Over the years, and thanks to the high price of gas, many consumers are drawn more towards hybrid cars and models. When hybrids were first introduced to the American market they were met with tough criticism and an expectancy to fail. Well it wasn’t long before the notion of hybrid cars began catching on among consumers. At first they seemed to be driven only by those of a higher income status, many of them Hollywood stars. However, as the years passed the price of hybrids came down making them much more affordable to a broader range of buyers. Now it is commonplace to see a hybrid car or crossover on almost every road in America. The natural progression is moving towards electric cars, those able to earn even better fuel economy and leave an even smaller carbon footprint on our environment.
The Ford Motor Company is proudly introducing their 2013 Ford Focus Electric car. Because it is the first electric car the company is offering the Focus Electric will only be available in select smaller markets. If you’re interested and would like to buy a Ford hybrid car near O’Fallon contact your local new Ford car dealer.
The Ford Focus Electric resembles most the hatchback Ford Focus. Ford replaced the gasoline power with a 23- kilowatt- hour lithium ion battery system along with a 107- kilowatt electric motor. The engine is capable to achieve 143 horsepower. The battery will have a 76 mile range and achieve 105 MPGe, miles per gallon equivalent. This refers to how far a car can travel on energy equivalent to one gallon of gas. For more information on the new Ford Focus Electric contact your local Jack Schmitt new Ford dealer.
New Ford Focus ST Car
The brand new Ford Focus has yet to make it to local dealerships but is being eagerly awaited by future buyers. It was just released that the new Focus car will have a starting MSRP of just $24, 495. Buyers will have the opportunity to order a new Ford Focus car soon from their local dealership.
The new Ford Focus ST will be equipped with the famous EcoBoost engine offered only by Ford. This small 2.0 liter engine will produce 252 horsepower and excellent fuel economy. If you’re interested and would like to buy a Ford Focus car near St. Louis simply contact your local Jack Schmitt Ford dealer for information. You can certainly stop by the dealership and test drive their current Focus cars on site to get a better idea of what to expect with the handling of the car. However, the Focus ST will have a sportier look and feel. They upgraded the suspension as well and equipped it with sport- seats and 18 inch Y- spoke wheels. Contact your local dealership for information about the Focus ST as well as their expected date of arrival for the new Ford Focus car.