subject: Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 16v Futura (2005) [print this page] Why must the wagon towards the MPV succumb? Recently saw the wagon version of the Ford Focus t light and you ask when you see them wondering what such a Focus C-Max adds to the Focus range.
The newest in the Ford Focus Tribe, the Wagon is equipped with a modest design. You can not deny Ford even some chic. Although the Ford Focus Wagon certainly exudes a high degree of functionality, this version of the Focus does not become unwieldy combination, which merely provides space and everything else is subordinate. The back rising beltline, which explicitly makes a sharp turn upward at the C-pillar, combined with a back sloping roofline, accented by chrome roof moldings, give the design a dynamic accent. The successful party nose - with the arched bonnet with its muscular forms - is of course already known from the Ford Focus hatchback. And the Ford Focus Wagon would not have if he had not placed high in the body had vertical taillights. You could say that the Focus Wagon a wagon is designed with panache.
One with the car
The Wagon has no MPV-like extras. The rear seat can indeed into two unequal parts are folded away, but that's the only game with the interior layout that allows Ford. For example, there is no folding tables for rear passengers. Spatial point of view he is little inferior to 's MPV. The Wagon is lower, but you have both front and rear legroom. In that respect, the Ford Focus Wagon is even broader than the C-Max. The contents of the boot is 482 liters.
The dashboard of the wagon looks friendly and the gear lever is traditionally on the car floor. Who is a sporty appreciate, will be in the Ford Focus Wagon at ease. Seat and steering wheel can be moved in all directions, the chair supports the body good, you feel one with the car.
Fine 'corners'
Commands you through the steering wheel to the front wheels will be followed gallop. You feel good what's happening under the wheels. The chassis feels tight and you can fine 'corners' with the Wagon. He does best with his tail swishing when it all goes very enthusiastic, but the test car at the present ESP intervenes when it is too much for. The chassis is well balanced, even under extreme conditions. Sounds of the chassis penetrate the Wagon limited within the interior. This also applies to engine sounds.
The test car is powered by a 100 horsepower 1.6-liter engine. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h puts off the wagon in 12.4 seconds. According to Ford's statement that two tenths of a 'one second faster. The intermediate acceleration from 50 to 80 km / h in third gear takes 6.1 seconds.
The tested Ford Focus Wagon is made of the complete Futura trim. Alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, heated windscreen, fog kernels in the front bumper, it's all on and on. Our Wagon has extras like a power sunroof, headlights that move with the front wheels and ESP. In terms of practicality and driving is the choice for the Ford Focus Wagon a good one, and it looks beautiful.
