Steering is sharp - 2.5 turns from the stop until it stops. The car responds to the movements of the driver's hands quickly, but not sharply. The previous Focus steering wheel is not so acute (2.9 turns), but it is better for informativeness. The fact is that a new model has a hydraulic amplifier replaced electrical and feedback has become somewhat artificial. However, if you do not bring the case to slides, steering Works fine. The only thing that is not clear to me is why the diameter of the reversal increased compared to the predecessor from 10.4 to 11 m. For the car size of the size "C" it is unforgivable.
The smoothness of the station wagon, in my opinion, is great. Serbia's roads at times no better than ours - meet and potholes with cracks, and sloppyly greased patches, and stumps with dips. The Focus Wagon suspension gently and elastically work out almost the entire range of local irregularities and does not allow the body to swing. On the rear seats, the bumps are felt slightly stronger, but it is quite comfortable here. Compared to the precursor of the chassis, it seems more rigid and collected, but at the same time it is noticeably better "curves" irregularities. In addition, in the model of a new generation quieter. The buzz from tires, as before, is present, especially on the rear seats, but it became not so annoying. However, everything depends on the choice of tires. But at high speed, the wind whistles very quietly and the noise picture in general is quite comfortable.
Configuring car chassis, designers are always forced to compromise, balancing between handling and smoothness. You will make the chassis more comfortable - the manageability will deteriorate, and improve the handling - will suffer the smoothness of the stroke. But the wizard for setting up the suspension in the company Ford is not in vain receive salary. The new Focus, regardless of the type of body, the smoothness of the turn is perfectly combined with excellent handling.
The car pleases the "rail" stability on a straight line - even at high speed and on an uneven road. The steering wheel with increasing tempo is poured by weight, allowing the driver to relax. The predecessor could not boast of such a course stability - at high speed, he began to swing and screamed on irregularities. And in the abrasions, the universal behaves perfectly, willingly direct the nose where the driver orders. In steep turns, it is felt as heats the rear suspension, "pushing" the car in the right direction. The new Focus is going excattee than the reference in this class Volkswagen Golf, and is practically not inferior to him in the reliability of management.
By riding behavior, the version with the body of the universal is no different from the sedan and hatchback. Slightly tougher settings rear suspension In fact, practically not felt. At the same time, the wagon is much pacifier and more practical. Europe This type of body has long been typical, and in Russia the case has shifted from a dead point. More and more buyers choose universals, and new Ford. Focus Wagon is one of the most profitable suggestions in this segment.
Configuration and prices
The new Focus wagon is already sold in Russian car dealers. The simplest modification with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 85 hp It is proposed only with a 5-speed "mechanics" and costs 634,000 rubles, which is 25,000 rubles more than a similar version with a sidan body and 35,000 rubles more expensive versions with the body of the hatchback. The cheapest option with a 1.6-liter 105-strong engine and mechanical transmission Sale for 646,000 rubles. Equipment with "automatic" PowerShift increases the price of 35,000 rubles. Modification with a 125-strong version of the same motor costs 670,000 rubles with "mechanics" and 705,000 rubles with PowerShift. The following option is equipped with a 2-liter petrol aggregate With a capacity of 150 hp It is sold at a price of 713,000 rubles with mechanical box Gears and from 748,000 rubles with "automatic". And the most expensive at the moment in model line Modification with a 140-strong Turbodiesel will cost the buyer at least 872,500 rubles. Turbodieselli now road.
Compare yourself
Collect on the shore of the Black Sea, a few dozen Ford Focus III. And twice the larger number of journalists, the task is not simple. Especially - in late October. But the organizers coped with it; Directly on the parking lot of the airport of Gelendzhik Press, a total of five thirds of the third focuses of all stripes are already with jet jets.
Since the focus in the body of the hatchback has already been on our test, the look immediately fell on the sedan. Moreover, an organized event, in general, is dedicated to the beginning of production in Russia of this type of body. Although, honestly, I was hoping to see and wagon, but the premiere of the "Wagon", and, at the same time, the "charged" version of ST, in Russia only next year.
