though the Focus SVT is surely not returning, Ford did give the new coupe a new freer-breathing exhaust on models equipped with the five-speed manual to free up some horsepower, and also added a new 4.2 final drive ratio to make off-the-line acceleration a bit quicker. The 2009 Ford Focus Coupe will have a base MSRP of $15,920 when it goes on sale in late Summer, and you can check it out later tonight when Ford officially debuts it in a video on American Idol. We want to hear what supercar collector has to say about the new look Focus Coupe. Is it a Clay Aiken or a William Hung?
2009 Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Focus, VW Rabbit, Subaru Impreza, and Four More Economy Cars
Come the year 2020, new cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. must average 35 mpg. It’s the law. But why wait? We’ve rounded up eight new models that deliver a 35-mpg average right now, more or less, according to federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) calculations.
Reality check: Although the Congress has mandated 35 mpg, our tests show that 35-mpg cars get 25 to 27 mpg in the real world. Close enough for government work? Well, yes, but there is a solid logic at work here. CAFE is a regulatory process first and foremost, and CAFE mpg comes from laboratory tests designed to reliably measure mileage for regulatory purposes. Any resemblance of your mileage to CAFE is purely coincidental.
But there is a payoff. The government tests are extremely reliable in producing the CAFE mileage number, and jacking that number to 35 mpg will produce more efficient cars than the ones we’ve been driving up to now that were built to the old 27.5-mpg mandate. Just don’t expect to get 35 mpg. If you’re shopping for mpg today on a budget appropriate to strained economic times, you’d look at small cars. Something around $18,000? Six new models have arrived since our last small-car comparison [“Sensible Shoes,” December 2006], and the Ford Focus has enjoyed a major upgrade.
Our rule for comparisons is this: The winner gets an automatic invitation next time, losers are out. Too bad, third-place Honda Civic
; tough break, second-finishing Mazda 3. Welcome back, defending champ Volkswagen Rabbit (CAFE: 30 mpg).
The Rabbit is facing a tough bunch of new guys, starting with a freshly baked Toyota Corolla, bestseller in the class. We find that Toyotas typically outfrugal the competition in our tests. And sure enough, the top CAFE ranking of 40 mpg is shared here by a pair of Toyotas. The 1798cc Corolla is a traditional four-door. Untraditional is the company’s curveball to left-brainers, the Scion xD.
Mitsubishi has a new take on its compact Lancer, a large-for-the-class four-door boasting “shark nose” styling. With the newly available 2.4-liter four, it carries a 31-mpg CAFE score. Saturn replaces its unloved four-door Ion with the five-door hatchback Astra from Germany—CAFE, 36 mpg.
Small-car specialist Suzuki just introduced a four-door take on its SX4 (CAFE: 34 mpg), formerly offered only as a hatchback. Subaru, famous for all-wheel drive all the time, has an all-new Impreza. The downside: It’s the heaviest car of the bunch, and mileage suffers accordingly, achieving a 29-mpg CAFE.
We promised 35 mpg, “more or less.” Our assembled group ranges from 29 to 40 mpg CAFE. Let’s see what they do on the road.
In February, will begin assembling a series of Russian Ford Focus 2 (new)
Ford Focus 2 (new) will hold 100% of production, as well as a new model completely replaces the previous.
Also at the end of 2008 the factory will begin production of Ford Mondeo.
In 2009, production capacity will be increased from 72 000 to 125 000 vehicles per year, of which 25 000 will be in proportion Mondeo, and the rest - Focus.
In Europe, auto, new Ford Focus has been on the market:
Video - check the new Ford Focus!
Ford Focus 2008 vs Honda Civic
More recently, with konveera Ford plant in Germany came first the updated Ford Focus 2008. Many have not seen it, yet not formally been presented to a new focus in the body “sedan” … And he has already defying Honda Tsivik! How to end this fight read more …
The emergence of an updated model of Ford Focus 2 seriously increased competition in the segment C, but do not believe that other companies have nothing to offer in return. Because we previously rejected the idea to hold monotest and newcomer picked up a company from one of the most popular models in this class. Thus, the second member of our test - extravagant Honda Civic. Selected cars brings us yet another thing in common, this time, rather, the marketing wing. Get the keys to the new Ford Focus will be able to not less than four months after purchase. A Honda Civic and the expectation is could take a year.
Born in Europe, Focus is not the first year very successfully produced and sold on both sides of the Atlantic. In terms of appearance - the most colorful and controversial machine. Let her design a kinetic seem admirable, but another scare sharper transitions from plane to plane, it is obvious that this car is made by opponents of bleak utilitarian. It is a pity that so brave attire usually destined to a short life (against the backdrop of more ostromodnyh they rapidly lose their freshness), but the original Focus, easily stands out in the flow of cars ironically corners string up lights.
Talking about the design of Ford Focus hardly makes sense - in Russia is perhaps one of the most familiar looking cars. Appearance Honda not proportionate and graceful as a Ford. But its form is very original and it all kind of gives the impression of his muscular athlete.
