The fact that the new Focus decisively beat the competition in this year's selection for the Slovenian Car of the Year made the Ford team happy, but actually not surprising, as it is the third Focus to win this important award. But Ford always goes the extra mile when it comes to developing cars, so the new Focus is simply Ford's best vehicle yet.
His victory this time was also the most sovereign in the history of the selection for Slovenian Car of the Year. After he convinced the audience of the participating media that he was included in the finals, he impressed all nine media editors so much in the final selection that they awarded him all the points.
Love at first sight
At its launch, the Focus set new standards for mid-size cars, which were already very high. At first glance, it is a completely new vehicle, designed between sporty and elegant, with the best aerodynamics in its class.
It is presented in four versions, which share similar features: safety, comfort, numerous assistance systems and an attractive design. The widest range of Focus versions is available as a five-door hatchback and station wagon in recognizable designs: Focus Trend and Titanium with attractive, modern elegance, ST-Line with sports suspension for more driving pleasure, inspired by Ford Performance technology, the prestigious version Vignale for those looking for luxury even in a family hatchback and as a Focus Active with increased ground clearance and other off-road inspired highlights for adventurers.
The new Ford Focus – for families, active and business users
Not only from the outside, but also from the inside, you will hardly recognize it. A pleasant, elegant and practical driver's environment is perfected by soft surfaces and modern design, as well as an intuitive arrangement of elements. Especially drivers and passengers who suffer from lower back pain will be grateful for the comfortable seats, as the seat can be adjusted in 18 directions to ensure maximum support and comfort, which is was also awarded with a special certificate by the leading organization for a healthy spine, Aktion Gesunder Rücken eV (AGR).
Despite the same exterior size, the new Focus offers more space than ever before. In the station wagon version, it rests 608 liters of luggage space and as much as 1,620 if you fold the back seats. During design the perfect family vehicle however, Ford's designers did not forget the four-legged family members either; it is in the trunk of the Focus station wagon enough space for the largest possible transport cage, which was tested by Ford engineer Rene Berns' Australian Shepherd Emil. The new Focus is proof that families no longer need to make compromises between a spacious and aesthetically and technologically sophisticated vehicle - Focus offers them everything.
With version Focus Active Ford has added to the driving experience that puts the Focus at the very top of its class the versatility of an SUV. Z robust design of the exterior and interior, greater clearance from the ground and a special configuration of the chassis enables driving on poorer roads and a higher driving position for even more confident use in the city and on highways. They also support an active lifestyle special driving mode "Slippery" and "Trail" (macadam), standard roof racks and help with the transport of bicycles and other sports equipment.
Ford vehicles are the vehicles of winners
The fourth generation Focus not only convinced automotive journalists, who unanimously chose it as the winner of the Slovenian Car of the Year selection, but also the real winners, the Slovenian winter heroes: Žan Kranjec, Štefan Hadalin, Ana Bucik and others.
The companion who never sleeps
Anyone who gets behind the wheel of the new Focus cannot pass by many assistance systems, which make driving easier and ensure the safety of road users. A range of extremely advanced driver assistance technologies Ford Co-Pilot360 covers active assistance in completely independent parking, warning of cross traffic with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control with the Stop & Go function and traffic sign recognition with speed limits, center lane assist, adaptive lighting system and much more. The most technologically advanced car in its class has also earned everyone 5 stars for safety by Euro NCAP, and it is also popular among business users precisely because of its comfort and technological sophistication.
A great opportunity!
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A great opportunity!
Take advantage of the offer "Car of the Year" and you save €2,700 when you buy a new Focus, and with 50/50 financing, you pay half of it immediately and half in two years. No hidden costs, no monthly commitments and no worries.
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