Ford FOCUS ACTIVE Parts | 2019 - 2023 | EcoBoost Fox EcoBlue #A02028A5K
What do you do when you manufacture one of the most popular cars for sale that isnt a trendy SUV? Well, besides creating the SUVs themselves, you can make the most popular hatchback look a bit like an SUV. Enter the Ford Focus Active, a slightly connected version of Fords best-selling hatchback Focus that follows in the footsteps of the smaller Ford Ka + Active and Fiesta Active. Essentially, Ford is taking cues from Skodas Scout models and VWs Alltrack cars. Available in active versions Active, Active X, or luxurious Active X Vignale, this version of the Focus relies largely on cosmetic changes to differentiate it from the regular Focus models. On the outside, youll get a lot of black plastic cladding at the bottom of the car and around the wheels, with some chunkier tires and different alloy wheel designs, silver skid plates front and rear, and a set of roof rails. It is also slightly higher than a regular Focus, although its very hard to tell. The ride height is 30 mm higher at the front and 34 mm higher at the rear, while the springs and dampers are unique to this version compared to the regular car, with a focus on comfort and balance over the sportier feel of the others. What is the interior of the Focus Active like? Just like the regular Focus. The dashboard is exactly the same, with just a small piece of gray trim different from the regular car. This means its very easy to use and feels solid for the most part, but its all monochromatic, with harder plastics and cheaper-feeling materials found in places. Active comes with different seats, with a more rugged fabric to match its tougher image. They are very comfortable and supportive, like most Ford seats. Mechanically and in original Ford car parts, the only difference is when you go through the driving modes. Two off-road esque modes have been added, called Slippery and Trail, alongside the usual options that adjust ESC and traction control settings, as well as throttle pedal sensitivity - depending on the terrain youre on. This is in place of an effective four-wheel-drive system. Does it drive like an SUV? Surprisingly, the Focus Active drives just like a regular Focus. In fact, it drives better than many Focus models due to the revised suspension setup that allows for greater comfort. It retains the sharp and responsive driving characteristics we like about regular Focus models, which means its actually one of the better-resolved models in the lineup, where some ST-Line models can feel a bit too harsh over road bumps. The furthest chance of going off the beaten track in a Focus Active is a gravel track - and while the suspension has been raised, you sit almost no higher than a regular hatchback, on tires that are only slightly more rugged than those on a Focus Titanium, despite the Trail aspirations of the additional driving modes. Most of the time will be spent on the road, and then it is quiet and refined with a range of excellent engines, from 1.0-liter and 1.5-liter EcoBoost engines to 1.5 and 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesels. A lot of kits are available, but for larger models. There are three levels available - Active, Active X, and Active X Vignale. The base Active uses the usual Focus Zetec as a base, adding alternative wheel designs, cladding and skid plates, roof rails, and black-painted mirror caps and mirrors. Inside, there is satellite navigation included in the Sync3 media system and keyless start. You will need Active X original Ford Focus Active parts (2019-2020) for a more comprehensive list of kits, including a panoramic roof, parking sensors, leather upholstery, electric drivers seat, climate control, and heated seats. This model also includes automatic lights and wipers. This is the model we aimed for in terms of equipment, as the regular car can feel a bit more basic. The Vignale model adds a full leather interior, LED lights, an upgraded sound system, and a head-up display to solidify its place at the top of the range. Although luxurious, it is not cheap. This lineup is mirrored in the Focus Active Estate, but it has few direct rivals, which are nestled, like the Volvo V40 Cross Country. The Kia XCeed is similar in size and shape, while cars designed to be crossovers or SUVs like the Volkswagen T-Roc and Nissan Qashqai also compete. The regular Focus hatch already impresses with interior space, and fortunately, Active is unchanged in this regard. If anything, its better, as a slight increase in ride height means you dont have to drop down as far into the car. However, this is really only noticeable next to a lowered ST line - its still a hatchback. That being said, once youre inside, youre unlikely to want for room, whether in the front or back. There is a good amount of seat adjustment, but some may find you sit a little too high when driving and that the seat base isnt long enough to properly support your legs. However, there is a good amount of storage both between the seats or ahead of the gear lever, in the form of shallow trays, as well as some large door bins. In the back, legroom is impressive even with a taller driver in front, although the rear door slopes quite a bit, which hinders access more than you would find when getting into a Volkswagen Golf or Kia Ceed. Once youre in, theres plenty of space, although cars with a panoramic roof really brighten things up inside - it can feel a bit dark and claustrophobic in the back of some models with darker trim. In the trunk, there are 341 liters of boot space with the rear seats up, although models with a spare wheel and a B&O sound system upgrade offer less space at 273 liters. Fold the seats down and up to 1,320 liters of cargo space is available up to the roof. Its worth noting that the seats dont fold completely flat, but fortunately, the loading lip is low, and the tailgate is wide enough for most without too much