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Ford Focus Estate 1.5 EcoBoost 150 Active X 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Active X
Price	£27,445
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9.3
Top Speed	127 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	138
Length	4668 mm
Width	1825 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1333 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth system
Digital clock
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Eco mode
Ford pass connect
Ford SYNC 3 nav system with DAB radio, 8" colour touch screen, voice control, app link, Apple car play/Android auto and 4.2" TFT coloured cluster
Front and rear parking sensors
Intelligent speed assist
Lane keeping aid with lane departure warning
PAS
Selectable drive modes with slippery and trail mode
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Raised ride height (30mm higher than standard)

Entertainment

Aux input

Exterior Features

'Quickclear' heated windscreen/heated washer jets
Active branded scuff plates
Active front and rear bumper with unique upper and lower grille
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlamps (on/off)
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Black painted roof and mirror caps
Black roof rails
Body colour power folding door mirrors with puddle lights
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door handles
Electrically operated and heated door mirrors with side indicators
Electrically operated front and rear windows with one touch opening and closing
Front variable intermittent wipers with electric wash
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lamp
LED front fog lamps with cornering function
Openable panorama roof
Rear privacy glass
Tailgate wash/wipe
Twin exhaust tailpipes
Unique door and instrument panel inserts
Unique skid plates and side rocker mouldings

Interior Features

3 spoke leather trimmed steering wheel with integrated audio controls
6 way power adjustable driver seat
60/40 split back and cushion rear seats with 2 height adjustable headrests
Auto fold rear seats
Centre console with armrest
Driver's seat manual height adjust
Dual zone electronic air temperature control
Front and rear floor mats with blue stitching
Front passenger seat manual height and lumbar adjust
Gear lever gaiter ring with blue stitching
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Isofix child seat preparation
Leather gear knob
Partial leather upholstery with blue stitching
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre headrest
Soft console knee pads with blue stitching

Passive Safety

ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution
Auto hold function
Driver airbag
Electronic parking brake
Electronic stability control
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front inertia reel height adjustable seatbelts with pre-tensioners
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Post collision braking
Pre collision assist with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian/cyclist detection
Side curtain airbags
Three rear inertia reel lap/diagonal seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Keyless entry
MyKey system
Remote central locking & engine immobiliser
Thatcham category 1 alarm

Wheels

18" 5x2 spoke absolute black machined painted alloy wheels
Mini steel spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	132

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.9

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	1
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	72
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months	120
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	150000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.3
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Torque - NM	240
Top Speed	127 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	215/50 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/50 R18
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	5x2 SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Length	4668 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm
Width	1825 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1979 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52
Gross Vehicle Weight	1950 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1620 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Max. Loading Weight	617 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	700
Minimum Kerbweight	1333 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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