in 2008, the automobile company Ford introduced the updated Ford Focus 2. This car is the embodiment of modern and dynamic times. It combines beauty and strength. Its sophisticated shape, gloss and excellent technical characteristics made it the best car of the year.
The goal to release a car that is relevant for today, so that it combines ultramodern design and high-class handling is achieved! The previous versions of the Ford vehicle equipment attracted buyers for their low price. And today this model has not lost the interest of car owners, moreover, it has only increased. To maintain the leading position in the segment of inexpensive cars, the developers have focused on the environmental performance and fuel efficiency of the Ford Focus 2. This car model remains one of the most popular and loved among many others.
The new look of the Ford Focus 2
In 2008, Ford decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Focus model with the release of a restyled version of its second generation. This model is firmly entrenched in the mid-size car market, thanks to the modern technologies introduced into it. This Focus car has gained immense popularity since its first appearance. Europe highly praised the Ford model. She was awarded the honorary title of "Car of the Year", and in addition, the model has received more than eighty different awards. The Focus hit the spot on the Asian and American car markets. The restyled version of the model has replenished the three-door and five-door Ford Focus 2 hatchback and station wagon recognized by car owners with a convertible, a sedan and a sports version of the ST.
It is the appearance of the car that has undergone great changes. Many automakers, while re-styling their models, mainly change the bumper and radiator grilles, but Ford went further and made changes not only in the appearance of the bumper and radiator grill, but also touched upon the body kit. After such manipulations with the model, a completely new and modern car with unique characteristics entered the car market. Based on Ford's trend to improve its car models and dubbed "kinetic design", the Ford Focus 2 was a huge success. The company representatives have achieved their goal. Restyling of the model turned it into a new generation car with refined and expressive body lines. And it was the same Ford Focus 2, but much better.
Vehicle interior
The interior of the new updated model has become more convenient and comfortable. You can devote a lot of time to describing it, and it deserves it. The quality of materials has improved. The door panels are soft. The instrument cluster, the central pillar, the window regulator button, the rear-view mirror regulator have undergone reystaling. Some models from the higher price segment use high-quality leather for the seats and blue tinted glass. The center console of the Premium model has become more functional and its design has been redesigned. It is presented in a more interesting way. The console has an armrest, a four-liter glove compartment, two cupholders with rubber mats for them, a card holder and a coin holder. The back of the console is represented by a compartment for passenger things and sockets for various electrical devices with a power of no more than 150 watts. There is a Ford Power button near the gearshift lever, with which the car is started without using a key.
Luggage compartment model
Everything is simple here. The volume of the trunk directly depends on the modification of the body. The convertible has the smallest trunk at 248 liters. The hatchback is not far from him, and his luggage compartment is 282 liters. The most voluminous luggage racks in Ford trim levels are sedan and station wagon. They are respectively 467 liters and 475 liters. There is no need to have a large luggage compartment unless a long car journey is envisaged. And therefore, despite the small volume of the trunk, the most popular urban model today is the Ford Focus 2 hatchback. For its interesting front end design, the buyer is willing to sacrifice the luggage compartment.
Modifications Ford Focus 2
There are only five modifications: Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, Titanium and ST. Reystaling of the car introduced many new features, which in turn were adopted by the Mondeo, Galaxy and S-MAX models. The Ford Easyfuel system eliminates low-quality fuel refueling. This smart system insures the owners of Ford Focus 2 cars from the bad faith of the owners of gas stations. The car audio system allows you to connect devices using a 3.5mm jack and USB port. It also has a CD slot for MP3 playback. All this allows you to feel as comfortable as possible in the car. It also features Bluetooth voice control and a 5-inch navigation display.
The main advantage of all modifications of the Ford Focus 2 model is considered to be the most serious approach to safety. This is achieved by an intelligent protection system and six airbags. ESP stability control with traction control and automatic activation of the rear lights in the event of emergency braking are included in the standard version of the vehicle. Tire pressure monitoring is provided. As for the security system, its characteristics have undergone little changes, since it has proven itself perfectly in the previous version. And it was decided to leave a number of technical issues the same. These include standard ABS, reinforced safety capsule and brake assist. The system has won the highest EuroNCAP rating for its reliability.
There is also the following security functionality:
- AFS system, including halogen and xenophon headlights;
- Quickclear is a function that warms up the windshield quickly.
The car is easy to drive. The used transmission oil of low viscosity significantly reduced the noise level in the cabin, which had a beneficial effect on driving. In all modifications of the Ford Focus 2 model, efficiency and dynamics have been combined with the ease of use of automatic transmission. Since 2008, this transport device has been fitted with the Ford Power Shift transmission, which is an innovative automatic transmission with two clutches for five gears. In tandem, she is offered two two-liter diesel engines Duratorq TDCi. The first motor develops one hundred thirty-six horsepower, and the second one hundred and ten horsepower. There is another engine that is designed to work with low fuel consumption and high dynamics. Models with such an economical engine are called Focus ECOnetic. The volume of this unit is 1.6 liters, and its capacity is one hundred and nine horsepower. The fuel consumption of this engine is small and is only 4.3 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers per hour. Its design requires a special filter that traps soot particles.
General assessments
According to general estimates, this car has earned recognition among motorists. With reasonable exploitation, the problems associated with the "hodovka" practically do not arise. The only weak point is the operation of the dual-mass flywheel, which fails faster than the clutch discs. With regard to the gearbox, it works flawlessly even after long-term use of the vehicle. The electrician is also in perfect order in this model. It works seamlessly and without any glitches. The coating of this car does not corrode for a long time.