Externally three-volume Focus III - Nor give anything - reduced Mondeo. "Matriothenic" concept of models of models from the premium segment is slowly getting to mass brands. Although designers managed to preserve in the appearance of a more solid body sportiness of the five-door version: Prying feed with a small spoiler molded on the lid makes a sedan more rapid.
Opening the trunk lid of the sedan focus, I immediately understand that, taking a traveling flat bag in a three-day journey instead of a road suitcase, I did right choice. As in the case of the hatchback, the victim of the stylish design was practicality: the discharge of the cargo compartment is narrow, and the volume of the trunk under the onslaught of the full-size "spare" decreased from 467 liters in the previous generation to 372 liters in the current one. The difference is almost 100 liters - obviously not in favor of dacms!
This was confirmed by the top managers of Ford at the evening press conference organized in the Concert Hall of the Kempinski Hotel. The new third-generation style Ford Focus is designed to pull the best-selling public to bestseller, which, in most cases, there is no case to pragmatic values. True, that a new focus can dissolve a similar approach target audience There was no word of the previous, practical conservative generation.
Already the next morning, considering the signs with the characteristics on the frontal windows of parked focus, I bump into the cherished figure 2.0 in the "Engine" section. And the inscription " mechanical PPC"Finally stops my choice on a bright red hatchback.
Such a choice was not done by chance. First, no matter how paradoxically sounded, I was tired of "automata": over the past six months, from all the cars we tested, with a manual gear, you can remember, at best, two. Charging with a lifestyle right hand and left legs clearly does not hurt. Secondly, on a passenger machine weighing 1310 kg, a combination of "mechanics" with a two-liter atmospheric gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 horse power, promised a lot of positive emotions, especially after frankly "vegetable" 125-strong Ford Focus III with a motor 1.6.
However, the first kilometers traveled to Focus III 2.0 GDI on the sun-filled cozy streets of the resort Gelendzhik, left a dual impression. It seems to be accelerated by the focus is not bad, and it pulls nothing, but it seemed to have the impression that the signal from the press of the gas pedal is long plutically in the depths of the workpiece before finding throttle valve. It hurts a smoothly machine reacted to the feed of fuel, and even with a second delay. Maybe on the highway two-liter motor will reveal your potential, inspiring pure mountain air?
Selecting from the town to the expanses of Serpentine Marcotch Range, I could not deny myself the pleasure to experience Ford Focus III in full. The benefit that there were still pleasant memories of the perfectly tuned chassis and the steering of the "third" focus, visiting our test in July of this year.
The first ten viorations we passed what is called, in the warm-up mode. Brought here from Moscow, the fiery red hatchback with greed devoured the merry density of the mountain road, as if realizing that the next time he would not come to a similar track soon, but most likely - never.
The addition of velocity on Ford's behavior is not reflected: the focus focus is clearly followed by a given trajectory, passing the ligaments of mountain turns in one breath, without the slightest hints on the rolls. Settings of the electric power can be recognized as one of the best in the class. An elastic gravity steering wheel with a clear zero allowed to control the angle of turning the wheels when entering the next turn.
Only a frank provocation was able to knock the third generation of bestseller from the specified course: it would painfully wanted to find the limit of the chassis capabilities. Under the "open" gas, in the next gentle gear, which is transformed behind the rock ... in 180 degree. Without a discharge of gas sharply cheating the steering wheel to the right. Under the squealing of rubber and the Distribution of ESP, instantly resetting the engine speed, Focus, having time to clarify the front left mudguard about the asphalt, screwed into turn, only slightly running out of the strip. Bravo!
But the two-liter gasoline engine of our praise never deserved. Resisting all its four cylinders to each pressing the gas pedal, the engine is powerful and beautifully roar, throwing the tachometer arrow into the red zone, but refused to go to his 150 forces. Even the manual box and the mountain air could not turn Ford Focus III 2.0 GDI in the "lighter". All hopes remained to another focus, also a two-liter, only working in hard fuel. And he did not let down!
