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About the Ford Focus
Last updated Sep 20, 2025The new Ford Focus is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $30,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $47,990 for the St-3.
There are 4 variants of the Focus available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2020.
Engine options include 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (206kW/420Nm) and 1.5L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (134kW/240Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Focus is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
99.41 - 132.65 kW/t
63.49 kW/t
159.11 kW/t
Boot Space
273 - 341 litres
208 litres
611 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.4 - 8.8 L/100km
1.1 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
591 - 812 km
534 km
1,324 km
Price
$30,990 - $47,990
$21,490
$70,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,905 kg
1,740 kg
2,115 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 - 1,400 kg
1,100 kg
1,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
120 - 163 mm
101 mm
165 mm
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2021 Ford Focus Price
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
St-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
ST
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $44,890 |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $44,890 |
St-3
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Ford Focus Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Focus
The most fuel efficient Ford Focus is the Active with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 6.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Ford Focus that uses the most amount of fuel is the St-3 with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Ford Focus | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
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.
2021 Ford Focus Warranty
What is the warranty on a Ford Focus?
The Ford Focus offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 Active that starts from $30,990.
The most expensive Ford Focus is the St-3 that starts from $47,990.
The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: St-Line, ST and St-3.
The largest Ford Focus is the Active which measures 1825mm wide, 4397mm in length and sits 1483mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Focus is the ST which has 206kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Ford Focus is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Focus is the Active which weighs 1905 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Focus uses Premium Unleaded.
