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Ford Focus Estate 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Active Edition 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Active Edition
Price	£26,425
Engine Power - BHP	125
Acceleration	11.4
Top Speed	120 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	45.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
Length	4668 mm
Width	1844 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1395 kg

Driver Convenience

4.2" TFT coloured 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

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
LED front fog lamps with cornering function
LED reflector headlamps
Power folding door mirrors
Quickclear heated windscreen
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Tailgate wash/wipe
Third brake light
Twin exhaust pipes
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
Auto fold rear seats
Cloth upholstery
Driver's lumbar support
Front floor mats
Height adjustable front headrests
Isofix child seat preparation
Manual air conditioning
Reach + rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre headrest
Single front passenger seat

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
Manual rear child locks
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

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

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	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	137

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Gears	8 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.1
WLTP - MPG - High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.9

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	10E
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)	11.4
Engine Power - BHP	125
Engine Torque - NM	200
Top Speed	120 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

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	4668 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm
Width	1844 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1979 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1620 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	575 l
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1395 kg
No. of Seats	5

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