2012 Ford Focus
The Ford Focus has always been a car that dominates the small car sector, and the 2012 Ford Focus is set to deliver the same performance as it has ever since it first started. There are going to be some major differences that those who have driven a Focus before are going to notice right from the beginning. For starters, the 2012 Focus is going to handle better since it has been given a new chassis and suspension that helps to hold the car tighter to the curves. While the cornering assist system is also responsible for much of that better handling which helps the car to stick to the curves so that the driver does not overcompensate. The Torque Vectoring Control is also one of the reasons in which driving has been improved and this allows all the tires to have pressure on them in order to make sure that no part of the car is getting off the road.
The engine for the 2012 Focus is the 2.0 liter, Ti-VCT 14. What this means is that the new Focus is going to have a better direct charge that is going to allow for more efficient performance without using more power. In fact, this is making the Focus an even greener car than it was years ago. Something that the company is proud of, and rightfully so.
In addition to these two things changing, people are going to notice that shifting is considerably easier now that the car includes a six speed auto power shift, which makes sure that the shifts are effortlessly and more in control. Because of the better shifting, the car actually gets better fuel mileage. Another aspect that the new Focus is going to put into the world is the Electronic Power Assist Steering or simply referred to as EPAS. This takes in to account the drivers abilities and adjusts so that the car handles better and just overall drives better. This means that those once bumpy roads that made the car go this way and that way are a thing of the past.
The exterior of the new Focus has changed a bit as well. Those that are familiar with Focus are going to automatically notice the Z lines on the body that is not only for improved looks, but also helps against the wind so that the car is getting better performance and fuel mileage. The lights on the car are something new as well, the most dominant difference being the rear lights that are split vertical, once again keeping with the 'Z' theme.
The designers were able to make the car lighter through using Boron steel in order to make it strong, while still maintaining safety as a number one priority. This is another reason why the company believes that the 2012 Focus is going to be the car of choice for many people. The car is also going to be equipped with 17 inch aluminum wheel as the standard choice. However, for those that are wanting to add some luxury, they can go with the 18 inch low profile tires to get a bit of distinction to their Focus.
There are quite a few standard equipment and extras that people can choose from with the Focus, that is turning the car into quite the luxury option instead of just another small car on the market. For example, the MyFord Touch which works to help people who are standard and need help, as well as providing directions and so forth. They are also including the new SYNC software, a voice activated travel system, HD radio, windshield wipers that can sense the rain, parking technology for all those that have difficult making those parallel parks work, push button start, and MYKEY, which is the new software that allows parents to control just how fast their kids can drive in the car with or without the parent present, something that many parents are going to find helpful.
Overall, the new Focus is going to be one that is very impressive to those that are looking for a great ride for fuel mileage and one that is considered safe. Safety wise, the car includes curtain air bags in the front and the rear of the car, as well as the other standard air bags. The car is going to be one that does great things for Ford Motor Company
