Ford debuts all-new Focus; Comes with all the toys you'll ever want

[boogie18]

I'll get it on monday "daw" which i dont think will happen knowing konti lang shipments. tagal ko na naghihintay. cant wait

Wow congrats! hoepfully you get it na nga! appreciate your review once you get it... thanks a lot!

[PRETTY NIKKI]

My SA gave me i think 30,000 pesos discount, not as big as the corolla's offering which i think is 100k but not bad considering it is just new in the market.

OT: May 100k discount sa Altis ngayon??

[ericc]

Hi username! May i ask kung saan yung dealership which gave u 30K discount? Many thanks!

[coolhyperion]

The 2.0 Focus Ti drives smoother and more effortless compared to the 1.6 Trend especially from dead stop. Nevertheless, regardless of actual performance figures, it is not a night or day difference (except maybe on uphill climbs) since the 2.0 is not exactly a perky rapid pocket rocket either. The 1.6 needs to be revved harder, and the engine note sounds noisier, buzzier and coarser to have the same kind of movement as the 2.0 But the Trend's powershift tranny is more refined and more consistent compared to the Fiesta's Powershift and that is a good thing. The 2.0 Ti also seem to have a more refined suspension feel - probably because of the heavier engine. Both cars are not as sporty, firm and perky as the older Focus (or say mazda 2 or 3) but are more refined, sorta like old Focus + some Altis relaxed plushness/roundness genes mixed in. The sportiness is there if you drive hard, turn in hard and aggressively step on it (on S mode) otherwise the car feels more civilized than fun, or more importantly - is more civilized when one needs it to be civilized which is the majority of the time because let's face it - there is little room for daredevil driving in the city except after midnight or during holidays. The difference compared to other cars in the class is that the Focus has a wider range of usable pedal movement both for the accelerator and brake - and that makes it easier to drive with precision and um, focus. The steering is light and precise, with the Trend's being a little heavier and with more feel (perhaps its really HPAS?).There is an initial feeling of heavyness on either Focus because there is a need to put a heavier foot on the pedal to get the car moving - remember that Powershift is not torque converter - it is an automated dual clutch transmission that is closer to MT than AT in actual operation, and MT cars need a heavier foot to get torque to the wheels initially, but this is a matter of adjustment and subjective preference. I am sure those used to jap AT cars would hate it but I love it since I hate overly sensitive accelerator and brake pedals.

[boogie18]

The 2.0 Focus Ti drives smoother and more effortless compared to the 1.6 Trend especially from dead stop. Nevertheless, regardless of actual performance figures, it is not a night or day difference (except maybe on uphill climbs) since the 2.0 is not exactly a perky rapid pocket rocket either. The 1.6 needs to be revved harder, and the engine note sounds noisier, buzzier and coarser to have the same kind of movement as the 2.0 But the Trend's powershift tranny is more refined and more consistent compared to the Fiesta's Powershift and that is a good thing. The 2.0 Ti also seem to have a more refined suspension feel - probably because of the heavier engine. Both cars are not as sporty, firm and perky as the older Focus (or say mazda 2 or 3) but are more refined, sorta like old Focus + some Altis relaxed plushness/roundness genes mixed in. The sportiness is there if you drive hard, turn in hard and aggressively step on it (on S mode) otherwise the car feels more civilized than fun, or more importantly - is more civilized when one needs it to be civilized which is the majority of the time because let's face it - there is little room for daredevil driving in the city except after midnight or during holidays. The difference compared to other cars in the class is that the Focus has a wider range of usable pedal movement both for the accelerator and brake - and that makes it easier to drive with precision and um, focus. The steering is light and precise, with the Trend's being a little heavier and with more feel (perhaps its really HPAS?).There is an initial feeling of heavyness on either Focus because there is a need to put a heavier foot on the pedal to get the car moving - remember that Powershift is not torque converter - it is an automated dual clutch transmission that is closer to MT than AT in actual operation, and MT cars need a heavier foot to get torque to the wheels initially, but this is a matter of adjustment and subjective preference. I am sure those used to jap AT cars would hate it but I love it since I hate overly sensitive accelerator and brake pedals.

Nice review/comparison... thanks! planning to test drive one this saturday so i guess i have something to look out for and see if it really fits my needs... Thanks again!

[ericc]

My SA gave me i think 30,000 pesos discount, not as big as the corolla's offering which i think is 100k but not bad considering it is just new in the market.

Hi username! Maybi ask kung saan yung dealership which gave you 30K discount? Many thanks!

[CaptainSlackr]

I am planning on getting the 1.6L Ambiente Hatchback. any feedback from those who have already purchased this this year?
I have read on other blogs that some owners are experiencing transmission problems.

Hoping for your feedback. Thanks!

[3ple4]

Just curious, bakit ang daming U plates na previous gen Focus sedan (yung panget ang tail lights)? Malaki ba ang discount kaya ang daming bumili?

[ulengdegato]

bakit ang konti ng 2012 focus sa daan?

[AG4]

bakit ang konti ng 2012 focus sa daan?

It seems that the base Ambiente and mid-trim Trend models (which are supposed to be the volume sellers of the New Focus range) are kind of expensive for 1.6 liter cars.

The base Focus Ambiente for example even comes with 16 inch steel wheels with full wheel covers, most if not all of its "base" competitors have alloys.

The model that offers the best value also happens to be the most expensive ones in the range, the 2.0 liter P1.199M Titanium+ and Sport+ models.

We'll just have to wait and see if Ford Philippines decides to upgrade their base and mid trim models soon (to add more value).
In the Philippines, what sells more is what you can see and touch, not the car's handling, solid engineering, NVH or safety.

[ulengdegato]

thank you sir for your reply.

[3ple4]

In the Philippines, what sells more is what you can see and touch, not the car's handling, solid engineering, NVH or safety.

Very true.

I saw a white Focus in a Ford showroom with sunroof and the interior is great, classy at pange executive ang dating. It must be the top of the line variant.

[NKMARCELINO]

Can I share my 2013 Ford Focus Sports+ here?

Newbie lang po. Salamat!

[3ple4]

It seems that the base Ambiente and mid-trim Trend models (which are supposed to be the volume sellers of the New Focus range) are kind of expensive for 1.6 liter cars.

Maybe they should have released more manual variants of the 1.6L model range (currently only 1) para magmukhang mura hehe

[tr1ck5h07]

^ You'll need to upload your picture to a host such as Flickr or Photobucket. Then you can link the image url in your post.

[NKMARCELINO]

Thanks for assisting me sir. Medyo di kasi ko techy. )

Share ko ride ko sa inyo mga boss. Upload ko lng sa flickr.

[NKMARCELINO]

[IMG]http://www.flickr.com/photos/94442887*N03/8597824762/sizes/c/in/photostream/[/IMG]

[NKMARCELINO]

[IMG]http://www.flickr.com/photos/94442887*N03/8597824762/in/photostream[/IMG]

[NKMARCELINO]

front | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Here's the link. I cant figure out kung pano iupload dito sa forum yung pictures

[NKMARCELINO]

Here's my panther black Focus 2.0L Sports+ (roush performance inspired)