25.11.2016

Ford Focus 3 (Ford Focus) It is difficult to name a simple and unpaired car, this car is not only beautiful with the outside, but also has a modern exterior and equipment. Despite this, the focus of the third generation, in contrast to the previous version, did not become a bestseller, nevertheless, the number of used Ford Focus 3 in the secondary market is huge, therefore, to leave this car without attention, we did not have the right. Today we will talk about the most common drawbacks of Focus 3, and what should be paid to when buying this car with mileage.

A bit of history:

In 1998, the first Ford Focus came to change the model "ECCORT", his debut took place at the auto show in Geneva, in which the novelty produced a real exterior. The second generation of focus debuted in September 2004 in Paris. In 2005, the production of a car in Russia was established at the factory in Vsevolozhsk. He became a real brand bestseller and was among the top ten best-selling machines in the world. In the CIS, in order to get this car, many had to wait for their turn for 6 months.

Ford Focus 3 (MK 3) was first demonstrated in early 2010 at the international auto show in Detroit. Despite this, official sales of new items in the CIS started only in 2012. The car was created on the platform " C1."And offered in three types of body - five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon. Unlike previous versions, the novelty is equipped with a large number of electronic systems that have been inaccessible for most Ford models. For our market, four configurations were available - Ambiente, Trend, Trend Sport and Titanium, there is also a charged version of "ST". The third generation of Ford Focus was produced to 2015.

Ford Focus 3 Ways With Mileage

Paintwork coverage of this car, frankly, weak, scratches appear even from minor contacts with branches of bushes and brushes on car wash. Despite this, corrosion on the car body is quite rare. When examining the car, you must pay attention to the state of bumpers, as according to statistics, on each second instance, regular fastening of the front bumper bumper.

Power units

Ford Focus 3 was equipped with gasoline and diesel power units of varying degrees of forster: gasoline 1.6 (85, 105 and 125 hp), 2.0 (150 and 250 hp); Diesel 1 .6 (95, 115 hp), 2.0 (115, 140 and 163 hp). Netting on the reliability of Ford Motors is a big rarity, and the third generation of focus is no exception. The engines of this car are quite reliable, and if any problems arise with them, then, as a rule, they are insignificant. One of the peculiarities of gasoline power units is their noisy work, especially the immentable motor. For example, when starting a cold engine 1.6, you can hear the "Cocanier" or tapping from under the hood (feature of the injectors), after warming up, as a rule, the flowing sounds disappear. Motor 2.0 also has an unpleasant feature - a loud knock at the start of the cold engine (the feature of the WPTD).

On cars released from 2011 to 2012, there was an unstable operation of the engine "Trojection" and the loss of thrust, the reason - the firmware of the firmware control unit of the power unit, later, the manufacturer eliminated this problem, replacing the software. The engine control unit is not far from the front bumper, and if there is not even a significant blow to the front of the car, it is required to replace it (the cost of the block is about 1500 cu). If you constantly ride in large speeds, it increases oil consumption, up to 300 grams per 1000 km. The weak venue of diesel engines is its sensitive fuel system, if the car was refueling with poor-quality fuels, expensive repair can not be avoided.

Transmission

For Ford Focus 3, a five-speed manual gearbox and a robotic PowerShift transmission with two dry clutches were installed. Unfortunately, the automatic transmission has both technical and operational disadvantages. So, in particular, the owners often raise on jerks, shocks and metal grinds when switching gear, as well as to twitch the car when moving in a traffic jam. If the car was exploited most of the time in the metropolis, then expensive repair of this transmission will be needed already after 50-60 thousand km (the clutch replacement is required).

As for mechanics, it is quite reliable, but it still has minor flaws, it is still - flowing semi-axes and zaking gear shift cables. To extend the life of the gear shift cables, they need to be lubricated once every 50000 km. The clutch here lives long enough - 120-150 thousand km.

