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 Toyota Corolla Comparison
Ford Focus
Toyota Corolla
2022 Ford
Focus
vs
2024 Toyota
Corolla
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Ford Focus ACTIVE
Based on the Toyota Corolla ZR HYBRID
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
52L
333 to 458 km
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,990 - $47,990
$29,270 - $40,450
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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?
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient as ever
- Improved interior technology
- Excellent boot
Misses
- Limited headroom up front
- Tight rear seat alongside newer rivals
- Prices are (way) up since launch
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)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
Colours Available
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2261 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.3L | 2.0L, 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW - 206kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3000 | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11 | 13 - 13.05 | |
