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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

2012 Ford Focus equipped with brake based torque vectoring



newfordfocus 08 630op 450x295 2012 Ford Focus equipped with brake based torque vectoring
The 2012 Ford Focus is set to hit dealers early next year, and in addition to a cadre of standard and optional features, Ford is equipping every new Focus with its new breed of “torque vectoring control.”
For the uninitiated, torque vectoring systems actively split power between the two driven wheels to maximize traction and increase performance. Some higher-end systems manipulate the output to each wheel through a set of electronically controlled gears, while others apply a subtle amount of braking to the inside wheel, causing more power to be sent to the outside wheel, thus helping rotate the vehicle through a turn. Ford is using the latter on the 2012 Focus, the first implementation of its kind on a Blue Oval model in North America.
Thanks to the continued implementation of standard traction control systems, these torque vectoring setups are becoming more common and have finally reached the compact segment. While the benefits generally outweigh the negatives, we’ve found other brake-based systems have a tendency to overheat the pads, rotors and fluid when flogged long and hard enough (ahem, GTI). We’ll be able to test it out for ourselves soon, so look for a full driving report in just over a month. In the meantime, get the full details in the press release after the jump.
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Sunday, July 14, 2013

2012 Ford Focus Reviews

Ford Focus
2012 Ford Focus is the most complete package in the compact car market. 2012 Ford Focus in there, completely new vehicle more attractive appearance and good out-now a sharp four-door sedan or five door hatchback fat. The name of the focus is not new to the U.S., but the model 2012 is the first focus will be divided between the U.S., Europe all over the world. In Eropa basic compact car, and buyers who pay thousands of dollars more for them than we do.

The Ford Focus is the short style. The interior is clearly a deviation from what youll find on other Ford vehicles, a variety of options LIST One step vast improvement from the previous generation Ford Focus, seats have been upgraded, redesigned dashboard and gauges, some high-quality cutting and steering are installed thick enough to sit comfortably in your hands. It is refreshing to see all the new dashboard design with new components, not just the same old chunky Ford has been used in everything from the Taurus to the Mustang for several years.

With 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque from its direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder,  2012 Ford Focus does not have an impressive specification. But it all feels better than the drivers seat. You have to keep revving the engine briefly to access the cheerful side of her, but the six-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission did a great job with it, pulling off a, sharp quick shifts when needed. Particularly low first gear ratio also makes a living off quickly and feel confident. If you stick with the manual gearbox is offered in the  2012 Ford Focus has only five speeds,

A new model reengineering,  2012 Ford Focus has not been crash-tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As required of all models of 2012, the Focus include ABS brakes, traction control and electronic stability systems. Ford Focus marks the debut of a new air bag technology Ford says will better guard in the chest and rib injuries. Both the shape and have a new variable ventilation efforts to put air bags in accordance with the passenger position. Seat-mounted side impact airbags also has a shoulder-level hole covered by a higher passenger maximize the spread of power; population is shorter which allows better ventilation and thus found a lower power according to their size. Curtain airbags that cover the side windows for second row seats are also standard. To view the full list of safety features,

a significant leap forward for Ford to build new  2012 Ford Focus, the Blue Oval product planners decided to follow a path similar to what has been done with the new Chevy Cruze, by adding the size and content to the compact car segment. The Ford Focus then push the envelope even further, adding a charming design, some serious high-tech features for a cottage that has been seen and felt the first level, coupled with the drive and tenacity less attractive powertrain is more subtle. But Ford is more than just compete with the Chevy here, and Ford Focus, while a well-rounded in many-- which we call a game changer.
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