Edstock Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/fi...powershift.html Ford’s first attempt at a dual-clutch transmission has come late, but perhaps all that extra development time has paid off – because the Focus Powershift is a truly impressive effort. By combining the point-and-go ease of a traditional automatic box with the performance, fuel economy and emissions of a manual, many will find the Powershift the perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 The new Lincoln Taurus almost has an interior that nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbuck15 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 The new Lincoln Taurus almost has an interior that nice... You are a real asshole every thing you post is just annoying and you cry like a fuckin baby all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/fi...powershift.html I knew that couldn't be a North American Ford feature... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 It will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Cry me a river... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I knew that couldn't be a North American Ford feature... Or interior... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) Well, assuming this is the end of a long and winding road; Yet Again from passion Cool how the Wizard picks his spots... Edited June 7, 2008 by JETSOLVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Cry me a river... Go cry emo kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Go cry emo kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Me and the goat are going to have a big big family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RichardJensen Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Go cry emo kid. I guess he did: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Noah Harbinger Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 You are a real asshole every thing you post is just annoying and you cry like a fuckin baby all the time. The most valuable lesson you can ever learn regarding this discussion board: In the right side of the yellow bar near the top of the page, click on My Controls From the left menu, in the Options section, click on Manage Ignored Users In the box labeled Add a new user to your list enter P71_CrownVic Click Update Ignored Users Other highly-recommended users to ignore: pcsario Armada mlhm5 Ford??-LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Another Powershift review Finally a mainstream manufacturer is offering an alternative to VW’s DSG twin-clutch gearbox. No, it’s not Seat, or Skoda or Audi or any other member of the Volkswagen Group, but Ford. The Blue Oval’s new Powershift ’box is the first twin-clutch gearbox for the masses not from VW. It’s very good, actually. Like all twin-clutch ‘boxes, there are two clutches (obviously), one for the ‘odd’ gears, one for the ‘even’ ratios. The transmission pre-selects the next gear it expects you to use, whether you’re accelerating or braking, so shifts are quicker and smoother, with no loss of torque. Not once was the Powershift system caught out in automatic mode at any junctions or roundabouts. Get caught in traffic and there’s a creep function that’s beautifully judged so you don’t move along with your foot on the brake trying to slow the car. A twitch of your ankle and you can easily up the pace, with no sudden jerky throttle response. A hill-hold system is coming later, but with the creep function Ford pretty much has inclines already covered. Fuel consumption drops from an combined average of 50.4mpg to 48.6, while CO2 emissions climb from 147 to 154g/km. Top speed and 0-62mph times are both down, if that actually matters to you, but with VW’s DSG system the benchmark sprint time is usually the same or quicker. For comparison a DSG-equipped 2.0 TDI Golf does 47.1mpg and 159g/km CO2. So the Focus is bang on the money. This is Ford’s facelifted Focus so there’s a neat nip and tuck with sharp new lights and side sculpting that lifts the whole look of the car. And because it’s a Ford Focus, it’s still one of the benchmark small hatchbacks to drive. There’s weighty steering that inspires confidence, and a supple ride that soaks up the worst of Britain’s B-roads without ever feeling floaty or wallowy. It’s very well judged. Ford has done it again. On paper, its Powershift transmission bests VW’s DSG system; on the road, it’s smooth, smart and fun to use. If you need a large diesel automatic in a mid-sized hatch then it’s between this and a Golf. http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/Search...content-block=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 1) I hope the Fiesta gets a trans gate like the one in the picture. No reason it should not 2) The trans that will be going in the Fiesta is not the same as one in that European Focus. Similar, but not identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSFan00 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 That is a gorgeous vehicle! 50 MPG diesel sounds pretty damn good right about now, too. The Powershift transmission is currently only available with this 134bhp 2.0-litre TDCi diesel and the less powerful 108bhp variant, and can be specified solely in the hatchback version of the Focus, as well as the C-MAX compact MPV. However, Ford tells us the set-up will be rolled out to other cars in the range before long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlhm5 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I knew that couldn't be a North American Ford feature... What a nice car. Love the interior and the fact that it is a high mileage car. Too bad we don't get Ford's best effort here in the USA. We get a new $40K+ 17/24 mpg low mileage Lincoln mated with an engine Ford plans to replace in 2010. According to Ford they hope to sell a few more of these in a year as the Focus is currently selling in a month. Earth to Ford, gasoline is $4.50 a gallon and going to $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Love the interior quality. I would buy one with a small EcoBoost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT_MAN Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 This is a $40,000 Titanium model Focus. Who would pay for $40,000 for a FOCUS? They just wouldn't do that in the US ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) This is a $40,000 Titanium model Focus. Who would pay for $40,000 for a FOCUS? They just wouldn't do that in the US ... If this Focus was offered in USA and built in North America the cost would most likely be a around $20,000.00, or less. In case you have not noticed UK car pricing cannot be compared to USA car pricing. Do a little research and you will realize the huge differences with same cars sold in USA and UK EG: Mazda3, Audi A4, etc. Edited June 7, 2008 by MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 This is a $40,000 Titanium model Focus. Who would pay for $40,000 for a FOCUS? They just wouldn't do that in the US ... The Titanium model start at 15,700 pounds. You can add options to that, but it is already pretty much loaded. That about $30,000. Now all cars have an inflated price in the UK because it is a limited size market that require right hand drive and other things. In the US is would be much cheaper than that. It would still be way over priced, but many of the options could still be removed and still have the nice interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlhm5 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 This is a $40,000 Titanium model Focus. Who would pay for $40,000 for a FOCUS? They just wouldn't do that in the US ... Oh, please, Ford would build it in Mexico with $4.50 an hour labor and Ford should be offering this car in the USA. Just a great looker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) This is a $40,000 Titanium model Focus. Who would pay for $40,000 for a FOCUS? They just wouldn't do that in the US ... See there they go again. Are you basing what the Fiesta will cost here on what it sells for in the UK... Edited June 8, 2008 by P71_CrownVic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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