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FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK

Whenever you are in any part of the world, this Focus is the same (previous one had the Europe/Asia and North America separated). Driving feel still remains, which is good. However, there's the tight back row and a powershift transmission which takes time to get used to. Now facelifted with new 1.5 Ecoboost engine under the hood and the return of a conventional automatic

The Good: Fun to drive and handle

The Bad: Cramped rear seat

Price Range: P1,088,000-P1,278,000

Our Rating: ****

Last Update: November 3, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.5 Sport+	1.5 Sport
Price	P1,278,000	P1,088,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	EcoBoost 1.5 DOHC 16V I4	EcoBoost 1.5 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	178hp @ 6,000rpm	178hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	240Nm @ 1,600-5,000rpm	240Nm @ 1,600-5,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Gasoline Turbo Direct Injection	Gasoline Turbo Direct Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,354mm	4,354mm
Width	1,823mm	1,823mm
Height	1,484mm	1,484mm
Wheelbase	2,650mm	2,650mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Control Blade Multi-Link System with Stabilizer	Control Blade Multi-Link System with Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Tires
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: Enhanced Active Park Assist (Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Park Out Assist), Active City Stop, Speed Limiter, Perimeter Alarm, Front and Rear Parking Assist	Adds: Torque Vectoring Control, Hill Start Assist, LATCH Seats, Hill Launch Assist, Park Lock Control, Active Grille Shutters, Rear Parking Assist
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Auto On/Off Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lamp, Rain Sensing Wipers, Puddle Lamps	Adds: Rear Defogger, Rear Spoiler, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Ambient Lighting, Overhead Map Lamps, Sun Glass Holder, Rear Armrest with Cup Holders, Armrest Stowage, Auto Dimming Mirror, Power Start/Stop Button, MID 8 Inch TFT Screen, Microsoft SYNC 2	Adds: MID 4.2 Inch Multi Function Screen, Microsoft SYNC, 12V Socket, 60/40 Rear Seats, Ford MyKey
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/SD Card	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/SD Card
Speakers	9	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes, Perimeter Alarm	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	None
RIVALS	Mazda 3

See previous generation models of the Focus Hatchback:

Ford Focus Hatchback (2005-2012)

See the pre-updated version of this vehicle:
Ford Focus Hatchback (2012-Current)