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    2018 Ford Focus

    Used from

    $23,390 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.8 - 8.1 L / 100km

    About the Ford Focus

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Ford Focus's used prices in Australia typically range from $15,100 for the Trend variant and topping out at $44,000 for the RS Limited Edition.

    There are 13 variants of the Focus available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.

    Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol (132kW/240Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol (134kW/240Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (184kW/345Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol (257kW/440Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 6 speed automatic or 8 speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2018 Focus was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ford Focus models from other years

    2018 Ford Focus Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Focus

    Trend

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • 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
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 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
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Programmable Settings
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Sport

    Adds to Trend:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Sony
      • Number Of: 9
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Trend:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Titanium

    Adds to Sport:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blis
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Sport:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    ST

    Adds to Titanium:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Branded
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
    Removes from Titanium:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blis
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated

    RS

    Adds to ST:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear: 963
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from ST:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 849
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver

    Limited Edition

    Adds to RS:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Metallic
    Removes from RS:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    See all 2018 Ford Focus Specs

    2018 Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Focus

    The most fuel efficient Ford Focus is the TREND with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO MPFI and uses 5.8L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford Focus that uses the most amount of fuel is the RS LIMITED EDITION with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.3L TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ and uses 8.1L 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
    1.5L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d HatchbackPremium Unleaded5.8 L/100km
    1.5L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d HatchbackPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
    1.5L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 4d SedanPremium Unleaded6.2 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.

    2018 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 $15,100.

    The most expensive Ford Focus is the RS LIMITED EDITION that starts from $44,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: TREND, ACTIVE, ST-LINE and TITANIUM.

    The largest Ford Focus is the ST-LINE which measures 1825mm wide, 4668mm in length and sits 1472mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Focus is the RS (5 YR) which has 257kW of power from its 2.3L TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ engine.

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    The heaviest Ford Focus is the ST2 (5 YR) which weighs 2025 kg (kerb weight).

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