NEW 2012 Ford Focus Sport Hatch 2.0L Duractec Ti-VCT GDI A/T (3RD QUARTER 2012 )

[eido]

I checked the specs, the info appears to be from the USDM model where the Active Park Assist is a $695 option.
For the local market (according to the local Ford website), its standard on the top "+" models.

(3rd party dealer?)Horizon car sales' estimated prices are not always accurate, guess its better to wait for Ford's announcement.

sana nga mas lower price

[Zyrus]

The Ford Focus' Ecoboost 1.0 3-cyl engine has just won the International Engine of the Year 2012. Any chance that a variant equipped with the said engine be sold here?

[AG4]

The Ford Focus' Ecoboost 1.0 3-cyl engine has just won the International Engine of the Year 2012. Any chance that a variant equipped with the said engine be sold here?

Not at the moment, but here's an article that has some info...

Herrmann also confirmed that, by 2015, the 1.0-litre Ecoboost will have entirely replaced Fordís normally aspirated 1.6-litre, four-cylinder motors in most regions of the world.

I'm not sure though if "ASEAN" is part of the "most regions of the world" mentioned.

Read more: Ford 1.0

For now, the ASEAN Focus will be offered with two engines, a 125PS 1.6 Ti-VCT and a 170PS 2.0 Ti-VCT GDi.

PS: The 1.0 EcoBoost is also expected to appear in the new 2013 EcoSport (Fiesta-based crossover), lets see if the ASEAN version will get it too.

[eido]

May date na ba kung kelan labas nito?

[AG4]

May date na ba kung kelan labas nito?

Here's an article from Philippine Star...

Manila, Philippines - Ford Philippines is expected to introduce two more new models in July to strengthen its presence in the local market.

In a statement released late Friday, Ford Philippines said it would launch the all-new Focus and the Mustang sports car in July, with customer deliveries starting in September.

Read More: Ford to launch 2 new models in July - The Philippine Star » News » Business

[Zyrus]

Not at the moment, but here's an article that has some info...

I'm not sure though if "ASEAN" is part of the "most regions of the world" mentioned.

Read more: Ford 1.0

For now, the ASEAN Focus will be offered with two engines, a 125PS 1.6 Ti-VCT and a 170PS 2.0 Ti-VCT GDi.

PS: The 1.0 EcoBoost is also expected to appear in the new 2013 EcoSport (Fiesta-based crossover), lets see if the ASEAN version will get it too.

Thanks AG4! That was a very interesting write up. Wow...177hp from a 1.0L with only 3 cyl...unang iisipin ay di kaya overboosted ito? or di kaya over stressed ang engine?

As for the the soon-to-be-available variants, kung bibili man ako, i would definitely go for the 2.0. Its exciting to imagine that the 170 hp output of the GDI 2.0 engine + its sharp handling = fun (or even very fun). But i hope this variant will not be as nose heavy as the TDCI mk2.5 focus.

I'm not sure but i got the feeling that the focus body is too heavy to be hauled by a 1.6 n/a engine. Is this 1.6Ti-VCT similiar to the one onboard the top of the line current fiesta?

[eido]

Tagal pa September pa pala

[AG4]

Tagal pa September pa pala

That's when customer deliveries arrive, but I think prior to that (July to August period?), people should be able to see and check out the car.
I'm just not sure what Ford has planned, if they will tour the car in different showrooms or have an event.
One reply I got though was they might not be at this year's Philippine International Motor Show (August).

[pop3corn]

ang galing galing naman ng Ford talaga with this ecoboost. this is truly revolutionary di katulad ng ginagawa ni CRV and Hyundai. i heard Mazda's skyactive is good also.

[basti08]

Thanks AG4! That was a very interesting write up. Wow...177hp from a 1.0L with only 3 cyl...unang iisipin ay di kaya overboosted ito? or di kaya over stressed ang engine?

As for the the soon-to-be-available variants, kung bibili man ako, i would definitely go for the 2.0. Its exciting to imagine that the 170 hp output of the GDI 2.0 engine + its sharp handling = fun (or even very fun). But i hope this variant will not be as nose heavy as the TDCI mk2.5 focus.

I'm not sure but i got the feeling that the focus body is too heavy to be hauled by a 1.6 n/a engine. Is this 1.6Ti-VCT similiar to the one onboard the top of the line current fiesta?

That's exaggerated report.

eto ang specs ng 1.0L ecoboost

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door hatchback
BASE PRICE (U.K.): $28,260
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 12-valve inline-3, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 61 cu in, 999 cc
Power: 123 hp * 6000 rpm
Torque: 148 lb-ft * 1400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Length: 171.6 in
Width: 71.8 in Height: 58.4 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 2650 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 10.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 17.3 sec
Top speed (mfr’s claim): 120 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 32/41 mpg

-yung 177ps is for the 1.6L ecoboost. around 240ps naman ang 2.0L ecoboost