Ford Focus ST: Angel or Demon?

That a car brand launched a model that, at most, can reach a market share of 1% is, at least, something praiseworthy. We talk about Ford and the Focus ST, a combination that has now reached its third generation and that Ford expects to sell about 300 units per year at a starting price of $ 38.000

With the arrival of the new Focus ST-Sport Technologies-scheduled for the months of July and August, Ford confirmed his passion for manufacturing sports cars variants. A bet that began in 2002 with the first generation Ford Focus ST 170 hp and was continued with the Mondeo ST, a few months later, with the Fiesta ST in 2004, and the Focus ST II.

However, the new Focus ST is quite different from its predecessors for several reasons. The first one is because it is the first Focus ST sold worldwide. It is, therefore, the first Global Focus ST, the result of the latest trend of Ford to produce similar models worldwide in order to cut costs.

Ford Focus

Ford Focus 

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost

The 1.0 EcoBoost engine that equips the Ford Focus is a petrol engine with direct injection and turbo with three cylinders. It has a capacity of 999 DC and an output of 125 hp (there is also another version with 100 hp). This combination of low capacity and high power is one of the solutions that manufacturers are taking in their models to achieve a more balanced vehicle. And it's working.

Ford offers this version as an alternative to diesel engines, first by the consumer and secondly by its performance more dynamic and lively.

The first thing I noticed driving the Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is its smoothness and silence, that have nothing to do with other blocks of three cylinders. This is a lightweight, weighing 97 kg, with aluminum engine , and is equipped with a series of technological innovations enabling low consumption and quiet running.

To complete this efficient system Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is equipped with stop-start, to save fuel in urban trips. This Focus as surprisingly good performance, and the engine is a "wonder" that manages to combine technical efficiency with good comfort. Is also equipped with a 6 speed manual gearbox, which is highly oriented for fuel economy.

Ford Focus wallpaper

Ford Focus wallpaper