The range of the 2008 Ford Focus is available with the same body types that the previous model (three, four, five-door, convertible and family) and 9 different engines, from 80 hp up to 225 hp
2008 Ford Focus 5d
Ford Focus
In 2009 there will be a version "RS" and will have the most powerful engine of the range, above the 225-hp ST. There was no previous Ford Focus RS version; there was a version of the first Ford Focus RS 200, launched in 1999.
Ford Focus
Ford called the three-door version of 'Coupe', the five 'limousine', the four 'Sedan', the familiar "Sportbreak" and "Coupe-Cabriolet" at the cabriolet.
Ford Focus
The version with 136 hp diesel engine and can carry a gearbox double clutch (called "Powershift", which is similar to "DSG" which uses Volkswagen). This version of the Ford Focus has a price exceeding € 1500 option with respect to the six-speed manual shift.
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift has two drawbacks. First, it gives benefits slightly slower than the equivalent version with manual shift and its consumption is somewhat higher (although the difference is not final). Second, is missing that, without intervention by the driver, had more power to give retention in certain circumstances.
Ford Focus
With the changes that Ford has done in this new model, the Ford Focus will be maintained as a very pleasant car to drive for their agility; good feel of driving and the possibilities of equipment. It is not above the average for the materials or coating for its setting (although there is an improvement in this aspect with regard to the model was launched in late 2004).
2008 Ford Focus 3d
Ford Focus
Where there is an improvement over the previous model is by the amount of noise coming from inside the engines. This is particularly note in version 2.0 TDCi and to a lesser extent in the 1.6 TDCi 109 hp.
Ford Focus
Of the petrol engines, the most interesting may be the 1.6 Ti-VCT 114 hp, which has a good performance. Of the Diesel, the 2.0 TDCi 136 bhp is more than 1.6 TDCI 109 hp if we take into account both the supply and consumption, and is the only one who can bring change gears' Powershift '. Curiously, the 1.6 liter diesel not has given us such a good impression on the Ford Focus and other cars you can have (in particular in the Mazda3).
Ford Focus
In general, all versions of the Ford Focus notable for its breadth, except for the headroom to the roof in places Backdoors that there is little adult height of more than 1.80 meters.
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus familiar with the bodywork ("Sportbreak") has more headroom to the roof in the rear seats, plus a trunk very practical and comfortable to carry, but with one flaw: there are no bindings planned to place a network behind the front seats and rings for securing the load on the floor are inaccessible.
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is available from € 12,635. With regard to the bodywork of three doors, five more it costs 325 € and four 975; the family version has the same price as that of four. Drawing on the Coupe version 1.6 TDCi 109 bhp, the Ford Focus has a price similar to that of their more direct alternatives, with some exceptions (a Fiat Bravo is somewhat less expensive).
Ford Focus
There are some optional packages that allow you to modify the appearance of the body through skirts, window grilles or different terminals. There are also different tires (17 or 18 ") and chrome housings for the mirrors.
Ford Focus
An interesting aspect of the Ford Focus is that almost all versions (except the cheapest 'Business') can have much equipment and the customer can configure it to their liking.
Ford Focus
The headlamps are standard halogen bulb and, optionally, can be double-xenon. The lighting series is sufficient, because the beam is usually long and wide. What is wrong is right in front of Ford Focus is a dark area, which can be annoying in a very narrow road of hairpin bends.
Ford Focus
The biggest difference between the number of lights and dual xenon occurs in the light of road. Therefore, it is worth paying for the headlights optional whether to move inland preferably without illuminate outside town.
Ford Focus
With any of the optional headlights, the taillights are LEDs, instead of bulbs. To distribute the light of these pilots Ford has used optical fiber. There is also a device that activates the emergency lights in case of a very intense braking (deceleration larger than 6 m / s ²). Some versions of the Ford Focus can bring a system boot button placed next to the gear lever. Also available are a keyless entry system.
Ford Focus
There are two navigation systems available. One has a touch screen of 7 "from which also handled the air-conditioning and audio systems. The other consists of a screen smaller (5"), with a slot for SD memory cards (the number of cameras Photographic small) where you can upload maps.
