Ford has unveiled an updated version of one of its bestsellers, the 2019-2020 Ford Focus. The 4th generation car was presented on April 10 in two parts of the world at once - in Europe (German Cologne) and China. The new model, built on the modern global C2 platform, has acquired a lighter and more rigid body, a completely new appearance with a number of interesting design solutions, a spacious and comfortable interior, an expanded set of options, a rich range of different-sized power plants and a revised suspension that promises almost a reference controllability.

The Ford Focus family 2019-2020 will delight you with a variety of all kinds of designs. The model will be available in sedan (demanded, primarily in China), station wagon (Wagon) and, of course, a five-door hatchback. In turn, the latter classic format provides for the presence of several special versions at once - the sporty ST-Line, the luxurious Vignale and the "crossover" Active. The production of new Focuses will be set up at factories in Germany (Saarlouis) and China. In the European market, the novelty will go on sale in the second half of 2018 at an estimated price of 19 thousand euros. In Russia, according to the statements of the local representative office of the company, the current one will be on the conveyor of the plant in Vsevolzhsk by the end of this year. The timing of the start of the local assembly of new generation machines will become known later.

Before proceeding to the subject acquaintance with the new Ford Focus, let us note the incredible popularity of the previous versions of the model. In 2017, more than 500 thousand copies were sold in three main markets - European, Chinese and American. In general, the total sales of Focus since the debut of the first generation (1998) exceeded 16 million units (of which almost 7 million found buyers in Europe). Against the background of global figures, Russian indicators look very modest, although a few years ago Focus held a leading position among foreign cars in its segment. Today the model is sold worse, for example, in 2017, only 15 086 of our compatriots made their choice in its favor. But, of course, we still cannot pass by the novelty. In this review, we will study the photos, configuration and prices, technical characteristics of the new 4th generation Ford Focus.

New body design

The move to the new C2 platform marked changes in the dimensions and proportions of the car's body. The most significant correction was made to the wheelbase, which increased by 53 mm (up to 2701 mm). The outer dimensions were not tweaked so much. The Ford Focus hatchback now has a length of 4378 mm, a width of 1825 mm, and a height of 1454 mm. The Wagon, with the same center distance, extended by 4668 mm, while the width and height were 1825 and 1481 mm, respectively (height including roof rails). Along with the size change, there was a qualitative improvement in the body structure. It became lighter (weight reduction up to 88 kg) and torsional stiffness (up to 20% increase).

Photo Ford Focus 4 2019-2020 version of ST-Line

Hatchback feed

Externally, the Ford Focus 4 looks stylish and attractive from almost any angle, although some automotive experts insist that the model has somewhat lost its individuality and connection with its predecessors. On the front, we find a new radiator grill, widely spaced headlamps with bright LED filling, a neat bumper with original fog lights and a small slot in the central air intake.

Ford Focus Vignale

At the stern of the novelty, there are large side lights divided into two sections, between which the inscription "FOCUS" flaunts, lined with satin letters. The lower zone is left to the mercy of a solid bumper with an insert simulating a diffuser and several options for the configuration of the exhaust pipes.

Ford Focus Active

The silhouette of the "fourth" Focus pleases with sporty outlines and harmonious proportions. The developers slightly increased the length of the hood and shifted the front roof pillars back, and the sidewalls were endowed with an expressive relief of the ribs that form the athletic front and rear fenders. The image is complemented by large cutouts of wheel arches, in which 16, 17 and 18-inch alloy wheels with 195/65 R16, 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 235/40 R18 tires feel great.

Station wagon Ford Focus Wagon

When designing the body, much attention was paid not only to its design, but also to aerodynamic characteristics. In order to optimize the movement of air flows, active shutters were installed behind the radiator grill, and under the bottom there was a special protection that excludes the formation of unnecessary turbulence. As a result, it turned out to achieve good Cx indicators: the sedan has a coefficient of 0.25, the hatchback - 0.273, and the "barn" - 0.286.

