First of all, in the eyes of Chinese people, the traditional car should be a "clever" model, while the station wagon with "no ass" is simply not inflow. With the popularity of SUVs, station wagons are regarded as alternative niche models. However, with the proliferation and homogenization of SUVs on the road becoming more and more serious, more and more young people begin to take the initiative to pay attention to the station wagon and like its distinctive features.
165438+20201October 9th Changan Ford brand-new model-? Fox Travel Edition is officially exposed. Prior to this, the new car was officially launched in Changan Ford Chongqing No.2 Factory, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also publicized the application information of the new car. It is reported that the new car will be equipped with 1.5T engine, which is expected to be officially listed at Guangzhou International Auto Show held this month.
The new generation of Fox Travel Edition follows the design concept of the current Fox in appearance, and its appearance is basically the same as that of the overseas edition. The recognition of the iconic "Martin face" of the Ford model is still very high. The hexagonal air intake grille and sharp headlights dotted with starry sky create a strong aggression. The lower bumper is covered with alloy decorative plate, which not only improves the exquisiteness of the front face, but also plays a certain protective role when driving on unpaved roads.
In addition, the fog lamp is decorated with chrome strips on both sides, and the whole vehicle looks good. The side lines of the new car look smoother and more beautiful than the traditional sedan Focus. L-shaped taillights and full-dimensional tailgate make this car have a very sexy rear. The silver luggage rack above the roof not only makes the new car look wilder, but also provides more necessary equipment for your travel fashion.
It is understood that the ground clearance of Fox Travel Edition is higher than that of ordinary edition, with the ratio of 30mm in front and 34mm in rear, which improves the passability of vehicles. This time, the chassis of the new car has also been readjusted, and the specifications of springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and front and rear axle bearing seats have been optimized. In terms of rims, referring to the current Focus car, the new car will also provide 17 inch or 18 inch wheels to choose from.
In terms of interior, it basically continues the design of ordinary Focus models. On the whole, although this interior is in line with the characteristics of Fox's young sports, today, this interior is really out of date. Configuration, such as kick-type inductive tailgate, 8-inch central control large screen, online navigation, voice control, Apple CarPlay/Android? Automotive mobile phone interconnection, B&; O audio system, car Wi-Fi and other rich equipment.
In terms of power, the domestic Fox Travel Edition will continue to use the current Fox 1.5T three-cylinder turbocharged engine, with the maximum power 174 horsepower and the maximum torque of 243Nm, and equipped with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Ford's technical strength in the field of three-cylinder engines has been proved by winning Ward's list of top ten engines, but its recognition in domestic three-cylinder engines needs to be cultivated in the market.
Water drop point of view:
The Fox station wagon, which was once very popular overseas, is finally going to be made in China. For Ford, it can be said that it has played a "cardiotonic" role. At present, there are few compact wagon products launched by joint venture brands, which may be an important opportunity for Ford Focus Travel Edition. When we drive an SUV on urban roads for more than 90% of the time, with high ground clearance and heavy load, occasionally on the road, pressing a small puddle in the city may not be a tribute to freedom at all. Compared with the boring SUV, a station wagon with outstanding value and high control fun can also make our trip more personalized and fun.
Text/Sun Weibo
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