After a successful launch, but then tarnished by recurring problems of reliability, the North American Focus has camped in a sad conservatism. While Ford Focus 2012Â was modernized and transformed in other continents, it was still entitled to the same platform and changes in halftone. She continued to sell due to a very competitive price associated with a product still offering a decent ride without surprises and good performance. But to advance our strong market cluttered, it had to do better. This time, the Ford Motor Company in North America began in tune with the rest of the world with the new generation Focus.

Four or five doors?Â Ford Focus 2012

Playing audacity Ford offering a hatchback when we know very well that American consumers are not particularly fond of this type of bodywork. However, for a compact, this is probably the best configuration. There is still a certain risk and we will see in the months and years if Ford wins his bet. And that’s not all: the designers who designed the sedan almost managed to pass for a hatchback. With his trunk up and the presence of a small spoiler on it, it looks like we are dealing with a five-door. For cons, the hatchback is shorter and taillights are significantly different from those hatchback is more prominent and larger also. And it’s the same thing in the cockpit. It is made of quality materials and finish is impeccable. Of note, the plastic used on the dash is flexible and resists scratches well. It feels like a car much more expensive Ford Focus 2012.

Two models, two testsÂ Ford Focus 2012

Since the launch of this model, we were able to drive a sedan and a five-door. The sedan was an SE model, equipped with interesting accessories, including the Sport. This includes alloy wheels painted and disc brakes at the rear wheels. This version was equipped with the five-speed manual gearbox. As for the hatchback, it was a Titanium version, much more luxurious and with a level of equipment very high, as the MyFord Touch navigation system, audio system Sony quality and the Sync system. For now, only one engine is offered. It is a four-cylinder 2.0-liter direct-injection power of 160 horsepower.

And it is certain that the engine performs better with the six-speed automatic transmission with double clutch. In addition, the transmission has a Sport mode that allows you to take better advantage of the engine and downshift automatically runs in order to maintain a constant speed.

Electric and more!Â Ford Focus 2012

All in all, this is a successful car almost all the views we have presented the American manufacturer. Continuing their momentum, Ford engineers did not stop there. In fact, they concocted an electric version of the Ford Focus 2012Â which external presentation is different with, among others, a distinctive grille. Ford promises a cooldown of 3 to 4 hours with a 240 volt power. Radius of 160 km while the power is 134 hp and torque of 184 lb-ft. We drove a prototype of the Focus Electric and the results are promising. We hope to soon have the chance to try again.Â Ford Focus 2012.