--- title: "Can the All-New 2019 Ford Focus Prove Size Doesn’t Matter?" description: "Like a mother bird pushing her baby out of the nest into a cruel and unforgiving world, Ford Motor Company has pulled the wraps off the 2019 Ford Focus, the next generation of its global economy car." date: "2018-04-10" modified: "2018-04-10" authors: - name: "Kyle Cheromcha" job_title: "Editor-in-Chief" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/kyle-cheromcha" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/20030/can-the-all-new-2019-ford-focus-prove-size-doesnt-matter" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "focus" - "Ford" - "Hatchback" - "next-gen" - "small cars" - "Unveiling" --- # Can the All-New 2019 Ford Focus Prove Size Doesn’t Matter? ![]() *\www.thedrive.com\* Like a mother bird nudging her baby out of the nest into a cruel and unforgiving world, Ford Motor Company has pulled the wraps off the 2019 Ford Focus, the next generation of its global economy car. The all-new model has a more mature design, more room for passengers, and more tech than ever before. Question is, will the crossover-crazed citizens of this country [give a hoot?]() Ever since [the first global Focus]() landed on our shores in 2011, Ford's small car has been known as a pleasant little econobox with [some split personality sport trims]() that make it a go-to choice for budget enthusiasts. That said, sales in the "bigger is better" American market have fallen for five years straight, so Ford has a lot riding on the little car's replacement. The new model goes on sale in China, Europe, and other markets later this year, before coming to America in 2019. ![message-editor%2F1523390394500-ford\_2018\_focus\_st-line\_\_14.jpg]() *Focus...focus...got it., *Ford** Riding on an all-new platform and an adaptive suspension system that Ford promises will make the 2019 Focus the most fun-to-drive iteration yet, the redesigned body has a crisper, more subdued design compared to the outgoing model. The headlights are less angled, the hood is longer, and the wheelbase has been extended, yet the overall size remains the same. ![message-editor%2F1523390498734-global-europe\_focus\_active.jpg]() *Active is as active does., *Ford** Like its predecessor, it will come in sedan, hatchback, and wagon flavors, but don't expect the latter to end up on sale here. There's also a new Active trim, which appears to sport a mild lift, plastic body cladding, and hopefully all-wheel-drive. A promised ST-Line version hints at the return of cheap performance, though there's no details on any [planned RS version.]() ![message-editor%2F1523390805958-ford\_2018\_focus\_titanium\_\_08.jpg]() *Forbidden, wagon-shaped fruit., *Ford** Under the hood, Ford has announced four options so far: The company's 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost gasoline engine, a pair of 1.5-liter EcoBoost gas engines, and a 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel mill. A fancy new eight-speed transmission will also be available. However, we don't know which of these (if any) will make it to North America, as Ford says it will release the specs for the domestic version at a later date. ![message-editor%2F1523390955154-global-europe\_focus\_stline.jpg]() *Ford* ![message-editor%2F1523390982271-ford\_2018\_focus\_vignale\_\_07.jpg]() *Hatch-tastic., *Ford** ![message-editor%2F1523391041696-ford\_2018\_focus\_active\_\_08.jpg]() *You too can visit the beach with the Ford Focus Active., *Ford** ![message-editor%2F1523391051085-ford\_2018\_focus\_active\_\_14.jpg]() *Much different than the old Focus., *Ford** But you can expect that new classy interior and all the announced driver assist tech to make the jump Stateside. The 2019 Ford Focus will have an adaptive cruise control system that can read speed limit signs and help keep you in your lane, adaptive headlights, and an automated evasive steering feature, all wrapped up under the banner of Ford Co-Pilot360. A narrower center console will give your knees more room to breathe, and while the dashboard follows the unfortunate design trend of using a stick-on tablet for an infotainment screen, it looks like a comfortable place to pass the miles. ![message-editor%2F1523390682121-ford\_2018\_focus\_vignale\_\_06.jpg]() *Clear lines, full tanks, can't lose?, *Ford** Solidifying the fact that this is truly a global vehicle, the next-gen Focus will no longer be built in the United States. Production is being consolidated at Ford factories in Germany and China to free up resources—the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, where the car has been made since 2010, will be overhauled to start building the new [Ford Bronco]() and Ranger. ## Author Overseeing an expert staff of writers and editors from his lair in Los Angeles, Kyle shapes The Drive’s singular approach to covering the automotive industry and car culture. He’s been with the site as a writer since 2017, taking over as editor in 2019. On a daily basis, Kyle is responsible for directing The Drive's editorial news and car review content strategies, setting special coverage priorities, managing complex reporting projects, and ensuring what you read on the page meets our high internal standards for quality and trustworthiness. He is also the executive producer of The Drive's YouTube channel, which was relaunched in February 2024 to great acclaim and has accumulated over 14M new views in its first year back on the scene. He hosts a biweekly series on the channel where he breaks down fascinating and complicated stories from the automotive world. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()