{"id":19172,"date":"2018-07-16T00:21:04","date_gmt":"2018-07-15T23:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=19172"},"modified":"2018-07-16T12:49:56","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T11:49:56","slug":"first-drive-ford-focus-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/first-drive-ford-focus-2\/","title":{"rendered":"First Drive: Ford Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_19175\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_52.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19175\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19175\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_52.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_52.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_52-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_52-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_52-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_52-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The most accomplished and technically-competent Focus ever<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Despite ever increasing sales of SUVs, the Focus is a huge\u00adly significant addition to the Ford line up\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>writes Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is it?\u00a0<\/strong>20 years after it was first launched the Ford Focus has been rebuilt from the ground up and is hoping to be as popular as its predecessors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions of the new Ford Focus?<\/strong>\u00a0The new model is wider and lower with a wheelbase that is 52mm longer than the previous version. The overhangs to the front and back are shorter and the A pillar has been pushed backwards. While the new Focus is almost the same size as its predecessor it is more spacious internally and the rear quarter panel window has become a part of the door allowing more space for rear passengers to get in. Depending on your chosen spec level finishes range from satin aluminium and woodgrain to carbon fibre and red stitching \u2013 our first choice would be the stunning ST-Line Wagon!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about the interior?\u00a0<\/strong>The dashboard has been moved forwards by 100mm to give additional legroom. The centre console has also been adjusted and is now narrower and lower and overall there is more knee and shoulder space throughout. For those who complained about the previous model\u2019s cluttered dashboard this new Focus has 50% fewer buttons and all controls are within easy reach. This new model really is spacious and the rear suspension struts in the wagon version have been spread out further to allow for a wider load space in the rear.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19177\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_57.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19177\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19177\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_57.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_57.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_57-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_57-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_57-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Stop &amp; Go, Speed Sign Recognition and Lane-Centring technologies help negotiate<br \/>stop-start traffic<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>And on the road?<\/strong>\u00a0We drove the 1.0L Ecoboost 125PS hatchback in Titanium spec and the 1.5 EcoBlue Diesel estate (wagon) in Vignale guise, both in manual.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ford Focus and the city:<\/strong>\u00a0As you\u2019d expect the Ford Focus is extremely agile and the narrow winding streets of Tourettes in Provence were tackled with ease. For ease of parking the new Active Park Assist not only controls the steering but will accelerate, brake and change gears to autonomously park the car when required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus and the open road:<\/strong>\u00a0The test route took us from Nice, along narrow winding roads clung to the side of mountains until we reached our destination which was as high as Carrauntoohil! Steering was very responsive, and the new Focus tackled bends with ease. The new model is lighter but stiffer than its predecessor and depending on your driving style you\u2019ll have a choice of a rear twist beam or independent rear suspension. The ST Line is 10mm lower than the standard focus with stiffer springs for a sportier feel while the Active (coming in 2019) is 30mm higher with larger tyres.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Much?<\/strong>\u00a0The new Ford Focus will start at \u20ac24,900.\u00a0 According to Ford the 1.0L EcoBoost 125PS will consume 4.8l\/100km with 108g\/km CO2 while the 1.5L EcoBlue 120PS diesel will use 3.6l\/100km and produces 94g\/km of CO2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Safe?\u00a0<\/strong>As you\u2019d expect the new Focus comes with a wide range of safety features, both standard and optional. Cross traffic alert, evasive steering assist and post collision braking are some of the highlights while FordPass Connect will equip your car with a modem, independent of your smartphone, which will contact the emergency services in case of an emergency. Co-Pilot 360 is Ford\u2019s SAE Level 2 Automation which combines Adaptive Cruise Control (with stop and go), Lane Centring Assist and Speed Sign Recognition.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19178\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_83.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19178\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19178\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_83.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_83.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_83-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_83-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_VIGNALE_83-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There will be 4 spec levels available when the Focus is launched. \u201cZetec, ST-Line, Titanium and Vignale<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>What about my options?\u00a0<\/strong>There will be 4 spec levels available when the Focus is launched. \u201cZetec\u201d will come with 16\u201d alloys, 6.5\u201d touchscreen (android auto and apple carplay), cruise control and pre-collision assist. The sporty \u201cST-Line\u201d upgrades you to 17\u201d alloys, an ST-Line body kit, twin polished tailpipes, keyless start and sports suspension. The \u201cTitanium\u201d spec gets front and rear parking sensors, an 8\u201d touchscreen, FordPass Connect (live traffic, remotely check fuel level, lock\/unlock), keyless entry and LED tail lights while the top of the range \u201cVignale\u201d model has 18\u201d alloys, a B&amp;O sound system, sat nav, full leather seats, a head up display and privacy glass. Gearbox options are either a 6-speed manual or 8 speed auto.\u00a0A more rugged looking \u201cActive\u201d trim will be available in 2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 words to describe the Ford Focus?<\/strong> Spacious; Fun; Stylish<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For more information on the new\u00a0Ford Focus check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ford.ie\/\">Ford.ie<\/a>, the Ford Ireland\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fordireland\">Facebook\u00a0<\/a>page or\u00a0follow them on twitter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FordIreland\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>16th July, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite ever increasing sales of SUVs, the Focus is a huge\u00adly significant addition to the Ford line up\u00a0writes Suzanne Keane What is it?\u00a020 years after it was first launched the Ford Focus has been rebuilt from the ground up and is hoping to be as popular as its predecessors. 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