Dark gray Ford Focus III with diesel engine 2.0 TDCI family duratorq with a capacity of 140 horsepower, we had to literally ask for colleagues. So they did not want to part with the car. And passing about two hundred kilometers in the opposite direction, we understood why.
Losing 10 horsepower to its gasoline opponent, two-liter diesel is almost a half times superior in a torque moment. Yes, and the ecological "rent" on the hydrogen motor is not so felt. Even docked with the preselective transmission of PowerShift with a pair of "dry" clutches, the engine almost instantly reacted to the orders of the right leg. Although formally spurt up to 100 km / h Ford Focus III 2.0 TDCI loses a car with a gasoline "two-liter", in the middle speed zone and revolutions diesel focus will be able to compile competition except for Ford gasoline engines EcoBoost family.
Moreover, pleased the diesel focus rather, in which technological unity worked all the components of the car: engine, box, chassis and steering. Each of these elements brought an equivalent contribution, closing in a single chain of driver pleasure. Unfortunately, it did not cost without a weak link, which expected came from the financial department: the price of diesel focus quickly forced to evaporate all the desire to prevail such a talented car, even despite the number of new-water electronic systems available for order.
For example, I have two hands for an electronic "eye", follow the "dead" zones. The main thing is to have time to pay attention to the flashing small light bulb in the outer rearview mirrors. Idly, I and the excellent animation and the informativeness of two displays of the auxiliary systems that we have noted before.
Fans of electronic "frills" will definitely like the system of automatic parking. True, it turned out on the conditional place between two other focuss from the seventh times when the spaces for parking were more than enough for Ford Mondeo., And any driver with a good sense of dimensions would be durable in twice.
Computer apogee automotive technologies Ford will be an interactive SYNC system that can recognize the driver's voice commands and execute the role of Wi-Fi router to communicate with the World Wide Web. Although the English voice control in the form of the option is already available, on focus russian assembly The Sync full-fledged system should appear later, but immediately in a Russified form.
But the systems behind the markup of the road, as well as the automatic braking systems, with the reduction of the distance, we will not have. It is said that there is no guarantee that in our realities these wonders of technological thought will work regularly. Marking on our roads is not found everywhere and not always, but a laser distance meter, may be blinded, if not seen a clear reflective surface in the form of pure license plates, traveling ahead of the car.
Well, the reorientation to the "advanced" youth was successful. Stylish, fashionable and computerized Ford Focus III, turning into a car-gadget, definitely keeps up with the times, responding to all the last trends and introducing them into the masses. The main thing is that in the concern Ford finally not forgotten that the car is needed not only to access the Internet.
In one of the sources describing the Trojan horse, it is stated that 50 selected Spartan soldiers were hiding in it. By purchasing the same number of "Ford Focus" of the third generation, one of Taksoparkov could divide the fate of the fallen Troy.
At one time, this company, which has its own fleet and service, actively used the focus of the second generation, which has perfectly proven itself as a taxi. The number of cars came up to one and a half thousand, and some of them are still in the ranks. When updating the park in favor of Focus 3 played a good reputation of the predecessor - planned to order 700 cars. But then the test purchase of fifty copies did not go.
42 cars remained in the Moscow fleet of the company - the rest of eight were sent to St. Petersburg. All cars - with a 1.6 liter engine (105 hp) and a manual transmission (traditional option for taxoparks). Usually machines are operated for three years without a mileage limit. New "tricks" younger than three years old, and so far the shorter of them managed to roll 160,000 km.
Cars serve according to the manufacturer's regulation. IN warranty period - only in dealer services. Then, if you fail to agree on favorable conditions- in its technical center. In the Park, SD also lives the third "focus" (2011, No. 4, 10, 11; 2012, No. 6; 2013, No. 11). He has already managed to give a sufficient number of sores, but not all of them manifest themselves on taxi cars.
In a long place
The biggest problem is the body, starting with the layout of the cabin and ending with the location of various nodes under the hood.
Most customers complain about a close salon, and when ordering a taxi, they are asked to send any other car.
