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Ford Focus Estate 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Active 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Active
Price	£24,665
Engine Power - BHP	120
Acceleration	11.1
Top Speed	118 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	58.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	125
Length	4693 mm
Width	1844 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1338 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
Intelligent speed assist
Lane keeping aid with lane departure warning
PAS
Selectable drive modes with slippery and trail mode
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Diesel particulate filter
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 headlamps (on/off)
Black painted roof and mirror caps
Black roof rails
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
Halogen reflector headlamps
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lamp
LED front fog lamps with cornering function
Rear privacy glass
Tailgate wash/wipe
Twin exhaust tailpipes
Unique skid plates and side rocker mouldings

Interior Features

3 spoke leather trimmed steering wheel with integrated audio controls
60/40 split back and cushion rear seats with 2 height adjustable headrests
Auto fold rear seats
Centre console with armrest
Cloth upholstery with blue stitching
Driver's lumbar support
Front floor mats
Gear lever gaiter ring with blue stitching
Height adjustable front headrests
Isofix child seat preparation
Leather gear knob
Manual air conditioning
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre headrest

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 start with 'Ford Power' starter button
MyKey system
Remote central locking & engine immobiliser
Thatcham category 1 alarm

Wheels

17" 5 spoke foundry black machined painted finish alloy wheels
Mini steel spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	119

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	61.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
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	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months	120
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	120000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	11.1
Engine Power - BHP	120
Engine Torque - NM	300
Top Speed	118 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	215/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	5 SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Length	4693 mm
Width	1844 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1979 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	47
Gross Vehicle Weight	1955 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	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	705
Minimum Kerbweight	1338 kg
No. of Seats	5

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