The Environmental Protection Agency also certified the Focus as getting 28 mpg in city driving, Ford said. The rating applies to a model with a four-cylinder direct-injection engine and six-speed automatic transmission, as well as other fuel saving features.
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The fuel economy news came as the Dearborn automaker announced its supplier network has expanded to meet the demand of its C-segment platform, which underpins the new Focus. Many of Ford's 310 global suppliers are adding jobs, facilities and equipment to build parts for the new Focus. Among the major Focus suppliers, 5,500 jobs have been added at facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, the automaker said.
"Suppliers are critical to the success of the new Focus, and they are stepping up to support Ford in this important launch," said Tony Brown, group vice president of Ford global purchasing.
The Focus becomes Ford's fourth vehicle with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg or more.
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110226/AUTO01/102260326/2012-Ford-Focus-scores-government-rating-of-40-mpg#ixzz1F5s66lLI
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