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Ford Focus ECOnetic
- By Green Car Guide
- Published 14/05/2008
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Ford Focus ECOnetic
Model/Engine size: 1.6i 16v TDCi 108bhp ECOnetic
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel economy combined: 65.7mpg
The Ford Focus was initially launched in 1998 and helped to embed the new design language started by the Ka two years earlier. The Focus has come to epitomise modern Fords, with creative design combining with impressive material quality, build quality and outstanding road manners to make a fearsome package.
Ford’s latest update is the third major overhaul and aims to keep the Focus at the top of the class, a position it has held since its introduction. Ford has concentrated on updating the styling, which is evolutionary, and the mechanicals which are revolutionary.
The ECOnetic, so-called as it links ecologically-friendly technology to Ford’s ‘kinetic design’ styling language, uses Ford’s most advanced diesel technology and improved aerodynamics to achieve very low CO2 emissions thanks to great fuel consumption. A key element was reducing friction which was achieved by BP developing a bespoke transmission oil which so impressed Ford it is now being used in other models too.
Thankfully, whilst Ford has made many changes they have left the chassis well alone. This is good news as, despite its age, it is still the benchmark in the class for driver involvement. This means that the ECOnetic achieves our nirvana of combining really low CO2 emissions and fun. A 90 bhp version is also available which emits 1g/km of CO2 less but the 110 bhp engine has much stronger performance and a diesel particulate filter so it gets the nod from us.
The Focus remains the default driver’s choice and now this comes at a reduced impact. The addition of a diesel particulate filter means extra bonus marks from us too. The best news is that Ford developed this car because they believe that customers are increasingly seeking class-leading CO2 emissions. The fact that the big players have realised that low CO2 emissions are now a key battleground is great news for us all.
Fuel economy extra urban: 78.3 mpg
Fuel economy urban: 50.4 mpg
CO2 emissions: 115 g/km
Green rating: VED band B - £35
Weight: 1357 Kg
Company car tax liability (2008/09): 13%
Price: £17,145 (From £12,795 to £20,845)
Insurance group: 7
Safety: NCAP TBC
Max speed: 119 mph
0-62mph: 10.9 seconds
DPF: Yes
Diesel
Ford Focus ECOnetic
Model/Engine size: 1.6i 16v TDCi 108bhp ECOnetic
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel economy combined: 65.7mpg
The Ford Focus was initially launched in 1998 and helped to embed the new design language started by the Ka two years earlier. The Focus has come to epitomise modern Fords, with creative design combining with impressive material quality, build quality and outstanding road manners to make a fearsome package.
Ford’s latest update is the third major overhaul and aims to keep the Focus at the top of the class, a position it has held since its introduction. Ford has concentrated on updating the styling, which is evolutionary, and the mechanicals which are revolutionary.
The ECOnetic, so-called as it links ecologically-friendly technology to Ford’s ‘kinetic design’ styling language, uses Ford’s most advanced diesel technology and improved aerodynamics to achieve very low CO2 emissions thanks to great fuel consumption. A key element was reducing friction which was achieved by BP developing a bespoke transmission oil which so impressed Ford it is now being used in other models too.
Thankfully, whilst Ford has made many changes they have left the chassis well alone. This is good news as, despite its age, it is still the benchmark in the class for driver involvement. This means that the ECOnetic achieves our nirvana of combining really low CO2 emissions and fun. A 90 bhp version is also available which emits 1g/km of CO2 less but the 110 bhp engine has much stronger performance and a diesel particulate filter so it gets the nod from us.
The Focus remains the default driver’s choice and now this comes at a reduced impact. The addition of a diesel particulate filter means extra bonus marks from us too. The best news is that Ford developed this car because they believe that customers are increasingly seeking class-leading CO2 emissions. The fact that the big players have realised that low CO2 emissions are now a key battleground is great news for us all.
Fuel economy extra urban: 78.3 mpg
Fuel economy urban: 50.4 mpg
CO2 emissions: 115 g/km
Green rating: VED band B - £35
Weight: 1357 Kg
Company car tax liability (2008/09): 13%
Price: £17,145 (From £12,795 to £20,845)
Insurance group: 7
Safety: NCAP TBC
Max speed: 119 mph
0-62mph: 10.9 seconds
DPF: Yes
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