About the Ford Focus
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Ford Focus is a small car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback, 3D Hatchback and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $19,980 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SR variant and topping out at $37,000 for the ST 170.
There are 7 variants of the Focus available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/156Nm), 2L multi-point injection (85kW/162Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (96kW/178Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2002 Focus is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2003 Ford Focus Price
Ghia
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $0 |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,470 |
St 170
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $0 |
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,000 |
SR
CL
LX
Zetec
Zetec R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,560 |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,560 |
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2003 Ford Focus Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Focus
The most fuel efficient Ford Focus is the CL with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Ford Focus that uses the most amount of fuel is the SR with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.5L of Unleaded 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 Focus | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
2003 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 CL that starts from $0.
The most expensive Ford Focus is the St 170 that starts from $37,000.
The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: CL, Zetec, LX, Ghia, SR and Zetec R.
The largest Ford Focus is the CL which measures 1702mm wide, 4362mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Focus is the St 170 which has 127kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Ford Focus is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Focus is the Zetec which weighs 1670 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Focus may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.