Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Review

Ford Focus debuts at last in the Spanish market 1.0 EcoBoost engine. Prices are already known and which finishes will be available in versions with 100 hp and 125 hp, announcing himself as the gasoline engine lower power in the history of the brand. Intended to replace the block aspirated 1.6 liter engine, the 1.0 EcoBoost in the range joins the already familiar 1.6 EcoBoost (with 150 hp and 180 hp) and the 2.0 EcoBoost mounted near the Ford Focus ST.

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Review



With less displacement (three-cylinder), turbocharging, variable valve timing, direct injection and other cost-saving measures 1.0 EcoBoost engine stays approved consumption and very low emissions. For the version with 100 hp, average consumption is only 4.8 approved litres/100 km (CO2 emissions of 109 g / km), while the 125 hp version goes up just a couple of tenths, 5.0 liters / 100 km (and CO2 emissions of 114 g / km).

On the other hand, despite its small engine, its torque curve is announced quite flat, so you should not be missing low-end thrust. Specifically, it announces a maximum torque of 170 Nm maintained between 1,400 and 4,500 rpm, in the case of the version with 125 hp. The most powerful version has a performance very interesting officers, with 193 km / h top speed and 11.3 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km / h, while the 100 hp variant remains in the 185 km / h and 12 5 seconds, respectively.

Technology and measures 1.0 EcoBoost engine to consume less



Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Engine

With regard to reducing consumption not only affects the small displacement, but also all the 1.0 EcoBoost ECOnetic Technology will wear the label. What significant this? Well, basically, all Focus 1.0 EcoBoost include measures like the Start & Stop system, the Active Grille Shutter (opening or closing the front grill as needed, improving aerodynamics and consumption), Smart Regenerative Charging (Battery charging alternator in phases of braking or deceleration) or the Ford Eco Mode and the gear shift indicator, proposing through the on board computer measures for efficient driving.

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