Ford Focus (fourth generation)
| Ford Focus (fourth generation) | |
|---|---|
 2018 Ford Focus Titanium X (UK) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Assembly | Germany: Saarlouis (SB&A) China: Chongqing (Changan Ford); Hangzhou (Changan Ford, Focus Active) Taiwan: Zhongli (Ford Lio Ho) |
| Designer | Jordan Demkiw[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car/small family car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ford C2 |
| Related | Ford Escape/Kuga Ford Bronco Sport Ford Maverick (2022) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | 11.5 kW (15.4 hp) belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG) |
| Transmission |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV |
| Battery | 48-volt battery pack |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 4,378 mm (172.4 in) (hatchback) 4,668 mm (183.8 in) (wagon) 4,647 mm (183.0 in) (saloon) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (71.9 in) |
| Height | 1,454 mm (57.2 in) (hatchback) 1,481 mm (58.3 in) (wagon) 1,483 mm (58.4 in) (saloon) |
| Curb weight | 1,235–1,518 kg (2,722.7–3,346.6 lb) (hatchback) 1,383–1,559 kg (3,049.0–3,437.0 lb) (wagon) 1,239–1,408 kg (2,731.5–3,104.1 lb) (saloon) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Focus (third generation) |
The fourth generation Ford Focus, also known as the Focus Mk IV (codename: C519), is a compact car (C-segment) which was produced by Ford from 2018. It was revealed in April 2018 to replace the third-generation Focus. As in the previous generation, the model is available with saloon, hatchback and estate body styles. This generation marked the demise of the Focus line-up in many regions, including North America, South America, and Southeast Asia, effectively limiting its market reach to just Europe, China, Taiwan, Australasia, and other minor markets.
Overview[]
On 10 April 2018, Ford unveiled the European- and Asian-market versions of the fourth-generation Focus, to mark the nameplate's 20th anniversary. It is underpinned by the Ford C2 platform, an evolution of the C1 platform used on previous iterations of the car and 20 percent stiffer in torsional rigidity. The Mk4 Focus also features a weight reduction of up to 88 kg (194 lb) compared with the Mk3. As the wheelbase is extended by 53 mm (2.1 in), Ford designers managed to position the wheels higher up into the sheet metal, reducing the perception of overall length and mass.[2]
At launch, six trim levels were available for the car, which consists of the Active, Ambiente, ST-Line, Titanium, Trend and Vignale. The Vignale trim is given satin aluminum finishes for the roof rails, fascia and rocker inserts, as well as a signature grille mesh. Only the ST-Line and Titanium trims were introduced in China.[3]
Newly introduced interior features include an electric parking brake, and a shift-by-wire rotary dial gearshift. An eight-inch touchscreen SYNC 3 infotainment system was also introduced, as well as a wireless charging pad. Other available kit includes a 675 watt, 10-speaker B&O Play audio system and FordPass Connect embedded modem system, which also offers access to vehicle locator and remote start via the FordPass mobile app.
For interior space, shoulder-room for rear passengers has been increased by nearly 61 mm and knee clearance and legroom has been improved by 51 mm and 71 mm respectively. For the Estate model, the load height in the boot has been increased by 43 mm (1.7 in), while overall capacity is 1,650 litres.
Body styles[]
- Hatchback
2019 Ford Focus Zetec (UK)
2018 Ford Focus Titanium (UK)
Interior
- Estate
2019 Ford Focus Zetec (UK)
2019 Ford Focus Zetec (UK)
- Saloon
Ford Focus ST-Line (China)
2018 Ford Focus (Taiwan)
Models[]
ST-Line[]
The ST-Line trim level is an aggressively-styled version of the Focus. It includes addition of a dark-finished 17-inch wheels, sports body kit, large diffuser, functional roof spoiler, lower wing elements, and polished twin tailpipes. It is also equipped with sports-tuned suspension which is tuned to reach a balance between dynamic handling and comfort.[4]
2018 Ford Focus ST-Line (UK)
2018 Ford Focus ST-Line (UK)
2018 Ford Focus ST-Line X (UK)
2019 Ford Focus ST-Line X estate (UK)
2018 Ford Focus ST-Line X estate (UK)
Vignale[]
The Vignale trim level is a luxury-oriented version of the Focus. It offers extra equipments and styling changes. It includes satin aluminium elements as well as a signature Vignale mesh grille. Other features include larger 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, heads-up display for the navigation and other functions plus Active Park Assist. There is also a contrasting stitching on the dashboard, full leather trim with Vignale badging, a B&O sound system, and multi-colour ambient lighting.[5]
2018 Ford Focus Vignale hatchback (UK)
2018 Ford Focus Vignale hatchback (UK)
2019 Ford Focus Vignale estate (UK)
2019 Ford Focus Vignale estate (UK)
Active[]
The Active trim level is a crossover-styled version of the Focus. To give a rugged styling to the car, it features bespoke front end design, off-road styled accessories such as black protective wheel arches and rocker claddings and front/rear skid plates. The ground clearance also is lifted by 30 mm (1.2 in).[6] This model is available in hatchback and station wagon body styles.
