2008 Ford Focus (euro version) major facelift

**alwayz_yummy** · October 19th, 2008 01:46 PM

the last model TDCi hatch have the dual climate control but NO rear air vent and sunroof. only the 1.8 ghia sedan 2.0 gas have the rear air vents and sun roof. 1.8L hatch have the rear air vents also.

**Biggs** · October 20th, 2008 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by niky

The TDCi will still have climate control AND the rear vents.

Pang China domestic market ito.

**AG4** · October 21st, 2008 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by alwayz_yummy

the last model TDCi hatch have the dual climate control but NO rear air vent and sunroof. only the 1.8 ghia sedan 2.0 gas have the rear air vents and sun roof. 1.8L hatch have the rear air vents also.

I think the new Focus TDCi might have rear aircon vents.
Another feature they returned (on the higher models) is the stalk-mounted stereo controls.

According to those who got invites, the new Focus will be launched next week, if I remember correctly I think its on the 29th.
The media launch/preview is this week, so I guess we can expect more articles and photos very soon.

**sirfstar** · October 23rd, 2008 09:29 PM

may 'Ford Power' engine start button na rin ba yung i-launch na focus?

**skylineGTR** · October 28th, 2008 11:49 PM

guys may plano sana kami bumili ng focus tdci, sa tingin nyo should we wait for the gen 2.5 that's coming soon or yung current nalang kaya?

personally design wise parang mas gusto ko yung current design sa labas pero nagagandahan talaga ako sa bagong interior esp sa gauges, i saw din yung gen 2.5 sa top gear mag, hindi nga nakaprojector headlights eh. according sa top gear mag, six speed dual clutch transmission yung test unit nila.

ang ganda sana nung six speed dual clutch transmission pero sa tingin nyo mas matipid parin ba kaya kung tdci with manual six speed transmission. which will have a higher FC? If ever magka option nga which will be better kaya, nahihirapan ako magdecide eh. mas gusto ko sana yung mas matipid.

bothered lang ako, ang nasa brochiure kasi nung current tdci focus, ang torque niya is 340 Nm for the 2 liter tdci but according sa top gear, yung gen 2.5 focus tdci 320 Nm with overboost to make it up to 340 Nm for a few seconds. Ganito rin ba yung sa existing 2 liter tdci natin, hindi ba nagbago yung engine?

**AG4** · October 29th, 2008 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by skylineGTR

guys may plano sana kami bumili ng focus tdci, sa tingin nyo should we wait for the gen 2.5 that's coming soon or yung current nalang kaya?

personally design wise parang mas gusto ko yung current design sa labas pero nagagandahan talaga ako sa bagong interior esp sa gauges, i saw din yung gen 2.5 sa top gear mag, hindi nga nakaprojector headlights eh. according sa top gear mag, six speed dual clutch transmission yung test unit nila.

ang ganda sana nung six speed dual clutch transmission pero sa tingin nyo mas matipid parin ba kaya kung tdci with manual six speed transmission. which will have a higher FC? If ever magka option nga which will be better kaya, nahihirapan ako magdecide eh. mas gusto ko sana yung mas matipid.

bothered lang ako, ang nasa brochiure kasi nung current tdci focus, ang torque niya is 340 Nm for the 2 liter tdci but according sa top gear, yung gen 2.5 focus tdci 320 Nm with overboost to make it up to 340 Nm for a few seconds. Ganito rin ba yung sa existing 2 liter tdci natin, hindi ba nagbago yung engine?

Exclusive launch of the 2009 Mk2.5 Focus is later today. Public launch/unveiling should be sometime in the early half of November.

Here's one of the photos sparq of FCP found on the internet...
Click image to enlarge:

The outgoing Focus TDCi M/T might be slightly more fuel efficient, but it really depends on the way you drive.
The Powershift Dual-Clutch transmission is supposed to have precise shifting and has minimal to no power loss between each gear shift.

**parakitoJDM** · October 29th, 2008 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by skylineGTR

guys may plano sana kami bumili ng focus tdci, sa tingin nyo should we wait for the gen 2.5 that's coming soon or yung current nalang kaya?

which will have a higher FC? If ever magka option nga which will be better kaya, nahihirapan ako magdecide eh. mas gusto ko sana yung mas matipid.

bothered lang ako, ang nasa brochiure kasi nung current tdci focus, ang torque niya is 340 Nm for the 2 liter tdci but according sa top gear, yung gen 2.5 focus tdci 320 Nm with overboost to make it up to 340 Nm for a few seconds. Ganito rin ba yung sa existing 2 liter tdci natin, hindi ba nagbago yung engine?

there's going to be a slight (though negligible) Fuel Consumption, but the benefit of Smooth / Fast accurate shift more than outweigh the slight penalty in FC.

eto yung quotes fm. Ford UK comparing 6MT vs. 6AT (PowerShift -aka DSG ford style)
==========================6MT===================== =================
2.0 TDCi Duratorq diesel
Available on: Studio, Style, Zetec, Titanium
CO2 emissions: 144g/km (3- and 5-door)/ 147g/km (4-door and estate)
Annual vehicle excise duty: £120
Fuel efficiency (combined cycle): 51.3mpg (3- and 5-door)/ 50.4mpg (4-door and estate)
==========================6AT===================== =================
2.0 TDCi Duratorq diesel – Powershift transmission
Available on: Zetec, Titanium
CO2 emissions: 154g/km
Annual vehicle excise duty: £145
Fuel efficiency (combined cycle): 48.6mpg

Also the engine spec is the same. meaning ganun din yung older version that normally max torque is at 320Nm, then with an over boost of 340 (when u need urgent acceleration).

**parakitoJDM** · October 29th, 2008 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by AG4

Exclusive launch of the 2009 Mk2.5 Focus is later today. Public launch/unveiling should be sometime in the early half of November.

Here's one of the photos sparq of FCP found on the internet...
Click image to enlarge:

The outgoing Focus TDCi M/T might be slightly more fuel efficient, but it really depends on the way you drive.
The Powershift Dual-Clutch transmission is supposed to have precise shifting and has minimal to no power loss between each gear shift.

ser AG4 pricing please... btw, it looks like Ford Phil. followed Ford China's approach for the minor change aka. 2.5 facelift. the door panel crease isn't there right?

**c_cube** · October 29th, 2008 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by AG4

Exclusive launch of the 2009 Mk2.5 Focus is later today. Public launch/unveiling should be sometime in the early half of November.

Here's one of the photos sparq of FCP found on the internet...
Click image to enlarge:

The outgoing Focus TDCi M/T might be slightly more fuel efficient, but it really depends on the way you drive.
The Powershift Dual-Clutch transmission is supposed to have precise shifting and has minimal to no power loss between each gear shift.

sana ako yun sole winner ng megalotto..

im drooling over it.. damn

**AG4** · October 29th, 2008 12:20 PM

2009 Ford Focus models and prices!

Ford Focus 1.8 Core sedan M/T P759K (new base model below the Trend)
*same safety features as the Trend (driver's airbag, ABS + EBD) but has fixed rear seats, no rear air vents and no fog lamps)

Ford Focus 1.8 Trend sedan M/T P779K

Ford Focus 1.8 Trend hatchback A/T P849K

Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia A/T P989K

Ford Focus 2.0 Sport A/T P999K

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift P1.149M

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