The huge eye-headlights Ford Focus makes the front of the car is very expressive. The car becomes like a beast thanks to them, with big, kind eyes.
With regard to the salon, it is against this backdrop that the most advantageously viewed Salon Focus. Even visually, it is perceived as more luxurious. Yes, and tactile familiarity with the finishing materials are not left in the soul of oppressive sadness. Some buyers of the classic features of the central console may seem somewhat boring. However, with all its «burger» Ford interior does not look inside too simple or old-fashioned.
Special attention is given to the suspension хочеться new Ford Focus. Engineers Ford found a good compromise between handling and comfort. Behavior Focus, fly in to turn vykruchennym «in the clink» motor, it is becoming a textbook example for good manners peredneprivodnyh: fast, smooth but skid by dumping «Gas» and at least a clear return on the trajectory. This suspension is not removed at the heart irregularities, but allow the cover securely and quickly to the car through the arc, even at not very smooth surface. However, the ability to tune the chassis fordovskih professionals like racing, and mass-produced cars is common.
Fans of charismatic Honda Civic dazedly to examine a new Japanese model. The most spacious in the class cabin with flat floor, where the rear passenger growth of 192 cm is not short of knees to the front seats adjusted «by themselves». Compact and sophisticated rack McPherson, replaced the front double levers. Ample chairs, cushions acumen weakened lateral support.
However, felt that podnatorevshim sport Honda designers still had to deal with the case is not quite usual. The new suspension is much softer former, but not too comfortable on the bump and can not keep a car from a strong vertical raskachki on the road the waves, but on «devoured» asphalt is not always able to withstand the trajectory accurately in a fast turn. More about the controllability of saying nothing. Here is ample salon a success - a third passenger rear has no need to ottaptyvat legs neighbors. However, transport costs have made the car quite expensive, and forced the Japanese to save on small things - even brilliantly, but to mimic the soft plastic in the decoration.
Salon’s new Ford Focus is also not satisfactory, materials have slightly improved. At the rear is also without any problems can accommodate 3 passengers, but they will feel themselves less comfortable than the Honda Civis.
Honda is much sharper and extreme than the Ford. Amateur car may seem redundant, even nervous, but the true connoisseur will understand that this is real racing donors.
Horse power from Honda - the rest of uneven tax. The modest figures for the unit actually possesses all the same fantastic traction, but now - for the entire range of speed! Quietly chant the song of victory, he, in response to light «message» pedal throw the car forward as easily as if he has to carry half a ton less than the competitors. And not even the most modern «machine» not able to contain this pressure! It seems, then the Japanese managed to outbid even the Germans with their textbook pragmatism: If you already have supermotor gap and space for passengers, which still require a car?
So what car is better? What we liked more? On this question it is impossible to give a definite answer. These machines are very similar, and both are very different. More correct to say to different people.
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The conclusion is clear. If you need a good city car then your choice of Ford Focus. And if you sometimes have to satisfy their ambitions on the road, if you want to get shot if you’re willing to keep the engine speed under 6 thousand, if you can not drive safely, then clearly, your car is Honda Civic. The recommendations are useless, because we are so different - just like cars, which are chosen.
Mazda is preparing a rival to the Ford Focus 2009
Mazda will introduce a new Mazda3, the main competitor Ford Focus, in 2009. Not too late?
In ranking the most popular cars in Russia Ford Focus and Mazda 3 took place far from the past. And, for the past period of 2007, Ford won an honorable second place in the ranking of sales in Russia, not far from losing Chevrolet.
As the popularity of “Japanese” Mazda, of course, yields giant Ford, although excellent for sale in our country.
Mazda
New Mazda 3 publish in 2009. Updated elegant appearance will not leave indifferent fans “yaponochki. In Russia, the model came to taste the many автолюбителям, but now, when the car tolerate a number of changes, it will further strengthen its established credibility. Exit new treshki “producer position as” the answer “Honda Tsivik” and the new Ford Focus.
Design of the new Mazda 3 is inspired by features of the recently released “Six”, but at the same time will combine the elements and the concept in 2018.
Something about the exterior
Mazda 3 Front boast smooth updated headlights and deep air intakes, as well as low-splitters and updated wheel arches. A small rear bumper and a convenient back door with a wide opening angle perfectly complement the external design of Japanese cars.
Regarding the interior, it is made from high quality materials, finishes which boasts of its perfect, and dashboard is adopted in full at the Mazda 6: The same user-friendly, readable, nothing unnecessary and irritating.
Under the hood of a brand new Mazda 3 will be absolutely identical line of engines.
As the events will develop between the competitors? The battle for market is not weak, and the one who will appear in Russia before and be able to win more of our consumer - the one and the winner.
Spy photo of new Mazda 3 on the tests.
The car will be built on «fordovskoy» next-generation C1 platform, which will be at the expense of wider and longer. It is expected that the rule engine will remain unchanged, but the power of the engines will be slightly higher.
The most complete Ford Focus video