![]() ![]() The display was also moved atop the dashboard, so the center stack is much narrower now. The center stack no longer looks cluttered, mainly due to several controls previously accessed via buttons and knobs being moved on the infotainment touchscreen. The same effect is present on the driver's side, with the steering wheel sitting a bit farther from the seat. No longer inclined toward the seats, the dashboard provides a lot more knee room and gives the lower cabin more roominess. ![]() Ford fixed all these issues for the current generation, starting with a new dashboard design that no longer looks as if it's going to bury the front passenger below the waist. The plastic on the dashboard looked cheap, the center stack was way too cluttered for modern standards, while the instrument cluster needed an update to a digital display. While the outgoing model stood well on its own compared to the competition, it began to look dated in recent years. Thankfully, the new Focus delivers in the design department too. This comparison is all about the looks so we're going to ignore every fancy feature or gadget you can find in the redesigned model. Inside the CabinĪs it happens with new-generation models, the latest Focus is clearly the better-equipped car in terms of features and tech. By comparison, the old rear bumper looks boring to say the least. The bumper is a big evolution too, now incorporating a massive diffuser-like element and faux vents with red lights onto the sides. The tailgate has also been redesigned and it's slightly wider now, which provides a wider opening area for the trunk, meaning you can fit bigger objects easily in there. The outer edges still run close to the rear doors, but they no longer feature the sharp extension. Much like the Fiesta, the Focus adopted horizontally oriented taillights that extend well into the tailgate. The new rear end is actually a significant departure from the outgoing model. The more aerodynamic mirror caps and the two-tone wheels add to the new hatchback's fresh look. The lack of a quarter window gives the hatchback a more modern look, but at the same time it makes for a less sportier glasshouse arrangement. ![]() Take a closer look and you'll notice that the new Focus has a more pronounced dent on the lower front door and that it doesn't have a quarter window. The profiles of the two cars are very similar upon first glance. They aren't as long as the previous ones though, a sign that Ford just got sick of the extremely swept-back light units (a similar change can be seen on the new Fiesta too). Finally, we have a new pair of headlamps that are bigger and taller. While the outer character lines were carried over from the previous model, the inner lines sit farther from each other, adding more width to the front fascia. The engine hood has more character too, with two distinct pairs of lines adding more muscle. The wider center grille, the bigger side vents, and the small flicks at the corners give the Focus an aggressive stance even in standard trim. At least the Focus no longer has that awful 1990s vibe to it.īut while the grille is far from impressive, I really like what Ford did with the bumper. I'm not a big fan of the new grille to be honest, but it definitely looks better than the wedge-style design element from the past. The horizontal bars were replaced with a honeycomb-like pattern, the go-to feature for automakers that want a sportier look. The new grille is pretty much an upside-down version of the previous design, but Ford also gave it rounder edges. It was definitely a "love it or hate it" element, but now it's gone. Not only bigger, the new grille steps away from the angular design of the previous generation that many associated with Aston Martin sports cars. The restyling follows in the footsteps of the recently unveiled Fiesta, especially when looking at the front grille. The new Focus is obviously an evolution of the previous design, but Ford reshaped plenty of features.
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