福特正式发布了2015款福克斯ST改款车,该车将在即将开幕的古德伍德速度节上亮相。这款车一眼就能辨认出来，它配备经过改进的保险杠，新的引擎盖和细窄的前大灯。车厢内的改变包括平底方向盘，重新设计中控台和升级空调控制键。同时中控台还集成新的媒体界面，设置了更小的USB接口。该车动力系统包括两台引擎，其中欧规车型搭载2.0升EcoBoost四缸仍与老款车一样，功率183千瓦/250马力，扭矩360牛米，搭载该引擎的车辆百公里加速时间6.5秒，最高时速247公里，由于该引擎配备启停系统，百公里平均油耗6.8升，每公里二氧化碳排放量158克。而美规车型搭载的引擎功率略高，为188千瓦/252制动马力，扭矩365牛米。车厂表示，该车性能与欧规车型一样。欧规车型还提供一台新的2.0升TDCi柴油引擎，功率136千瓦/185马力，扭矩400牛米，车辆百公里加速时间8.1秒，最高时速217公里，百公里油耗4.4升，每公里二氧化碳114克。这两台引擎都可搭配换挡行程更短的六速手动变速器，同时其齿比也经过专门调校以适应不同引擎。2015款福克斯还对悬挂系统进行重新调校，采用了新的前悬弹簧和更具运动感减震器，而防倾杆和后悬则与老款车一样。另外提升了助力转向系统，升级了扭矩转向矢量控制系统并增加了新的三阶电子稳定功能，可及时介入，以便在车辆快速改变方向时保持转向精准性和可控性。2015款福特福克斯ST在欧洲已经开始接受预订，将于明年初交付客户。
Revised Ford Focus ST revealed
Ford has unveiled the 2015 Focus ST, ahead of its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Looking instantly recognizable, the facelifted model is distinguished by modified bumpers, a new hood and slimmer headlights. The car has also been equipped with restyled fog lights and new 18-inch alloy wheels.
The cabin receives a modest makeover that includes a flat bottom steering wheel, a redesigned center stack and improved climate controls. There's also a new center console with a media bin that houses a smart USB charger.
Under the hood, two engines will be available. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder carries over and produces 250 PS (183 kW) and 360 Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the hatchback to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 154 mph (247 km/h). Thanks to a new engine start/stop system, the model averages 41.5 mpg UK (34.5 mpg US / 6.8 L/100km) with CO2 emissions of 158 g/km.
Interestingly, the U.S. spec model is rated at 252 bhp (188 kW) and 270 lb-ft (365 Nm) of torque. Ford declined to elaborate but its performance should echo the European variant.
Speaking of European variants, there's a new 2.0-liter TDCi diesel engine that develops 185 PS (136 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the car to run from 0-62 mph in 8.1 seconds and hit a top speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). In terms of fuel efficiency, owners can expect to average 64.2 mpg UK (53.4 mpg US / 4.4 L/100km) with CO2 emissions of 114 g/km.
The 2015 Focus ST also boasts a retuned suspension with new front springs and sportier shock absorbers. There's also an improved power steering system, an upgraded torque vectoring control system and a new Electronic Transitional Stability function that intervenes as "required to maintain optimal precision and control during rapid changes of direction at speed – for example in a lane-change situation."
The Ford ST will be available to order in Europe this fall and the first deliveries are slated for early 2015.