Sedan Ford Focus 4

Concluding the conversation about the exterior, we list the shades of body enamels available for the new Ford Focus. The model can be painted in one of 13 colors: Blazer Blue, Blue Metallic, Caribou, Dark Mulberry, Desert Island Blue, Diffused Silver, Frozen White, Magnetic, Moondust Silver, Orange Glow, Race Red, Ruby Red, Shadow Black.

Interior and equipment

Inside the updated Focus, there is little reminiscent of the car of the previous generation. The front panel received a fundamentally different architecture with a simple and laconic instrument cluster, a multimedia system display sticking out above the console, and convenient audio and climate control units. The central tunnel was also revised, on which a platform for wireless charging with a USB port and an electric "handbrake" button appeared. On versions with an 8-speed automatic transmission, a round gear selector is adjacent to them, replacing the usual lever. The manual transmission versions are equipped with a classic handle with a large round knob.

Interior

New central tunnel

The list of equipment offered for Ford Focus has been replenished with previously unavailable options. The buyer will be especially pleased with the "senior" configurations, which provide for the Sync 3 multimedia system with an 8-inch touch screen (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice control, navigation, Wi-Fi), dual-zone climate control, heated steering wheel, electric front seat adjustment, a retractable head-up display, a large-format rear-view camera, an electric tailgate with a “hands-free” opening system, a panoramic roof with a sunroof, premium acoustics B&O PLAY with 10 speakers (power 675 W).

Instrument panel and projection screen

Multimedia display

The set of electronic assistants in the new Ford is also unusually wide. The driver will be assisted by adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, automatic headlight switching, frontal collision warning, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, automatic parking and a number of other systems.

Second row of seats

The platform change, which led to an increase in the wheelbase, made it possible to organize a more spacious cabin. The stock in width at shoulder level has increased by 60 mm (up to 1421 mm in front and 1395 mm in the rear), an additional 50 mm of free space has appeared at the feet of the rear passengers. The trunk has also increased in roominess: the maximum volume of the cargo compartment of the hatchback has reached 1354 liters, the station wagon - 1653 liters. In general, the new Focus Wagon turned out to be the most practical car - the widest rear door opening, low loading height, Easy Fold Seats seat transformation system.

Trunk

Specifications Ford Focus 2019-2020

The new Ford Focus will enter the market with a wide range of gasoline and diesel engines. The line of gasoline units includes:

• 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engines with 85, 100 and 125 hp output options;
• 1.5-liter EcoBoost fours with boosts of 150 and 182 hp

The range of diesels is represented by 1.5-liter (95 and 120 HP, 300 Nm) and 2.0-liter (150 HP, 370 Nm) EcoBlue turbo units.

The 8-speed automatic transmission is only available for engines 1.0 EcoBoost 125 HP, 1.5 EcoBoost 150 HP, 1.5 EcoBlue 120 HP, 2.0 EcoBlue 150 HP. The six-speed manual transmission is compatible with any of the listed engines.

As for the suspension, in front it is the same for all modifications of the model, but two possible schemes are used at the rear - a semi-independent torsion beam and an independent multi-link structure mounted on a stretcher. The first option is designed for low-power 1.0 EcoBoost and 1.5 EcoBlue units. If equipped with a multi-link, Adaptive Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) dampers are installed, the stiffness of which can be changed at intervals of only 20 milliseconds. The presence of such shock absorbers adds two more driving modes, Comfort and Eco-Comfort for the Drive Mode selector. As a standard, it has only three positions - Normal, Sport and Eco. Each mode has its own settings for accelerator, automatic transmission, electric power steering (EPAS) and adaptive cruise control.

Ford Focus ground clearance will depend on performance. For example, the sports version of the ST-Line is 10 mm lower than the base one, and the pseudo-crossover version of the Active, on the contrary, has a ground clearance increased by 30 mm.

Photo Ford Focus 2019-2020

Ford Focus 2019 changed the next generation and moved to a modern efficient platform. The new Ford Focus has become lighter and more economical, there are a lot of safety systems. The exterior has undergone a serious design rework. The salon has become even more comfortable, and most importantly, leaner. But first things first.

