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    2005 Ford Focus

    New from

    $20,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.1 - 8 L / 100km

    About the Ford Focus

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Ford Focus is a small car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the CL variant and topping out at $30,990 for the Ghia.

    There are 4 variants of the Focus available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (107kW/185Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (107kW/185Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2005 Focus is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    81.06 - 84.32 kW/t
    52.94 kW/t
    139.78 kW/t
    Boot Space
    385 - 510 litres
    286 litres
    510 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.1 - 8 L/100km
    4.4 L/100km
    11.5 L/100km
    Price
    $20,990 - $30,990
    $19,990
    $56,630
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited

    2005 Ford Focus Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Focus

    CL

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.32
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 385
      • Front Headroom (mm): 998
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1058
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1443
      • Overall Length (mm): 4341
      • Overall Width (mm): 1840
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 908
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1385
      • Rear Track (mm): 1531
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2640
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 170
      • Compression Ratio: 10.8
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1999
      • Engine Code: Duratec
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 83.1
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 146
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 107
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 185
      • Power Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 900
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1585
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1269
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    LX

    Adds to CL:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.27
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1285
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from CL:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.32
    • Convenience
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1585
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1269
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Zetec

    Adds to LX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.4
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1670
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1283
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Removes from LX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.27
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1285
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

    Ghia

    Adds to Zetec:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.06
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 510
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1410
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Overall Length (mm): 4488
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1381
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 192
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1320
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Removes from Zetec:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.4
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 385
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Overall Length (mm): 4341
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1385
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 170
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 900
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1283
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    See all 2005 Ford Focus Specs

    2005 Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    There are 2 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 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    See all Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    2005 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 $20,990.

    The most expensive Ford Focus is the Ghia that starts from $30,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: CL, LX, Zetec and Ghia.

    The largest Ford Focus is the CL which measures 1840mm wide, 4488mm in length and sits 1443mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Focus is the CL which has 107kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Focus is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Focus is the Ghia which weighs 1670 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Focus may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.

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