- Accomplished ride/handling balance
- Body feels solid and rigid
- Open-top appeal
- Performance of 2.0-litre engine only adequate
- Steering rack vibrates on corrugations
- Lacks refinement of Volkswagen Eos
- Reports of clutch problems
Review: Ford LT Focus Coupe Cabriolet (2007-09)
Overview
Released in November 2007, the Ford LT Focus Coupe Cabriolet was a two-door convertible with a two-piece retractable metal roof. The front-wheel drive Focus Coupe Cabriolet was powered by Ford’s 2.0-litre ‘Duratec HE’ four-cylinder petrol engine which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. Transmission choices consisted of a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual.
The Mk.2 Focus Coupe Cabriolet was designed in partnership with Pininfarina and manufactured in South Africa. Compared to the Mk.2 Focus sedan on which it was based, the Focus Coupe Cabriolet was 21 mm longer (at 4509 mm), 6 mm narrower (1834 mm) and 13 mm taller (1456 mm), though its wheelbase length was unchanged (2640 mm). The Focus Coupe Cabriolet had MacPherson strut front suspension and Ford’s ‘Control Blade’ multi-link rear suspension.
With roof closed, the Focus Coupe Cabriolet had 534 litres of cargo capacity, though this decreased to 248 litres when the roof was closed. Inside, the Focus Coupe-Cabriolet had four seats and the power-operated folding hardtop roof could open or close in 29 seconds.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Coupe Cabriolet | 2.0-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
107 kW at 6000 rpm | 185 Nm at 4500 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Focus CC included dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. If the Focus Coupe Cabriolet detected an imminent rollover, two safety roll-bars would deploy and extend out by up to 200 mm to provide a supportive safety strut.
Features
Standard Focus CC features included 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, an eight speaker Sony sound system with six-stack CD player, MP3-compatiblity and auxiliary inputs, dual zone climate control air conditioning, black leather sports seats, heated front seats, cruise control, front fog lamps, power adjustable front seats with memory settings, steering wheel audio controls, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, remote central locking, a split and folding rear seat, height adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, a ventilated glovebox, power windows and heated mirrors, a tilt and reach adjustable steering wheel, tinted windows, trip computer, an alarm and immobiliser.
Related links
- Ford Newsroom: Stylish Focus range gains smooth new European addition (March 2007)
- Wikipedia.org: Ford Mk.2 Focus CC
