Ford’s reconfigured the derivative mix for its Golf rival, the Focus.
Although the range remains nine models strong (discounting its ST and RS performance derivatives), Ford has decided to replace the four-door Si versions with Trend models.
These Trend sedans feature 16-inch alloys, power mirrors and windows (buoyed by one-touch functionality), a full suite of six airbags and rear fog lamps.
Four-door Trends ride on wheels that are an inch smaller than the previous Si sedans, yet an inch larger than the entry-level Ambiente model.
Other enhancements for the slightly tweaked Focus range include colour coded mirrors on the Ambiente grade cars, whilst Si models gain a new front bumper housing a larger grille.
Bigger side mirrors improve the driver’s rear-three quarter field of view whilst redesigned front fog lamps bezels (framed with chrome) round off the Focus Si styling upgrade.
The range-topping Focus Si grade’s cabin gains a new eight-speaker Sony infotainment system too, boasting Bluetooth capability and voice control functionality.
Pricing (including Co2 tax)
1.8 Manual Ambiente 4-door R199 900
2.0 Manual Trend 4-door R235 000
2.0 Trend Auto 4-door R244 000
2.0 TDCi Si PowerShift 4-door R286 500
1.8 Manual Ambiente 5-door R199 900
1.8 Manual Si 5-door R227 900
2.0 Manual Si 5-door R250 500
2.0 TDCi Manual Si 5-door R270 500
2.0 TDCi PowerShift Si 5-door R286 500
Although the range remains nine models strong (discounting its ST and RS performance derivatives), Ford has decided to replace the four-door Si versions with Trend models.
These Trend sedans feature 16-inch alloys, power mirrors and windows (buoyed by one-touch functionality), a full suite of six airbags and rear fog lamps.
Four-door Trends ride on wheels that are an inch smaller than the previous Si sedans, yet an inch larger than the entry-level Ambiente model.
Other enhancements for the slightly tweaked Focus range include colour coded mirrors on the Ambiente grade cars, whilst Si models gain a new front bumper housing a larger grille.
Bigger side mirrors improve the driver’s rear-three quarter field of view whilst redesigned front fog lamps bezels (framed with chrome) round off the Focus Si styling upgrade.
The range-topping Focus Si grade’s cabin gains a new eight-speaker Sony infotainment system too, boasting Bluetooth capability and voice control functionality.
Pricing (including Co2 tax)
1.8 Manual Ambiente 4-door R199 900
2.0 Manual Trend 4-door R235 000
2.0 Trend Auto 4-door R244 000
2.0 TDCi Si PowerShift 4-door R286 500
1.8 Manual Ambiente 5-door R199 900
1.8 Manual Si 5-door R227 900
2.0 Manual Si 5-door R250 500
2.0 TDCi Manual Si 5-door R270 500
2.0 TDCi PowerShift Si 5-door R286 500