The developers of the new generation of Focus are seriously engaged in the creation of the most efficient body. The entrance went to the best grades of steel, new welding technology, and an increase in the wheelbase. The result is a more durable and rigid body providing space for passengers. A recent EuroNCAP crash test scored 5 out of 5 stars. So, on the whole, the generation can be called successful.

Exterior Focus next generation created with an eye on the past generation, adding a lot of original solutions from other machines. The radiator grill is the same in shape, but turned upside down. The headlights were pulled out and the bumpers pulled up. Interestingly, the design is very aerodynamic. Special panels were installed on the bottom, the radiator grill has active shutters that open / close depending on the speed. From the side, the hatchback is very much like a Mazda with prominent wheel arches and stylistic solutions. The taillights are clearly borrowed, as are the additional optics in the rear bumper. The off-road hatch will delight you with practical protective plastic, and the sedan with a stylish trunk. For practical people, a station wagon with a huge luggage compartment is suitable. In terms of wheels, the largest 18-inch rollers will be on the ST-Line version. In the base, these are 16-inch wheels.

Photo Ford Focus 2019

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Interior Focus 4 will delight you with soft plastic on the top of the dashboard and in the door trim. Only the lazy did not speak about the crowdedness in the Focus of the 3rd generation. Here the situation was slightly corrected by increasing the width in the cabin at shoulder level and the distance between the front seats and the rear sofa. Fought for every millimeter of space. Therefore, for the convenience of rear passengers, not only did the back of the front seats of a special shape, but also made the floor completely flat, without the usual tunnel in the middle. An advanced 8-inch touchscreen monitor will delight you with a standard multimedia system, good resolution and high-speed performance. The new dashboard has become much more informative as the manufacturer has introduced a large print and an eye-pleasing color scheme. We look at the photos of the salon in our gallery.

Photos of the interior Ford Focus 4

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If the hatchback trunk holds only 375 liters of volume, then the station wagon can easily fit 608 liters. But there is no data on the capacity of the luggage compartment of the sedan yet.

Photo trunk Ford Focus 2019

2019 Ford Focus Specifications

If turbocharging does not surprise anyone, as well as the use of 3-cylinder engines, but here is the cylinder shutdown system, an incredible technical solution for low-volume power units. But additional fuel economy in city traffic jams and reduced emissions.

In Europe, there are two EcoBoost petrol engines of 1 and 1.5 liters with a capacity of 85, 100, 125 and 150 and 182 horsepower, respectively. Plus a couple of new 1.5 and 2 liter EcoBlue diesels with 95, 120 and 150 horsepower respectively. As a transmission, a 6-speed manual and the latest 8-range automatic. At the same time, the automatic transmission is combined even with a 1-liter engine, but with a maximum boost of 125 hp.

The most modest 3-cylinder Focus engine with 85 hp. (170 Nm) with mechanics spends 13.9 seconds to disperse hundreds. With the most dynamic 1.5 liter EcoBoost (182 hp / 240 Nm), acceleration takes 8.5 seconds. In terms of fuel consumption, the 1.5 liter EcoBlue is out of competition - 3.5 liters on the highway and 4 liters in the city! Even a 1-liter gasoline turbo unit cannot boast of such a consumption, it has an average of 4.5, and about 6 liters in the city.

It is unlikely that these motors will generally enter the Russian market, so do not flatter yourself. But the new suspension, suspension steering will reach us for sure. Plus the largest wheelbase in the class. The main competitor of Focus can be called. Let's see what the Russians will choose by voting with their wallet. It won't be long to wait.

Dimensions, volume, ground clearance of the 4th generation Ford Focus

• Length - 4378 mm
• Width - 1825 mm
• Height - 1454 mm
• Curb weight - 1383 kg
• Wheelbase - 2701 mm
• Trunk volume - 375 liters (1354 liters)
• Fuel tank volume - 50 liters
• Tire size - 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 235/40 R18
• Clearance - 155 mm

Video review Ford Focus 2019

A short video describing the main features of the new generation of the popular car.

