2013 Ford Focus ST concept

Exterior
As for the look of the new sports variant of the Focus, Ford has made life even difficult. Because the latest generation of compact cologne is already in series drawn extremely athletic. The front sill is roughly similar to the tight powerful design of the 257 kW/350 hp special edition RS500 the previous generation.

The new Focus ST is set to return to Ford so streamlined. The narrow slit between the bonnet and bumper, radiator is the Focus ST is completely closed. The two, the "cooler mouth" of the serial Focus dividing struts fall away at ST. Instead, a contoured front apron emphasizes the sportiness of the new Ford Focus ST. The slope remains largely intact, only the side skirts are finished in body color and the rear wheel slightly more contoured. Similarly, the rear view. Catcher in the Focus ST is the new exhaust system, the dumbbell-shaped tube has been integrated into the bumper in the middle.

Interior
The intrinsic value of the issued Ford Focus ST were adapted to a regular Focus Titanium in the highest level of equipment. The only differences are some applications of brushed aluminum on the steering wheel, handbrake and gear knob and leather sports seats and rear seats by Recaro.

Centrally in the dashboard also an additional instrument carrier has been integrated, via which the driver oil pressure and temperature, and the current boost pressure can read off of the turbocharger. As the infotainment system is like the Ford Focus Titanium is a Sony system. Its control also works on thousands of buttons of the Focus ST and iDrive was not pooled in a central control unit a la BMW.

Engine
With the new model generation Ford Focus ST still puts on a proper power shovel nach.Lieferte the old Focus 04 have a 2.5-liter five-cylinder inline engine 166 kW/225 hp, the new Focus ST from a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder Turbo-fired with 184 kW/250 hp. This should be the Ford Focus ST by far the strongest combination in the compact class. As well, the Focus ST moves, but Ford would not reveal. Special driving event for the Focus ST will follow shortly. In the state of the potent four-cylinder engine sounded amazingly calm and cultivated in any case.

Price of 2013 Focus ST starts at $24,495.

Ford Focus 2013

Exterior and Interior
For a year the current edition is available on the market. She comes in appearance to modern, well made and for the middle class rather triamines. Space is available in front properly, it is to close in the rear. Fit into the luggage compartment of around 300 to almost 1150 liters. Visibility is restricted to the rear. At the service has to get used to. For the large lever protruding from the center console there are certainly more elegant solutions.

Engine
In the tested four-cylinder is a thoroughly civilized 1.6-liter with 85/115 kW / 270 hp and stronger Newton meters from an early age at 2000 rpm. The diesel makes this focus on fast speed of 190. A well-balanced six-speed manual transmission in this case the force to the front wheels. In connection therewith, at least in a provided data about four and a half liters Miverbrauch we have clearly missed during our test and mostly inner-city driving.

Dynamics & Safety
The turbo diesel pushes the empty 1,350-pound forward Frontantriebler pretty fast. The chassis is a very good compromise between sportiness and comfort is achieved. In curves improves the active vehicle dynamics control with traction control the car. The steering could be a somewhat more direct feedback from the road. The brakes provide stable delay. Among other things, stability program and side and head airbags are already contributing to the standard occupant protection.

Series & Specials
There are three facilities with titanium as the highest of them. The basic package is already included as central locking with remote control and trip computer. From stage two will be added such as radio and air conditioning. The Titanium is equipped ex works with hill start assist, cruise control, including limiter, climate control, leather steering wheel, fog lamps, front sport seats and 16-inch wheels with size 215 tires.