Ford Focus Suspension Reliability 3

As an anterior suspension on Ford Focus 3, MacPherson is traditionally used, a multi-dimensional independent suspension is used. The brake system is represented by disk brake mechanisms, the steering is equipped with an electro-hydraulic amplifier. The owners of this car model often complain about the embroidering of the suspension in cold weather, the dealers do not consider this breakdown, and call this lack of a "car feature". If we talk about the reliability of the suspension, it is sufficiently alive, and the excavation operation, on average, will serve 70-90 thousand km.

For most modern cars, the stabilizer racks live no more than 50,000 km. Shock absorbers, after 70,000 km, as a rule, begin to leak, and closer to 100,000 km will need to be replaced, and the support bearings will have to be replaced at the same time. Ball supports, hub bearings and silent blocks, on average, go about 80,000 km. The collapsed levers of the rear suspension fail on a run of 60-70 thousand km. The steering rail is to be considered the most problematic place in the running, and can be frowning very early (up to 60,000 miles). Due to the fact that this node is not collapsible and varies assembly with the amplifier, its replacement is not cheap.

Salon

Ford Focus 3 has an original design, but as regards this model - brings the quality of finishing materials and the quality of the assembly, as a result, crickets in the cabin appear in the first year of the car's life. Despite the large number of electrical equipment in the cabin, the claims to their work arise extremely rarely.

Outcome:

In general, it is quite reliable and inexpensive in maintaining a car (if you do not consider cars with a robotic gearbox), yes, there are certain nuances, but they have other cars in this price segment.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you have to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Respect, editors Car auto

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 the warranty period - only in dealerships. Then, if it fails to agree on favorable terms, in its technical center. In the park, SPR 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". At the congress with a reversing from the curb, even a light bumper is sufficiently lightly 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, a taxi company preferred new "Octavia" . Its benefits have already been rated at the local technical center and on the roads of common use, and also managed 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, replacing the salon filter), and something more difficult - in particular, the change of the front hub bearing. But in general, the architecture of the car did not change fundamentally.

The third will be the first?
Test Drive for Ford Focus 3

text Pavel Veselovski
Photo Anthony Burtrug

It is difficult to be a leader. Especially on such a rapidly developing market as Russian. However, he managed. For 12 years, from the 1999 distant already, almost always held the maximum sales bar. There was a benchmark in its class. They were equal to him, behind him stood in the queues. And now it's time to upgrade. A completely new Ford Focus III comes out on Siena, waving a heart of traditional fans and causing spying views of competitors. And believe me, the struggle for the first place will be serious!

The new "focus" hasremarkable property - it is beautiful in any color

P lodge new generation will begin in September, but the test car fell back in June. A juicy red, on elegant 16-inch disks about the set of spokes, playing asterisks highlights from the blinding June sun, the new Focus was good. Even in the parking lot, he looked dynamically like a cast of frozen red energy, ready for a throw. It seems that this is called kinetic design. Another fashionable word for press releases, which is actually a hard work of aerodynamics specialists, artists, linkers. Make sure that the car has already caused the feeling of movement, is a great art. And the new "focus" has a remarkable property - it is beautiful in any color. In red, it is expressive and optimistic, in silver he is solid and elegant, black makes it mysterious and a bit dangerous. The right word, I would find it difficult to give preference to one specific colors. As they say, choose the taste, there are no unsuccessful combinations.

Aerodynamic opening grille is now divided into pieces of vertical ribs

The two former generations Focus diverged in Russia edition of more than half a million - the digit is impressive. The newcomer clearly claims to continue the tradition, even externally keeping hereditary features (at the same time, there is a corporate decency, relying with modern Mondeo and Fiesta). We see that the incision and outlines of the headlights remained similar, the major air intake in the front bumper are preserved. However, optics have become unprecedented elegant, and the arrangement of the aerodynamic opening is now divided into parts by the power lines of vertical ribs. These lines visually continue the embossed contours of the undercuts on the hood and add the cutting of the car volitional notes. The solid felphoradiatic grille was replaced by a chrome-plated horizontal strip, the openings of fog, on the surface of the wings and doors became more clear faces. Following the irreversible tendency to the strongest aerodynamic rounding of the body, the new model simultaneously demonstrates more hard and crystallismbathroom sculptural forms. The rear optics of the hatchback breathes expression, sharp corners of the attacking wings. And, of course, the crystal scattering of the LEDs here is like here. The new Focus became brighter, slightly more caller, visually larger and above the class. Compared to the Ford Focus III predecessor, added a length of 21 mm (4358 mm), but at the same time he began 16 mm below (1484 mm) and the so much ran in width (1823 mm). The wheelbase rose to an additional 8 mm, which is unlikely to negatively affect the maneuverability of the car. In general, these dry numbers tell us that the dimensions of the car changed slightly. Another news concerns such a relatively rare Focus option as three-door hatchback. It will no longer be. Why? Marketing Answer Ford Diplomatic: New

