The new Ford’s best-selling worldwide car has a more fuel efficient engine, new features and interior improvement this fall. The car’s front styling also changes with a new grille, hood, fender and lights, Detroit Free Press reports.
Senior analyst at Edmonds.com said that the car looks more an entry luxury car now. He also said that the buyers will get a more sophisticated car, particularly on the interior.
Exterior changes only include a wider stance, higher nose and grille like a slightly large Fusion.
The car is going to be launched in Barcelona on Monday. The Focus Sedan is going to be launched at the New York auto show in April.
The new Focus in going to go on sale in US and Europe in the coming fall.
Ford are not going to disclose prices or EPA fuel economy ratings. A new 1.0 liter three-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission should life the Focus above the 2014 model’s 40 m.p.g. rating on the highway.
Ford is not going to offer the three-cylinder engine with auto transmission in the US. This combination is going to available in other markets.
There is going to be a new safety system that will include blind-spot alert and lane-departure alert and assist.
Source: Detroit Free Press
