2020 Ford Focus range slashed
German-built Ford Focus range updated and simplified; wagon axed but wireless modem addedThe fourth-generation Ford Focus range has been slashed from seven models to three just 18 months after its Australia launch.
The updated and rationalised small-car range will arrive in December, priced from $30,990 and comprising just three five-door hatch variants including the Ford Focus Active crossover and the Ford Focus ST-Line warm hatch.
Both models will gain front parking sensors and LED headlights as standard, along with upgraded multi-link rear suspension.
Ford Focus Active review
The big-ticket feature is the inclusion of the FordPass Connect embedded modem as standard. It allows owners to lock and unlock the vehicle via their smartphone when using the FordPass app. Other features include instant simplified online schedule service booking and access to roadside assistance.
Both models will be priced at $30,990, which represents a price increase of $500 for the Active and $1500 for the ST-Line.
While the entry-level Ambiente, mid-spec Trend and top-spec Titanium model grades have all been axed – along with the ST-Line wagon – the highly-lauded $44,690 Ford Focus ST with its rip-snorting 2.3-litre turbo-petrol engine (206kW/420Nm) will remain – but it doesn’t get the FordPass Connect system.
Ford Focus ST-Line review
The Active and ST-Line models will continue with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine (134kW/240Nm) driving the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic. Fuel consumption is quite low at 6.4L/100km.
Other standard features across the simplified 2021 Ford Focus range include autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, wireless smartphone charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via an 8.0-inch touch-screen infotainment system (SYNC3 in Ford-speak) and a 180-degree reversing camera.
There are also two new colours: Race Red and Fantastic Red, the latter a $650 ‘prestige paint’ option.
There are two options: the driver assist package ($1250) that adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert with active braking, and a power-opening panoramic glass roof ($2000).
As before, the Ford Focus hatch comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, backed up with a loan car program when the car is in the shop, and free auto club membership.
Rivals for the Ford Focus small car include the Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato. The top selling small car in Australia thus far in 2020 is the Toyota Corolla with a whopping 24 per cent share of the segment, or 10,523 sales year to date. Second place is the Hyundai i30 with 18 per cent share, or 7932 sales.
The Ford Focus is living in struggle town, with just 2.1 per cent share of the small car segment, or 899 sales so far in 2020.
1.5 Active – $30,990
1.5 Ambiente – $23,490
1.5 Trend – $26,490
1.5 ST-Line – $29,490
1.5 Active – $30,490
1.5 Titanium – $34,990
2.3 ST – $44,690
Focus wagon
1.5 ST-Line – $31,490
* All prices exclude on-road costs
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