2015 Ford Focus – Bolder, efficient and well crafted

The 2015 Ford Focus elevates the world's best-selling nameplate with a bolder, more emotive exterior design, a finely crafted, intuitive new interior, a suite of life-enhancing new technologies and major fuel economy improvements. Ford first launched the Focus in 1998 and since then more than 12 million have been sold worldwide.

2015 Ford Focus Saloon

The current Focus was confirmed last month as the world's best-selling car nameplate based on Ford's analysis of the Polk registration data for the first nine months of 2013. Ford estimates Focus sales globally reached 1.1 million in 2013, including more than 300,000 in China, making it the best-selling new passenger car in the world.

2015 Ford Focus Hatchback

Sophisticated appeal

The 2015 Ford Focus gets its design inspiration from the compact Fiesta and the more larger and luxurious Mondeo. The 2015 Ford Focus has a lower, wider stance, with a new bonnet, front fascia, and grille.

Redesigned grill

The bonnet is sculpted with a dynamic shape from the front pillar to the corners of the upper part of the inverted trapezoid grille to deliver a strong, proud look. Slimmer, sharper front headlamps and more rectangular, elongated fog-lamps add to the bolder front end. Subtle chrome details add to the feeling of elegance while the rear of the car also is sleeker with a new fascia and tailgate arrangement, as well as thinner tail lamps.

 

Sharper headlamps

Refined performance

The 2015 Ford Focus offers significantly improved fuel efficiency on many versions compared to the current model, thanks to new power train options. The 2015 Ford Focus features an improved 1.5-litre EcoBoost (110 kW / 147 hp and 132 kW / 177 hp) petrol engine. The Focus’ 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine (73 kW / 98 hp and 91 kW/ 123 hp) that last year was chosen by a third of Focus customers, and was named the 2012 and 2013 International Engine of the Year is carried over to the 2015 model. Paddle shifters are now available enabling drivers to control gear changes, while keeping their hands on the steering wheel. 

 

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Striking interior

When redesigning the interior of the 2015 Focus, Ford listened to consumer feedback and responded with a more intuitive layout, complemented by a steering wheel and central stack with fewer controls and switches. The new black satin trim and chrome detailing contribute to a cleaner, more modern look, and more logical and intuitive functions.

Redesigned rear

The new centre console storage offers more space as well as a new sliding, integrated armrest. The 2015 Ford Focus also offers a quieter ride, achieved by thicker carpets, thicker side window glass, and improved engine bay insulation. Ford's advanced infotainment system features a high-resolution, 8-inch colour touch screen and advanced voice control for easier access to audio, navigation, climate control and compatible mobile phones.

 

Less cultured interior

Verdict

The 2015 Ford Focus' new styling seems to make for a more premium look, and our brief initial look at the interior shows designers have backed off from the highly technical look of the current Focus dash and centre stack in favour of a softer, more premium direction. So it looks as if waiting for the 2015 Ford Focus might be the best option. This is because the 2015 Ford Focus may become the most sophisticated-looking choice in the small-car class