From which year did the Focus start using three-cylinder engines?
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Starting from the 15th generation models, the Focus has had three-cylinder variants. The entire 19th generation lineup currently on sale predominantly uses three-cylinder engines. Introduction to the 2020 Focus: 1. Exterior: Features a large honeycomb-shaped all-black front grille, lower body cladding, rear spoiler, and dual exhaust pipe design. 2. Configuration: New additions include a panoramic sunroof, one-button start, TPMS tire pressure monitoring, parking radar, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. 3. Powertrain: Equipped with two engine options - the 1.5L EcoBoost and 1.5L Ti-VCT, with all models meeting the China VI emission standards.
I remember the Focus switched to three-cylinder engines in 2018, when the fourth-generation model was just launched, with the entire lineup using 1.5L and 1.0T three-cylinder engines. This change was quite controversial at the time, as longtime owners were accustomed to four-cylinder engines. A friend of mine bought a 2019 model and drove it for three years, saying the vibration was indeed better than expected, and the fuel consumption was about 1 liter lower than my older model. However, three-cylinder engines require more meticulous maintenance, such as faster wear of engine mounts, which are more expensive to replace than those in four-cylinder engines. If you're looking to buy a used Focus now, pay special attention to models from 2018 to 2021. Some owners sold them quickly due to disliking the three-cylinder setup, which might offer good bargains.
