2008 Ford Focus Heading to Frankfurt

Ford Motor Company has released the details of the 2nd-generation model of the Ford Focus that is bound for the European market। The 2008 Ford Focus is set to debut in the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt this week. According to a recent Ford of Europe press release, the three-door, Coupé-Cabriolet, and the ST variants of the 2008 Ford Focus will roll out in dealer showrooms all over the U.K. starting in spring 2008.

Several powertrain options for the 2008 Ford Focus are available. Aside from the new 110PS versions of the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi engine, Ford will also offer the Focus "ECOnetic" model featuring a 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi engine with standard Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) under its hood. This newly developed unit offers an impressive fuel economy as well as low exhaust emissions. The 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi achieves an average fuel consumption of 65 mpg, and
an average CO2 emission of only 115 g/km.

Another powertrain option for the 2008 Ford Focus is the Flexifuel 1.8-litre Duratec petrol four-cylinder engine. This engine can run on bio ethanol E85 fuel as well as the conventional unleaded gasoline fuel, or even a mixture of both fuels. Moreover, a 2.0-litre Duratec engine variant offered for the 2008 Focus can be fueled with CNG (compressed natural gas) and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).

The 2008 Ford Focus will roll out in European markets with four model trim levels: Studio, Style, Zetec and Titanium. Check out the highlights of the 2008 Ford Focus below.

- Ford’s ‘kinetic design’ approach to styling
- trapezoidal grilles
- swept back headlamps
- bold wheel arches
- newly shaped rear glass
- contoured tailgate and new tail lamps
- chrome detailing and a stylish, body-coloured upper rear spoiler
- soft-touch plastics on the instrument panel
- soft-touch plastics the upper front door trim
- plush new seat fabrics plus a variety of attractive fascia finishings
- re-designed instrumentation
- ergonomically improved two-zone air conditioning
- newly designed centre console for the Titanium
- four-litre-capacity storage compartment
- storage areas for back-seat passengers
- optional 230 volt socket or the USB audio connection box
- Ford Power Button positioned near the gear shifter.
- all-new automated gearbox - Ford PowerShift transmission

The complete details and technical specs of the 2008 Ford Focus will be released during dates closer to the vehicle's launch in 2008, so you better watch out for it.