This is the production version of the new China-spec
2019 Ford Focus. The white sedan in the first images is a sporty ‘ST Line’,
fitted with a black grille and roof. The China-made sedan will be exported to
North America.
The Ford Focus is made in China by the Changan-Ford
joint venture. There will be three engines available: a 184 hp 1.5 turbo, a 127
hp 1.0 turbo 3-pot, and a 122 hp 1.5. Not sure why Ford bothered to add that
one to the lineup.
The new Ford Focus will be positioned higher than
the current one. In typical Chinese fashion, the current car will continue to
be sold alongside the new one.
The Ford Focus, sedan and hatchback, will be
launched on the Chinese car market later this month. Price will range from
around 110,000 to 170,000 yuan. China will not get the Focus wagon.
It has
become a nice looking car with the shiny grille and all, but the lights seem
far too large for its face.
And we end the list with the very sweet hatchback
ST-Line. The black grille and roof give it a sporty look. Sadly, it is really
about looks alone, the ST-Line won’t get a horse more than the base cars. A
proper ST is scheduled to arrive next year, powered by a 1.8 turbo.