Configurations and prices Ford Focus 2019

In Europe, the prices for the new generation Focus have already been announced. The cheapest version of the hatchback in Germany is offered for 18,700 euros with a 1-liter engine (85 hp) and a 6-speed manual transmission. With a more powerful 1.5 liter engine (150 hp) the car costs 25,300 euros. The cheapest version with a 1.5 liter diesel engine. (95 hp) 22,900 euros. Charged Focus ST-Line with 182 hp. will cost 27 800 with mechanics or 29 700 with a gun.

The price for a station wagon starts at 19,900 euros. With the same liter engine, boosted to 125 horsepower and an 8-band box, the station wagon is on sale for 24,900 euros. Off-road Focus Active with a 1-liter 125 horsepower engine and mechanics starts at 25,300 euros.

On April 10, 2018, the 4th generation Ford Focus was presented at a special event in Europe. As before, the car is available in sedan, station wagon and hatchback body styles, with the latter adding an all-terrain Active variant and a luxurious Vignale.

Russian motorists first encountered the "American" in 1999, and since that time it has been the best-selling foreign car in its class. It is worth noting that the Focus belongs to one interesting achievement: for ten years in a row, the car was among the top three best-selling cars in the world market.

New Ford Focus 2018: configurations and prices

According to the latest news, the price of a 2018 Ford Focus in a new body from official dealers in Moscow will be 809,000 rubles. This figure is valid for the initial configuration of the Ambiente, and in total there will be 3 levels of equipment in the arsenal, 4 engines and 3 types of gearboxes. So that reliability does not suffer in harsh operating conditions, the release date of 3-cylinder turbocharged engines in Russia is not considered.

The technical characteristics of the Russian Focuses still provide for the 1.6-liter atmospheric power units that are in demand on the domestic market. When Ford Focus 4 will be released in Russia and its prices will be announced, it depends on the timing of the organization of the local assembly and the official start of sales.

The equipment of the basic version of the new 2018-2019 Ford Focus model at the price of 809,000 rubles in the Ambiente package will include: electric adjustment of the body-colored rear-view mirrors with repeaters of direction indicators, a 12V socket, an illuminated glove box, power windows in the front, remote control of the central lock , adjustment of the driver's seat in height and steering column in angle and reach.

New Ford Focus 2018: new body

The C2 modular platform is characterized by a large use of high-strength steels and aluminum alloys, as a result, the Ford Focus 2018 will have a new body with a new body and save 50 kg of curb weight. As for the overall dimensions, they will not change much, however, an increase in the wheelbase by 50 mm promises a considerable increase in the interior.

In addition to the traditional hatchback in Europe, options will be available: sedan, station wagon and version with increased clearance Active. For the latter, it will be possible to order four-wheel drive with a multi-plate clutch for connecting the rear wheels and an electronic imitation of a differential lock. The range of gasoline and diesel units assumes the use of engines with a volume of 1.0 to 2.3 liters with a capacity of 85-360 forces, and as transmissions are provided: mechanics, a classic automatic machine and a robot with two clutches.

New Ford Focus 2018: specifications

As you know, 3-cylinder turbo engines will not be supplied to Russia, and for the new Ford Focus 2018 body, the technical characteristics as the base engine provide for an 85-horsepower 1.6-liter naturally aspirated unit in alliance with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Acceleration to hundreds of the initial modification takes 14.7 seconds, the maximum speed reaches 172 km / h, and the average fuel consumption is 5.7 liters per 100 km. The version with a 105-horsepower engine is expectedly more cheerful and trumps figures: 12.1 seconds, 182 km / h for acceleration and maximum speed, respectively.

Closer to mid-2018, Ford plans to present the fourth generation of the popular Ford Focus 2019 car on the world market. According to available information, the fourth generation of the family car, developed on a modular platform, will be represented by bodies - a hatchback, a sedan and a station wagon.

A characteristic feature of the new Ford modification that has undergone a thorough restyling is, first of all:

• modern design of appearance;
• increased overall dimensions;
• increased cabin comfort;
• complete onboard equipment with modern automotive electronics.

