Ford Focus Active 2019 Details

FORD FOCUS ACT�VE 2019

A sophisticated all-new chassis complemented with advanced driving technologies delivers a class-leading, energetic, engaging and rewarding fun-to-drive experience for all-new Focus five-door and wagon customers, alongside greater refinement.

The all-new Ford Focus enhances the legacy established by the game-changing first generation model, with a new isolated subframe for the short long arm (SLA) independent rear suspension configuration that optimises both comfort and the vehicle's responses to driver inputs.

The SLA system delivers a desirable balance between front and rear compliance over larger bumps in the road, for smoother journeys. Multi-compound bushes feature different stiffness characteristics when stressed in different directions - separating the sub-frame from the body structure for better isolation of smaller bumps and improved noise, vibration and harshness. A unique SLA geometry for Focus wagon models repositions the dampers helping the vehicle remain agile and responsive even with a fully loaded boot, and helping maximise boot space with a wider load-floor area.

A lightweight twist-beam rear suspension configuration is also offered; refined to deliver the distinctive character and driving dynamics customers expect from Focus. Enhanced using the same Ford-patented force vectoring spring technology that supports the responsive, engaging and fun-to-drive experience of the all-new Fiesta ST, the twist-beam configuration is designed to complement the lighter 1.0-litre EcoBoost and 1.5-litre EcoBlue powertrains.

The advanced spring technology applies vectoring forces to the rear suspension, enabling cornering forces to travel directly into the spring for increased lateral stiffness, and improving stability, agility and responsiveness for an even more enjoyable driving experience.

Refinement of five-door models equipped with SLA suspension is further enhanced with the first introduction of Ford's CCD technology for Focus, which every 2 milliseconds monitors suspension, body, steering and braking inputs, and adjusts damping responses for outstanding ride quality.

The technology also helps reduce the impact of driving through potholes, by detecting the edge of a pothole and adjusting the damper so that the wheel doesn't fall as far into it. Because the tyre and wheel don't drop as far, they don't strike the opposite side of the pothole as harshly. The rear suspension can respond even faster, with a signal from the front wheel providing a pre-warning to the rear wheel well before it reaches the pothole.

The CCD system also supports Drive Mode technology. Normal, Sport and Eco modes are offered for the first time on a Ford Focus, enabling drivers to immediately adjust throttle pedal, eight-speed automatic gearbox, Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) and ACC characteristics to match the driving situation. When equipped with CCD, Focus also offers Comfort and Eco-Comfort Drive Modes, and will adjust the suspension character accordingly.

A new column-mounted EPAS system and new software deliver an even more responsive, intuitive and engaging feel for a brilliantly rewarding driving experience, complemented by comfort-enhancing features including Torque Steer Compensation. Focus also debuts a bespoke, in-house developed Ford Stability Control system tailored to support Ford driving dynamics, and featuring Torque Vectoring Control.

Braking distances from 100 km/h (62 mph) are reduced by up to 1 metre, supported by the new Electric Brake Booster for select models that builds pressure faster, and delivers a more confident and consistent pedal feel across a broader range of operating conditions.

Ford Focus is the first vehicle to be manufactured using Ford's all-new C2 platform that - combined with an all-new body structure - enabled engineers to enhance stiffness for greater responsiveness. Torsional rigidity is improved by 20 per cent compared with the previous generation Focus, and the stiffness of individual suspension attachment points is increased by up to 50 per cent, reducing flex for better body control.

The all-new Focus features an innovative method to increase the stiffness of the rear structure, developed for the acclaimed Ford Focus RS model. An extruded foam is inserted wet into a rear underbody cavity during the assembly process, which then dries and expands under the heat of the paint-drying process to deliver 10 per cent greater local lateral rigidity with minimal additional weight.

From the 10 millimetre lower Ford Focus ST-Line with unique springs, dampers and stabiliser bars, to the more than 30 millimetre raised Focus Active with unique front and rear knuckles, the chassis of every derivative has been tuned to deliver the immediately recognisable Focus character.

Connected and comfortable

Spacious, practical and well connected - the all-new Ford Focus interior features innovative engineering and advanced comfort and convenience technologies that help the vehicle seamlessly integrate into customers' lives.