The cost of restoring the front of the car after the accident has greatly increased compared to the predecessor: more elements suffer, in addition, parts have become more expensive. In many cases, insurance companies write off the cars due to the inexpediency of repair. The lid of the trunk has become more expensive - due to a large plastic lining on it.
The painting problems have not yet arose. Potentially vulnerable thresholds are covered with plastic lining.
The engine control unit is very unsuccessful - behind the front left wing, almost on the inside of the hide (as on "Mondeo"). It costs about 35,000 rubles and suffers even with minor accidents. Yes, and you need to wash the car neatly. In a taxi "Bath procedures" are held twice a day - and water is somehow falls inside. As a result, corrosion amazes the connectors not only on the block itself, but also on the harness of the wiring, which is worth the same money. Punches oils into the fire and deformation of the hider due to temperature difference: for this reason, water and reagents penetrate inside even more active.
The engine and air conditioning radiators sandwich is very close to the front of the car. Easy accidents - and nodes for replacement.
The clearance is noticeably less than the second "focus". Under the congress reverse Even the bordeur is quite easy to hit the bumper so that the radiators cracked. At the same time it is damaged and the air conditioner tube laid under them. These three ill-fated nodes have already changed 35 cars!
Insufficient clearance (120 mm) - headache drivers who have to ride customers into country areas.
Apple from apple tree
The motor remained as reliable as the previous "focus". The only drawback is the small resource of the attachment belt.
On two cars there were problems with gearboxes: both swam on the second (with our editorial "focus" the same misfortune happened). The dealer replaced the box under warranty, but the details of the defect did not want to disclose. The clutch managed to change on five cars when running about 40,000 km. But here the reason is rather in not very careful exploitation. Oddly enough, neither one of the cars does not flow the right gearbox seal, although this is a fairly common phenomenon.
The weak point in the suspension turned out to be the front hub bearings and rear shock absorbers. Their resource is very low. Shock absorbers poorly tolerate the full car load: they were changed by 32 cars after 25,000 km of run. The resource of new spare parts is about the same. The front support bearings were twice alive than the editorial "focus": they are enough for 80,000 km. The front shock absorbers changed only on two machines after 70,000 km.
Electric rail while working without complaints. It turned out to be more reliable than the former, hydraulic, which was changed due to the knocks on all the cars up to 160,000 km of mileage.
Frequently fill driver's windows: automatically, they work in times. There were no other problems with the salon electrician.
Windshields with heated - very gentle and constantly crack from the temperature difference.
On the third "focus" much less often than on the predecessor, light bulbs in the headlights are burning. And the engineers got rid of water from entering the mechanism of the trunk lid lock (on "Focus 2" he often jammed).
SORRY, GOODBYE
The taxi company actively worked with Ford since 2005. Much in it was built precisely under the "tricks". The decision to abandon further cooperation was very difficult, but it had to be accepted: "Focus 3" turned out to be poorly adapted to work in a taxi and constantly brings losses.
As a result, the taxi company chose a new "Octavia". Its benefits have already been rated in the local technical center and on the roads. common useIn addition, it was possible to quickly establish cooperation with the manufacturer. But if "Focuses 2" were still produced, the company's fleet would consist mainly of them.
Opinions
Mechanics: "Focus 3" remained as maintainable as the predecessor. Something became easier (for example, replacement salon filter), and something more complicated - in particular, the change of front hub bear. But in general, the architecture of the car did not change fundamentally.
The Ford Focus car over the years has been one of the best-selling foreign cars on russian market. For his 16-year history in our country, more than 750 thousand cars "Focus" of three generations were implemented. But with all the prevalence of the model, potential buyers of Focus 3 it is interesting to know what kind of car, how does he go and behaves on the road? Let's try to figure out ...
The appearance when choosing a car for many plays a paramount role, and with this Ford Focus is all right: it is beautiful, Elegance, Sports and tighten both in the body of the sedan and in the Khechbeck's bodies. But there is no taste and color of comrades, so it is not necessary to dwell on appearance, but immediately go to the inner decoration of the car.
