At the top of the ‘standard’ range is the Vignale, which does its best impression of luxury motoring for the masses starting at £28,010. Now, Focus models start at the Zetec level with a 120bhp turbocharged three-cylinder engine in contrast to the 84bhp base car that came before.įrom here the range splits into a few branches, with Titanium and ST-Line available in base and higher-specification X forms for between £23,610 and £26,460. Prices start at £22,210, a rise of nearly £4000 compared to when the current Focus launched, but so too has Ford removed a vast majority of the low-level trim levels and engines. Ford Focus ST Edition 2022 review – will newfound focus make this ST worry a Civic Type R and i30 N?.Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide.Those changes begin under the bonnet, with Ford introducing a mild-hybrid system across most petrol models, and consolidating its diesel and non-hybridised engine range to reduce the range’s average CO2 rating.īeing a core model on the UK sales chart Ford has also done an extensive job in diversifying the Focus, now having a whole family of models made up from ST-Line, rugged Active X, posh Vignale and ST model to creating one of the most varied ranges on sale. The new powertrains will also have a better handle on new emissions laws that are tightening their grip across the industry.
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The current fourth generation Focus was initially launched in 2018, and while it might look the same there have been all sorts of changes under the skin to keep it competitive against renewed rivals like the new Golf 8 and SEAT Leon. Circumnavigating crossover fads and changes to perceived customer interest, the Focus’s combination of a sophisticated driving experience, no nonsense demeanor and affordable price point appeal as much now as they did in 1997. The Ford Focus has been a consistent entity for over 20 years for good reason.
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