Many Oval ventilation deflectors disappeared with torpedoes, rounded visor instrument scales

the five-door hatchback turned out to be so successful that the need for a three-door disappeared. The company, as it were, hints to us that Zador and the dynamics even in the five-door version is enough with interest - so why the garden is to be lightened? Although our modest view is that in reality, three-door Focus simply competes with a similar Focus option. One way or another, most buyers are really enough for the eyes of the sedan, the 5-door hatchback and station wagon. The interior of the former Focus was designed in a rather strict classic style. The Salon of the current contender for leadership in the class segment with the poet could be characterized as follows: "I have not loved the oval since childhood, I have painted an angle since childhood." And indeed, they disappeared from the torpedo annoying by many oval ventilation deflectors, a rounded visor of devices, simple proportions of the central console. Now their place occupied the broken surfaces of the torpedo, moderate high-tech dashboard and the space interface in the center, bringing us to the lunar transformers, which are so relevant in this

The interior of the new Focus took a step towards young people, it is not so obvious, and definitely more modern

year. In a certain sense, the interior of the new Focus took a step towards young people, it is not so obvious, as before, and definitely more modern. The handbrake handle curved fashionable now the letter "g", and on the steering wheel it became more than one needle. Sitting in the updated Focus is still convenient. The devices read well, all controls in pleasant accessibility. Perhaps the audio system looks slightly overloaded, to the motley buttons you need to get used to; Climate control unit, on the contrary, is obvious and functional. The control keys sound and cruise mode on the steering wheel are duplicated by convex relief. I liked the wrong shape, but very comfortable vendors of ventilation. Even the host complies with a chopped space style - commendable attention to trifles. Information on the secondary functions of the car is displayed on two color displays with a Russified menu and excellent animation. Screens themselves, although not possessing a large size, remain readable with any lighting.

Service

Service period - 15,000 km. Cost with Motor Oil Ford - from 6590 to 7790 rubles, with Motor oil Castrol - from 7090 to 8490 rubles.

For the better, the quality of finishing materials has changed - they became softer and more pleasant to the touch. The front seats received a more pronounced side support. The comfort of the rear passengers is still at a good level, the increase in the base made it possible to add some space in the foot zone. But the places behind the fifth door became less significantly - the volume of the luggage compartment is 372 liters for a sedan and 277 liters for hatchback. A full-size spare wheel, laid by all Russian versions, ate part of the trunk volume. In addition, at the folding of the rear seats, a small step is formed. Perhaps these are the only tangible cons noticed by us in the new hatchback.

Focus would not be ourselves if he could not boast of good dynamic characteristics and a deeply thought-out suspension. The current generation strictly adheres to this glorious tradition and can give the driver a lot.

Ford Focus III. Built on a new global platform, the same for cars manufactured on all continents. The universal platform C1 is the modernization of the second generation platform, with partially isolated rear and front subframes, as well as the final elements of the rear multi-particle suspension Control Blade. In practice, this means that the rear suspension has a smaller effect and allows you to confidently pass even the most intricate devices with minimal steering adjustments. The ESP system is configured in such a way as to interfere with the automobile management only in emergency cases.

Ford Focus III is equipped with a thrust control system (TVC), which analyzes information from sensors

Even within the city, we were able to make sure the effectiveness of the Fords "multi-dimensions" - the sinful business broke the speed regime, they allowed the car into long and uncomfortable turns, without banking the gas (the benefit on Sundays is minimal). At speeds from 80 to 120, the new Focus prescribed the trajectory as on the rails, without the slightest hint of the danger of drift or unpleasant rolls. Also, I really liked the helm's response - the electrical amplifier is configured quite correctly.

