Focus 3 v roku 2011

[Don]

ved ten interier je so sucasneho s-maxu/galaxy

Teprve teď na to taky pozorně koukám. Podle předního sloupku to bude interier z S-Maxu. Omlouvám se, ale bylo to v sadě s fotkami bílého Focusu III.

[chmelko]

Gromik:jj je to elektronicka ručna brzda..taka hračka, ale už len kvoli blbnutiu na ceste (nezaktivuje sa ti pri jazde) by som ju nechcel..

inak ,mne sa osobne kinetic design, tak isto ako edge design páči velmi, takže ak len bude focus bude podobny fieste, tak isto ako bol focus podobny prvemu Ka len uvítam

[ybuba]

Mě se osobně kombík ze str.1 líbí , předek mi trochu připomíná VW Passat, ale ta pření světla, to už je fakt moc, za chvíli budou sahat až k čelnímu sklu.
Celkově ale auto vypadá hodně sportovně, určitě bych do něho šel (bohužel zatím jen teoreticky ... jó prachy )

[MK2]

Nikomu nevadí horizontální zadní svítilny v karoserii?!? Fšechny Focusy měli vertikální světla vedle zadního okna. Třetí generace se bude opičit po Golfgu?

[Jemar]

Možná se mi to jen zdá, možná zkreslují ty fotky a možná že ve skutečnosti je to jinak, ale myslím, že se zmenšila plocha oken a tak mi ten focus připadá tak trochu moc plechový. Chybí mi tam ta rovnováha. Neberte mě ale vážně, když vyjel focus 1, tak se mi taky nelíbil. Jsem si říkal, kterej debil udělal světla na střeše, a celej zadek je prázdnej. No a nakonec ho mám taky. Holt mě to dýl trvá, než na to přijdu.

[jamaka]

Gromik:jj je to elektronicka ručna brzda..taka hračka, ale už len kvoli blbnutiu na ceste (nezaktivuje sa ti pri jazde) by som ju nechcel..

inak ,mne sa osobne kinetic design, tak isto ako edge design páči velmi, takže ak len bude focus bude podobny fieste, tak isto ako bol focus podobny prvemu Ka len uvítam

neneeeeeeeeee toto je klasicka rucna brzda, normalne potiahnes a ono to zabrzdi Ma to aj Galaxy. A ked to chces odbrzdit, tak musis stlacit normalne ten cudlik co je na pravom kraji hore a az potom to mozes spustit dolu.
Elektronicke su len s takym gombikom, ako je to v Cmaxoch Ghiach.

[tchifla]

Mne sa tiez paci. Mam len jednu minivycitku - tie predne svetla by som netahal az k A stlpiku...

[mario]

mě se nelíbí

[hikeen]

mě se ty nové návrhy libí. a myslim, že ten výslednej bude takovej nějakej průměr z toho všeho:)
ale nejpravděpodobněji vypadá ten návh jak byl v autohito. Nemá horní mřižku pod znakem jako fiesta atd...
Ty motory ecoboost vypadaj nadějně...je fakt, že současná paleta motoru je docela slabá v porovnání přeplňovaných agregátu VW, Fiat, atd. který i u civilních aut nabízí nadstandardní dynamiku.
Co se týče oplechování aut je to asi taky trend. Všechny nové auto sou víc a víc plechu asi bezpečnost...nová Octávka, Megane III atd.

[zirafak]

06-05-2009

Na het artikel van Autoweek volgt het officiële persbericht van Ford.

Nieuwe Ford Focus ook geheel elektrisch.


Ford heeft bekend gemaakt dat de nieuwe Focus, die in 2010 komt, ook in Amerika geproduceerd gaat worden. En in 2011 komt er ook een geheel elektrische versie. Hoe beide carrosserie-varianten van de nieuwe Focus eruit gaan zien, staat in AutoWeek 19, die vanaf morgen in de winkels ligt.

Ford gaat fabrieken waar SUV´s en pick-ups gebouwd worden ombouwen. Zo wordt de fabriek in Michigan omgebouwd, zodat er in 2010 begonnen kan worden met de fabricage met de geheel nieuwe Focus, die in Europa ontwikkeld wordt maar die net als de nieuwe Fiesta op meerdere continenten een rol gaat spelen. Ford investeert 550 miljoen dollar in de Michigan Assembly Plant.



illustratie: Larson

Ook hybride.

De geheel elektrische variant van de Focus is ontwikkeld in samenwerking met Magna International. De elektromotor wordt van kracht voorzien door lithium-ion accu´s en die kun je opladen via het 110 of 220 volt netwerk. Voor de gewone Focus zet Ford in op turbomotoren, een 1.6 EcoBoost met 150 en 180 pk, en er wordt zelfs gewerkt aan een geblazen 1.0.
In Michigan gaat Ford ook een Transit Connect maken die op elektrische kracht rijdt, en in 2012 begint het merk er met de productie van een hybride en een plug-inhybride. Of dit op basis van de Focus is, meldt Ford niet.

