Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Focus
Power
110HP
Torque
265Nm
Consumption
5.8l/100
Emissions
154g/km
0-100 km/h
-s
Top Speed
-km/h
Weight
1418kg
Price
19,665€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
396 L
53 L
81 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Focus Coupé Trend 2.0 TDCi 110 CV PowerShift (2008-2009)
General description
The 2008 Ford Focus Coupé is more than just a car; it's the embodiment of a philosophy. In an era when design and driving sensations were becoming crucial, Ford gave us a compact with the soul of a coupé, powered by an efficient diesel heart and the promise of an advanced automatic transmission. It was a car that knew how to combine the passion of its lines with the logic of everyday life, a balance that captivated an entire generation.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of this Focus is to rediscover the pleasure of driving. Its 110 hp 2.0 TDCi engine, though modest in numbers, pushes with surprising force thanks to its generous torque. But the real magic lies in its chassis. It's a car that feels alive, communicating every detail of the road through precise steering and a suspension that strikes the perfect compromise between firmness and comfort. The PowerShift gearbox, with its dual clutch, provides a fluidity that makes you feel in total control, whether on a quiet highway trip or linking curves on your favorite road. It's a feeling of connection and confidence that few compacts of its time could offer.
Design and aesthetics
Ford's 'Kinetic Design' reached its peak expression in this three-door body. Its lines are sharp, tense, like a muscle about to contract. The aggressive look of its headlights, the rising waistline, and a bold rear end give it an athletic presence that has aged with admirable dignity. It's not just a car; it's a moving sculpture that catches your eye. Inside, although the materials reflect its era, the dashboard design envelops you, with clear instrumentation and all controls oriented towards who matters most: the driver.
Technology and features
In 2008, the technology of this Focus was centered on mechanics. The common-rail engine was efficient and refined, but the crown jewel was the PowerShift transmission. Bringing dual-clutch technology, until then reserved for premium segments, to a popular car was a statement of intent. It offered fast and smooth shifts, improving both performance and consumption. Beyond this, its equipment was adequate for the time, with active safety systems like ESP, but without the screens and assistants we take for granted today. Its technology was felt, not seen.
Competition
In the competitive arena of compacts, the Focus Coupé faced titans. The Volkswagen Golf boasted quality and sobriety, the SEAT León offered a more Latin and sporty temperament, and the Opel Astra GTC played the card of futuristic design. There were also the Citroën C4 Coupé and the Renault Mégane Coupé, both with the audacity of French design. Against them, the Focus was not the most powerful or the most luxurious, but its argument was irrefutable: it offered the most rewarding and balanced driving dynamics in the segment.
Conclusion
The Ford Focus Coupé 2.0 TDCi PowerShift is a car that leaves a mark. It represents a golden age for compacts, where chassis engineering and driving pleasure were the top priority. It's proof that a diesel and automatic car doesn't have to be boring. It's a faithful companion, with a design that still turns heads and on-road behavior that brings smiles. A future popular classic that reminds us that the thrill of driving is a timeless feeling.