In China, the estate model was released in November 2020 with a reworked front fascia and marketed as the Focus Shooting Brake.[7][8]
2019 Ford Focus Active hatchback (UK)
2019 Ford Focus Active hatchback (UK)
2020 Ford Focus Active estate (Germany)
2020 Ford Focus Active estate (UK)
2021 Ford Focus Shooting Brake (China)
Focus ST[]
In February 2019, Ford announced the fourth-generation Focus ST for the European market. It was launched in mid-2019.[9]
The Focus ST is offered with a choice of either a 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine with a 280 PS (276 hp; 206 kW) power output or a 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine with a 190 PS power output.[9] As standard, all models come with a six-speed manual transmission however a new performance-optimized seven-speed automatic transmission (which includes wheel-mounted paddle-shifters) is also available as an option in the near future.[9]
On the exterior, the Focus ST features a revised grille, unique 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels, larger rear spoiler and twin-exit tailpipes.[9] Interior changes include Recaro front seats, aluminium gear knob, pedals and scuff plates, and decorative elements with grey stitching.[9]
The EcoBoost variant of the new Focus ST is the first front-wheel-drive Ford model to feature an electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD).[10] An anti-lag system is also implemented to aid with power delivery.[9]
Like the Fiesta ST, an optional "Performance Pack" is available. The package includes launch control and rev-matching for the manual EcoBoost variant, "Track" driving mode, and red-painted brake callipers.[9]
2020 refresh[]
In June 2020, the Focus received an update in Europe which includes the addition of a new electrified powertrain and some minor changes to the equipment list. A mild hybrid powertrain was introduced, which is called the EcoBoost Hybrid engine, a mild hybrid version of Ford’s 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder with 125 PS (123 hp; 92 kW) and 155 PS (153 hp; 114 kW), both with a 6-speed manual transmission. With the EcoBoost Hybrid, the standard alternator is replaced with a belt-driven integrated starter-generator (BISG), enabling energy recuperation during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack located beneath the front passenger seat.
Ford has also introduced a configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The new Connected variant comes as standard with a wireless charging pad, a SYNC 3 infotainment system with navigation, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and a rearview camera.
Meanwhile, the ST-Line and Active gain dual-zone climate control, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers and keyless entry as standard kit. ST-Line X models come with a larger roof spoiler and the Active X gets a black headliner.[11]
Marketing[]
In April 2018, Ford announced that all passenger vehicles but the Mustang would be discontinued in the North American market, in order to focus on trucks and SUVs. The Focus Active was intended to be the only version of the model available in the market,[12] but Ford cancelled these plans in August 2018 over tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on exports from China, as the model is manufactured in the country.[13]
Ford also cancelled plans to manufacture the fourth generation Focus in Thailand, due to the low demand for the previous generation Focus, and a strategy change saw Ford halting passenger car sales and production in the country.[14]
Ford limited sales of fourth generation Focus in its 4-door saloon form in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Turkey, Cyprus as well as many Asian and African countries. Ford no longer sells the Focus in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Israel due to a broader reorganization of their European branch.[15]
In April 2020, Ford confirmed there are no plans for a fourth generation Focus RS model due to pan-European emissions standards and high development costs.[16]
Australia[]
The SA Ford Focus was launched in November 2018 in Australia with Trend, and ST-Line models available from launch. Ambiente, Active and Titanium models were available in mid-2019. The Focus ST launched in 2020.
It was also the first time the wagon was available in Australia and solely in ST-Line guise. The wagon was initially the only variant to offer fully independent rear suspension (IRS), whereas other variants were fitted with a torsion-beam rear suspension.[17]
Engines available are the 1.5-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder with 134 kW (182 PS; 180 hp) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft), and a 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder with 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft). Transmissions include the 8F24 8-speed automatic standard on 1.5 L EcoBoost, 6-speed manual standard on ST, with a 7-speed automatic a no-cost option. A 6-speed automatic was previously offered on Ambiente models.