Among the new products are road obstacle detection systems with the function of preliminary braking and the removal of information from traffic signs.

An analysis of the photos published in the media gives reason to believe that in relation to its predecessor, the new model will slightly increase in size, and the lengthening of the wheelbase will have a positive effect on the road comfort of the rear row passengers. You can also count on a significant increase in the volume of the luggage compartment.

Test tests of the 2019 Ford Focus are carried out in camouflage, so in rare photographs one can only give a positive assessment to the excellent aerodynamics of the body, the modern design of the chrome grille, the configuration of LED front and rear optics.

The new body has a number of elements of a sporty style, as evidenced by the streamlined shape of the roof and sidewalls, an elongated hood, and smooth glass contours. The correct semicircles of the wheel arches and the original design of the disks organically harmonize with the general ensemble.

The stepped relief of the rear part of the body is formed by a visor-spoiler, a convex sill line of the rear window and a protruding bumper. According to experts, the body design is successfully complemented by the exclusive configuration of the rear light clusters.

Interior

At this hour, little is known about the interior design of the interior volume of the 2019 Ford Focus 4 model. There is reliable information about several options for interior decoration, implemented on the basis of high-quality and durable materials.

A significant increase in the comfort of the driver and passenger seats, a new layout of instrumentation and controls for on-board systems are expected.

The front panel will be decorated with a monitor of the infotainment media complex with touch control. An electronic parking brake device is in the final stages of development.

Specifications

For this hour, the motor range of the new Ford Focus series includes several models of gas-powered drives in its list.

• The basic configuration is a one-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a power output of 123 hp, which showed excellent results when operating on early proprietary designs.
• In the near future, alternative power units such as EcoBoost with a volume of 1.5 and 2 liters, with a capacity of up to 160 hp will be offered. The power characteristics of the engine range are planned to be realized with maximum efficiency through 6-speed gearboxes and dual Power Shift clutches.

For the youth driving category, an all-wheel drive version of the new Ford ST series with a 280-horsepower engine is being prepared for release. Early mentions of the installation of a 10-speed gearbox have not received official confirmation. Perhaps such units will be offered in the list of other additional options.

Options and prices

The new Ford Focus 2019 model year, aimed at the Russian automotive market, costing from 809,000 rubles, as standard Ambiente will be equipped with:

• a wide range of seat and steering column adjustments;
• remote control windows and mirrors;
• central lock;
• modern navigation devices, cabin air conditioning, operational and road safety systems.

In the more expensive, 906,000 rubles, and comfortable SYNC Edition configuration, the updated Focus of the 2019 sample will receive leather trim, heated seats and mirrors, an effective climate control system and an audio complex.

The list of offered options includes alloy wheels, an engine preheater and an additional set of automotive electronics.

The selling price of 1,060,000 rubles for the flagship version of the fourth generation Ford Focus 4 in the Titanium configuration is compensated by:

• keyless access to engine start;
• the presence of side and back cushions;
• windscreen washer volume heating system;
• multi-mode interior lighting and armrest adjustment function.

Sales start in Russia

The refined equipment of the updated Ford Focus series models supplied to the Russian market and the price range of different versions will be announced at the end of 2018. Registration of applications for a test drive is also scheduled for this time. The expected release date in Russia of 4th generation cars with sedan and hatchback bodies is the first quarter of 2019.

Competing models

According to the experts, the design and design updates made will allow the new version of the 2019 Ford Focus to compete successfully with models of other manufacturers that are identical in cost and purpose.

The list of alleged rivals includes European counterparts and. In the Asian segment, these are Subaru Impreza, and.

Ford presented the fourth generation of the model expected by Russian motorists with all body variations at once. Ford Focus 4 2019 is built on the new C2 platform with independent multi-link rear suspension. The main modernization is the replacement of the PowerShift robot with an 8-speed hydromechanical automatic.

On the page there is complete information about the new model Ford Focus 4 2019 configuration and prices, photos, specifications, the start of sales in Russia and whether it will enter the Russian market at all.

