Ford brought to road test the new Focus

The design of the car to be presented before the end of 2017, in the style of a hatchback Fiesta of new generation.

Ford has brought on road tests sedan Focus of the fourth generation. Photopion managed to photograph the car during the tests in the United States. Pictures news was posted by the publication Auto Express. Premiere of the car will take place before the end of this year. The main competitor of the car is called Opel Astra.

Judging by the spy photos, the next Focus will receive a new optics, and modified bumpers. The overall design of the car in the style of a hatchback Fiesta of new generation. In the interior of the vehicle will establish a new center console and a large display infotainment system. Most likely, the novelty will retain the platform Global C-car existing version. At the same time, the wheelbase of the machine will increase by approximately 50 millimeters. The car will be lighter than the previous generation by approximately 50 pounds.

Motor gamma will be presented three-cylinder gasoline units with a displacement of one liter with a capacity of 100, 125 and 140 horsepower. In addition, be available 1.5-liter turbo engine and two-liter unit. Among diesel — engine working volume of 1.5 liters. The capacity of the unit will be from 85 to 120 horsepower. Also customers will be offered a 2.0-liter TDCi. Drivetrain — six-speed “mechanics” or dedicated six “robot” with two clutches.

The new Ford Focus and the latest Fiesta will appear all terrain modification is Active. This hatchback will compete with Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. It is also expected the appearance of a luxurious modification Vignale and the sporty ST-Line.

In addition, the expected emergence of all-electric modification of the Ford Focus. Global platform C-car allows the installation of such a system. Customers also will offer a hybrid modification sedan. All information about these versions is kept secret.

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