The all-new 2019 Ford Focus will go on-sale in Australia in December with prices starting at $25,990+ORC for the four-model line-up.

The all-new 2019 Ford Focus range will arrive in Australia in December boasting a new look, improved active safety features as standard and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. There will be three models in the new Focus range (the ST-Line is available as both hatch and wagon), the entry-level Trend, ST-Line Hatch, ST-Line Wagon and Titanium Hatch. Pricing will start from $25,990+ORC and run to $34,490+ORC.

In describing the all-new Focus, Ford Australia boss, Kay Hart said, “The Focus has been one of the world’s best-selling vehicles, and it’s a significant part of Ford’s line-up, having been on sale for almost two decades in Australia.

“We’ve seen Focus set benchmarks in technology, driveability and performance, and this all-new generation is the best combination of Focus character and the latest technology that Australian customers are asking for.” 


The Focus range will feature autonomous emergency braking as standard across the range but where Ford’s system stands apart from other systems in this price range is its ability to detect pedestrians and cyclists. It also works at night. The top-spec Titanium variant adds active cruise control with stop and go functionality as well as speed sign recognition and lane keeping. It also offers Evasive Steering assist which can either make the steering lighter or heavier depending on the driver’s input to avoid a potential collision. These extra active safety features are offered to other variants as part of the Driver Assistance Pack which costs $1250.

The new Focus will also feature Ford’s latest-generation Syn3 infotainment system (8.0-inch screen) which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Sat-nav is standard as is a reversing camera with a 180-degree wide field of view.

There’s only one engine available across the range, a 1.5-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine making 134kW at 6000rpm and 240Nm of torque from 1600rpm. This is mated exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

2019 Ford Focus Model Walk

Ford Focus Trend

  • 1.5L 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine
  • Power:134kW at 6000rpmii o Torque: 240Nm at 1600rpm
  • 8-speed automatic transmission with e-shifter and wheel-mounted paddle shifters
  • Auto stop/start

Exterior features:

  • 5-door hatch with laser-welded body
  • All-new aerodynamic body design with 0.27 Cd
  • Active front grille
  • Aero curtain front bumper
  • Underbody aerodynamic panels
  • Integrated rear spoiler
  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • LED DTRLs
  • Automatic (dusk sensing) headlights with Follow Me Home function
  • Automatic (rain-sensing) windscreen wipers

Interior features:

  • All-new interior with increased knee, shoulder room
  • Cruise control
  • Selectable drive modes
  • Power windows with global open/close
  • Electronic park brake
  • Rotary e-shifter
  • Electrochromatic (auto-dimming) mirror
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Comfort seats
  • 6-way manual driver seat adjustment with lumbar support

Infotainment features:

  • 8.0-inch high-resolution full-colour touchscreen
  • SYNC 3 operating system
  • Apple CarPlay2, Android Auto3 & AppLink4
  • Built-in satellite-navigation with Traffic Message Channeliii and MapCare
  • Voice Control/Voice Recognition i.e. Climate Control
  • Bluetooth
  • Google Maps, Spotify compatible
  • DAB+
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot Compatible
  • 6-speaker audio
  • Emergency Assistance

Safety and security features:

  • Driver, front, passenger, front seat-side and side curtain airbags
  • AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Lane Keeping Aid with Lane Departure Warning
  • 180-degree full-colour high-resolution reversing camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Traction Control
  • Hill Launch Assist
  • Emergency Brake Assist
  • Post-impact Braking
  • MyKey
  • Adjustable speed limiter
  • Power child locks
  • ISOFIX child-seat mounting points

Ford Focus ST-Line (Hatch and Wagon) adds:

Exterior features:

  • ST-Line unique honeycomb active grille
  • ST-Line specific rear bumper
  • ST-Line rear spoiler
  • ST-Line unique body kit including side skirts
  • Unique 17-inch rock metallic-finish alloy wheels
  • Sports suspension with 10mm lower ride height
  • LED adaptive cornering fog lamps
  • LED taillights
  • Privacy glass
  • Chrome twin tailpipes
  • Auto folding, heated side mirrors with puddle lamps
  • Roof rails (ST-Line wagon only)

Interior features:

  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Smart keyless entry and push-button engine start
  • Wireless conductive Qi standard smartphone charging
  • ST-Line dark roof lining
  • ST-Line flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Metallic foot pedals

ST-Line Wagon only:

  • Tonneau cover
  • Easy Fold Seats – Remote release to fold the second-row seats
  • Load compartment loops

Safety and security features:

As per Focus Trend plus:

  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (ST-Line only)

Ford Focus Titanium adds:

Exterior features:

  • Chrome grille and window detailing
  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • LED taillights
  • Privacy glass
  • Auto folding, heated side mirrors with puddle lamps
  • 18-inch alloy wheels

Interior features:

  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Smart keyless entry and push-button engine start
  • Wireless conductive Qi standard smartphone charging
  • 6-way power adjustable front seats with lumbar
  • Heated front seats with leather upholstery
  • B&O Play sound system with nine speakers and subwoofer
  • Variable LED colour ambient lighting

Safety and security features:

  • Blind Spot Information System with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Active Braking
  • Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) with Stop & Go
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