Ford Focus III Osnagtage Truck Control System (TVC), which analyzes information from sensors with a frequency of 100 times per second. Electronics supports the optimal balance of the torque distribution between the front wheels. This technology improves the adhesion with the road and allows the driver to freely handle the gas pedal, without fearing the breakdown in the slip (is installed only if there is an ESP). The other side of the medal of this advanced system is the more correct behavior of the car on a slippery coating.

We were not too lazy to call on relative off-road. On the backyards of some semi-closed milling plant found a pretty crippled plot, full of pebbles, broken asphalt and cunning bumps. 1Inched the car on these waves, almost without touching the brake pedal (but actively working the wheel). When the clouds of dust dispelled, it turned out that the suspension at Ford Focus III is quite capacious, it is quite difficult to break through it. The machine is adequately controlled on a broken road, coated with an exemplary. In addition, pleased an excellent level of noise insulation - probably one of the best in its class. Actually, at idle of the motor, it is not heard at all, and up to 3 vol / min LLC it reminds of itself only weak hum. Of course, the pebbles drumat on the fenders are noticeably, but for this price category is quite acceptable. The overall valuation of noise insulation is four with a big plus.

As a basic power unit, the European Ford Focus III received a fully new 4-cylinder 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine of the EcoBoost family, available in two versions - with a capacity of 150 and 182 liters. from. As transmissions, a 6-speed manual box and a 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission with double grip will replace the traditional automatic. Alas, Russian buyers new gasoline EcoBoost will not be available. In our Focus III market is equipped with a 1.6 liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 105 and 124 L.E., as well as a more powerful two-liter power unit with a capacity of 150 hp, borrowed from the American version of Focus. Two diesel two-liter motor with a capacity of 140 and 150 liters will also be available. from. The six-speed mechanics will also not be, the motors 1.6 will be limited to five transmissions. It pleases the fact that the former super-budgetary engine 1.4 liters has finally been resigned. We also do not forget about the future possibility of the top ecoBoost SCTI ST by 2.0 l / 250 hp For the Ford Focus ST model (for those temperamental people who are not luxury, and not a means of movement, but lifestyle). Unfortunately, we dealt with an engineered engine, completely "fresh." Its potential has not yet been fully revealed, one can only say that the 1.6 motor is not badly balanced, confidently pulls on small revolutions, does not force the transfers frequently. A couple of times I was laughed with a lever and included the fifth instead of the third transfer - the car took such a mockery quietly enough. Summary: 125 horsepower driven a car confidently, but you should not wait for sports feats from them. To do this, it makes sense to pay extra for a 150-strong "double room".

Ford Focus III has become predictable by safer its predecessors. Due to the use of high-strength varieties of steel reinforced by 25% rigidity

Safety

Overall rating - 5 stars (maximum score) Protection of passengers - 92% of 100 possible, protection of children's places - 82%, Pedestrian safety - 72%, passive safety - 71%.

The results of the Ford Focus III crash test according to EURONCAP

Improved elements deformable in collision, which positively affected active safety

wa on a twist. Improved elements deformable in collision, which positively affected active safety. In addition, the new model got a multitude of electronic assistants, among them the driver's condition tracking system ("sleep detector"), keeping the traffic strip, automatic distant light, road sign recognition, automatic parking, indicator "Blind zones", retention of distance and speed and fashionable
today, the system of preventing a collision with ahead of the car at low speeds. All these options are available only in rich equipment and significantly raise the price of the car.

Thus, the most affordable Ford Focus is a 5-door hatchback in the basic configuration with an engine of 1.6 liters, 105 L.E.- will cost buyers in 499 thousand rubles (Ambiente). In this case, the client will receive ABS, two front airbags, central locking, drive front windows and mirrors. Supplement for automatic transmission will be 37 thousand rubles - relatively cheap, by the way.

