Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Focus
Power
114HP
Torque
285Nm
Consumption
4.2l/100
Emissions
109g/km
0-100 km/h
10.9s
Top Speed
193km/h
Weight
1344kg
Price
20,200€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
363 L
55 L
84 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Focus Berlina 1.6 TDCi 115 CV Titanium (2011)
General description
The 2011 Ford Focus was not just an update; it was a statement of intent. In an increasingly competitive compact market, Ford launched a car that promised not only to get you from point A to B but to make you enjoy every curve of the road. With the efficient 1.6 TDCi 115 HP engine and the Titanium trim, this Focus presented itself as the perfect balance between reason and emotion, a daily travel companion with a sportsman's soul.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of this Focus is rediscovering the pleasure of driving. Its chassis is simply sublime, a masterpiece of engineering that communicates everything happening under the wheels with astonishing fidelity. It feels agile, planted on the asphalt, and surprisingly comfortable. The 115 HP diesel engine, with its generous torque from low revs, pushes decisively and effortlessly, making overtaking a mere formality. The six-speed manual gearbox is precise and invites you to play with it. It's a car that inspires confidence, that makes you feel like a pilot even on the most routine journey.
Design and aesthetics
Ford's 'Kinetic Design' language reached its maturity with this generation. The 2011 Focus is a car with a sharp look and an athletic body. Its tension lines run along the bodywork, creating a sense of movement even when stationary. The interior was a true revolution, with a center console that enveloped the driver like an airplane cockpit. Although the abundance of buttons could be overwhelming at first, everything was designed to create an immersive and technological experience, a quantum leap from the sobriety of its rivals.
Technology and features
For its time, the Titanium trim turned the Focus into a small luxury sedan. It incorporated technologies designed to make life easier and safer, such as the Stop & Start system to save fuel in the city or keyless entry and start. Although its infotainment screen may seem modest today, in 2011 it was an advanced control center. Ford democratized driving assistance systems that were previously reserved for higher segments, proving that innovation could be accessible.
Competition
The battle in the C-segment was fierce. Its great rival, the eternal Volkswagen Golf, played the card of perceived quality and sobriety. The SEAT León offered a more Latin and sporty character, while the Opel Astra presented a very attractive design and great comfort. However, none of them managed to match the pure connection and driving dynamics offered by the Focus's chassis, its true secret weapon for winning hearts.
Conclusion
The 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Titanium is much more than just a compact car. It is proof that practicality does not have to be at odds with passion. It is a vehicle that takes care of you on long trips with its comfort and low consumption, but that brings a smile to your face on your favorite winding road. A brilliantly executed car, with an almost perfect balance that made it a benchmark and that, even today, feels incredibly competent and rewarding to drive.