New Ford Focus

The new Ford Focus ST is the most advanced version yet, offering an even more responsive, balanced and refined driving experience with new chassis control technologies, tuned suspension and steering, and bespoke tyre specification. And for the first time, it will be offered with the choice of two powerful engines – one petrol and one diesel.

The first diesel Focus ST takes day-to-day usability and sportiness to a new level by delivering the most fuel-efficient and lowest CO₂ Ford performance car ever; 185 PS 2.0-litre TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 seconds, 4.2 l/100 km (67.3 mpg), and 110 g/km CO₂ – the same fuel efficiency as a standard Focus 1.6 litre TDCi 95 PS model.*

For customers who prefer petrol, the 250 PS 2.0-litre EcoBoost delivers 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.5 seconds, fuel consumption of 6.8 l/100 km (41.5 mpg), and 159 g/km CO₂. Both models offer Auto-Start-top for the first time that improves the EcoBoost version’s fuel economy by 6 per cent and help make it the most fuel-efficient petrol Focus ST ever.

“Whether for the enthusiast or novice, the Focus ST possesses all the great,fun-to-drive qualities that customers want,” said Ciaran McMahon, Chairman and Managing Director, Ford Ireland. “And with the choice of diesel power for the first time, the new version is even more enjoyable and rewarding to drive - the new Focus ST is in a class of its own.”

The Focus ST also benefits from technology and craftsmanship first revealed for the new Ford Focus – the world’s best-selling global nameplate.** The sporty and aggressive new five-door models will offer class-leading driver assistance technologies and connectivity features including the SYNC 2 in-car connectivity system.

Enhanced driving dynamics

The Focus ST’s award-winning development team, part of the global Ford Performance organisation, made improving the entire driving experience the number one objective for the new Focus ST.

The strengthened body structure of the new Focus provided the foundation for the improvements. The enhanced front-end body stiffness – achieved by increasing the thickness of two structural brackets within the engine bay and using a stronger metal arc welding technique – delivers reduced body flex during cornering, resulting in sharper responses and greater agility.

The sports suspension features all-new front springs and sportier new shock absorber tuning front and rear, with stiffer suspension bushes on the front lower control arm and rear spring links. In combination with the model-specific anti-roll bars and rear springs from the previous generation ST, these enhancements deliver an even sharper dynamic performance.

The calibration of the Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) and electronic vehicle control systems also has been revised to meet the specific sporting requirements of the new Focus ST.

Key innovations include the industry-first Enhanced Transitional Stability (ETS) system as part of the vehicle’s advanced Electronic Stability Control (ESC). ETS senses vehicle stability and driver inputs, predicts when a skid or loss of control might occur, and intervenes as required using individual wheel braking to maintain optimal precision and control during rapid changes of direction at speed – for example in a lane-change situation.