New York 2014: 2015 Ford Focus Sedan Unveiled

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: April 16th, 2014

new york 2014 2015 ford focus sedan unveiled

In Geneva, we saw the world debut of the 2015 Ford Focus hatchback. At the 2014 New York Auto Show, it’s the 2015 Focus Sedan’s turn to be unveiled.

Like the hatchback, the sedan now boasts the new nose found on the likes of the Fusion and Fiesta, while under the hood will include a 2-liter four-pot or — for the U.S. market — the 1-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder, both of which will be mated to a new six-speed manual. An SE Sport Package will also be available, swaping the manual for an automatic with paddle shifters in addition to tuning upgrades for the suspension and 17-inch wheels.

Safety features on-board include a standard rearview camera paired with a choice of two monitors, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keep assist.

Both the hatchback and sedan will enter U.S. showrooms early in 2015.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Burgersandbeer on Apr 16, 2014

Are pics of lower spec trims available yet? Since they updated the interior, I'm curious to see if they did anything to cars without MFT and auto climate control.

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MichaelD_Utah on Apr 17, 2014

I own a 2012 Focus sedan, and overall I'm pleased with the changes. I like the new front end and the addition of paddle shifters, plus the new center console. I'm not fond of the new steering wheel or the loss of amber rear turn signals, not to mention the black door mirrors. I can't wait to see one in person, though.

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