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    2008 Ford Focus

    New from

    $36,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.3 / 100km

    About the Ford Focus

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Ford Focus is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $36,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XR5 variant and topping out at $36,990 for the XR5.

    There is 1 variant of the Focus available in Australia.

    The Ford Focus is only available with an null motor that produces 166kW and 320Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 Focus is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    121.52 kW/t
    56.29 kW/t
    146.84 kW/t
    Boot Space
    362 litres
    275 litres
    485 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.3 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    10.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    591 km
    591 km
    1,277 km
    Price
    $36,990
    $18,990
    $66,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    2008 Ford Focus Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$36,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Ford Focus Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2022$47,490$51,990
    2021$30,990$47,990
    2020$25,990$44,690
    2019$23,490$34,490
    2018$38,990$56,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Ford Focus Pricing

    2008 Ford Focus Specs

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    XR5

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: C1
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • 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): 121.52
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 362
      • Front Headroom (mm): Unlimited
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1108
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1414
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1447
      • Overall Length (mm): 4357
      • Overall Width (mm): 1840
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 978
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 853
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1399
      • 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 Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • 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
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 224
      • Compression Ratio: 9.0
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2522
      • Engine Code: Duratec
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 93.2
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • 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: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 591
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 241
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 226
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 166
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
      • Power Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • 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 Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • 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
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Branded
      • 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 Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Branded
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • 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
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1890
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1366
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    See all 2008 Ford Focus Specs

    2008 Ford Focus Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20221400Kg1400Kg
    20211200Kg1400Kg
    20201000Kg1400Kg
    20191000Kg1400Kg
    20161100Kg1100Kg
    See all Ford Focus Towing Capacity

    2008 Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Focus

    The most fuel efficient Ford Focus is the XR5 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Ford FocusFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded9.3 L/100km
    See all Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    2008 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 XR5 that starts from $36,990.

    The most expensive Ford Focus is the XR5 that starts from $36,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is offered by the XR5 which can tow null kg

    The largest Ford Focus is the XR5 which measures 1840mm wide, 4357mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Focus is the XR5 which has 166kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Focus is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Focus is the XR5 which weighs 1890 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Focus uses Premium Unleaded.

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