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- Affordable Ford hatchbacks
Hatchback vehicles have consistently enjoyed popularity for their space, maneuverability and excellent performance. About the most popular and affordable hatchbacks of American Ford nonsense - in our review.
Affordable Ford hatchbacks
Ford mondeo
This luxury hatchback can hardly be attributed to an ordinary family car - it is a real executive class, with a respectable appearance and good equipment. He received reliable and economical powertrains, the latest safety technologies, improved noise insulation and a great interior.
Of the interesting technologies, it is worth noting the Ford PowerShift transmission, which balances the efficiency of the mechanics with the convenience of an automatic transmission.
Noteworthy features include the automatic Start-Stop system, regenerative charging during braking, electric power steering, fuel-saving active radiator shutters, and the informative Eco Mode system.
The range of power units consists of gasoline and diesel engines with a volume of 1.6 to 2.3 liters for 145, 160,240 hp. The zealous owners will love the 2-liter EcoBoost petrol and Ford Duratorq TDCi diesels, which provide the best balance between power and efficiency.
The most important advantage of the Ford Mondeo is traditionally the chassis, which consists of an independent suspension, disc brakes on all wheels, competent settings for cornering, and in the top-end configuration it is also possible to adjust the suspension stiffness.
Responsible for safety is an excellent platform, ABS, road holding system, traction control and emergency braking, a large number of airbags, including even a knee airbag for the driver.
Optionally, you can add the function of monitoring tire pressure, monitoring "blind" spots, lane control.
In Russia, this hatchback immediately became a "people's" car, which is clearly evidenced by the leadership positions of various ratings and sales volumes. It is chosen by car owners all over the world for its reliability and balance of characteristics, maintainability, durability and affordable cost from a million rubles.
Ford Focus IV ST
This is a unique front-wheel drive modification, whose 250-horsepower engine made it the most charged in the entire family. In the third generation, the hatchback received a fundamentally new approach to equipment, sound insulation, and the level of trim.
Several different configurations are able to satisfy any need, offering an aerodynamic body kit, anatomical heated seats, a sports multifunction steering wheel, heated side mirrors, electric windows, an on-board computer.
The creators borrowed the new 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine from the Ford Mondeo and added a 6-speed manual transmission to it, reworked from diesel modifications. The received power accelerates the car to "hundreds" in just 6.5 seconds.
As if apologizing for the lack of all-wheel drive, the engineers equipped the hatchback with the Torque Vectoring Control system, which simulates a differential lock and is capable of braking the inner wheel during a corner.
It is worth noting the safety of the model, which received the highest marks in the EuroNCAP crash test. The car is full of intelligent assistants: anti-lock braking system, brake force distribution, emergency braking and lane change assistant, directional stability, as well as standard airbags and curtain airbags, a rear-view mirror with auto-dimming ability.
This hatchback can be considered a worthy alternative to many models of a similar class. The cost in the basic configuration starts from 1.25 million rubles.
Ford Fiesta ST
This "small class" hatchback sports a striking exterior, several "driving" modes and boasts excellent dynamic characteristics.
Its appearance has found more harmony and sporty orientation compared to its predecessors, it is distinguished by an aggressive bumper, a spoiler on the trunk lid, two exhaust pipes and unique 18-inch wheels.
The sports theme continues in the cabin, which has received a modern design, good finishing materials, a relief multifunction steering wheel, bucket seats.
Under the hood of the front-wheel drive hatchback was placed a 3-cylinder 1.5-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine with a turbocharger and a 6-speed manual transmission included. The car accelerates to "hundreds" in 6.7 seconds, and the top speed exceeds 225 km / h.
Suspension design is classic for the subcompact class: independent front chassis with MacPherson struts, semi-independent rear layout with transverse stabilizers on both axles.
The Normal, Track and Sport modes react to driving conditions and allow you to adjust the steering, engine and stability control settings.
In the basic configuration, the hatchback will provide single-zone climate control, a multimedia system, ABS, ESP, EBD, power windows and much more.
The cost of the model starts at 1.3 million rubles.
Ford Focus 4
Another front wheel drive model with a compact size with a nice design, sporty character and good performance.
A balanced and toned body with a sloping bonnet and correct wheel arch cutouts does not strike the eye, forcing to turn around. He is moderately youthful, modern and simply comfortable.
The interior is no less laconic: a multifunctional steering wheel, a modest center console, a stylishly played climate control unit, decent finishing materials, spaciousness and ergonomics.
The driver will enjoy a comfortable seat with voluminous side bolsters, and the rear passengers will enjoy a full sofa. The luggage compartment will provide 1354 liters of space.
The fourth generation hatchback has been enriched with a wide range of engines:
- 3-cylinder liter petrol EcoBoost with turbochargers for 85, 100 and 125 hp;
- 4-cylinder 1.5-liter gasoline EcoBoost with turbocharging at 150 and 182 hp;
- 4-cylinder 1.5-liter diesel EcoBlue with turbocharger for 95 and 120 hp;
- 4-cylinder 2-liter EcoBlue diesel turbocharged 150 hp
All of them are aggregated with a 6-speed manual transmission, an 8-range hydromechanical automatic transmission with manual gear shifting is optionally offered.
Electric power steering rack, disc brakes on all wheels, 6 airbags, power windows on all doors, electronic assistants cause a steady public interest in this car.
The cost of the hatchback starts at 1.4 million rubles with basic equipment.
Ford Focus RS
The high-performance 5-door hatchback has the best qualities of a family and sports car. Muscular forms, aggressive front end with an impressive radiator grille, no less massive bumper, embossed hood with embossing, head optics with bi-xenon filling, a large wing above the trunk lid speak of the "charged" model.
In the interior, the devices enclosed in "wells", the good quality of the on-board computer display, the multifunction steering wheel wrapped in leather are striking.
The driver and his passenger will be able to enjoy deep bucket seats with comfortable body fixation, while the rear sofa will be comfortable for two passengers. The luggage compartment provides from 277 liters of volume, which converts to 1,062 liters with the seats folded.
Under the hood of the hatchback is a 4-cylinder 2.3-liter EcoBoost 350-horsepower engine with direct injection and turbocharging, which is aggregated by a 6-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive.
The basic configuration will cost the potential owner at least 2 million rubles.
Conclusion
If you study the history of the Ford brand, you will not find hatchbacks among the models that have glorified the American automaker - they are not famous for either spectacular appearance or speed records and are traditionally considered cars for sedate driving for married couples.
Meanwhile, cars in a hatchback body can replace minivans in spaciousness, sedans are catching up in dynamics, and in appearance they belong to the category of "pseudo-crossovers".
With decades of proven reliability, practicality and functionality, Ford hatchbacks are ideal for urban commutes, outdoor activities, off-road driving and aggressive exploitation.
