{"id":19793,"date":"2019-01-23T01:29:09","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T00:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=19793"},"modified":"2019-01-23T01:30:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T00:30:29","slug":"ford-focus-titanium-1-0l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/ford-focus-titanium-1-0l\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Focus Titanium 1.0L"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_19798\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19798\" class=\"wp-image-19798 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__04.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__04-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__04-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prices for the new Ford Focus start from \u20ac22,513<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>More than 16 million Ford Focus cars have been sold worldwide since 1998, can the new model continue that success asks Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>What is it?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">20 years after it was first launched in Ireland the Ford Focus is back, rebuilt from the ground up and hoping to be as popular as its predecessors. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Who is it aimed at?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">The Focus is aimed at those needing a spacious hatchback who haven\u2019t jumped on the crossover bandwagon. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Styling?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">The new model is wider and lower with an extra 52mm on the wheelbase. The overhangs to the front and rear are shorter and the A-pillar has been pushed backwards. Outside the new Focus is almost the same size as before but inside it feels much more spacious and the rear quarter light has been merged with the rear door to give passengers more room getting in and out of the car. The redesigned taillights give the rear a much wider appearance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19801\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/FORD_2018_FOCUS_ST-LINE__27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19801\" class=\"wp-image-19801 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/FORD_2018_FOCUS_ST-LINE__27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/FORD_2018_FOCUS_ST-LINE__27.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/FORD_2018_FOCUS_ST-LINE__27-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luggage space is 341 litres<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Under the Bonnet?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">\u00a0Our test car was powered by a 1.0L petrol 3-cylinder engine with 125 PS. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>What about inside?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">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. 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. Depending on your chosen spec level finishes could be satin aluminium and woodgrain or carbon fibre and red stitching. Luggage capacity ranges from 341 litres with the seats in place to 1,320 litres with the rear seats folded down. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>On the Road?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">As you\u2019d expect the new Ford Focus has kept its driving dynamics and feels agile on the road with responsive steering. However, there is a noticeable difference in the handling of the rear beam suspension and the independent rear suspension that is available in the sportier models so keep this in mind if you like to tackle winding roads. The 1.0L engine It has plenty of power and feels comfortable on long journeys but can be a little thirsty under pressure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19803\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19803\" class=\"wp-image-19803 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__30.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__30-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2018_FORD_FOCUS_DRIVE_ST-LINE__30-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior of the new Ford Focus is more sophisticated and much less cluttered<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>And Safety? <\/b>Th<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">e 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>What are my Options?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">There are 4 spec levels available. \u201cZetec\u201d comes 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, which we tested, 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. A more rugged looking \u201cActive\u201d trim will be available later in 2019.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Will it break the bank?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"> Prices for the Ford Focus start at \u20ac22,513. The model tested was \u20ac27,257 including the following options: 17\u201d alloy wheels (\u20ac800), Fixed LED Headlights (\u20ac1,160), Wireless Charging Pad (\u20ac180) and Diffused Silver paint finish (\u20ac600). With emissions of 108g\/km road tax will set you back \u20ac190 each year. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>So the verdict?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">The new Ford Focus is as much fun as the previous model to drive and has that little bit of extra interior space \u2013 our pick is the ST-Line Wagon! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Why you\u2019ll buy one?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">Spacious and stylish<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Why you won\u2019t?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">The 1.0L engine can be thirsty if it\u2019s constantly pushed to its limits<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Rivals<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/first-drive-mazda3\/\">Mazda3<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/first-drive-volkswagen-golf\/\">Volkswagen Golf<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/opel-astra-1-0-turbo-105ps\/\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Opel Astra<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">Ford Focus Titanium 1.0L<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Engine:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">999cc 3 cylinder Petrol 125PS<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b><br \/>\nMax speed:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">199km\/h<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b><br \/>\n0-100 kph:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">10.0<\/span><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">seconds<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b><br \/>\nEmissions (Motor Tax) :<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"> 108 g\/km (\u20ac190)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Model price range:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">from \u20ac22,513 (Test Car \u2013 \u20ac27,257)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>No of Doors:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">5 doors<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Euro NCAP :<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">5 stars<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Fuel type:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">Petrol<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Fuel Economy (combined cycle):<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">4.8 l\/100km<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Boot Capacity Seats up(down) :<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">341 litres (1320)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">Car Seats:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>2 Isofix fittings in the rear<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Length<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>: <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">4378mm<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Width:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">1825mm<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Height:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">1454mm<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1c1c1c;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>Wheelbase:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">2849mm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/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>23rd January 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