Bitauto Original At the 2022 Chongqing Auto Show, the new Ford Focus (parameters | inquiry | pictures) was officially launched, priced at 119,800-145,800 yuan. A total of 4 configurations were launched, and both hatchback and sedan versions are still available. As a mid-term face

Bitche original At the 2022 Chongqing Auto Show , the new Ford Focus (parameters | inquiry | pictures) was officially launched, priced at 119,800-145,800 yuan. A total of 4 configurations were launched, and hatchbacks and sedans are still available. version. As a mid-term facelift model, the new car has optimized and upgraded exterior and interior designs, and the entire series is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder engine. So among these configurations, which model is the most worth buying? This article will analyze its configuration and make car purchase recommendations.

model introduction:

In terms of appearance, the new Focus has changed very obviously. It adopts the latest family-oriented design language, making its shape closer to , Mondeo, and EVOS. The overall shape has become much softer and not as sharp and alternative as the current model. I believe this change will make more people accept it at first glance. At the same time, the ST-Lline and S versions will provide exclusive sports appearance packages

. The new car is available in 6 body colors, including star-grazing blue, blazing orange, mecha gray, hard core gray, flame red and titanium blank. Among them, " The car paint "Grazer Blue" is very similar to the "Nitrogen Blue" of Focus RS. Another ST-Line version model’s exclusive “Fire Orange” paint is also very similar to the Focus ST. It is very bold and rare for these two eye-catching car paints to be used on a family car worth more than 100,000 yuan, which also illustrates the manufacturer's product positioning for this car to be more youthful and sporty.

wheels, EcoBoost 180 racing version and EcoBoost 180 racing version are equipped with 16-inch wheels. The EcoBoost 180 ST-Line and EcoBoost 180 S versions have 18-inch wheels, and will continue to use Michelin Pilot Sport 4 series tires with very good handling performance.

In terms of interior, the new Focus has not made major adjustments to the interior, but has only optimized some details. The biggest change is that the new car is equipped with a mechanical shift lever instead of the current knob-type electronic shift lever. Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that it is equipped with a 6AT gearbox.

In terms of screen, except for the lowest version of the sedan, the entire series is still a combination of 8-inch LCD instrument and 12.3-inch central control touch screen. The built-in vehicle system is also the SYNC+ system jointly developed by Changan Ford and Baidu . The UI interface design is very user-friendly, and several commonly used functions, such as audio, navigation, air conditioning and other information, can be displayed on the first screen. It is worth mentioning that this system integrates iQiyi , Himalaya and QQ music and other applications. It can also order takeout, find parking lots and connect with smart homes, etc. It is very powerful. Later, it can be upgraded through OTA to bring more fun new experiences.

In terms of space performance, a male experiencer with a height of 178cm sat in the front row, with the seat adjusted to the lowest position, and there was a lot of headroom. Coming to the back row, with the front seats unchanged, the experiencer has four fingers of headroom and one punch and two fingers of legroom.

The storage space also performs well. Common storage spaces for personal belongings and mobile phones are involved. The cup holders in the front row have a sliding limit design. The user can freely adjust the storage layout, such as placing Cell phones or some small items.

The biggest change in the new Focus is in terms of power. It has been replaced with a four-cylinder 1.5T engine, which is standard for the entire series. At the same time, the power has also been improved to a certain extent. Judging from the decorative cover and part of the pipeline layout, this 1.5T engine should be the same engine used by the previous generation Focus. It has a maximum power of 130kW and a maximum torque of 5243N·m. It also has an overboost function and a torque output of up to 270N·m.

is matched with a 6AT gearbox, which provides three driving modes: standard, economical, and sports. Moreover, this gearbox can withstand a maximum torque of up to 425N·m, which provides room for car owners to make later power modifications.The newly adjusted powertrain enables the new car's official acceleration time from 100 kilometers to 7.9 seconds, which is a full second shorter than the current model.

There are two types of suspension combinations for the new car. Except for the lowest EcoBoost 180 competition version, which uses front MacPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, the other models are all front MacPherson independent suspension and A combination of rear multi-link independent suspension. At the same time, the body height of the ST-Line and S versions has been lowered by 7mm, and the shock absorbers, springs and stabilizer bars have been adjusted more sportily to achieve more precise control performance.

Model configuration analysis and purchase recommendations:

The EcoBoost 180 Competition Edition with a guide price of 119,800 yuan is the entry-level configuration of Focus, and this configuration is only available in sedan models. Although it is the lowest model in the entire series, compared with joint venture compact cars in the same price range, the overall configuration level is not bad and can basically meet daily household needs, as long as you don't mind that it has a rear torsion beam.

The EcoBoost 180 racing version, with a guide price of 129,800 yuan, is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the entry-level model. Starting from this configuration, the Focus offers sedans and hatchbacks for users to choose from, and is equipped with a rear multi-link independent suspension. This configuration provides nearly 80% of the functions of the Focus model at a price difference of 10,000 yuan. The comfort configuration is quite comprehensive and the price/performance ratio is very high.

has a guide price of 143,800 yuan, which is 14,000 yuan more expensive than the racing version. Its appearance has been upgraded with a sports package, exclusive chassis tuning, 18-inch wheels and Michelin PS4 series tires, which injects a stronger sports atmosphere into the vehicle. For Fox, which focuses on sports, this is undoubtedly the most suitable choice.

The EcoBoost 180 S version, with a guide price of 145,800 yuan, is 2,000 yuan more expensive than the ST-Line. There is no difference between this configuration and ST-Line in all aspects of function. Its main changes are that it has more embroidery and different interior and exterior color matching. However, this car only offers one color, "Star-grazing Blue", which is relatively limited. User's freedom of choice, so it is not highly recommended.

Editor’s comment: Focus has always considered sports control as its selling point. This time it switched to a four-cylinder 1.5T engine, and the standard configuration of the entire series was also well received. The EcoBoost 180 racing version priced under 120,000 yuan can enjoy the good power of 1.5T, which is still somewhat attractive. The mid-range model EcoBoost 180 Racing Edition covers most practical functions, but unfortunately lacks cruise control and active safety functions, but overall it is not bad. EcoBoost 180 ST-Line not only has a sporty appearance, but also has exclusive chassis tuning, which is rare in the entire compact car market. Combined with its price, it can be said to be the most cost-effective among the new Focus. The EcoBoost 180 S version can be regarded as a special edition model. If you feel that the ST-Line is not special enough, you can consider this one. After all, it is only 2,000 yuan more expensive than the former.

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