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    2012 Ford Focus

    Used from

    $20,290 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.4 - 8.2 L / 100km

    About the Ford Focus

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Ford Focus's used prices in Australia typically range from $7,300 for the Trend variant and topping out at $32,400 for the RS.

    There are 7 variants of the Focus available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel (120kW/340Nm), 2.0L petrol (125kW/202Nm), 1.6L petrol (92kW/159Nm), 2.5L turbo petrol (166kW/320Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (184kW/360Nm). Available with 6 speed automatic, 5 speed manual or 6 speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Focus was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ford Focus models from other years

    2012 Ford Focus Price

    Zetec

    Base

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Ford Focus Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Focus

    Ambiente

    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1411
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1336
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    CL

    Adds to Ambiente:
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 998
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 908
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1404
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1410
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1381
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1385
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    Removes from Ambiente:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1411
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1336
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions

    Trend

    Adds to CL:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1411
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1336
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from CL:
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 998
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 908
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1404
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1410
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1381
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1385
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4

    LX

    Adds to Trend:
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 998
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 908
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1404
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1410
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1381
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1385
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Trend:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1411
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1336
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player

    Sport

    Adds to LX:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Sony
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1411
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1336
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from LX:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 998
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 908
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1404
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1410
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1381
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1385
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Base

    Adds to Sport:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 998
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 908
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1404
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1385
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Sony
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1411
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1336
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Zetec

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    Removes from Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look

    Titanium

    Adds to Zetec:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Sony
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1411
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1336
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Zetec:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 998
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 908
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1404
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1385
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    ST

    Adds to Titanium:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Type: Branded
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear: 848
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from Titanium:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2012 Ford Focus Specs

    2012 Ford Focus Dimensions

    1484mm
    1823mm
    4358mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Ford Focus Dimensions

    2012 Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Focus

    The most fuel efficient Ford Focus is the TREND with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 5.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford Focus that uses the most amount of fuel is the RS with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MPFI and uses 10.4L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Ford Focus variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Ford FocusFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
    1.6L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.5 L/100km
    1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.6 L/100km
    See all Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Focus?

    The Ford Focus has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Ford Focus Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Focus?

    The Ford Focus offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford Focus FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Focus is the TREND that starts from $7,300.

    The most expensive Ford Focus is the RS that starts from $32,400.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is offered by the SPORT which can tow 1100 kg

    The largest Ford Focus is the TITANIUM which measures 1823mm wide, 4534mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Focus is the RS which has 224kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MPFI engine.

    The Ford Focus is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Focus is the TREND which weighs 2050 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Focus may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Premium Unleaded Petrol or Unleaded Petrol.