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Ford’s new Focus ECOnetic will make its official debut next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Set to enter the market in early 2012 in both five-door and estate bodystyles, the company says that this one is expected to be more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered ones.
The promise from the Focus ECOnetic is that it is expected to consume less than 3.5 litres of diesel per 100 km on a combined cycle and deliver ultra-low CO2 emissions of less than 95g/km when certification is completed later this year.
The vehicle is powered by a new 105 PS version of the 1.6 litre Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel which has been optimised for enhanced fuel efficiency, with a new injection system and turbocharger, enhanced charge cooling and further friction reduction measures in place.
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The common-rail fuel injection system of the diesel engine has been completely redesigned, with eight-hole nano sac injectors operating at injection pressures of up to 1,600 bar, controlled by a more powerful engine management system, the result being more precise control and increased combustion efficiency.
To provide more accurate control of the charge air temperature and to deliver a cooler, denser charge, the intake system features a water-cooled intercooler in place of the standard air-to-air system.
Other fuel efficiency enhancements include a new variable geometry turbocharger design, low-friction piston ring coatings and variable flow oil pump as well as a low inertia vacuum pump and an asymmetric crank sprocket design to provide additional reduction in engine losses.
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The 1.6 litre ECOnetic diesel will be paired with Ford’s six-speed Durashift manual transmission, which has been optimised to eliminate frictional losses and utilises a special low-friction transmission oil.
The Focus ECOnetic also benefits from features developed specifically for this model, including a unique aerodynamic package with an Active Grille Shutter, ultra-low rolling resistance tyres and a revised final drive ratio.
Much of the aerodynamic improvements concentrate on smoothing the airflow underneath the vehicle – the ECOnetic derivative features additional undershields and deflectors.
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As for the Active Grille Shutter, it’s a system that optimises aerodynamics by using vents to control airflow through the grille to the cooling system and engine compartment. If air is required to cool the engine the vents are opened; but if no airflow is needed, the vents are shut, thereby significantly reducing aerodynamic drag.
It will come wearing the full range of ECOnetic Technologies found in the all-new Focus line-up, including Auto-Start-Stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Eco Mode and Shift Indicator Light.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments emphasize the fuel efficiency of the Ford Focus ECOnetic, with some estimating real-world figures around 4.5-5L/100km. Enthusiasm is high for its economy and design, noting its potential to reduce trips to the petrol station. Concerns about diesel quality and emissions are raised, but overall, many see it as an economical, environmentally friendly option that could be popular if introduced in Malaysia.