The Salon "Third Focus" is made not without grace, and the explicit redundancy in it of all means buttons and levers per unit area - rejection does not cause. And the quality of plastics and assembly is excellent.
It is possible to find fault, perhaps only to blue-purple displays and backlight the buttons. The fact that its brightness was muffled, all the same, this "Singness" is not quite pleasant to the gaze. It pleases the fact that the devices have a white backlight that is softer and is better perceived.
During operation, it may be impressed that the good part of the buttons and the inscriptions on them are made too small. And indeed, it is, and its diversity and tight layout of the central console resembles the plane cabin. For the first time getting into the "Third Focus", you are a little confused, blinking in search of the desired function. However, you get used to everything quickly, and it is worth noting that the main management bodies on the car do not suffer to a dwarf disease.
For Ford Focus, the Sony audio system with a 5-inch LCD display, six speakers, USB and AUX connectors, Bluetooth support, voice control, as well as the possibility of managing the "Multi-Steering". In addition, a 4.2-inch color display is located on the dashboard, which shows the testimony. on-board computer. Music sounds worthy and qualitatively, managing it quite understandable and simple. But reading the navigation readings is not entirely convenient, but all because of the too small screen.
Front places in Ford Focus, regardless of the type of body, are suitable for people of almost any complexion - they are just comfortable.
But in the back seat, it is more comfortable to sit in the hatchback, since the sedan has a more attached roof, which takes a certain space above the head.
The motor range of sedan and hatchback is slightly different: the "five-year" base is a 1.6-liter unit that issues 85 horsepower and 141 nm of torque that is sprayed with a 5-speed "mechanics". Only one thing can be said: if in the city on such a car you can still move more or less confidently, then it's better to do not look at the track, as it is accelerated sluggishly and uncertainly, and the lack of capacity will be felt particularly acute on lively motorways.
With a 1.6-liter 105-power engine, you can combine the "mechanics", and the 6-band "robot" of PowerShift with two clips. But such Ford Focus has mediocre dynamics. If it is also enough for a relaxed ride in the city cycle, then the track and overtaking is not all his element. In general, turn the engine is useless: on high revolutions Noise will be much more than speakers. And again, it is better to combine a 105-strong unit with a manual gearbox, since the robotic transmission does not allow all its (and so small) potential. His destination is to calmly deliver you from point A to the point B, and he will suit, probably, except that a frankly phlegmatic driver.
Another 1.6-liter engine gives 125 horsepower and 159 nm of torque. In civil regimes, it is rather quiet and economical, but if it is good to twist it, then he shows good activity. But again, to fully reveal its talents, it is capable of mechanical box for five gears. With a robotic box PowerShift Ford. Focus 3 satisfies only a calm person without driver ambitions. The response accelerator is inserted, and the "sports mode" does not change a serious picture.
A two-liter engine with a return of 150 "horses" and 202 Nm of peak moment - best option For lovers of a dynamic ride. And it was entirely possible to fully realize the potential of a magnificent chassis (a little later) allows, again - the MCP, besides the appetite at the same time moderate, and the noise level is low.
The tandem of the 150-strong unit with "Mechanics" turns the "focus" into the driver car, allowing you to quickly start from the place, and also confidently accelerate from medium speeds, thanks to which the overtook on the track is one pleasure. Yes, and run from the traffic light to the traffic light and at the same time do not fall in the dirt face on a two-liter will definitely work.
But to the "robot" and in this case there are some questions. In the urban cycle, with their work, PowerShift copes perfectly, even in traffic jams changes clearly and smoothly. Bed robotic box In another - acceleration from medium speeds. For example, moving at a constant speed of 70 km / h, the box includes sixth gear in favor of efficiency, and if it is necessary to accelerate (admit, for overtaking), the fourth gear is included, but the thrust is completely insufficient - the two-liter unit reaches its peak characteristics. High "revolutions". In addition, the "robot" is inherent in thinking a little before sticking the necessary transfer. When overtaking, such behavior of positive emotions does not add exactly. In general, with any active actions, PowerShift goes to a decrease is reluctant. Again, and with this engine "sports mode" does not strongly help. Even there is some impression that in the company the box control program has not been adapted at all under 150-strong atmospheric.
