William Stopford
Every car discontinued in 2022
This year, we said goodbye to some thrifty hybrids, hot hatchbacks, cute drop-tops, and some budget-friendly fare.
3 Years Ago
2012 Ford Focus
The new Ford Focus is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $20,290 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ambiente variant and topping out at $38,290 for the ST.
There are 5 variants of the Focus available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2013.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (125kW/202Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/340Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (92kW/159Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (184kW/360Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 Focus is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$20,290 - $38,290â€
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$20,290 - $38,290â€
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Safety & Security
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2012 Ford Focus
Available Variants
The Ford Focus comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Ambiente and the most expensive being ST.
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Power to Weight
68.71 - 119.95 kW/t
56.8 kW/t
131.06 kW/t
Boot Space
316 - 421 litres
276 litres
550 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 7.4 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
743 - 1,111 km
606 km
1,333 km
Price
$20,290 - $38,290
$19,250
$45,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Ford Focus
Dimensions
4,358 mm
1,823 mm
1,484 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,358 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,823 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,484 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,648 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 514 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
William Stopford
Every car discontinued in 2022
This year, we said goodbye to some thrifty hybrids, hot hatchbacks, cute drop-tops, and some budget-friendly fare.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Future Fords to be 'more American', Focus getting the axe
European Focus production is ending as Ford pivots to a more SUV-centric line-up with more American styling and potentially higher margins.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Ford Fiesta ST and Focus ST axed from Australian line-up
Two of the best hot hatches money can buy are being retired from Australian showrooms, as stock shortages bite and Ford focuses on volume.
3 Years Ago
Ford Focus
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Ford Focus is the Ambiente that starts from $20,290.
See all Ford Focus PricingThe most expensive Ford Focus is the ST that starts from $38,290.
See all Ford Focus PricingThe best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is 1100 kg offered by the following variants: Trend and Sport.
See all Ford Focus towing capacityThe largest Ford Focus is the Trend which measures 1823mm wide, 4534mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Focus is the ST which has 184kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Ford Focus is the Trend which weighs 2050 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Focus may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
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