ANTAUS Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/14/2015-ford-focus-ecoboost-first-drive-review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I don't know, it's kind of boring. My 2012 styling I think is better. The Fusion look is getting old already. The 1L ecoboost just is not sufficient for this size car. Even the 2.0 in my 2012 is lacking power even with the 5 speed stick. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 And how do you know the 1 liter EB is too small? Did you drive it? Why don't you let it hit a dealer lot before you judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 110hp in my 2000 a Focus. Plenty of power. Can't wait to try the 1.0 EB. Might just replace my '08 with a 2017 1.0 manual tans. I should have 200k+ by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Some people think a 435 hp mustang is underpowered. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 2000 Focus: 2564 lb / 110 hp = 23.3 lb/hp 2015 Focus 1.0EB: 2920 lb / 123 hp = 23.7 lb/hp Those ratios are actually closer together than it would seem at first glance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Some people think a 435 hp mustang is underpowered.Oh indeed. Can't swing a dead cat at 6g without hitting 3 people claiming 435 is too little power. Or 8 people on GMI claiming the base engine in the next Camaro will have 550 HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 And how do you know the 1 liter EB is too small? Did you drive it? Why don't you let it hit a dealer lot before you judge. No, I read the article. And I stayed a Motel 6 last night. 110hp in my 2000 a Focus. Plenty of power. Can't wait to try the 1.0 EB. Might just replace my '08 with a 2017 1.0 manual tans. I should have 200k+ by then. That's fine, I wouldn't want you to hurt yourself with to much power there. Some people think a 435 hp mustang is underpowered. Yup they sure do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 It's one thing to say you would personally like more power. It's another thing entirely when you say the 1.0L EB is not sufficient for a car that size. You can't just say stuff like that and put "JMHO" at the end and call it an opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) It's one thing to say you would personally like more power. It's another thing entirely when you say the 1.0L EB is not sufficient for a car that size. You can't just say stuff like that and put "JMHO" at the end and call it an opinion. Yes I can. LOL Edited October 15, 2014 by coupe3w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ok - you can't do it and be accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 In my opinion I was accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) ^ , ^^ , ^^^ , ^^^^ becareful Coupe3w, akirby is a twin Edited October 16, 2014 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 ^ , ^^ , ^^^ , ^^^^ becareful Coupe3w, akirby is a twin I am being careful. If I wasn't, I could say a lot more and probably get kicked off. I just don't like to have to tip toe around because this is a Ford site. I think that we should be able to speak freely and give our opinions with out being bashed for it. Ford needs to know how the consumer really feels about their products in order to improve them. JMHO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I think that we should be able to speak freely and give our opinions with out being bashed for it. Nobody has been kicked off or censored for speaking their opinions. But when your opinions don't agree with facts or most other people's opinions then you're going to get called out on it. Calling an optional engine that is clearly intended for max fuel economy "underpowered" is as silly as flaming a Shelby GT mustang because it doesn't get 40 mpg. Especially when performance exceeds what used to be standard hp for a car that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'd say it's underpowered for my personal preferences. And that's fine. Pioneer says it's good for what he would want. And that's fine. None of the reviews thus far have said that the car can't get out of its own way. If they did, then there would be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Pioneer says it's good for what he would want. And that's fine. Putting, on average, about 27k miles a year on a car, I want three basic things in a car. It must be made in the USA, a manual transmission for reliability, and the best mileage possible. The Focus 1.0 6sp fits all three. I'm not out to drag race between stop lights. The only thing I want to pass are the gas stations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerSooner Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ergonomically, having the door lock switch on the door would be wonderful. I've had my Focus for over a year and still can't get used to having the lock button on the dash. Can anyone say what the buttons are to the left of the shifter? Looks like electric parking brake, maybe traction control (?), and one other thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-Fairmont Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 The 1.0EB is a good alternative, since its torque amount and peak makes it more peppy in city driving. Not worth it for the 1 extra G, "JMHO". The amazing 2.7TT EB is $495 over the base F150 3.5. + 45hp and 100lb-tq; deal of the century! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 The 1.0EB is a good alternative, since its torque amount and peak makes it more peppy in city driving. Not worth it for the 1 extra G, "JMHO". The amazing 2.7TT EB is $495 over the base F150 3.5. + 45hp and 100lb-tq; deal of the century! How quickly with the 1.0EB pay itself back when it comes to fuel savings? Compairing to the F-150 2.7L EB isn't fair either since there is a bit more margin built into a F-150 vs Focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 How quickly with the 1.0EB pay itself back when it comes to fuel savings? Never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 LS Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Are we getting the 6spd manual with the 1.0EB in Focus? I thought it's only 5spd manual trans for US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 LS Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) The current Focus SFE is 40mpg on highway. This one is projected to be 41~43mpg, so yeah, never. Edited October 16, 2014 by 03 LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Are we getting the 6spd manual with the 1.0EB in Focus? I thought it's only 5spd manual trans for US.Yes. 6 speed with 1.0 and ST. 5 speed with everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 LS Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yes. 6 speed with 1.0 and ST. 5 speed with everything elseAre you sure? the 1.0EB Fiesta has only 5 spd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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