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Ford Focus Hatchback 2.3 EcoBoost ST Edition 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2300
Trim	ST Edition
Price	£42,905
Engine Power - BHP	280
Acceleration	5.7
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	183
Minimum Kerbweight	1508 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Digital instrument cluster
Adjustable speed limiter
Bluetooth system
Digital clock
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Eco mode
Ford SYNC4 Nav with 13.2'' touchscreen, DAB, Emergency Assistance, Apple Carplay & Android Auto, B&O Premium Audio with 10 speakers, FordPass Connect
Lane keeping system - lane keeping alert and lane keeping aid
PAS
Rev counter
Selectable drive mode
Service interval indicator
Track mode
Trip computer
Wireless charging pad

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Ford performance adjustable coilover suspension
Rev matching and Launch control

Entertainment

2 USB ports

Exterior Features

Auto headlamps (on/off)
Auto high beam assist
Black door mirrors
Black painted roof
Black rear diffuser
Black roof spoiler
Body coloured door handles
Dynamic matrix LED headlamps including Glare free lighting
Electrically operated front and rear windows with one touch opening and closing
Electrically operated heated power fold door mirrors with puddle lamp with side indicators
Exclusive paint
Front variable intermittent wipers with electric wash
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lamp
LED rear lamps
LED third brake light
Privacy glass
Quickclear heated windscreen
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Tailgate wash/wipe
Unique ST upper & lower grille with full bodystyling kit

Interior Features

3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Dual zone electronic air temperature control
Height adjustable front headrests
Isofix child seat preparation
Load through ski hatch
Partial sensico upholstery with ford performance seat
Power 6-way driver seat adjust, with power lumbar adjust
Power 6-way passenger seat adjust, with power lumbar adjust
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Shift light
Single front passenger seat
Unique motion blue stitching on interior trim including seats, steering wheel, gear gaiter, floor mats and knee pads

Packs

Driver assist pack - Focus ST
Winter pack - Focus

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution
Auto hold function
Brembo front brake system with 363 mm disks
Driver airbag
EDL traction control
Electronic parking brake
Electronic stability control
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front inertia reel height adjustable seatbelts with pre-tensioners
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbags
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Post collision braking
Pre collision assist with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian/cyclist detection
Red brake calipers
Remote/power child rear door locks
Side curtain airbags
Three rear inertia reel lap/diagonal seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Keyless entry and keyless start
MyKey system
Remote central locking & engine immobiliser
Thatcham alarm with power door dead locks

Wheels

19" Ford performance alloy wheels
Pirelli P-Zero corsa tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	293
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	176

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2300
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	34.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	36.7
WLTP - MPG - High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	22.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	36.7

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	72
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.7
Engine Power - BHP	280
Engine Torque - NM	420
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/35 R19
Wheel Style	FORD PERFORMANCE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2000 kg
Max. Loading Weight	492 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1508 kg
No. of Seats	5

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