2012 ford focus sedan

2012 ford focus sedan

2012 ford focus sedan

2012 ford focus sedan

2012 ford focus sedan

After what seems to be a century, Ford has finally revealed its 2012 Focus at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. For the first time ever, both European and North American markets will get the same model. Production will start late in 2010 in both regions with sales beginning in early 2011. As a true global product, Ford says that the “new Focus will be nearly identical in all markets, with 80 percent parts commonality around the world.” Production will also take place in South America and Africa.
To accommodate the wants of both European and North American buyers, the 2012 Focus comes in both sedan and five-door hatchback body styles. The design carryovers the latest evolution of Ford’s European “Kinetic” design language, which is to say it looks better than our current Focus (in both the U.S. and Europe).
Besides a more attractive exterior, the 2012 Focus gets a completely redesigned interior that screams “premium.” It features Ford’s new MyFord Touch driver connect technology SYNC and the 8-inch touch screen, keyless entry, “Ford Power” start button, a rearview camera and a semi-automatic self parallel parking system.
Also new is the Focus’ 2.0L DI Ti-VCT engine. It produces 155hp and 145 lb-ft of torque and, according to Ford, improves fuel-economy gains by more than 10%. The engine is mated to Ford’s latest dry-clutch 6-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission, which–with its dual-clutch design–helps reduce fuel consumption by up to 9% compared to the 4-speed automatic.
Ford also plans to release an EcoBoost model and has confirmed a battery-electric version of the new Focus in 2011, the company’s first battery-electric passenger vehicle. The electric Focus will be produced at it’s Michigan Assembly for the U.S. market.
The 2012 Focus will add to Ford’s already impressive product lineup, which includes the critically acclaimed Fusion and Fiesta. The company has momentum on its side – the sooner the new Focus gets into dealerships, the better it will be able to take advantage of said momentum. What do you think about the prospects? You can find for details in the press release below.

2012 ford focus sedan

2012 ford focus sedan