Due to the use of high-strength varieties of steel reinforced by 25% cuz rigidity

Maximum for motor 1.6 Titanium equipment starts from 685,500 rubles, it includes an ESP course stability system, front and side airbags, separate climate control, rain and light sensors, light-alloy 16-inch discs, built-in anti-theft system and sports front armchairs. The number of additional options seems limitless: bixenon and "variable" headlights, LED lighting of the cabin, radio tape recorder with nine speakers and voice control, the automatic parking system raise the cost of the hatchback with an engine 1.6 and a manual transmission to 799 rubles.

The "fast" transmission of PowerShift, inaccessible only for the base motor (1.6 l, 105 l.), Will add to the cost of another 32,000 rubles. So, going to the official website and using the configurator, I created myself a virtual Focus III with a 2.0 engine, an automatic transmission with two clutches and a maximum set of options (except for a smokers package, I have nothing to do with me). The result was impressed - the car pulled

Ford Focus III 1.6

specifications

Test Drive for Ford Focus 3

text Pavel Veselovski

photo Anthony Burtrug

It is difficult to be a leader. Especially on such a rapidly developing market as Russian. However, he managed. For 12 years, from the 1999 distant already, almost always held the maximum sales bar. There was a benchmark in its class. They were equal to him, behind him stood in the queues. And now it's time to upgrade. A completely new Ford Focus III comes out on Siena, waving a heart of traditional fans and causing spying views of competitors.

And believe me, the struggle for the first place will be serious!

The new "focus" has a remarkable property - it is beautiful in any color

The new generation will begin in September, but the test car fell back in June. A juicy red, on elegant 16-inch disks about the set of spokes, playing asterisks highlights from the blinding June sun, the new Focus was good. Even in the parking lot, he looked dynamically like a cast of frozen red energy, ready for a throw. It seems that this is called kinetic design. Another fashionable word for press releases, which is actually a hard work of aerodynamics specialists, artists, linkers. Make sure that the car has already caused the feeling of movement, is a great art. And the new "focus" has a remarkable property - it is beautiful in any color. In red, it is expressive and optimistic, in silver he is solid and elegant, black makes it mysterious and a little dangerous. The right word, I would find it difficult to give preference to one specific colors. As they say, choose the taste, there are no unsuccessful combinations.

Aerodynamic opening grille is now divided into pieces of vertical ribs

The two former generations Focus diverged in Russia edition of more than half a million - the digit is impressive. The newcomer clearly claims to continue the tradition, even externally keeping hereditary features (at the same time, there is a corporate decency, relying with modern Mondeo and Fiesta). We see that the incision and outlines of the headlights remained similar, the major air intake in the front bumper are preserved. However, optics have become unprecedented elegant, and the arrangement of the aerodynamic opening is now divided into parts by the power lines of vertical ribs. These lines visually continue the embossed contours of the undercuts on the hood and add the cutting of the car volitional notes. The solid felphoradiatic grille was replaced by a chrome-plated horizontal strip, the openings of fog, on the surface of the wings and doors became more clear faces. Following the irreversible tendency to the strongest aerodynamic rounding of the body, the new model simultaneously demonstrates more rigid and crystallism sculptural forms. The rear optics of the hatchback breathes expression, sharp corners of the attacking wings. And, of course, the crystal scattering of the LEDs here is like here. The new Focus became brighter, slightly more caller, visually larger and above the class. Compared to the Ford Focus III predecessor, added a length of 21 mm (4358 mm), but at the same time he began 16 mm below (1484 mm) and the so much ran in width (1823 mm). The wheelbase rose to an additional 8 mm, which is unlikely to negatively affect the maneuverability of the car. In general, these dry numbers tell us that the dimensions of the car changed slightly. Another news concerns such a relatively rare Focus option as three-door hatchback. It will no longer be. Why? Marketing Answer Ford Diplomatic: New

Many Oval ventilation deflectors disappeared with torpedoes, rounded visor instrument scales

the five-door hatchback turned out to be so successful that the need for a three-door disappeared.

