DYNAMIC NEXT-GENERATION FORD FOCUS DEBUTS <\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022\tNext-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut at 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit<\/p>\n
\u2022\tFocus spearheads Ford\u2019s new generation of global C-cars, all based on a common platform that will underpin up to 10 vehicles around the world and account for 2 million units of annual production by 2012<\/p>\n
\u2022\tStylish new range provides customers with class-leading new technologies, features and craftsmanship<\/p>\n
\u2022\tNew Focus targets exceptional fuel economy, and advances acclaimed levels of driving quality<\/p>\n
\u2022\tNew range will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow<\/p>\n
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2010 \u2013 The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut providing customers with more affordable technologies and features than ever in this segment, as well as detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy and a new standard for driving quality.<\/p>\n
Sleek, stylish and sporty, both the four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles of the next-generation Focus are previewed prior to their production start for Europe and North America late in 2010 and market launch early in 2011.<\/p>\n
The new Focus will be nearly identical in all markets, with 80 percent parts commonality around the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new Ford Focus is a clear demonstration that our ONE Ford strategy is providing global consumers with great products that harness the best of Ford Motor Company,\u201d said Alan Mulally, Ford\u2019s president and CEO.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe efficiencies generated by our new global C-car platform will enable us to provide Ford Focus customers with an affordable product offering quality, fuel efficiency, safety and technology beyond their expectations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Simultaneous launch in Europe and North America
\n<\/strong> Production of the next-generation Ford Focus will begin simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010, with individual market launches starting early in 2011. Launches in Asia, Africa and South America will follow. Initial production will be concentrated at the Saarlouis (Germany), Michigan (United States) and Chongqing (China) Assembly Plants.<\/p>\nThe new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford\u2019s new C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012. The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX \u2013 unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show \u2013 for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlobal customers increasingly want smaller cars with outstanding fuel economy, but without sacrificing any of the style, technology, connectivity and driving quality they demand from larger vehicles,\u201d explained Derrick Kuzak, Ford\u2019s group vice president of Global Product Development.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur next generation of C-cars \u2013 led by the exciting new Focus \u2013 will clearly show that Ford is ready to meet that challenge,\u201d said Kuzak.<\/p>\n
Engineered without compromise
\n<\/strong> The new Ford Focus has been developed by a global team, led from Ford\u2019s European small and medium vehicle center of excellence in Merkenich, near Cologne, Germany, with powertrain development led by a similar team at Ford\u2019s technical center in Dunton, England. The vehicle has been engineered without compromise to meet all customer and legislative requirements of the major worldwide markets.<\/p>\nIn developing the vehicle for global markets, the product team in Europe was able to call on the experience acquired from recent programs like the much-acclaimed new Ford Fiesta, and was supported by the expertise of vehicle and powertrain technology specialists located in Ford\u2019s engineering center in Dearborn, Mich.<\/p>\n
Ford\u2019s global development and sourcing strategy made it possible to provide a level of performance and feature content that is unrivaled for this vehicle segment and surprising even to drivers of larger, more premium vehicles.<\/p>\n
Taking kinetic design to the next level
\n<\/strong> The no-compromise approach to the new Ford Focus is immediately evident from the striking exterior design of the four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models that take center stage at the 2010 NAIAS.<\/p>\n\u201cThe all-new Focus is at the center of convergence for automotive trends,\u201d said J Mays, Ford group vice president of Design and chief creative officer. \u201cWe\u2019ve designed it with an acute understanding of global customers, yet it\u2019s tailored for each individual region. Focus combines the best from Europe, North America and Asia to deliver a level of emotional driving enjoyment never before experienced in a car this size.\u201d<\/p>\n
The two models share a sporty and dynamic character, marking the next evolution of Ford\u2019s acclaimed kinetic design form language, which has contributed to the growing popularity of the company\u2019s latest small and medium cars.<\/p>\n
The kinetic design approach uses bold vehicle designs to capture the feeling of energy in motion, so that cars look like they are moving \u2013 even when they are standing still.<\/p>\n
With its striking front end, sleek profile, dramatic rising beltline and athletic stance, the new Focus clearly telegraphs the rewarding driving experience that awaits customers when they take to the road.<\/p>\n
This dynamic quality is reinforced by the distinctive design of the interior. The new Focus has an extremely modern, cockpit-style interior, with the stylish center console wrapped around the driver and providing outstanding access to the vehicle\u2019s major controls and display panels.<\/p>\n
A key element of the interior is the quality of craftsmanship. The cabin\u2019s bold and contemporary graphics, the sculptured shape of the soft-touch instrument panel and the choice of superior trim materials all help to give occupants the feeling that they are traveling in a premium-class car.<\/p>\n
Unmatched driving quality
\n<\/strong> When it was introduced in 1998, the original Ford Focus brought new levels of agility and responsiveness to the C-segment. The all-new Focus plans to raise the benchmark once more, targeting class-leading driving quality that blends outstanding steering precision and road feedback with significantly improved refinement and ride control.<\/p>\nTo deliver this performance, engineers have updated the innovative suspension concepts from prior models, developing optimized new designs for the \u201ccontrol blade\u201d multilink rear suspension and the semi-isolated front and rear subframes.<\/p>\n
The chassis design is complemented by a completely new Electric Power Assist Steering system, which has been carefully tuned to deliver pure and precise responses at high speed while remaining light and maneuverable for parking.<\/p>\n
