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FORD’S Focus is one of the truly outstanding cars of its generation, setting the standard for the compact class in virtually every aspect.

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All Ford Focus models come with electric windows, CD player, split-folding rear seats and driver’s seat height adjustment, whilst all except the entry-level Studio versions also have remote central locking and air conditioning. Almost all have alloy wheels and many have electric operation of the rear windows too. Optional equipment on either all or virtually all models includes automatic transmission, metallic paint, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, parking sensors and satellite navigation. 

The Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet boasts an electrically-opening and closing steel roof and offers accommodation for four people with generous levels of equipment that includes alloy wheels, air conditioning, CD sound system with MP3 connectivity and the option of automatic transmission in the case of the two-litre petrol models.

The Ford Focus gets a top five-star EuroNCAP safety rating for adult occupant protection and four stars for child occupant protection. All models have anti-lock brakes and ESP Electronic Stability Programme plus front, side and curtain air bags. In terms of the environment there are no less than four different models within the range that have a CO2 figure below 120g/km. 

The lowest-emitting is the 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic at just 114g/km, which also averages more than 65mpg. The 1.6 TDCi 110 (DPF) has a CO2 figure of 119g/km whilst the standard 1.6 TDCi 90 weighs in at just 118g/km.

The Ford Focus comes with no less than ten different power outputs giving a huge spread of performance and economy according to the users’ needs. The 1.4-litre petrol engine generates 79bhp whilst the 2.5-litre ST takes that up to 221bhp. As far as torque, or pulling power, is concerned the 1.4-litre petrol unit has an output of 91lb/ft and in the case of the 2.0-litre diesel that figure rises to a whopping 236lb/ft. Performance figures range from 102mph for the 1.4-litre petrol model to 150mph for the ST, with the 1.8 and 2.0-litre diesels putting in a remarkably good show at 118mph and 126mpg respectively despite average economy figures of more than 50mpg. Some versions of the 1.6 TDCi concentrate upon being as environmentally friendly as possible and attract tax concessions as a result. There are also Flexi Fuel models that are becoming increasingly in demand. 

The entry-level Ford Focus hatchback is the three-door 1.4 Studio model costing £12,495, which costs £600 more in five door form and rises by £1,500 for the Style models. The 1.6 range starts with the three-door Style at £14,495 (five-door models are £600 more) and encompasses Zetec and Titanium trim levels that take the price up to £16,595 for the five-door Titanium. There are also 1.8-litre petrol models costing from £15,595 for the five-door Style, with Zetec and Titanium versions too, plus Flexi Fuel variants with prices of £15,595 for the five-door Style model and £16,345 for the five-door Zetec. The petrol models continue through the 2.0-litre variants in Zetec and Titanium trim levels with prices of £16,245 for the three-door Zetec and £17,595 for the five-door Titanium. The sporty 2.5 ST costs from £18,545 to £21,145. Diesel Focus motoring starts with the 1.6 TDCi at £14,595 for the five-door Studio model, rising to £18,095 for the TDCi 110 Titanium (DPF) five-door model. The 1.8 TDCi Style costs £16,595 and rises to £18,095 for the 1.8 TDCi Titanium five-door model. Topping the diesel range is the 2.0 TDCi, which starts with the three-door Zetec costing £17,495 and ultimately rising to £18,845 for the five-door Titanium. Prices for the Coupe Cabriolet start at £17,495 for the 1.6, rising to £19,495 for the 2.0 and £21,495 for the 2.0 TDCi. There are trim and equipment options of CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3 with increments of £1,000.