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#31 of 67 Focus to avoid global platform by f111d

Aug 16, 2004 (6:03 am)

Cost, potential quality glitches are behind decision
Although Ford Motor Co. wants to develop more cars and trucks from global platforms, it’s making an exception for the next-generation Ford Focus. When the re-engineered Focus is introduced to the United States in 2007, it will not share mechanicals with the C1 version of the Focus sold in Europe.
 
Headline on Article today from Automotive News, however paid subscribtion required to read. Not in ORF's budget! I just wonder if this means no CR diesel, hope not Ford that would be a bad move. I'm amazed and glad with the amount of people that are warming up to CR diesel benefits. Good for the US economy, more importantly their personal budget.
Paul

#32 of 67 Re: Focus to avoid global platform [f111d] by nedc2

Aug 16, 2004 (8:52 am)

Replying to: f111d (Aug 16, 2004 6:03 am)
The current North American Foci have the same gas engines that will be available on the C1 Focus when it come out in Europe later this year, so this wouldn't necessarily rule out a common rail diesel for the US focus once low sulfur diesel becomes avilaable nationwide. Other factors might though e.g. production capacity for diesels in europe, federal or state emissions regs in the US, etc.
What I don't understand is that since the C1 Focus is already derived from the C170 platform, but with a number of enhancements,e.g. AWD capability, improved crashworthiness, especially for side impacts, and the next NA Focus redesign will have to accomadate new side impact standards, would it really cost that much more to use the C1 platform than to engineer a separate update of the the C170 platform? I wonder what's really behind this decision.

#33 of 67 Re: Focus to avoid global platform [nedc2] by f111d

Aug 16, 2004 (10:55 am)

Replying to: nedc2 (Aug 16, 2004 8:52 am)
Thanks for the info! Too bad I couldn't get to read the the whole article, that may have answered your questions and others I'm sure. Management decisions are defnitlely not my thing and don't care too either!
Paul

#34 of 67 What did Ford do w/ the N.A. Escort around '96? by creakid1

Aug 16, 2004 (10:04 pm)

The redesign was still based on the '90 Protege, just like the'91 Escort/Tracer. Why? The newer '95 Protege was too expensive to build, I guess.

#35 of 67 2.5 5-cyl turbo or V6 for the Focus II ST? by creakid1

Aug 19, 2004 (1:07 pm)

Replying to: creakid1 (Aug 15, 2004 12:22 am)
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=49309
 
"The 217bhp 2.5-litre V6 powerplant, sourced from the Mondeo, will appear in a hot ST, but this model is likely to be offered in hatchback form only when it joins the line-up late next year."

#36 of 67 by f111d

Aug 31, 2004 (6:49 pm)

Darn why does everything have be glitz and glitter when a performance power plant is added? Functional brakes, suspension/etc. for the added power fine! What happened to the sleeper model. I know it won't sell, got to impress someone. Shame the vanity in this country.
Paul

#37 of 67 "It's all down to the astounding driving experience, even on the most basic models" -- at least for Euro models by creakid1

Sep 04, 2004 (1:15 am)

"So how has the outgoing version managed to maintain its position at the top of the sales charts, despite its dated interior? It's all down to the astounding driving experience, even on the most basic models - and insiders are confident that the next-generation Focus will be even more capable.
 
A spokeswoman explained: "The new car takes another step forward in terms of driving dynamics." As it uses the same platform as the Mazda 3 and Volvo S40, we've already had a glimpse of what to expect from behind the wheel - but engineers have carried out extensive development work to ensure class-leading handling and even better refinement."
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=49690
 
So the future is here. Well, not really.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/openpic.php?name=../picture_library/- - - - - - - - dir_32/car_portal_pic_16282.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/openpic.php?name=../picture_library/- dir_32/car_portal_pic_16294.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/openpic.php?name=../picture_library/- dir_32/car_portal_pic_16294.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/openpic.php?name=../picture_library/- dir_32/car_portal_pic_16317.jpg
 
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=49717
 
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=49712

#38 of 67 "It's all down to the astounding driving experience, even on the most basic models" -- at least for Euro models by creakid1

Sep 04, 2004 (1:48 am)

"So how has the outgoing version managed to maintain its position at the top of the sales charts, despite its dated interior? It's all down to the astounding driving experience, even on the most basic models - and insiders are confident that the next-generation Focus will be even more capable.
 
A spokeswoman explained: "The new car takes another step forward in terms of driving dynamics." As it uses the same platform as the Mazda 3 and Volvo S40, we've already had a glimpse of what to expect from behind the wheel - but engineers have carried out extensive development work to ensure class-leading handling and even better refinement."
 
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=49690
 
So the future is here. Well, not really.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/openpic.php?name=../picture_library/- - - - - - - - - - - - - dir_32/car_portal_pic_16282.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/openpic.php?name=../picture_library/- dir_32/car_portal_pic_16294.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/openpic.php?name=../picture_library/- dir_32/car_portal_pic_16280.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/openpic.php?name=../picture_library/- dir_32/car_portal_pic_16317.jpg
 
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=49717
 
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=49712

#39 of 67 From Britain's EVO magazine by creakid1

Sep 07, 2004 (12:15 pm)

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evo_news_story.php?id=49583

#40 of 67 V6 ST by creakid1

Sep 09, 2004 (1:12 am)

"...with test drivers and engineers keen to ensure the hot Golf won't have the edge on the road."
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_story.php?id=49863

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