Focus introduces FordPass Connect embedded modem technology for Ford customers in Europe, turning the vehicle into a mobile WiFi hotspot with connectivity for up to 10 devices. In addition to helping drivers plan faster, less stressful journeys with Live Traffic updates for the navigation system and enabling occupants to stream entertainment on the move, FordPass Connect allows a range of convenient features via the FordPass mobile app, including:

• Vehicle Locator, helping owners find their car in sprawling shopping mall car parks

• Vehicle Status, for checking fuel levels, alarm status, oil life and more

• Door Lock Unlock, to remotely allow access to your Focus

• Remote Start, for Focus models with eight-speed automatic transmission

• eCall functionality, which automatically dials emergency services in the event of a serious accident, and enables occupants to be directly connected to the emergency services by pushing an SOS button in the overhead console

Also helping drivers stay connected on the move and wave goodbye to a tangle of cables in the centre console, a new Wireless charging pad beneath the instrument panel enables occupants to easily charge compatible smartphones. The pad automatically detects compatible devices to initiate charging.

Devices can remain connected via Bluetooth to Ford's SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system while using wireless charging. Supported by an 8-inch colour touchscreen that can be operated using pinch and swipe gestures, and compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto�, SYNC 3 allows drivers to control audio, navigation and climate functions plus connected smartphones using simple voice commands.

A new B&O PLAY sound system will help occupants get the best from music streamed via FordPass Connect or smartphone devices. The 675 watt system features ten speakers, including a 140 millimetre boot-mounted subwoofer and a mid-range speaker in the centre of the dashboard, and has been specifically calibrated for the Ford Focus five-door and wagon body styles for one of the best audio experiences of any vehicle, let alone a mid-sized hatchback.

Comfort is key to the more refined and upscale all-new Focus occupant experience. Front seat occupants will enjoy generous shoulder room of 1,421 millimetres, and instrument panel positioning is optimised for greater space. An electric parking brake - standard with eight-speed automatic transmission and for high series models with manual transmission - and Rotary Gear Shift Dial also free up more space for the driver and front passenger. A narrower centre console - enabled by relocating switches and controls to the touchscreen - features soft knee pads for more comfort.

For rear seat passengers, additional space is delivered by the longer wheelbase and flat floor. Knee clearance is improved by more than 50 millimetres compared with the outgoing Focus, for a best-in-class 81 millimetres. Shoulder-room is increased by almost 60 millimetres compared with the outgoing Focus. The impression of spaciousness is enhanced with a rear door design featuring windows that stretch into the rear pillar for a more open sensation, and an available openable panoramic roof.

Developed specifically for the new C2 platform, the Ford Focus heating ventilation and air-conditioning system heats and cools the cabin faster with a more powerful 140 cc compressor, and features more flexible coolant lines and smoother airflow paths for quieter operation. Focus even features special shaping for the door mirrors, designed to help mitigate the buffeting throb effect that can occur when one window is lowered at speed - good news for dog owners.

Speaking of dog owners, there is more good news for them: the wagon boot space is designed to comfortably accommodate a dog crate, with load height increased by 43 millimetres; length to the rear seat increased by 25 millimetres; and - with the rear seats folded via the pull of a switch using the new Easy Fold Seats feature - length to the front seats increased by 175 millimetres for more than 1,650-litre capacity.

Ford's Hands-free tailgate technology allows access to the wagon boot space with a simple kicking motion under the rear bumper, and engineers have delivered a solution to the challenge of where to place the tonneau cover once removed: it now fits neatly beneath the new flexible load floor, and is easier to remove with a simple pull-strap release.

Power of choice

All-new Focus customers can choose from an advanced range of Ford EcoBoost petrol and Ford EcoBlue diesel engines delivering optimised power and refinement; and meeting the latest stringent Euro 6 emissions standards calculated using the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Powertrains are supported by standard Auto Start-Stop for reduced running costs; and slick-shifting six-speed manual and new eight-speed automatic transmissions for effortless cruising.

Ford's multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost is offered with 85 PS, 100 PS and 125 PS, and new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine is offered with 150 PS and 182 PS.

Fuel-efficiency and CO2 emissions from both EcoBoost petrol engines are enhanced using Ford's industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a three-cylinder engine, which can automatically stop one of the engine's cylinders when full capacity is not needed, such as when coasting or cruising with light demand on the engine. The technology can disengage or re-engage one cylinder in 14 milliseconds - 20 times faster than the blink of an eye - with no compromise in performance or refinement.

Core EcoBoost technologies including advanced turbocharging, high-pressure direct fuel injection and Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing, also feature for both engines. Particulate emissions are reduced using standard gas particulate filter technology.