intrusion. How safe is the Focus Active? Euro NCAP score shared with regular Focus That means a five-star rating More safety kit available at extra cost As standard, the Focus Active comes with a pre-collision warning system and autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection), which contributes to its five-star crash rating from Euro NCAP. All models benefit from lane-keeping assist, with lane-keeping alert and a post-collision braking system that stops you from being thrown into cars in front if youre hit from behind. More useful features, such as auto lights and wipers, continue in the range to make life a bit easier on the road, while brighter LED headlights are standard only for Active X Vignale cars. They are optional for lower-spec cars, and we would certainly recommend them. The standard halogen units fitted are very weak compared to the sharper LEDs that illuminate more of the road. As a result, night driving is a little less tiring. Adaptive LEDs are also available. A blindspot monitoring system costs extra on all Active models and also includes active braking traffic alert. Finally, a driver assistance pack throws in traffic sign recognition, high beam control, and adaptive cruise control. The latter feature includes lane centering assist and auto stop and go on cars with automatic transmissions. Ford Focus Active 2019 Interior Inside the Focus Active, youll find a logical dashboard that is very easy to use. The media system is easy to use, the controls are clearly labeled, and its very easy to operate. Its also very well built, but its also a bit uninspired. In terms of quality, everything feels well-made, but there are a lot of black and gray plastics, and things like the doors - as well as plastics that go down - dont match the solidity youll find in a VW Golf or Kia Ceed. That being said, its very easy to use. Fords Sync3 pressure system is simple - if it looks a bit dated - and sits high on the line, within easy reach of the driver. Also, whats nice is that there are still physical heating controls, so you dont have to go through the touchscreen as you do on cars like the Peugeot 308. The problem is that it doesnt feel particularly interesting inside - especially when you consider the higher versions of the Kia XCeed, which introduce larger and clearer screens for both infotainment and instruments, where Ford can feel somewhat more basic. Vignale models add a touch of luxury thanks to lots of leather, but that also involves paying a chunk of extra money. Despite not feeling particularly technical, there is a refreshing simplicity and familiarity to the Focus interior. Its very easy to get used to and operate on the move, which counts for a lot. The dials are clear, the menus are easy to navigate, and despite there being many, the steering wheel control is also logical. We just wish there was a bit more color and personality inside to highlight it a bit more from the regular Focus models. Slightly different fabrics on the seats dont quite feel enough. Thanks to thicker tires and an adjusted suspension setup, the Focus Active is a more comfortable version of the regular car - at least the ST-Line models with larger wheels and sportier suspension. It uses the more sophisticated setup from the more powerful Focus models, so it manages to achieve a nice balance between being comfortable and composed while remaining surprisingly engaging. It still has a tendency to stretch over rougher surfaces - a characteristic also found in the regular Focus - but its not as evident in the Active. Comfort is helped by the seats - they are pleasantly comfortable and supportive, but could have a slightly longer base to support your legs more on longer journeys. The good news is that the Focus heating system is very quick, warming the car very quickly on cold mornings, while the heated seats are some of the hottest weve tested and reach temperatures very quickly, which we think really helps in the comfort stakes. Refinement is quite good, keeping things moving. Petrols have to work a bit harder than torquey diesels, but they rarely become too vocal. In fact, the 1.5 EcoBlue diesel is the noisiest, but only when revved up. Wind and road noise are also largely well suppressed. Focus Active EcoBoost petrol There is a choice of two EcoBoost petrols in the Active - a 1.0-liter and a 1.5-liter. The 1.0 unit is a three-cylinder setup, producing 125 HP and 170 Nm of torque. Its an engine we like in the smaller Fiesta and is a good fit in the Focus, as long as youre not regularly carrying large loads. It takes 10.3 seconds to go from 0-100 km/h in the manual, while the automatic takes 11.3 seconds. Providing extra power and torque is the 1.5-liter, with 150 HP and 240 Nm. There is a 0-100 km/h time of 9.1 seconds and 9.7 seconds for the manual and auto, respectively, and it requires much less effort to get up to speed. The good news is that the manual is so sweet and easy to use that its a pleasure and not a pain. The engine power is so smooth and responsive that it can be mistaken for a much larger unit, so youll have more opportunities to shift gears than you might expect when faced with a longer incline. EcoBlue Diesel Rounding out the diesel range is a 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel with 120 HP, making it the most powerful of the lot, but it offers a healthy 300 Nm of torque, making it ideal for longer highway journeys. It is the slowest in terms of 0-100 km/h, with a time of 10.8 seconds and 10.7 seconds for manual and auto, but it is quicker than the petrol to respond in turn due to this torque. Offering a combination of good economy and performance is the most expensive 2.0-liter EcoBlue, offering 150 HP and 370 Nm of torque. The 0-100 km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds (manual) or 9.3 seconds (automatic), bringing it on par with the 1.5 EcoBoost petrol.
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