Focus in the hatchback and ST-Line trim levels.

Exterior

Changes in the dimensions of the new Ford Focus 4 2019 body have led to an improvement in the quality of the exterior, which does not at all give out a representative of the budget class in the new Focus.


The front of the car received a rounded shape and a relief frame. The radiator grille remained small, in shape it began to resemble lips.

Head optics have acquired a different volume. Instead of simple lanterns, original triangles appeared. Just below the headlights is an updated body kit with two rectangular air intakes. Small recesses have been added next to the wheel arches, where foglights are successfully mounted.

The new sedan body, so far only for the Chinese market.

The side of the 2019 Ford Focus 4 has not changed much. Only the shape of the windows has been modernized and a neat relief has been added along the length of the car. Following global trends, the developers have equipped the Ford Focus 2019 with a small visor with an LED brake light line.

The neat headlights start at the rear and flow smoothly to the side to create visual volume. A recess for the license plate is located under the headlights. Completing the composition is an enlarged body kit with bright brake lights and a disguised exhaust system.

ST-Line

The 2019 Ford Focus 4 has become more spacious thanks to its increased dimensions. The volume of the trunk with the second row folded was 1650 liters.

Interior

The 2019 Focus 4 salon has received not many significant changes. The quality of the materials used has improved, which increases the status of the car and hides its belonging to the budget class. The salon is offered in fabric or leather upholstery, it all depends on the configuration.

In the central part there is a large screen of the multimedia system, below there are buttons for controlling additional functionality and deflectors with a separate climate control panel. The tunnel has become large, here everything remains the same: transmission handles, a pair of cup holders, an armrest with an organizer.

The appearance of the steering wheel has changed. He received a quality finish, compact and functional spokes. It is convenient to adjust some settings from here, which makes driving easier. On the spokes are buttons for controlling the audio system, air conditioning, parking assistants, and a telephone.

The dashboard in the new generation Ford Focus 4 2019 received a large screen, which reflects important readings of the onboard computer. The seats of the first row with mechanical or automatic adjustment and heating, depending on the configuration, have been carefully worked out.


There is no heating function in the second row. But the rear three-seater sofa can be easily transformed into a two-seater, if you fold back the armrest with cup holders.

Technical stuffing

The 2019 Ford Focus 4 is available to Russian buyers with three fuel-efficient engine options. There are two 1.6-liter engines with 105 and 125 hp. and a 1.5-liter "Ecobust" power unit with a capacity of 150 hp. The latter is installed only on top-end configurations.

The 1.6-liter power unit works in conjunction with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission, the advanced engine is compatible exclusively with automatic transmission.

ST version

The new Ford Focus 4 2019 model has traditionally received a “hot” ST version. There are two body types (station wagon and hatchback) and two motors (gasoline and diesel) to choose from for European buyers. Added the ability to order an automatic transmission.

The interior of the charged version of the ST.

The new Ford Focus ST 2019 is equipped with a 2.3 “Ecoboost” gasoline engine with 280 hp. and dual-flow turbochargers. The car can have both a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed automatic with paddle shifters.

The differences between the Ford Focus ST and the civilian versions are not only in the engines. The ground clearance has decreased by 10 mm, a new geometry of the steering knuckles has appeared. Front springs are 20% stiffer, rear springs 13%. The steering gear has been shortened by 15%. The front brakes have a double-piston mechanism and discs of 330 mm, the rear - a single-piston mechanism and discs of 302 mm.

Externally, the Ford Focus ST differs from the usual versions with other bumpers, a large rear spoiler, and original 18- and 19-inch wheels. The salon received Recaro seats and a steering wheel with a special decor.

Start of sales in Russia Ford Focus 4

The Ford Focus 4 2019 is unlikely to come to Russia and will be officially sold, the fact is that the American company Ford is not doing very well in Russia, recently even the plant was closed, but we hope that the situation will improve.

Options and prices

Prices and configurations will be announced after the official debut in Russia, if it takes place at all.

Specifications

Video test drive

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ST-Line Focus hatchback and ST-Line trim levels.