Electric front and rear windows + one touch + global open/closing, Front variable intermittent wipers with electric wash, Heated rear window, Quickclear heated windscreen, Rain sensor, Rear intermittent wiper with electric wash and auto reverse function
Brakes
ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution, ESP with traction control + emergency brake assist
Driver Aids
Cruise control, Electric hydraulic PAS
Driver Convenience
Electric boot release
Driver Information
Digital clock, Door ajar warning, Exterior temperature gauge, Lights on warning, Low screen washer fluid warning, Trip computer
Driving Mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror, Body colour electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Embelishment Trims
Satin aluminium finish to instrument cluster rings
Engine
Diesel particulate filter
Entertainment
8 speakers, Steering column with mounted audio controls
Exterior Body Features
Body colour bodyside mouldings, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door handles, Chrome grille, Rear bumper scratch pad moulding
Exterior Lights
Automatic headlights, Front fog lights, Guide me home headlights with delay switch-off, Headlight levelling control
Heating/ Cooling/ Ventilation
4 speed fan with direction control + 2 side window demist vents, Air recirculation control, Pollen/active carbon filters
Interior Features
3 spoke leather steering wheel, Air conditioned glovebox, Aluminium finish interior door handles, Centre console storage box/armrest, Centre console with front cupholders/pen holder/heating ducts to rear, Folding rear centre armrest, Front and rear folding grab handles (coat hooks on rear), Handbrake release button with aluminium finish, Leather gear lever knob with silver insert and aluminium finish ring, Reach + rake adjustable steering column, Rubber centre console stowage mat, Stowage unit in upper instrument panel, Sunglasses storage, Tie down hooks in luggage area
Interior Lights
2 map reading lights, Courtesy light in luggage compartment, Front footwell light, Front overhead courtesy lights with theatre style dimming and delay, Illuminated heater controls, Rear overhead dome courtesy light
Safety
Advanced restraint system (ARS), Deflation detection system, Driver airbag, Front inertia reel height adjustable seatbelts with pre-tensioners, Front passenger airbag, Front side airbags, Rear child proof door locks, Side curtain airbags, Three rear inertia reel lap/diagonal seatbelts
Seats
60/40 split back and cushion rear seats with 2 height adjustable headrests, Anti submarining/fully reclining front seats, Driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, Driver/passenger front seatback pockets, Height adjustable front headrests, Sports style front seats, Third fixed centre rear headrest
Security
Anti-burst high-security shielded door locks, Central locking fuel flap, Immobiliser-Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Key operated locking bonnet, Locking wheel nuts, Perimeter alarm with volume sensing, Remote central double locking
Vanity Mirrors
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers
Summary
Recommended. The original Focus was revolutionary. This one is more evolutionary, but it is still an excellent product.
Styling
Were still not sure about the hatchbacks gawky looks - especially the ski-ramp profile of the tailgate. Chunky estate version is an improvement.
Handling
No other mid-sized family car drives like this. In fact, precious few fully fledged sportscars do. Ford still knows how to make a great drivers car.
Comfort
Good noise insulation and a well-damped ride make the Focus a good place to while away the M5 or M62.
Quality
A well-finished, solid feeling cabin means this Focus is a dramatic improvement over the cheap-feeling first generation model.
Performance
Smaller petrol engines really lack urge when compared to rivals, diesels are far stronger. The 2.5 litre turbocharged ST promises to be great.
Roominess
Good by class standards with decent room for both front and rear seat passengers. The heavily raked tailgate cuts into the available luggage space on hatchback versions - estate is impressively commodious.
Costs
Low servicing costs and decent fuel economy, especially from the diesel engines, ensure the Focus makes a strong financial case for itself.
Value
The Focuss attractively low entry-level pricing comes at the cost of poor standard equipment - if youre looking for toys youll be forced towards the more expensive end of the range.
Stereo
Top-end versions get an impressive Sony-branded stereo but base models make do with an average unit. Optional satnav isnt the best system on the market - but at £800 is decent value.
Added Extras
None
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