The reason for this question is that the Chinese version of the Ford 2022 Focus has already dropped the previous 1.5-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost engine and 8-speed manual configuration in favour of a 1.5-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost engine and 6-speed manual configuration, making people wonder if Ford Six will follow suit.
As can be seen from the Environmental Protection Administration’s noise database, Ford Six has submitted the 2023 Focus for testing, including the four-door saloon and five-door hatchback versions, and both have already obtained certificates of conformity. However, when we asked the original manufacturer, we were told that this was a re-testing of the current model and that we would not see a small version of the Focus until the end of the year in China.
As a matter of fact, the current Focus 1.5 Ti-VCT is a three-cylinder natural gas engine with a displacement of 1497 c.c. and a 6-speed automatic transmission, which is similar to the information provided by the EPA. Will it follow the Chinese market and switch to a four-cylinder engine? It will be worthwhile to keep an eye on the future, and 8891 Auto will continue to follow up.
