Ford reveals new Focus ECOnetic
Ford Motor Company has announced that the new Focus ECOnetic, debuting at the Amsterdam Motor Show, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class.
Focus ECOnetic is expected to achieve 80mpg on the combined cycle (less than 3.5 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres). In addition, Focus ECOnetic is expected to deliver ultra-low CO2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year.
Latest Low-CO2 Technologies
To achieve its outstanding fuel economy, the new Focus ECOnetic employs the latest low-CO2 technologies in its powertrain, aerodynamics and driver information systems.
The Focus ECOnetic also benefits a number of additional low-CO2 features which have been developed specifically for this model including a unique aerodynamic package with an Active Grille Shutter, which can reduce CO2 emissions by two per cent, ultra-low rolling resistance tyres and a revised final drive ratio.
Further, the new Focus ECOnetic incorporates as standard the full range of low-CO2 Ford ECOnetic Technologies which are shared with other models in the new Focus line-up including Ford Auto-start-stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Ford Eco Mode and Shift Indicator Light. In addition the Focus ECOnetic includes:
Customer Availability in Early 2012
Available with either five-door or estate bodystyles, the new Ford Focus ECOnetic market introduction is scheduled to be in early 2012.
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Focus ECOnetic is expected to achieve 80mpg on the combined cycle (less than 3.5 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres). In addition, Focus ECOnetic is expected to deliver ultra-low CO2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year.
Latest Low-CO2 Technologies
To achieve its outstanding fuel economy, the new Focus ECOnetic employs the latest low-CO2 technologies in its powertrain, aerodynamics and driver information systems.
The Focus ECOnetic also benefits a number of additional low-CO2 features which have been developed specifically for this model including a unique aerodynamic package with an Active Grille Shutter, which can reduce CO2 emissions by two per cent, ultra-low rolling resistance tyres and a revised final drive ratio.
Further, the new Focus ECOnetic incorporates as standard the full range of low-CO2 Ford ECOnetic Technologies which are shared with other models in the new Focus line-up including Ford Auto-start-stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Ford Eco Mode and Shift Indicator Light. In addition the Focus ECOnetic includes:
- Electric Power Assisted Steering
- Low-friction engine and transmission oils
- Low tension Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD)
- Thermal Management Systems to optimise warm-up
Customer Availability in Early 2012
Available with either five-door or estate bodystyles, the new Ford Focus ECOnetic market introduction is scheduled to be in early 2012.
Find out more about the all new Focus
Return to overview page