The company, as it were, hints to us that Zador and the dynamics even in the five-door version is enough with interest - so why the garden is to be lightened? Although our modest view is that in reality, three-door Focus simply competes with a similar Focus option. One way or another, most buyers are really enough for the eyes of the sedan, the 5-door hatchback and station wagon. The interior of the former Focus was designed in a rather strict classic style. The Salon of the current contender for leadership in the class segment with the poet could be characterized as follows: "I have not loved the oval since childhood, I have painted an angle since childhood." And indeed, they disappeared from the torpedo annoying by many oval ventilation deflectors, a rounded visor of devices, simple proportions of the central console. Now their place occupied the broken surfaces of the torpedo, moderate high-tech dashboard and the space interface in the center, bringing us to the lunar transformers, which are so relevant in this

The interior of the new Focus took a step towards young people, it is not so obvious, and definitely more modern

year. In a certain sense, the interior of the new Focus took a step towards young people, it is not so obvious, as before, and definitely more modern. The handbrake handle curved fashionable now the letter "g", and on the steering wheel it became more than one needle. Sitting in the updated Focus is still convenient. The devices read well, all controls in pleasant accessibility. Perhaps the audio system looks slightly overloaded, to the motley buttons you need to get used to; Climate control unit, on the contrary, is obvious and functional. The control keys sound and cruise mode on the steering wheel are duplicated by convex relief. I liked the wrong shape, but very comfortable vendors of ventilation. Even the host complies with a chopped space style - commendable attention to trifles. Information on the secondary functions of the car is displayed on two color displays with a Russified menu and excellent animation. Screens themselves, although not possessing a large size, remain readable with any lighting.

Service period - 15,000 km. Cost with Motor Oil Ford - from 6590 to 7790 rubles, with Motor oil Castrol - from 7090 to 8490 rubles.

For the better, the quality of finishing materials has changed - they became softer and more pleasant to the touch. The front seats received a more pronounced side support. The comfort of the rear passengers is still at a good level, the increase in the base made it possible to add some space in the foot zone. But the places behind the fifth door became less significantly - the volume of the luggage compartment is 372 liters for a sedan and 277 liters for hatchback. A full-size spare wheel, laid by all Russian versions, ate part of the trunk volume. In addition, at the folding of the rear seats, a small step is formed. Perhaps these are the only tangible cons noticed by us in the new hatchback.

Focus would not be ourselves if he could not boast of good dynamic characteristics and a deeply thought-out suspension. The current generation strictly adheres to this glorious tradition and can give the driver a lot.

Ford Focus III is built on a new global platform, the same for cars manufactured on all continents. The universal platform C1 is the modernization of the second generation platform, with partially isolated rear and front subframes, as well as the final elements of the rear multi-particle suspension Control Blade. In practice, this means that the rear suspension has a smaller effect and allows you to confidently pass even the most intricate devices with minimal steering adjustments. The ESP system is configured in such a way as to interfere with the automobile management only in emergency cases.

Ford Focus III is equipped with a thrust control system (TVC), which analyzes information from sensors

Even within the city, we were able to make sure the effectiveness of the Fords "multi-dimensions" - the sinful business broke the speed regime, they allowed the car into long and uncomfortable turns, without banking the gas (the benefit on Sundays is minimal). At speeds from 80 to 120, the new Focus prescribed the trajectory as on the rails, without the slightest hint of the danger of drift or unpleasant rolls. Also, I really liked the helm's response - the electrical amplifier is configured quite correctly.

Ford Focus III Osnagtage Truck Control System (TVC), which analyzes information from sensors with a frequency of 100 times per second. Electronics supports the optimal balance of the torque distribution between the front wheels. This technology improves the adhesion with the road and allows the driver to freely handle the gas pedal, without fearing the breakdown in the slip (is installed only if there is an ESP). The other side of the medal of this advanced system is the more correct behavior of the car on a slippery coating.

