About the Ford Focus
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Ford Focus is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $23,390 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trend variant and topping out at $50,990 for the RS.
There are 4 variants of the Focus available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2016.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/240Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (257kW/440Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2016 Focus is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2016 Ford Focus Price
Trend
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,390 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,390 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,390 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,490 |
Titanium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,690 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,690 |
RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,990 |
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2016 Ford Focus Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Focus
The most fuel efficient Ford Focus is the Trend with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Ford Focus that uses the most amount of fuel is the RS with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.1L of Premium 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Focus?
You should service your Focus at your authorised Ford dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Focus's warranty.
2016 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 Trend that starts from $23,390.
The most expensive Ford Focus is the RS that starts from $50,990.
The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is 1100 kg offered by the following variants: Trend, Sport and Titanium.
The largest Ford Focus is the RS which measures 1823mm wide, 4390mm in length and sits 1472mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Focus is the RS which has 257kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Ford Focus is the RS which weighs 2025 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Focus uses Premium Unleaded.