Is it true that Ford is going to ‘kill off’ the Focus after the 2024 Ford Focus is manufactured? There are rumors saying that Ford will stop producing the Focus after the 2024 model, whereas other rumors say that it is done after the 2025 model. Regardless the truth, you have to admit that the sedan segment isn’t exactly favorable today. It doesn’t really surprise if many auto manufacturers decide to stop making the sedan and focus more on the crossovers or the SUVs.
The Updated Plan
It’s unclear whether the North American market would get the 2024 Ford Focus although it has been officially confirmed that the Focus 2024 model would definitely be available for the Chinese market. The company has confirmed that the new Focus would be coming to China, having facelifted project. There would be a mid cycle refreshing touchups. If you compare the European Focus with the upcoming Chinese Focus, you can see the difference. The one in China would be coming with hatchback and sedan models, available with a single four cylinder (petrol) unit, and it’s the non-electric type.
On the Chinese Focus, the grille somewhat blends perfectly with the headlights, creating a more aggressive style. It is inspired by the fighter jets look. The LED graphics are completely different in style. The intake and grille have black trim, which would be contrast with the body colored wings located on the front bumper. The main profile will stay the same, although the rear area would get a tad sportier look of diffuser. It would come with dual exhaust pipes. The sedan has 183.6 inches in length, while the hatchback is 173.3 inches. The wheelbase will remain the same with 106.5 inches of length.
Trim and Price Tags
The trim levels for the Chinese market may be different from other markets. For instance, they won’t get the Active crossover, but they will get the S Edition (which takes inspiration from the already discontinued Focus RS) and the sportier variant ST-Line.
Powertrain and Performance
Focus in Europe is running on three cylinder turbocharged unit with 1.0 liter capacity, while the Chinese Focus would get a more powerful unit with EcoBoost four cylinder (non electric) unit with 1.5 liter capacity that is able to generate 178 hp and also 270 Nm of torque within the Overboost mode. This arrangement would be coming together with the sporty auto 6 speed gearbox. This is completely different from the European setting with its auto 7 speed clutch, which also comes together with 3 driving mode, including Sport, Economy, and Standard.
The standard driving wheel would be the front wheel driving system, enabling 62 mph (or around 100 kilometers) within 7.9 seconds. The company has also realigned the steering and suspension within the facelift model, while the S Edition and ST Line would get sportier chassis.
Q and A
Q: Why isn’t Ford making the electrified version of Focus?
A: Sedan isn’t really promising for the future production. Moreover, it seems that the cost and efforts to create the electric Ford version are higher than creating everything from the beginning.
Q: When is the current Focus being manufactured?
A: It’s in Saarlouis, in Germany.
Q: Will there be a Focus for the North American market?
A: It’s still unclear because the main highlight is still on the Focus for Chinese market. Ford should provide more info about their upcoming 2024 Ford Focus, especially for the global market, so stay tuned!
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