We were not too lazy to call on relative off-road. On the backyards of some semi-closed milling plant found a pretty crippled plot, full of pebbles, broken asphalt and cunning bumps. 1Inched the car on these waves, almost without touching the brake pedal (but actively working the wheel). When the clouds of dust dispelled, it turned out that the suspension at Ford Focus III is quite capacious, it is quite difficult to break through it. The machine is adequately controlled on a broken road, coated with an exemplary. In addition, pleased an excellent level of noise insulation - probably one of the best in its class. Actually, at idle of the motor, it is not heard at all, and up to 3 vol / min LLC it reminds of itself only weak hum. Of course, the pebbles drumat on the fenders are noticeably, but for this price category is quite acceptable. The overall valuation of noise insulation is four with a big plus.

As a basic power unit, the European Ford Focus III received a fully new 4-cylinder 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine of the EcoBoost family, available in two versions - with a capacity of 150 and 182 liters. from. As transmissions, a 6-speed manual box and a 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission with double grip will replace the traditional automatic. Alas, Russian buyers new gasoline EcoBoost will not be available. In our Focus III market is equipped with a 1.6 liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 105 and 124 L.E., as well as a more powerful two-liter power unit with a capacity of 150 hp, borrowed from the American version of Focus. Two diesel two-liter motor with a capacity of 140 and 150 liters will also be available. from. The six-speed mechanics will also not be, the motors 1.6 will be limited to five transmissions. It pleases the fact that the former super-budgetary engine 1.4 liters has finally been resigned. We also do not forget about the future possibility of the top ecoBoost SCTI ST by 2.0 l / 250 hp For the Ford Focus ST model (for those temperamental people who are not luxury, and not a means of movement, but lifestyle). Unfortunately, we dealt with an engineered engine, completely "fresh." Its potential has not yet been fully revealed, one can only say that the 1.6 motor is not badly balanced, confidently pulls on small revolutions, does not force the transfers frequently. A couple of times I was laughed with a lever and included the fifth instead of the third transfer - the car took such a mockery quietly enough. Summary: 125 horsepower driven a car confidently, but you should not wait for sports feats from them. To do this, it makes sense to pay extra for a 150-strong "double room".

Ford Focus III has become predictable by safer its predecessors. Due to the use of high-strength varieties of steel reinforced by 25% rigidity

Safety

Overall rating - 5 stars (maximum score) Protection of passengers - 92% of 100 possible, protection of children's places - 82%, Pedestrian safety - 72%, passive safety - 71%.

The results of the Ford Focus III crash test according to EURONCAP

Safety of children's seats:

Safety at a walk on a pedestrian:

Improved elements deformable in collision, which positively affected active safety

wa on a twist. Improved elements deformable in collision, which positively affected active safety. In addition, the new model got a multitude of electronic assistants, among them the driver's condition tracking system ("sleep detector"), keeping the traffic strip, automatic distant light, road sign recognition, automatic parking, indicator "Blind zones", retention of distance and speed and fashionable Today, the system of preventing a collision with ahead of the car at low speeds. All these options are available only in rich equipment and significantly raise the price of the car.

Thus, the most affordable Ford Focus is a 5-door hatchback in the basic configuration with an engine of 1.6 liters, 105 L.E.- will cost buyers in 499 thousand rubles (Ambiente). In this case, the client will receive ABS, two front airbags, central locking, drive front windows and mirrors. Supplement for automatic transmission will be 37 thousand rubles - relatively cheap, by the way.

Due to the use of high-strength varieties of steel reinforced by 25% cuz rigidity

Maximum for motor 1.6 Titanium equipment starts from 685,500 rubles, it includes an ESP course stability system, front and side airbags, separate climate control, rain and light sensors, light-alloy 16-inch discs, built-in anti-theft system and sports front armchairs. The number of additional options seems limitless: bixenon and "variable" headlights, LED lighting of the cabin, radio tape recorder with nine speakers and voice control, the automatic parking system raise the cost of the hatchback with an engine 1.6 and a manual transmission to 799 rubles.

The "fast" transmission of PowerShift, inaccessible only for the base motor (1.6 l, 105 l.), Will add to the cost of another 32,000 rubles. So, going to the official website and using the configurator, I created myself a virtual Focus III with a 2.0 engine, an automatic transmission with two clutches and a maximum set of options (except for a smokers package, I have nothing to do with me). The result was impressed - the car pulled

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