2022 Ford Focus Facelift Revealed, Even Under The Hood Is Improved

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Ford is updating the Focus with several inside and exterior changes. For a cleaner front fascia, all trims now have revised standard LED headlights with built-in fog lights. To avoid blinding oncoming vehicles, optional pixel LED headlights to interact with a front camera to turn off sections of the headlight. The camera is also used by the higher-end lights to scan the road ahead and highlight the interior of curves.

The hatchback and wagon have blacked-out lenses, while LED taillights with a darker center region and a distinct light signature are now available.

The Focus ST receives new alloy wheels and a Mean Green color scheme inspired by the Puma ST and Fiesta ST. The performance model is still available in hatchback and wagon body variants.

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The 2022 Focus has Ford's new SYNC 4 infotainment system, which includes a bigger 13.2-inch touchscreen, over-the-air upgrades, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Regular Focus models feature a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with 125 horsepower or 155 hp that's delivered to the front wheels via a six-speed manual or a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The 48-volt mild-hybrid technology used in the EcoBoost mill helps to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Without electrification, the three-pot produces 100 horsepower and 125 hp when coupled with a six-speed manual transmission.

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A four-cylinder 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel with 95 horsepower or 120 hp is also available, both with a basic six-speed manual transmission, although the more powerful engine may be connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission as an option.

The Focus ST is equipped with a 2.3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that produces 280 horsepower. With the redesign of the ST, the Dearborn manufacturer has chosen to phase out the EcoBlue unit.

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