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Ford Focus Estate 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Active X Auto 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Active X
Price	£28,755
Engine Power - BHP	120
Acceleration	11
Top Speed	116 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	55.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135
Length	4668 mm
Width	1825 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1379 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
PAS
Rotary gear shift dial
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 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
Paddle shift controls
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 Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	125

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Gears	8 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	55.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
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
Engine Power - BHP	120
Engine Torque - NM	300
Top Speed	116 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)	47
Gross Vehicle Weight	1995 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1620 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Max. Loading Weight	616 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	725
Minimum Kerbweight	1379 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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