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Ford Focus Estate 1.5 EcoBlue 120 Active X Edition 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Active X Edition
Price	£29,275
Engine Power - BHP	120
Acceleration	11
Top Speed	116 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
Length	4668 mm
Width	1825 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1454 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Digital instrument cluster
Bluetooth system
Digital clock
E-call
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Eco mode
Ford SYNC 3 navigation with 8" TFT touchscreen, DAB radio and app link Android auto/Apple carplay
Intelligent speed assist
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

2 USB ports
Aux input

Exterior Features

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 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
Openable panorama roof
Power folding door mirrors with puddle lights
Quickclear heated windscreen
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Tailgate wash/wipe
Third brake light
Twin exhaust pipes
Unique door and instrument panel inserts
Unique skid plates and side rocker mouldings

Interior Features

2nd Load floor
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke Sensico trimmed steering wheel with integrated audio controls
6 way power adjustable driver seat
Auto fold rear seats
Driver's lumbar support
Dual zone electronic air temperature control
Front and rear floor mats with blue stitching
Front passenger seat manual height and lumbar adjust
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Heating for Sensico steering wheel
Height adjustable front headrests
Isofix child seat preparation
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre headrest
Sensico premium upholstery
Single front passenger seat
Soft console knee pads with blue stitching

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
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
Remote/power child rear door locks
Side curtain airbags
Three rear inertia reel lap/diagonal seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Ford keyfree system with Keyless entry and keyless start/sleep mode key fob
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	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	121

Engine and Drive Train

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

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	55.4

General

AdBlue	Yes
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	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	11
Engine Power - BHP	120
Engine Torque - NM	300
Top Speed	116 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

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
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1620 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1454 kg
No. of Seats	5

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