joseodiaga4 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 2022 Ford Focus Facelift Revealed With SYNC 4 And Mean Green ST After giving the Fiesta an update last month, Ford is refreshing the Focus with many revisions inside and out. All trims get redesigned standard LED headlights with built-in fog lights for a cleaner front fascia. At an extra cost, pixel LED headlights work with a front camera to shut off parts of the headlight to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. The upper-spec lights also use the camera to read the road ahead and illuminate the inside of a curve. A major change has been made inside the cabin where the 2022 Focus switches to Ford's latest SYNC 4 infotainment system. It features a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen with support for over-the-air updates as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The bigger display has swallowed the physical controls for the climate settings to create a less cluttered center console, although we're positive some will miss the traditional buttons and knobs. https://www.motor1.com/news/540515/2022-ford-focus-facelift-specs-photos/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Thank you for sharing. I wonder if any of the U.S. products, Escape specifically, will get these kind of updates, or will Ford instead kill it with neglect ala Fusion until its EV replacement comes online later this decade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I'm sad to say that it's been a common theme, at least since the 80's, for U.S. Ford fans to wonder why they give Europe (and formerly, Australia) vehicles that we can't get over here. I've seen those explanations/arguments for most of my life, now, and it always seems to go their way. We get the Mustang and trucks, but they got so many vehicles/tech that we were flatly denied over the years.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, ZanatWork said: I'm sad to say that it's been a common theme, at least since the 80's, for U.S. Ford fans to wonder why they give Europe (and formerly, Australia) vehicles that we can't get over here. I've seen those explanations/arguments for most of my life, now, and it always seems to go their way. We get the Mustang and trucks, but they got so many vehicles/tech that we were flatly denied over the years.... Yeah, really tired of these Ford statements on new products like Evos...."for China or Europe only." I guess North America is only seen as a bunch of pickup driving Yahoos. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, ZanatWork said: I'm sad to say that it's been a common theme, at least since the 80's, for U.S. Ford fans to wonder why they give Europe (and formerly, Australia) vehicles that we can't get over here. I've seen those explanations/arguments for most of my life, now, and it always seems to go their way. We get the Mustang and trucks, but they got so many vehicles/tech that we were flatly denied over the years.... 12 minutes ago, FordBuyer said: Yeah, really tired of these Ford statements on new products like Evos...."for China or Europe only." I guess North America is only seen as a bunch of pickup driving Yahoos. Archaic regulations are what’s holding a lot of that out of our market. A shit-ton of them date back to the 70s at latest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseodiaga4 Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 what I don't understand about Ford is why they give their compact car the same screen as their most luxurious vehicle ?♂️ The Focus can be model sold outside the US but it doesn't make any sense Focus: Lincoln Navigator: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Slap a variation of the Focus’ front Fascia on the Escape, and it would do wonders for cleaning up the Escape’s looks. I think the Focus looks sharp. Throw in the ST powertrain while their at it for some real fun. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I like it better than the current version. It's a shame we can't have it here. I understand the logic, so not trying to reignite that debate. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 10 hours ago, joseodiaga4 said: what I don't understand about Ford is why they give their compact car the same screen as their most luxurious vehicle ?♂️ The Focus can be model sold outside the US but it doesn't make any sense Focus: Lincoln Navigator: Because in some markets the Focus competes it can top $45,000 USD; different market different price points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 11 hours ago, jasonj80 said: Because in some markets the Focus competes it can top $45,000 USD; different market different price points. Kia is throwing a 10.25” screen in the forte for 2022. I believe there are several compact SUVs that also have screens 10+ inches in the US now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Official press kit from Ford. New Ford Focus: Press and Media - https://focus.fordpresskits.com Videos. Old versus new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseodiaga4 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 14 hours ago, jasonj80 said: Because in some markets the Focus competes it can top $45,000 USD; different market different price points. yeah I understand that but if the focus top at 45k, the Navi top at 100k, so it doesn't make any sense. Don't get me wrong, it is nice to see Ford models with screens as the competition but then