Bron: Autoweek.nl -Tekst: Stéphan Vermeulen

Hieronder het officiële persbericht die Ford vandaag vrij gaf, zoals de plannen die al werden gemeld op Autoweek.nl maar hierin nog eens helemaal worden toegelicht.

Ford Invests $550 Million to Build New Global Small Cars, Electric Vehicle at Michigan Plant:

Ford invests $550 million to transform Michigan Assembly Plant (formerly Michigan Truck Plant) from a large SUV factory into a modern, flexible small car plant. Production for the North American market of the new global Ford Focus begins next year followed by production in 2011 of a battery-electric Focus, helping Ford meet its promise of delivering four new electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2012.

The investment will support approximately 3,200 jobs at Michigan Assembly
Ford and United Auto Workers are developing a framework of new and leading-edge operating practices at the plant that will ensure high quality and maximum efficiency
The state of Michigan and local governments provided tax incentives and grants that enabled the investment in Michigan Assembly, which will be designated as the state’s first automotive technology anchor site.

Supporting Materials:

WAYNE, Mich., May 6, 2009 – Ford Motor Company said today it is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a lean, green and flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market.

The plant, formerly the production site for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators SUVs, is one of three North American light truck plants Ford is retooling to build fuel-efficient global small cars in the coming years. The new Focus will begin rolling off the line next year and the battery-electric version of the Focus – Ford’s first all-electric passenger car – debuts in 2011.

As part of the retooling, Ford will consolidate its operations from Wayne Assembly Plant. When production launches in 2010, approximately 3,200 employees will be building the new Focus at Michigan Assembly Plant. At the plant, Ford and United Auto Workers are developing modern new operating practices to ensure high quality and even greater efficiency.

“The transformation of Michigan Assembly Plant embodies the larger transformation under way at Ford,” said Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally. “This is about investing in modern, efficient and flexible American manufacturing. It is about fuel economy and the electrification of vehicles. It is about leveraging our expertise and vehicle platforms around the world and partnering with the UAW to deliver best-in-class global small cars. It is about skilled and motivated teams working together in new ways to create the future of automobile manufacturing in the United States.”

The reinvention of Michigan Assembly, once one of the world’s most profitable auto plants during the SUV boom of the late 1990s, is rooted in the fundamental strategic shift by Ford to leverage its global assets to bring six world-class small cars to the American market by the end of 2012. To produce the vehicles, Ford is converting three truck and SUV plants to car plants – Michigan Assembly, Cuautitlan Assembly in Mexico, which begins building the new Fiesta subcompact early next year; and Louisville (Ky.) Assembly, which will be converted to produce small vehicles from Ford’s global Focus platform beginning in 2011.

The new Focus is being developed in Europe – where Ford is a leader in small cars – off a new global C-car platform. Over time, the new platform will be the basis for more than 2 million units annually around the world, including Focus and other derivatives, allowing Ford to leverage economies of scale to improve investment efficiency.

The zero-emission Focus battery-electric vehicle, which is being developed in partnership with Magna International, features a high-voltage electric motor powered by a high capacity Lithium Ion battery pack and charged by plugging in to a 110-volt or 220-volt outlet. The vehicle is one part of a larger strategy Ford announced in January to develop electric vehicles for North America quickly and affordably by leveraging its global platform capability.

In addition to the Focus battery electric vehicle, Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric to sell a Transit Connect battery electric commercial vehicle for North America in 2010. Ford’s product plans also include a next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012 and a plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012.

“We’re changing from a company focused mainly on trucks and SUVs to a company with a balanced product lineup that includes even more high-quality, fuel-efficient small cars, hybrids and all-electric vehicles,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “As customers move to more fuel-efficient vehicles, we’ll be there with more of the products they really want.”

Investing in American manufacturing
The $550 million investment in Michigan Assembly includes more than $430 million in manufacturing investment at the site, as well as $120 million for launch and engineering costs. In addition, Ford will be making significant investment in supplier tooling to support the plant.

The state of Michigan, Wayne County and the city of Wayne contributed more than $160 million in tax credits and grants to support Ford’s expansion opportunities. Key elements include:

Tax incentives based on job retention at the site;
A Brownfield tax incentive for economic rehabilitation of the site;
Tax incentives to support integration of advanced batteries into new product development programs and Local property tax incentives for new investments at the site Michigan Assembly Plant will be designated as the state’s first automotive technology anchor site. This designation will support Ford’s efforts by providing additional tax incentives to locate advanced technology suppliers in Michigan, related to future automotive technology applications.

“Ford is investing in both the future of the American auto industry and the state of Michigan by bringing together world-class products, advanced technology applications and strong partnerships with the UAW to build the next generation of vehicles that will help end our nation’s dependence on foreign oil,” Granholm said. “In these challenging economic times, we applaud and appreciate Ford's commitment to Michigan and to our talented workforce.”

