Ford Focus (fourth generation)


The Ford Focus , also known as the Focus Mk IV, is an automobile which was produced by Ford from 2018. On April 10, 2018, Ford unveiled the European- and Asian-market versions of the fourth-generation Focus, to mark the brand's 20th anniversary. As in the previous generation, the model is available with sedan, hatchback and estate bodystyles.
The exterior features a sportier design, while Ford described its interior as being simpler. The company also emphasized technology featured in the new model, including the Sync 3 infotainment system, FordPass Connect, and the CoPilot360 driver assistance suite.
A crossover SUV trim level known as the Active is available with the hatchback and estate bodystyles. The car also has a Vignale luxury trim level.
In April 2018, Ford announced that all passenger vehicles but the Mustang would be discontinued in the North American market, in order to focus on trucks and SUVs. The Focus Active was intended to be the only version of the model available in the market, but Ford cancelled these plans in August 2018 over tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on exports from China, as the model is manufactured in the country.
Ford limited sales of fourth generation Focus in its 4-door saloon form in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Turkey, Cyprus as well as many Asian and African countries. Ford no longer sells the Focus in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Israel due to a broader reorganization of their European branch.
There are no plans yet for a fourth generation Focus RS model.

Australian market

The SA Ford Focus launched in November 2018 in Australia with Trend, and ST-Line models available from launch. Ambiente, Active and Titanium models were available in mid-2019. The Focus ST is scheduled for launch in 2020.
Engines available are the 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder with and, and a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with and. The 1.5 l EcoBoost is standard in Trend, ST-Line, and Titanium, and the 2.0 l EcoBoost in the ST. A 1.5 l naturally aspirated three-cylinder with 90.5 kW and 150 Nm was offered the Ambiente, but was dropped with the model after one month on-sale.
Transaxles include the 8F24 8-speed automatic standard on 1.5 l EcoBoost, 6-speed manual standard on ST, with a 7-speed automatic a no-cost option. A 6-speed automatic was previously offered on Ambiente models.
The Ambiente comes with autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, six airbags, LED daytime-running lights, 16-inch alloys, halogen headlights, lane departure warning, a rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, an electric park brake, leather steering wheel, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and DAB+. A Convenience Package available for $300 added auto headlights and wipers, and an auto-dimming rear view mirror.
The Trend includes automatic headlights and wipers, electrochromatic rear-view mirror, halogen fog-lights with cornering function, 8.0-inch Sync 3 infotainment with built-in satellite navigation, driver seat lumbar support, rotary gear selector, paddle shifters, selectable drive modes, hill-start assist, post-impact braking, and powered child locks. An optional Driver Assistance Pack adds adaptive cruise control with stop and go, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert and active braking, auto-folding heated mirrors, evasive steer assistance and lane centring.
The ST-Line hatch and wagon come with 17-inch alloys, sports bodykit, honeycomb front grille, sports suspension 10mm lower than Trend, LED fog-lights with cornering function, LED tail-lights, private glass, chrome exhaust tips, power-folding side mirrors with puddle lights, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry with push-button start, a wireless charging pad, a dark headliner, flat-bottomed steering wheel, metallic brake and accelerator, and a tyre-pressure monitoring system. Wagon models also gain tonneau cover or the boot, roof rails, ‘Easy Fold’ rear seats with releases in the boot, load compartment tie-downs, along with multi-link rear suspension as opposed to torsion beam in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium. An optional Design Pack is available and adds full adaptive LED headlights with auto high-beam and dynamic front indicators, headlamp jet-wash, and also 18-inch alloy wheels, the Driver Assistance Pack only includes blind spot monitoring system with rear cross traffic alert with active braking, and adaptive cruise control with stop and go. A Panoramic Roof pack includes a panoramic sunroof, sunglasses holder, and dual front illuminated vanity mirrors.
The Active Hatch includes 34mm more ground clearance than the regular Focus hatch, front and rear skid plates, unique front bumper with LED fog-lights with cornering function, cladding on wheel arches, tougher rear bumper, model-specific 17-inch alloys and twin exhaust tips. Additional drive modes are also includes with ‘Slippery’, designed for ice or snow, and ‘Trail’ which is designed for softer surfaces, like a sandy campsite trail. The Driver Assistance Pack brings adaptive cruise control with stop and go, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert with brake function, the Design Pack includes 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive full LED headlights with dynamic front indicators, and the Panoramic Sunroof, which also includes a sunglasses holder and illuminated vanity mirrors.
The Titanium includes adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, speed sign recognition, lane-centring assist, evasive steering assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, adaptive full LED headlights, dynamic front indicators, automatic high-beam, 18-inch alloys, leather seats, heated front seats, Bang & Olufsen nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer and configurable LED ambient cabin lighting. A head-up display is optional, Active Park Assist 2 which also includes front parking sensors and panoramic sunroof is also available
The ST comes with a six-speed manual as standard with a seven-speed automatic a no-cost option. Standard equipment includes LED headlights and tail-lights, auto-dipping high beam, wireless phone charging, a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-inch touchscreen with Sync 3, heated leather steering wheel, partial leather RECARO sports seats, keyless entry with push-button start, power-folding mirrors, ambient interior LED lighting, dual zone climate control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, lane keeping assistance, rear camera and sensors. Automatic models also gain adaptive cruise control with stop and go. On the performance side, 19-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres, four driving modes, and for manual models, adaptive suspension, auto rev matching, launch control, electronic limited slip differential and flat shifting capability. A 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder making 206 kW and 420Nm equipped with anti-lag and a twin-scroll turbocharger are exclusive to the ST model.
The Focus has received a full 5-Star ANCAP Safety rating.
As of June 2020, the Focus lineup has been culled to only the ST-Line Hatch, and Active, both of which have an RRP of $30,990. Ambiente, Trend, ST-Line Wagon and Titanium are no longer available. They both receive equipment boosts, ST-Line getting multi-link rear suspension, which replaces the torsion beam, both now get front parking sensors, fixed full LED headlights, and also FordPass Connect. The Design Pack is no longer available, the only options now are the Driver Assistance Package, Panoramic Sunroof Pack, and Prestige Paint, which includes two new colours Race Red, and Fantastic Red.

Safety

Safety and driver assistance features equipped on the 2019 Ford Focus which some are also part of the Co-Pilot Driver 360 include:

Focus ST (2019–present)

In February 2019, Ford announced the fourth-generation Focus ST for the European market. It was launched in Summer 2019.
The Focus ST is offered with a choice of either a 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine with a 280 PS power output or a 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel engine with a 190 PS power output. As standard, all models come with a six-speed manual transmission however a new performance-optimized seven-speed automatic transmission is also available as an option in the near future.
On the exterior, the Focus ST features a revised grille, unique 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels, larger rear spoiler and twin-exit tailpipes. Interior changes include Recaro front seats, aluminium gear knob, pedals and scuff plates, and decorative elements with grey stitching.
The EcoBoost variant of the new Focus ST is the first front-wheel-drive Ford model to feature an electronic limited-slip differential. An anti-lag system is also implemented to aid with power delivery.
Like the Fiesta ST, an optional "Performance Pack" is available. The package includes;