The Focus has received a full 5-star ANCAP safety rating.[18]
In June 2020, the Focus lineup in Australia had been culled to only the ST-Line Hatch (wagon discontinued), Active and ST. To compensate for the discontinuation of the Titanium, features such as front parking sensors and LED headlights were made standard on the ST-Line. Independent rear suspension was also added to the ST-Line where it was previously only fitted on the ST-Line wagon and Active. FordPass 4G modems were also added to the Focus in Australia for the first time allowing remote unlocking and start from a smartphone.[19]
Coinciding with the launch of the facelift model in 2022, only the ST model will be sold, with non-Ford Performance models (ST-Line Hatch and Active) being discontinued in Australia. The ST and ST X will replace the ST-1 and ST-2 variants launched in 2020. The ST now receives less standard equipment than previously, such as 18 alloys rather than the 19" alloys previously standard across the range. While the ST X gains LED matrix headlights and 19" alloys.[20]
Powertrain[]
| Model | Type | Power | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines[21][9] | ||||
| 1.0 L EcoBoost 85 PS | 998 cc turbocharged I3 | 85 PS (63 kW; 84 bhp) | 170 N⋅m (125 lbf⋅ft) | 2018–present |
| 1.0 L EcoBoost 100 PS | 998 cc turbocharged I3 | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 bhp) | 170 N⋅m (125 lbf⋅ft) | |
| 1.0 L EcoBoost 125 PS | 998 cc turbocharged I3 | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 bhp) | 170 N⋅m (125 lbf⋅ft) | |
| 1.5 L Dragon 123 PS | 1,497 cc naturally aspirated I3 | 123 PS (90 kW; 121 bhp) | 150 N⋅m (111 lbf⋅ft) | |
| 1.5 L EcoBoost 150 PS | 1,497 cc turbocharged I3 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) | |
| 1.5 L EcoBoost 182 PS | 1,497 cc turbocharged I3 | 182 PS (134 kW; 180 bhp) | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) | |
| 2.3 L EcoBoost 280 PS | 2,261 cc turbocharged I4 | 280 PS (206 kW; 276 bhp) | 420 N⋅m (310 lbf⋅ft) | 2019–present |
| Petrol mild hybrid engines[21][9] | ||||
| 1.0 L EcoBoost Hybrid 125 PS | 998 cc turbocharged I3 | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 bhp) | 210 N⋅m (155 lbf⋅ft) | 2020–present |
| 1.0 L EcoBoost Hybrid 155 PS | 998 cc turbocharged I3 | 155 PS (114 kW; 153 bhp) | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) | |
| Diesel engines[21][9] | ||||
| 1.5 L EcoBlue 95 PS | 1,498 cc turbocharged I4 | 95 PS (70 kW; 94 bhp) | 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) | 2018–present |
| 1.5 L EcoBlue 120 PS | 1,498 cc turbocharged I4 | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp) | 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) | |
| 2.0 L EcoBlue 150 PS | 1,995 cc turbocharged I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) | 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) | |
| 2.0 L EcoBlue 190 PS | 1,995 cc turbocharged I4 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 bhp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) | 2019–present |
Safety[]
The fourth-generation Focus features the Ford Co-Pilot360 technology which is claimed to enhance safety, driving and parking. It includes adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, speed sign recognition and lane-centering which works at speeds of up to 200 km/h (124 mph).
Another safety features include Adaptive Front Lighting System with Predictive curve light and Sign-based light, Active Park Assist 2, Park-out Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Evasive Steering Assist, Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, Rear wide-view camera, Wrong Way Alert, Ford MyKey and Post-Collision Braking.[2]
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | 
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| Adult occupant: | 36.6 | 96% |
| Child occupant: | 43 | 87% |
| Pedestrian: | 34.8 | 72% |
| Safety assist: | 9.9 | 75% |
References[]
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- ^ a b "2019 Ford Focus: Full Details Plus 200 Photos On Hatch, Sedan, Wagon And Crossover". Carscoops. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "2019 Ford Focus Mk4 debuts - three body-styles, six trim levels, EcoBoost/EcoBlue engines, 8-speed auto - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "Ford Focus 1.0T ST Line X | long-term test review". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "Ford Focus Vignale review". Carbuyer. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "2019 Ford Focus Active X Estate Review