The 1.0-litre EcoBoost is further enhanced to deliver anticipated CO2 emissions from 107 g/km for the five-door model using:

• A reversed direction cylinder-head from which exhaust gases now exit the rear, for faster warm-up of emission reduction technology
• A high pressure fuel rail that now delivers up to 250 bar injection pressure, helping reduce particulates emissions
• Wide-range cam-phasing, optimised cylinder turbulence and higher compression ratios for more efficient combustion
• Gallery-cooled pistons featuring low-friction piston rings to further reduce energy-sapping friction within the engine

The new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine delivers CO2 emissions from an anticipated 122 g/km for the five-door model, with features including:

• A new combination of port fuel injection and direct fuel injection that helps deliver high power and responsiveness alongside enhanced fuel-efficiency, with a particular increase in fuel-efficiency under light engine loads
• A low-friction three-cylinder architecture that delivers naturally high torque at low rpm
• An integrated exhaust manifold that improves fuel-efficiency by helping the engine reach optimal temperatures faster, and delivers torque more rapidly by minimising the distance exhaust gasses travel between cylinders and turbocharger
• An all-aluminium construction for reduced weight

Ford's advanced new turbocharged EcoBlue diesel engines are designed to deliver higher power, more torque at low rpm, and enhanced fuel-efficiency and refinement for higher-mileage drivers. The new 1.5-litre EcoBlue is offered with 95 PS and 120 PS both delivering 300 Nm of torque, and with CO2 emissions from an anticipated 91 g/km for the five-door model. The 2.0 litre EcoBlue engine delivers 150 PS, 370 Nm of torque, and CO2 emissions from an anticipated 112 g/km for the five-door model.

The all-new 1.5-litre EcoBlue features innovative technologies, including:

• Low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation combined with water-air charge cooling for more efficient combustion and reduced emissions
• An integrated intake manifold for optimised engine breathing
• Low-inertia turbocharging for faster, more controllable turbo response, featuring rocket engine materials designed for high temperature applications
• A high-pressure fuel injection system that is more responsive, quieter, and offers more precise fuel delivery

In addition to an integrated intake system with mirror-image porting for optimised engine breathing; low-inertia turbocharger; high-pressure fuel injection system that is more responsive, quieter and offers more precise fuel delivery; and standard selective catalytic reduction emissions after-treatment that contributes to improved NOX reduction, the 2.0-litre EcoBlue features multiple innovations that reduce friction, including:

• A 10 mm offset crank design that minimises piston side-load, reducing rubbing forces against the cylinder walls
• Steel pistons - used for the first time in a Ford diesel engine - for optimised dimensions and less expansion when hot
• Minimised crankshaft bearing diameters
• A belt-in-oil design for the camshaft and oil pump drive belts

Ford's new quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission is engineered to further optimise fuel-efficiency and deliver responsive performance. Available with 125 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost, 150 PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost, 120 PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue and 150 PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue engines, features include:

• Adaptive Shift Scheduling, which assesses individual driving styles to optimise gearshift timings. The system can identify uphill and downhill gradients and hard cornering, and adjust gearshifts accordingly for a more stable, engaging and refined driving experience
• Adaptive Shift Quality Control, which assesses vehicle and environmental information to help adjust clutch pressures for consistently smooth gearshifts. The technology can also adjust shift smoothness to suit driving style

Ford's latest six-speed manual transmissions also enhance the driving experience with improved shift quality; reduced gear whine and rattle; and a low-friction architectures that feature low-viscosity oils, friction-optimised bearings and in some cases Teflon bushings.

The all-new Focus delivers fuel-efficiency and CO2 emission improvements of 10 per cent across the range, according to Ford data, assisted by painstakingly crafted aerodynamics that result in best-in-class drag co-efficients of 0.250 for the Ford Focus four-door and 0.273 for the Focus five-door models. Aerodynamic features include:

• Standard Active Grille Shutter technology that automatically closes to reduce drag when cooling airflow to the radiator is not needed, now featuring improved sealing and ducting
• Air-curtain technology that guides airflow across the front wheels to reduce turbulence
• Air separation features incorporated into the rear bumper and light units, in addition to optimised rear spoiler and window strake designs, to limit drag-inducing vortices
• Additional underbody shielding for the central tunnel, fuel tank and rear axle

Fuel-efficiency is further improved by weight-reductions of up to 88 kilogrammes like-for-like, compared with the outgoing Focus. Even the brake architecture is enhanced to benefit fuel-efficiency: the faster response of the Electric Brake Booster allows more clearance between the brake pads and disc for less drag.