8.1
2021 Ford Focus Active review
The Ford Focus has struggled to grab the attention of buyers in Australia. That's a shame, because even the activewear-wearing Active is a good thing.
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Scott Collie
2022 Ford Focus vs 2024 Cupra Leon Comparison
Ford Focus
Cupra Leon
2022 Ford
Focus
vs
2024 Cupra
Leon
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How they stack...
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Based on the Ford Focus ACTIVE
Based on the Cupra Leon VZx
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
52L
333 to 458 km
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,990 - $47,990
$51,990 - $65,790
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mature ride and handling
- Characterful, punchy three-cylinder engine
- Practical interior
Misses
- Blind-spot monitoring is optional
- Demure interior
- Why is no-one buying them?
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exhilarating, yet refined driving experience
- Direct steering and fantastic steering wheel
- Feels special inside and out
Misses
- Infotainment system interface isn't user-friendly
- Sunroof blind a tad too transparent
- Booming tyre and road noise
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
- Power Sunroof (+$1,850)
Colours Available
The 2023 Cupra Leon is available in the following exterior paint finishes, depending on the trim level.
- Nevada White metallic
- Magnetic Tech metallic
- Midnight Black metallic
- Asphalt Blue metallic
- Urban Silver metallic
- Desire Red premium metallic
- Graphene Grey premium metallic
- Petrol Blue matte
- Magnetic Tech matte
Premium metallic paint finishes comprise Desire Red and Graphene Grey, and are a $475 option across the range. Desire Red isn’t available on the VZx.
Exclusive to the VZx is the option of matte paint ($2300), available in either Petrol Blue or Magnetic Tech.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2261 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.3L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW - 206kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5500 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11 | 9.3 - 10 | |
