New Ford Focus

Mc Love · 10-04-2018 12:08PM #1

Like nothing before and built on a new platform called C2 (hopefully nothing to do the horrible citroen that shares the same name)

https://www.completecar.ie/car-news/article/8139/New-Ford-Focus-details-images-and-specs

Mc Love · 10-04-2018 12:09PM

Top picture looks nice but the rear isnt as good, much like the new festy

A new eight-speed automatic transmission will be available with the 125hp 1.0-litre EcoBoost, 150hp 1.5-litre EcoBoost, 120hp 1.5-litre EcoBlue and 150hp 2.0-litre EcoBlue engines.

Eight speed automatic?

punisher5112 · 10-04-2018 12:09PM

Looks lower.

Has the fiesta rear.

They are all doing this for years now where all models are very near the same looks

jca · 10-04-2018 12:13PM

Looks like the Mazda 3 to me which is an ugly looking brute.

Henry Ford III · 10-04-2018 12:19PM

I like it

Mc Love · 10-04-2018 12:20PM

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I like it

I knew you would

rizzee · 10-04-2018 12:20PM

It's gorgeous!

Oafley Jones · 10-04-2018 12:20PM

Reminds me of the new i30, which like the Focus is much less attractive one than the model it replaced. This has the same low and long dipping bonnet that I don't like on the Hyundai. Is this coming from pedestrian safety design?

jca · 10-04-2018 12:22PM

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Reminds me of the new i30, which like the Focus is much less attractive one than the model it replaced. This has the same low and long dipping bonnet that I don't like of the Hyundai. Is this coming from pedestrian safety design?

Nah, they're just copying off each other. That new i30 is terrible looking compared to the previous model.

Mc Love · 10-04-2018 12:24PM

jca wrote: »

Nah, they're just copying off each other. That new i30 is terrible looking compared to the previous model.

I thought the same when the current version came out that from the rear quarter panel that it looked a bit renault-ish

grogi · 10-04-2018 12:24PM

Mc Love wrote: »

Eight speed automatic?

Yes - probably one of AWF8Fxx boxes.

jca · 10-04-2018 12:25PM

If there's a boggo spec weedy 90 bhp diesel version with keep fit Windows, black door handles and black mirrors it'll sell like hot cakes here.

Rattlehead_ie · 10-04-2018 12:31PM

Front looks nice but can't say I like the rear at all.
Course there will be some style packs and extras put in/on but still prefer the MK 3 post FL look

Vicxas · 10-04-2018 12:40PM

Hmmmmmm that rear could use a bit of work, but I like it.

PetroleumJello · 10-04-2018 12:51PM

Not sure where that yellow pic came from. From Fords press kit, ST Line.

chicorytip · 10-04-2018 12:56PM

Oafley Jones wrote:

Reminds me of the new i30, which like the Focus is much less attractive one than the model it replaced. This has the same low and long dipping bonnet that I don't like on the Hyundai. Is this coming from pedestrian safety design?

It's more to do with creating less wind resistance therefore giving better m.p.g. and lower emissions. These seem to be the primary considerations when it comes to designing new cars these days, SUV's in particular.

Mc Love · 10-04-2018 01:06PM

PetroleumJello wrote: »

https://i.imgur.com/77zsr2L.jpg

You'd never think that was a focus looking at that. It does looks good from that angle though.

ION08 · 10-04-2018 01:18PM

Petrol Particulate Filter ..... good luck!!! :rolleyes:

colm_mcm · 10-04-2018 01:25PM

Mc Love wrote: »

Like nothing before

I respectfully disagree

Mc Love · 10-04-2018 01:27PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

I respectfully disagree

haha ok - supposedly that can be open to opinion especially if it looks like a BMW 1 series/i30/Mazda 3 mash up.

JoeA3 · 10-04-2018 02:01PM

Looks good, more so from the front than the rear - a bit like the new Fiesta, the rear end bears a strong resemblance to a Nissan Pulsar(?) and thats not a good thing imo.

The spy pics always have them on big wheels and sitting lower than it will ever be in reality so.... aside from the hot versions, most examples you will see littered on Irish roads will not look so "sporty"!

carzony · 10-04-2018 02:56PM

Like most new Fords it'll grow on me over time.

carsfan2 · 10-04-2018 02:57PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

Looks good, more so from the front than the rear - a bit like the new Fiesta, the rear end bears a strong resemblance to a Nissan Pulsar(?) and thats not a good thing imo.

The spy pics always have them on big wheels and sitting lower than it will ever be in reality so.... aside from the hot versions, most examples you will see littered on Irish roads will not look so "sporty"!

Couldn’t put my finger on what car it reminded me of until you said it Joe.

Is it not always the same cycle every few years though? Ford introduces a new focus that will drive well, look good but have only ok quality. VW then come along a year or two later and will trump it for (perceived) quality and more or less match driving dynamics(mark 4 excepted) and the status quo remains.

TheBigGreen · 10-04-2018 03:10PM

I like!

No mention of hybrid or electric!

rizzee · 10-04-2018 03:12PM

I might have to retract my initial response of ''it's gorgeous''. Would I look twice if it didn't have the kit and alloys on it? Who knows.

Also getting an Impreza hatchback feel to it.

DaveyDave · 10-04-2018 03:16PM

I wonder if we'll even get the automatic petrol? Can't get a petrol auto Focus in Ireland at the moment. Automatic is still a bit taboo in Ireland which is annoying because they're quickly increasing in popularity and everyone swears by them.

10-04-2018 03:16PM

Doesnt jump out at me too much.

Still think the focus should have the rear light cluster running vertically up each side of the rear window (ala the original focus). Made it look a bit different and unique.

This new focus could drive by me tomorrow and there's 3 or 4 other cars I could think it was if i didn't see the badge on it.

It also looks like it's sitting lower at the back than the front.. which is a bit odd.. or is that just my eyes?

JoeA3 · 10-04-2018 04:11PM

Is it just me, or does it looks very different in the OP's photos compared to the ones posted by PetroleumJello - far better looking in the OP's post and it's the latter's post that is apparently what it really will look like - i.e. uglier!

Leonard Hofstadter · 10-04-2018 04:20PM

No independent rear suspension unless you go for one of the expensive models, quite a step backwards.

Turbohymac · 10-04-2018 04:32PM

Unfortunately it's still a ford. No doubt loads of design flaws & no recalls. Ford just brushes all mechanical &design faults under the carpet.. just look at their transit vans total disaster machines

colm_mcm · 10-04-2018 04:43PM

Was looking at a Mondeo St line earlier. The panel gaps were shocking in places.

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