Ford iosis MAX
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By Green Car Guide
Published on 5/03/2009
Ford has unveiled the iosis MAX concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor
Show, which gives a strong clue to how the next Focus will look.
Ford has unveiled the iosis MAX concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, which gives a strong clue to how the next Focus will look.
The iosis MAX is described as a dynamic Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV), “showcasing new levels of efficiency and flexibility”. It showcases new sliding doors at the rear, lightweight materials, advanced aerodynamics, and a preview of the European development of Ford's global EcoBoost petrol engine technology coming in 2010.
The 1.6-litre 180PS four-cylinder petrol engine from the new EcoBoost engine family features turbocharging and direct injection technology to deliver fuel economy up to 20 per cent better than conventional petrol engines with a similar power output.
EcoBoost engines will be progressively introduced to Ford’s European product range from early 2010.
The 1.6-litre EcoBoost unit in the iosis MAX is further optimised through the use of a new Ford Auto-Start-Stop system, also due for production in 2010, intelligent alternator and six-speed Ford PowerShift double-clutch automated manual gearbox with ratios tailored to deliver maximum fuel efficiency. Simulations predict that the concept vehicle could achieve CO2 emissions of 125g/km.
As well as side doors with no central pillar, the concept features a two piece tailgate design which allows the tailgate to be fully opened, even when there is restricted space behind or above the vehicle.
Ford has unveiled the iosis MAX concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor
Show, which gives a strong clue to how the next Focus will look.Ford has unveiled the iosis MAX concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, which gives a strong clue to how the next Focus will look.
The iosis MAX is described as a dynamic Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV), “showcasing new levels of efficiency and flexibility”. It showcases new sliding doors at the rear, lightweight materials, advanced aerodynamics, and a preview of the European development of Ford's global EcoBoost petrol engine technology coming in 2010.
The 1.6-litre 180PS four-cylinder petrol engine from the new EcoBoost engine family features turbocharging and direct injection technology to deliver fuel economy up to 20 per cent better than conventional petrol engines with a similar power output.
EcoBoost engines will be progressively introduced to Ford’s European product range from early 2010.
The 1.6-litre EcoBoost unit in the iosis MAX is further optimised through the use of a new Ford Auto-Start-Stop system, also due for production in 2010, intelligent alternator and six-speed Ford PowerShift double-clutch automated manual gearbox with ratios tailored to deliver maximum fuel efficiency. Simulations predict that the concept vehicle could achieve CO2 emissions of 125g/km.
As well as side doors with no central pillar, the concept features a two piece tailgate design which allows the tailgate to be fully opened, even when there is restricted space behind or above the vehicle.