According to the EPA, the Focus is capable of achieving a fuel economy of 40 mpg (5.88l/100 km). The rating, valid for the Focus with the SFE (Super Fuel Economy) package and a six-speed automatic transmission, makes the model the fourth in the Ford line-up to become a serious contender on the segment.
“Our customers tell us that fuel economy is the top reason for purchasing a Focus,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “The all-new Focus meets that demand with great fuel economy, class-leading technologies and features, exceptional standards of craftsmanship and driving dynamics typically reserved for larger, more expensive vehicles.”
The SFE package which allowed the Focus to qualify for this rating includes everything from the transmission to the wheels that allow it to move forward. The package includes 16-inch steel wheels with aero wheel covers, active grille shutters (help optimize aerodynamics by using vents to control airflow), high-efficiency tires, four-wheel disc brakes, rear spoiler and a special SFE badge.
At the core of the vehicle lies a new 2.0l gasoline direct-injection DOHC four-cylinder engine, more powerful than the 2.0l Duratec currently in use, but at the same time 10 percent more fuel efficient.
“The all-new Ford Focus delivers the outstanding fuel economy our customers demand in a more stylish package with more technology and an even greater driving experience,” added Kuzak.
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