it seems there is a problem with the decisions at Lincoln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I bet the ST-Line is coming to the 2022 Escape some time during MY since it's basically a raised Focus hatchback. And yes, Ford should install the front Focus nose clip and grille on the refreshed Escape. Very attractive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, joseodiaga4 said: yeah I understand that but if the focus top at 45k, the Navi top at 100k, so it doesn't make any sense. Don't get me wrong, it is nice to see Ford models with screens as the competition but then it seems there is a problem with the decisions at Lincoln US buyers are less demanding, that's not new, nor is it an uniquely Ford situation. Look at the interior of CR-V sold in Asia and the one sold in the US for example... night and day difference in quality of the plastic. The Asian CR-V is awash is soft touch material and stitched leather while the US version is comparatively low rent with hard plastics. Focus buyers in Europe has high expectations so Ford meets them or otherwise it can't compete. It's that simple. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, bzcat said: US buyers are less demanding, that's not new, nor is it an uniquely Ford situation. Look at the interior of CR-V sold in Asia and the one sold in the US for example... night and day difference in quality of the plastic. The Asian CR-V is awash is soft touch material and stitched leather while the US version is comparatively low rent with hard plastics. Focus buyers in Europe has high expectations so Ford meets them or otherwise it can't compete. It's that simple. Maybe it's because Ford offers luxurious Lincoln lineup here and not in Europe. If you want a gussied up Escape, then buy a Corsair Reserve or better yet Black Label Aviator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc68 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Will the Ford Focus be available in the U.S. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, Doc68 said: Will the Ford Focus be available in the U.S. ? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc68 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I think Ford is missing an opportunity by not offering more choices like an imported Focus but most here also understand that by closing off those non-utility options to buyers it hopes to maximise sales and higher profits from the likes of Escape, Maverick and Bronco Sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, jpd80 said: I think Ford is missing an opportunity by not offering more choices like an imported Focus but most here also understand that by closing off those non-utility options to buyers it hopes to maximise sales and higher profits from the likes of Escape, Maverick and Bronco Sport. Some buyers will do that, but many will simply go down the street to a competitor's dealership that still sells cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, AGR said: Some buyers will do that, but many will simply go down the street to a competitor's dealership that still sells cars. Well, there isn't that much difference between a Focus hatchback and Escape. Interiors and styling cues are pretty close. And Escape hybrid gets far better mpg than Focus here ever did plus roomier interior and cargo room. Hard to make a case for Focus here anymore. The new Corolla Cross makes the sedan Corolla look pretty lame also. People want multifunctional vehicles now. Sedans aren't multifunctional. Took me a while to get that, but it has sunk in since owning a Crosstrek and Escape now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, AGR said: Some buyers will do that, but many will simply go down the street to a competitor's dealership that still sells cars. And how many former non Ford sedan owners are buying Bronco Sports and Mavericks? Quite a few most likely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 3 hours ago, FordBuyer said: Well, there isn't that much difference between a Focus hatchback and Escape. Interiors and styling cues are pretty close. And Escape hybrid gets far better mpg than Focus here ever did plus roomier interior and cargo room. Hard to make a case for Focus here anymore. The new Corolla Cross makes the sedan Corolla look pretty lame also. People want multifunctional vehicles now. Sedans aren't multifunctional. Took me a while to get that, but it has sunk in since owning a Crosstrek and Escape now The Corolla sedan looks pretty lame all on its own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, akirby said: And how many former non Ford sedan owners are buying Bronco Sports and Mavericks? Quite a few most likely. Judging by production figures, it looks like Bronco Sport took most of their buyers from Escape. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 8 hours ago, AGR said: Some buyers will do that, but many will simply go down the street to a competitor's dealership that still sells cars. If those car buyers are going to other brands, it’s not really registering as an increase for competitors, as those sales decline too. I think the truth is that people are exiting the sedan market, be that their last car (retiring) or moving on to trucks and utilities. And Ford is comfortable doing that, they want to encourage buyers into the vehicles they want to build. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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