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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.

Build quality is top class, ride refinement is unsurpassed, there are some cracking engines and the Ford Focus gets maximum marks for safety.

The Ford Focus range is so vast that there is a body style and engine choice to cater for all needs, including three and five-door hatchback, saloon and coupe cabriolet body models plus an estate that is reviewed separately.

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All Ford Focus models come with remote central lokcing, air conditioning, electric windows, CD player, split-folding rear seats and driver’s seat height adjustment.

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 1.6-litre petrol engine generates 100bhp whilst the 2.5-litre ST takes that up to 221bhp. As far as torque, or pulling power the 2.0-litre diesel rises to a whopping 236lb/ft.

Performance figures range from up 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 five door 1.6 Style model costing £17,945 and encompasses Zetec and Titanium trim levels that take the price up to £19,945 for the five-door Titanium.

There are also 1.8-litre petrol models costing from £18,445 for the five-door Style, with Zetec and Titanium versions too.

The petrol models continue through the 2.0-litre variants in Zetec S at £20,095 and Titanium trim levels with prices of £20,945 for the five-door Titanium.  The sporty 2.5 ST costs from £22,895 to £24,245. The Focus RS tops the range at £27,895.

Diesel Focus motoring starts with the 1.6 TDCi at £19,195 for the five-door Style model, rising to £23,695 for the TDCi 2.0 Titanium (DPF) five-door model. 

Prices for the Coupe Cabriolet start at £21,945 for the 1.6 CC-1, rising to £22,945 for the 2.0 CC-2 and £23,945 for the 2.0 TDCi CC-3. There are trim and equipment options of CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3 with increments of £1,000.

Ford Focus Estate prices are as £970 more than the 5 door equivalent.

Prices are based on manufacturer's recommended retail price. Check out our Ford New Car Offers section for some great special offers.