Well, in terms of behavior on the road, the "third" Ford Focus is a gambling responsive car, to manage which becomes much more interesting when there are many turns on the way. Excellent feedback is provided with a steering system, which with a set of speed pours the steering wheel with a severity in a self-increasing speed increase. The car is up to the latter to the latter in the asphalt, so to introduce it into demolition or skid, you need to try to trim.
The Ford Focus suspension is comfortable: there is a small squabble on the waves, the rigid irregularities are overcome elastically, and small pits and potholes are quenched with 16-inch tires dimension 215/55. The car with a 150-power engine is equipped with 17-inch wheels (215/50), although it suffers a little smoothness, but "focus" does not turn into a stool. In general, a certain stiffness of the machine suspension is justified, and its energy intensity is at height.
Hatchback is a little easier sedan, which affects behavior. He is gone, and because of the dynamic appearance is perceived as more sport car. On the Ford Focus III hatchback, I want to trigger gas, as quickly as possible to turn a turn or simply to arrange a high-speed check-in from the traffic light to the traffic light. But you should not forget what engine and type of gearbox are installed on the car. At the sedan, I want to go calmly and measured.
In all configurations of the "third" Ford Focus equipped with an anti-lock system (ABS) with a helping system emergency braking. Electronic system Course stability (ESP) is available for all versions except base, but somewhere as an option, and somewhere standard. It constantly monitors the parameters of the movement of the machine and in necessary cases Contributes effective adjustments. It is worth noting that it is impossible to completely disable it, but you can use the "limited help" mode.
It will not be superfluous to mention the innovative automatic braking technology called Active City Stop, installed on the expensive versions of Focus, which when driving at speeds up to 30 km / h helps to avoid collisions with other cars. When the collision's risk system is detected, it automatically uses the brakes (look for details on the crash test page). She also deserves attention to the fact that the Euroncap Advanced Reward reward for security was awarded.
Today we would like to present to your attention the updated Ford Focus 3 in the body of the wagon, in the maximum configuration. Consider all the pros and cons and answer the main question - is it worth buying or not? The car received a lot of interesting features under its control: reinforced noise insulation, automatic parallel and perpendicular parking, etc. Let's get acquainted with him a little closer.
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Ford Focus 3 Universal
Every self-respecting family man dreams of getting big, luxurious and at the same time fast car. Modern universals have long moved away from their old traditions and turned into really something new and universal. The updated Ford Focus of the third generation in the body of the wagon received all the above-listed car quality. It should be noted that this model, in the maximum possible configuration, we provided Ford Sollers.Perhaps you should start with the most important price. Given the excitement in the foreign exchange market, the cost of the car in this configuration is hardly able to please someone, 1,300,000 with kopecks, it is so much to give money for this miracle. Of course, you can remove some options and the price will subsides to one million, but still it is impossible to say that the new Ford Focus 3 is worth this money. It is the price that is the main disadvantage of this car, but it is unlikely to go down the real connoisseurs of Ford cars, because they only become more on the roads.
Indeed, you should agree that in recent years, Ford has made a strong jerk forward. Armed with advanced technologies, excellent design and excellent adaptation to russian conditions, Ford managed to create Focus 3 in the body wagon. And now let's talk about the appearance of the car.
Exterior
Restyling model Focus 3 in the body Wagon surpassed all expectations, because the car really transformed and it can immediately see looking at his front part. Powerful chrome grid of the radiator, completely new adaptive bi-xenon headlights that managed to give a car some seriousness. If in the previous model, the car more reminded the smiling "guy", now Focus 3 has become a serious competitor for many. But there is one thing, but, in front of the car, if you look at it not armed with an arms, sometimes begins to look like an enlarged Ford Fiesta.