Ford\u2019s European driving dynamics specialists have also enhanced cornering stability and agility with the introduction of an advanced Dynamic Cornering Control system, which uses \u201ctorque vectoring\u201d techniques to transfer power between the drive wheels to deliver reduced understeer, improved traction and better turn-in.<\/p>\n
All global customers will benefit from the same quality of dynamic performance in the new Focus. Identical chassis and suspension architecture is being used for all markets, except for minor regional tuning differences, such as local tire specifications.<\/p>\n
Efficient powertrains deliver performance with outstanding economy
\n<\/strong> The engaging driver appeal of the new Ford Focus is magnified by a powertrain range that delivers spirited performance and targets outstanding levels of fuel economy and CO2 emissions.<\/p>\nThe global powertrain lineup for the new Focus will include a range of state-of-the-art Ford EcoBoost\u2122 four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection (DI) engines \u2013 including the 1.6-liter unit in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines, all of which offer reductions in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20 percent compared to the outgoing models.<\/p>\n
For the NAIAS preview, Ford is showing a completely new 2.0-liter gasoline engine for the North American market that features DI and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. The new 2.0-liter DI Ti-VCT engine is up to 20 horsepower more powerful than the current 2.0 Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10 percent.<\/p>\n
To maximize the performance and economy advantage enjoyed by the new Focus, the 2.0-liter DI Ti-VCT engine is mated with the latest dry-clutch six-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission. This transmission uses an advanced dual-clutch design, which alone can help to reduce fuel consumption by up to 9 percent compared to a traditional four-speed automatic.<\/p>\n
The dry-clutch PowerShift transmission is based on more efficient manual gearbox technology, and does not require the additional weight and complexity of torque converters, planetary gears and oil pumps used in conventional automatics. Electronically controlled twin clutches shift gears quickly and smoothly, providing the seamless flow of torque plus the refinement and ease of operation customers expect from a premium automatic transmission.<\/p>\n
Ford also has confirmed plans to begin building a full, battery electric vehicle in 2011 at its Michigan Assembly Complex, for sales in North America. It will be the company\u2019s first battery electric passenger vehicle.<\/p>\n
Intuitive technology enhances convenience and safety
\n<\/strong> The next-generation Focus will bring C-segment customers around the world an exciting array of advanced technologies generally found in larger, more premium vehicles. The global scale of Ford\u2019s C-car program makes more technologies and features economically viable than ever before for cars in this segment.<\/p>\nThe technology package of the new Focus promises not only clear leadership in the C-segment, but also includes features customers in larger, more premium segments would find surprising.<\/p>\n
The new technologies have been designed to be simple and highly intuitive to use, while enhancing both convenience and safety for the vehicle occupants.<\/p>\n
Within the cockpit, the most significant innovation is the company\u2019s next-generation driver connect technology, MyFord, which provides the driver with a state-of-the-art combination of controls and display screens to operate the key vehicle features. On high series vehicles, the MyFord system includes an 8-inch touch screen, allowing the driver to control a wide range of functions via a clear and intuitive color display.<\/p>\n
MyFord is complemented by a new generation of Ford\u2019s powerful SYNC\u00ae connectivity package, which includes a sophisticated voice control system, Bluetooth and satellite navigation, along with connection points for a wide variety of external devices and media players.<\/p>\n
Other available safety and convenience technologies include keyless entry and \u201cFord Power\u201d start button, a rearview camera and a semi-automatic parallel parking system that automatically steers the vehicle into a parking spot.<\/p>\n
Strength and safety
\n<\/strong> The Focus platform provides an incredibly strong and stiff structure, which not only benefits vehicle dynamics and refinement but also provides the basis for enhanced crash performance.<\/p>\nHigh-strength steels are used extensively in the next-generation Focus body shell. High-strength steels comprise 55 percent of the body shell, and more than 26 percent of the vehicle\u2019s structure is formed from ultra-high-strength and Boron steels \u2013 significantly more than any other Ford product. These advanced materials help the structure meet the most stringent crash legislation across world markets, while minimizing the vehicle\u2019s weight.<\/p>\n
The structural integrity of the body shell is also reflected in its torsional rigidity, which is 25 percent greater than the current North American Focus.<\/p>\n
Quality and craftsmanship in every detail
\n<\/strong> With global customers now demanding a more premium experience from small- and medium-sized vehicles, achieving outstanding levels of quality and craftsmanship was a primary objective for the new Focus.<\/p>\nThe new Focus will make significant strides in reducing cabin noise, promising a quiet cabin environment. This refinement complements the fresh new interior design and higher craftsmanship levels to create a premium feel akin to larger vehicles.<\/p>\n
Each component in the vehicle that the customer will touch, see, hear or even smell has been subjected to rigorous analysis to ensure that it will exceed an owner\u2019s expectations. Particular attention has been given to the quality of interior trim materials, and the color matching, gaps, flushness and tolerances where one part meets another.<\/p>\n
Across the majority of vehicle attributes, Ford has developed a global DNA standard that defines the exact attributes a part should have to meet the quality requirements of the brand. Examples include the sound the door makes when it is closed, requiring special attention to the door structure and latch mechanism, and the design of a steering wheel, right down to the thickness of padding and size of stitching on the rim.<\/p>\n
This meticulous attention to detail is also reflected in Ford\u2019s global manufacturing strategy for the Focus, with consistent standards and processes being applied in every one of the assembly plants, wherever they are located in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe the new Ford Focus will provide consumers with an unmatched driving experience, together with an unrivaled ownership experience,\u201d said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Global Marketing. \u201cThe Focus brand always has been very special to Ford, and this new global model shows our commitment to developing another generation of exciting and appealing cars.\u201d<\/p>\n
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