Visteon Provides Practical and Affordable Technologies for the New-Generation European Ford Focus
05 November 2004 - 12:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
Visteon Provides Practical and Affordable Technologies for the
New-Generation European Ford Focus KERPEN, Germany, Nov. 4
/PRNewswire/ -- The new-generation Ford Focus for the European
market features a variety of Visteon (NYSE:VC) developed systems
and technologies including the world's first halogen adaptive
lighting system. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The new
Ford Focus builds on the success of its predecessor, a car that has
consistently dominated the sales charts across Europe and is
recognized as being class-leading in styling, packaging and driving
dynamics. For this important new-generation car, Visteon has worked
closely with Ford to develop innovative technologies that are both
affordable and accessible for the Focus driver. Providing an
industry-first application of the halogen Advanced Front Lighting
System, Visteon's adaptive system is designed to adjust light
distribution according to vehicle speed and direction. The low beam
swivels dynamically and can significantly improve illumination in
curves and while turning at intersections. Superior quality, look
and feel of the vehicle interior is of crucial importance in the
new Ford Focus. Visteon supplies an instrument panel delivering a
high level of craftsmanship, combining hard and soft surfaces in
the same manufacturing process. The result is a softer touch and
quality-feel more commonly seen in larger vehicles. Additionally,
Visteon has engineered and manufactured the instrument cluster for
the Focus. Visteon's expertise in the development of climate
control systems is recognized across the automotive industry. For
the new Ford Focus, Visteon provides a dual-zone heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system and has employed its
Dual Electronic Automated Temperature Control technology, which
allows individual selection of temperatures for the driver and
passenger sides of the vehicle. Visteon, the second largest
manufacturer of original equipment car radios globally, has teamed
up with Sony to provide superior acoustics quality for Focus
drivers. The relationship combines Sony's sound management
capability with Visteon's electronics and vehicle integration
expertise. Visteon's leadership in developing components and
systems that have an impact on performance, fuel economy and
driving dynamics are also evident in other components supplied for
this new model. The Powertrain Control Module, Halfshafts,
Steering, Fuel Vapor Storage System, Fuel Delivery Module,
Electronic Throttle Control, Fuel Charging Assembly, Intercooler,
EGR Cooler and the Air Induction System are also engineered and
supplied by Visteon. The Focus engine lineup boasts an impressive
breadth of performance and economy from the 1.4L gasoline engine up
to the 2.0L direct-injection turbocharged diesel offering.
Visteon's Air Induction System supports all engine variants with
60,000-kilometer (about 37,000-mile) servicing, European Stage V
emission requirements, and engine-specific acoustic tuning to offer
impressive levels of sound quality to the driver and passengers.
"Ford is a key customer with whom we share the same goals and
expectations in the production of class-leading vehicles," said
Andrew S. Gill, vice president of Visteon's Ford and PAG customer
business group. "Our working relationship with Ford on this
important new model has been very involved in key system areas and
it is very rewarding to have been involved with a car that has been
described as one of the most important new cars for the 2004/05
model year." Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier
that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive
manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the
global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 72,000 employees
and a global delivery system of more than 200 technical,
manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25
countries. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO
DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Media Inquiries: Dolores
Muniz, +49 2273 595 2828, , Britta Lange, +49 2273 595 2667, , or
Jim Fisher, +1-734-710-5557, , all of Visteon Corporation Web site:
http://www.visteon.com/
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