Externally, the side of the car did not receive special changes and is similar to its predecessor. However, the changes touched noise insulation. IN updated Ford FOCUS 3 An additional noise-absorbing panels are installed in the door and the insulation of the floor panels was enhanced, but a little later.
The back of the car also remained virtually unchanged. A little bit of other headlights, a large spoiler appeared in the top configuration, plus a chromed insert in the exhaust system.
To speak as a whole, externally, the third Focus has become very pleasant and due to increased clearance, it is practically possible to add to the universal list increased passibilityBut for this it remains to add only four-wheel drive and ideally raise a car.
Interior
Let's start by S. luggage compartment. The volume of the trunk is 490 liters, but if you fold rear seatsThe digit increases almost 3 times - 1502 liters. Many different compartments for various trifles, not even forgotten about the outlet at 12 V. In other words, the trunk on this car is big and practical.
Places for the rear passengers are enough, but provided if there are two there. Three adult men there are hardly placed, but the children will place comfortably there. Here, still I would like to see the management of the climate, but this, unfortunately there is no, although given the price, could and establish. With an increase in 1.80 m, the passenger will feel more than comfortable, high ceilings, the knees do not rest on the front armchair.
Front car front panel more than informative. Among the changes should be noted the new Multimedia SYNC system which also became completely different. If before that we could see in all models the same front panel, then in the updated Focus 3 it became a little different.
Rich and informative dashboard It remained unchanged, everything in bright colors, you feel like a Christmas tree at night. Ford has always loved to create a pleasant and at the same time saturated atmosphere in the cabin.
Leather three-spoke multi-mall, soft front panel, convenient climate control system and many other pleasant smells, all this can not disappoint.
It should also be noted the average car torpedo, under the AKP lever there is a fairly large compartment for small things, which is closed with a stylish curtain. Plus, this should be noted the presence of a secret compartment.
The presence of the armrest is strongly pleasing, it is configured by departure, plus got a small space for various trifles, there is a 12V socket and a memory card slot (GPS).
In principle, there is no good supernatural here, pleases only that Ford still managed to transform the car's salon, if you compare it with predecessors.
Engine
Ford finally abandoned the 2 liter motor and decided to put a turbocharged solution. In our case, the car received a turbocharged engine (ECO Boost) 1.5 l, with a capacity of 150 hp (240 N / m available with 1600 revolutions). A very interesting motor that picks up from the lowests and that the most interesting feeling is much better than a 2 liter solution. It accelerates very quickly, and if you turn on the Sport mode, then you start thinking that you are driving the sports car. Engine works in one tandem with 6 speed automatic box Transmissions.
But everything has its drawbacks. The build quality is certainly depressing. It is immediately clear that our Russian "Masters" collected, with the help of a tape, which was scored, well, not exactly where it should be. Some wires are not at all isolated, and this suggests that over time, car owners face the problem of wiring when they begin to rot.
The second problem that may occur is of course the engine resource. Yes, the engine gives an incredible high power, There is a turbine that gives extra force. However, the motor will be strongly strained, from here with time there will begin various problems, and as everyone knows, just so sinking somewhere in Ford cars is not so simple. Most likely it's just marketing strokeFor it is not profitable to create and sell cars that will live for a long time. But you can only say one, top engine 1.5 liters 150 hp It gives an incredibly fast acceleration. By comparison, from the diesel BMV X3, our Focus 3 lagged behind everything on the floor of the housing.
Fuel consumption
As the developers assure, average flow The car's fuel reaches a little more than 6 liters. However, how much we did not try, such indicators did not achieve such indicators. It pleases only one thing that the car can safely refill ai-92. As a result, the following happened:- City cycle - 8.5 liters per 100 km (AI-95)
- Route - 7.2 liters per 100 km (AI-95)
Suspension
In the machines of Ford, at least in those that we have time to test, there have never been any problems with the running. In Focus 3+, it seems to be even more interesting, the suspension is soft and at the same time quite tough, that is, not to explain the usual words. Fords found a certain ideal middle and ultimately received ideal indicators. Front stands the independent Macferson suspension, perfectly proven itself on our roads, and the rear is already a multi-dimension. In other words, we did not have any questions for the suspension.City
The car is ideal for the urban cycle. Regardless big flow, excellent insulation in the cabin, a spacious salon, a huge trunk, a sporting character, which is still necessary for happiness?
