In April 2004, at the Beijing Motor Show, Ford presented the second-generation concept Focus in a sedan body. Unlike its predecessor, the car with the change of generation ceased to be in the full sense of the "global", because a completely different model was sold in the USA. In 2008, the debut of the updated Focus-2 took place at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which received a corrected appearance and a redesigned interior, which was produced unchanged until 2011.
The "second" Ford Focus in a three-volume version looks assertive and solid, and its appearance is made in the so-called "kinetic design". The brightest and most expressive of it is the front end, endowed with a relief hood, sculptural optics (in expensive versions with swivel bi-xenon) and a bumper with a trapezoidal air intake and round foglights at the edges.
The powerful silhouette of the "Focus" is tailored due to the "inflated" wheel arches that accommodate wheels ranging in size from 15 to 17 inches, a sloping hood, a heavily littered C-pillar and large doors. But not everything is so good: one gets the impression that there was not enough “kinetic energy” for the back - it looks too boring and simple, and neither the developed bumper with a plastic lining, nor the LED lights in expensive versions save the situation.
The overall dimensions of the sedan correspond to the canons of the "golf" class: 4488 mm long, 1497 mm high and 1840 mm wide. From the front to the rear axle, the car has 2640 mm, and from the bottom to the road - 155 mm (clearance).
The curb weight of the 2nd generation Ford Focus sedan varies from 1195 to 1360 kg.
The interior of the “second Focus” looks solid and rich, and depending on the level of equipment, the design of the front panel may differ slightly. Behind the large steering wheel (multifunctional in the top versions) there is a “shield” with four sockets containing instruments and a monochrome display of the trip computer.
The front panel of the sedan is subject to the principle of "correct straightness", and only oval ventilation deflectors are somewhat dissonant with the general style. Depending on the configuration, on the dashboard you can see three handles of a conventional “stove”, rotating washers of an air conditioner or a two-zone “climate” control unit. The audio system relies on all versions, but the prerogative of top performances is premium “music” and even a multimedia system with a color screen.
In terms of ergonomic indicators, the Ford Focus 2 sedan will give odds to many classmates: all controls are based on familiar places. The interior of the car is made of solid and pleasant plastics, wood or aluminum inserts add solidity to it, and in expensive versions you can also find high-quality leather in the cabin.
The "second" Ford Focus sedan offers comfortable accommodation for the driver and passengers. Wide front seats are conducive to a comfortable ride (in expensive versions, “tenacious” sports seats were installed), endowed with wide adjustment possibilities. The rear sofa is designed for three riders, there is enough space on all fronts, and for more comfortable placement there is a central armrest.
The trunk of the sedan is 467 liters, it has a thoughtful shape, and a full-fledged “reserve” is hidden under the raised floor. Having folded the rear sofa, the sedan gets a flat loading area, which allows you to carry 931 liters of luggage up to 1659 mm long.
Specifications. In the Russian market, the 2nd generation three-volume Ford Focus was available with five Duratec gasoline fours with electronic fuel injection (EFI) and one Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel.
Let's start with the petrol part. The initial is considered a 1.4-liter unit with a potential of 80 horsepower, which develops 127 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. In combination with a 5-speed “mechanics”, it provides the sedan with acceleration to 100 km / h in 14.2 seconds, a peak speed of 166 km / h and an average consumption of 6.6 liters in the combined cycle.
The 1.6-liter engine is available in two boost options: 100 “horses” and 143 Nm of thrust at 4000 rpm or 116 forces and 155 Nm at 4150 rpm. The first is entitled to a manual transmission or a 4-band automatic transmission, the second - only a manual transmission. Acceleration to hundreds of a 1.6-liter sedan takes from 10.9 to 13.6 seconds, and the possible speed is from 174 to 193 km / h. At the same time, his appetite is low - 6.6-7.5 liters, depending on the version.
A more powerful unit has a volume of 1.8 liters, and its potential is 125 horsepower and 165 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. In conjunction with the “mechanics” for five gears, acceleration to the first hundred takes 10 seconds, and the “maximum” is fixed at 193 km / h. For 100 km, such a sedan takes 7 liters of fuel.
The "top" option is a 2.0-liter engine that generates 145 "horses" and 190 Nm at 4500 rpm and is equipped with a manual or automatic transmission. It takes 9.3-10.9 seconds for a three-volume vehicle to conquer 100 km / h, the top speed reaches 193-210 km / h, and gasoline consumption is 7.1-8 liters.
The 1.8-liter turbodiesel produces a maximum of 115 forces and 300 Nm at 1900 rpm, and works in tandem with the “mechanics”, which provides the sedan with the following characteristics: in 10.8 seconds it conquers a hundred, accelerates to 193 km / h as much as possible, 5.3 liters of diesel fuel "eats" in mixed mode.
At the heart of the "second" Ford Focus is the "bogie" Ford C1 with MacPherson-type suspension on the front axle and a multi-link scheme with steering effect on the rear axle. Depending on the modification, an electric or electro-hydraulic power steering was installed on the car. On basic sedans, front disc and drum rear brake systems were used, and on cars with engines more powerful than 125 forces, fully disc mechanisms were used.
The advantages of the model include high-torque engines (starting from the 1.6-liter version), a spacious interior, excellent handling, a large trunk, a high level of security and adaptation to Russian realities.
Disadvantages - modest ground clearance, low sound insulation and outdated "automatic".
Prices. The 2nd generation three-volume Ford Focus has always been in high demand in Russia, so there are a large number of offers on the secondary market in 2015. Prices for a car are scattered from 250,000 to 450,000 rubles, there are copies and more expensive.