As we learned from Ford’s numerous releases about the new generation Focus, the car will come with an unmatched level of new amazing features and equipments and technology, most of them a first in this class. And with a starting price of £15,995 in UK, it’ll offer great value for money as well when it hit the market in March 2011.
Let’s start with the list of standard features, which include digital radio (DAB), Bluetooth and USB connectivity, voice control of key convenience features, Thatcham Category 1 alarm, Ford Easy Fuel (to prevent misfuelling), front, side and curtain airbags, ESP, ABS and Isofix child seat attachments. All models also get Ford’s Torque Vectoring Control technology which debuted on the new Ford C-MAX and provides more grip and stability.
2012 Ford Focus has a long list of available powertrains as well, which you will see along with the pricing below. But it comes in four easily understandable trim levels.
The base model is the Edge with features Mentioned above, then there’s the Zetec model, forecast to be best seller, that adds 16in alloy wheels, Quickclear heated front windscreen and door mirrors, leather steering wheel, front fog lamps and sports-style seats. Further up in the range you have the luxurious Titanium series, that comes with supplementary features including keyless start, dual electronic automatic temperature control, Hill Start Assist (HSA), rain-sensing front wipers, automatic headlamps, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, cruise control with speed limiter, premium Sony audio and Ford’s tyre deflation detection system.
The top of the range model is Titanium X which adds partial leather trim, heated front seats, 17in alloy wheels, Active Park Assist, Bi-Xenon headlamps, LED day running lights, headlamp jet wash, power driver’s seat and power-fold mirrors.
Option packs will offer Low Speed Safety System, Lane Keeping Aid and Ford’s Blind Spot Information System. Those choosing Sony DAB Navigation will also enjoy the benefits of a rear-view camera.
2012 Ford Focus powertrain and pricing overview:
Engine | PS | CO2 | All-New Ford Focus | |||||||
Duratec Petrol | 5-dr/Est | Edge | Zetec | Titanium | Titanium X | |||||
5dr | Est | 5dr | Est | 5dr | Est | 5dr | Est | |||
1.6 TI-VC | 105 | 136 / 139 | £15,995 | £17,095 | £16,995 | £18,095 | ||||
1.6 TI-VCT | 125 | 136 /139 | £17,495- | £18,595- | £18,745- | £19,845- | ||||
1.6 Ecoboost (Start-Stop) |
150 | 139 /139 | £19,745- | £20,845- | £21,245- | £22,345- | ||||
Duratorq Diesel | ||||||||||
1.6 TDCi (Start-Stop) |
95 | 109 / 109 | £16,995- | £18.095- | ||||||
1.6 TDCi (Start-Stop) |
115 | 109 / 109 | £17,495- | £18,595- | £18,495- | £19,595- | £19,745- | £20,845- | £21,245- | £22,345- |
2.0 TDCi | 140 | 129 / 129 | £19,495- | £20,595- | £20,745- | £21,845- | ||||
2.0 TDCi (Powershift Auto) | 140 | 139 / 139 | £20,745- | £21,845- | £21,995- | £23,095- | ||||
2.0 TDCi | 163 | 129 / 129 | £22,745- | £23,845- | ||||||
2.0 TDCi (Powershift Auto) | 163 | 139 / 139 | £23,995- | £25,095- |