Michigan Assembly Transformation
At the heart of the plant’s manufacturing transformation is a flexible body shop operation, which uses reprogrammable tooling in the body shop, standardized equipment in the paint shop and a common-build sequence in final assembly, enabling production of multiple models in the same plant.

Aiding in the implementation of flexible manufacturing is Ford’s industry-leading virtual manufacturing technology. In the virtual world, engineers and plant operators evaluate tooling and product interfaces before costly installations are made on the plant floor. This method of collaboration improves launch quality and enables speed of execution.

In a flexible body shop, at least 80 percent of the robotic equipment can be programmed to weld various sized vehicles. This “non-product specific” equipment gives the body shop its flexibility and provides more efficient use of the facility.

The plant also will employ an efficient, synchronous material flow, where the material will move in kits to each operator, providing employees with the tools they need in the sequence they will need them. The plant features an integrated stamping facility, which allows the stamping and welding of all large sheet-metal parts on-site, ensuring maximum quality and minimum overhead.

Modern Work Rules
Along with the physical transformation at Michigan Assembly Plant, the UAW and Ford are working on a framework of new and class-leading operating practices that will enable the plant to operate at a high level of productivity while producing best-in-class quality products in a safe work environment.

As part of this framework, Ford and the UAW are committed to establishing a strong, progressive culture at Michigan Assembly Plant that is based on teamwork, joint problem solving and continuous improvement.

“The UAW is a key partner in enabling us to build these world-class vehicles competitively in the United States,” said Joe Hinrichs, group vice president, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs. “This agreement will allow the work force to build on their quality commitment while improving productivity at the plant.”

Bron: Media Ford

[zirafak]

New Focus on horizon.
Ford shapes up family car for the next decade with dramatic looks and cutting-edge tech.

Meet the most desirable family car ever! This striking machine is about to rewrite the hatchback rulebook, with a stunning combination of head-turning looks, driver appeal and up-to-the-minute technology. Say hello to Ford’s next-generation Focus.



Set to go on sale in 2010, the third generation of the family car will take the company’s brand values to the next level. It gets a dramatic new look that’s backed up by a range of hi-tech small- capacity turbocharged engines.

Ford gave the strongest hint of how its upcoming models will look when it revealed the Iosis Max at the Geneva Motor Show last month (see Issue 1,053). And it’s from this car that the new Focus takes much of its styling inspiration.

The hatch gets a sleek new front end, with a large lower grille and elongated headlights. Bold lines run from the edges of the grille to the A-pillars.

At the rear, there are further nods to the Iosis MAX, with a high tail, angular C-pillars and eye-catching lights. Chunky wheelarches and short
overhangs finish the look and give the newcomer a muscular stance. According to insiders, a panoramic glass roof will also be available. Inside, expect a toned-down version of the concept’s striking cabin, with a new centre console boasting an improved version of Ford’s Human Machine Interface control system. Options will include a reversing camera.

Under the skin is a fresh development of the current car’s chassis, so it’s unlikely the new model will grow much in size. Emphasis will be put on ride and refinement, without sacrificing the sharp steering and driver appeal for which the Focus has become famous.

New turbocharged EcoBoost engines dominate the line-up. Entry-level models will come with a 1.0-litre four-cylinder turbo unit offering 89bhp or 108bhp, but most variants will get a new 1.6-litre turbo, available with 148bhp or 178bhp outputs.



These units will combine storming pace with low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to give buyers the best of both worlds. There is also a new range of diesels in the shape of a 1.6 TDCi, delivering up to 128bhp, and a flagship 2.0-litre with 168bhp or 197bhp.

All engines are mated to manual boxes as standard, but Ford will also offer its Powershift twin-clutch transmission. Start-stop technology is set to be rolled out across the range, too.

We reported in Issue 1,054 that Ford bosses were debating when to launch the car. Sources have revealed that it looks as though the Focus and C-MAX compact MPV will be launched simultaneously in 2010.

The models have been developed alongside each other and could be global cars – ie sold in all Ford markets across the world. They would follow in the footsteps of the latest Fiesta, which goes on sale in China later this year, and in the US in 2010.

The Focus will be built at Ford’s plant in Saarlouis, Germany, while the C-MAX, which is to appear as a seven-seater for the first time, will be assembled at Valencia in Spain.

[killerhammer]

sak to je fiesta

[Stehnak]

Koukam (na modrem) ze uz take Ford pochopil jak maji vypadat svetla pro dennni sviceni

[Anndy]

podla mna, sa to len podoba vzdialene a vychadza to z iosisu, ci ako sa ten koncept c-maxu volal.
a vsetko je to z fiesty robene...

[Redmann]

Tiez mi to pride ako zvacsena Fiesta. Skoda, bo sa straca charakter Focusu...