Restyled focus undoubtedly attracts attention, especially if you are a happy owner of the top model. The car is literally stuffed by a variety of features that help you in the urban stream, especially liked blind zone sensors and a warning system when traveling from parking. Well, you should not forget that in the car there is a function of automatic parking about which we have not spoken once again.
If we speak in general, the car is literally created for active inhabitants of the city, which are moving not only on asphalt, but also in rural areas and often go to the track. Plus, the automatic braking system should be added to all this, which will be able to save the accident. But about these functions later.
Route
On the track, the car feels in its environment. Powerful engine Allows you to make quick maneuvers when overtaking, and a well-balanced suspension perfectly swallows almost all the pits and do not notice them. As for noise insulation, on our surprise, only the sound of the motor and some wheels fall on the lounge to the salon. You can communicate with passengers without increasing the tone of the voice and it cannot but please. Shumka is just perfect here.The machine on turns is not sharp and fits perfectly in any of them. The car is calmly moving at cruising speeds and at the same time you are completely sure that you are in full security. If you go far, the cruise is saved.
Countryside
The clearance of 160 cm allows you to conquer not only asphalt road sections, but also calmly leave the convergence, to the cottage or even go to the forest for mushrooms. Of course, revenge dirt on this car will not work, but it turns out to go on vacation. But there is one no hope, numerous sensors, which literally stuffed the car is unlikely to stop squeaking, if you feed, for example, in the field.Technologies
Now let's talk more about the opportunities and received Ford Focus 3+ car technologies in the body of the station wagon. To be honest, there are so many functions here that half of them you will definitely not use, especially if you are already an experienced driver. Get acquainted with the main bonuses.Let's start, perhaps, from the Sync multimedia system, which has gained a very interesting performance. Of course, purchasing this system, do not forget to purchase and the memory card with the GPS system, which shows it very well, if we consider it from informativeness, however, in terms of building a route, everything is sad. For a very long time to enter the address of the destination, the sensor responds very hard, it is necessary to put very much on the screen. From here you can adjust the climate in the cabin, make calls, and this is done with voice commands.
The car has a rear view camera, from which, in unclear weather, there is no point, for it is constantly in the mud. In this connection, if there is such an opportunity, it is better to refuse it, Parktronics will be enough. Plus, the automatic parking function should be added to all. The whole charm is that now the car can affect not only in parallel, but also perpendicularly, it seems that such a decision is perfect for the beautiful half of humanity.
As we have already spoken in the car installed the monitoring system of blind zones. An alert is on the side mirrors, where orange lights light up. A very convenient and practical function that allows not afraid to rebuild to other bands in the city stream.
In addition, the updated Focus 3 received Cross Traffic Allert technology, that is, a warning system when traveling from parking. This function allows you to keep track of all cars that you might not notice with a limited view of the road. A very convenient solution, especially when you pass back.
No less pleasant feature is adaptive bixenon headlamps that are adjusted to the current road situation. The headlights turn themselves when you change the trajectory of movement. In other words, a very useful solution that will enjoy any car owner.
Ford has installed automatic braking system in this car, called Active City Stop. This is a very useful feature, especially if you are not an experienced driver. The meaning of her work is that the brakes are automatically activated in cases of emergence in front of the car. But it is necessary to take into account the fact that your speed should not exceed 50 km / h. That is, for Lihach, this technology is simply meaningless.
Probably it will be quite strange, but we simply could not get around the parties - this is a socket in the center of the top panel in the glass. What, but this was not exactly seen such, Ford made sure that you spend the wires through the lounge of the salon and did not spoil anything there. At the beginning, you start thinking that this is some kind of button for catapulting or inclusion of some kind of function, but you have everything much easier. You should say thank you for Ford for the smell.
