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    2018 Ford Focus

    New from

    $38,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.3 - 8.1 L / 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 $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the ST variant and topping out at $56,990 for the Limited Edition.

    There are 3 variants of the Focus available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (257kW/440Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (184kW/360Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2017 Focus is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ford Focus models from other years

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    2018 Ford Focus Price

    ST

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$38,990

    RS

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4$50,990

    Limited Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4$56,990
    *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

    2018 Ford Focus Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Focus

    ST

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: C1
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 119.95
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Programmable Settings
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Own Phone
      • Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1101
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 316
      • Front Headroom (mm): 993
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1094
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1411
      • Front Track (mm): 1550
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.6
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1471
      • Overall Length (mm): 4362
      • Overall Width (mm): 1823
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 962
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 849
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1336
      • Rear Track (mm): 1534
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2648
    • 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
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 166
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 2000
      • Engine Code: C346st
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 83.1
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
      • 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
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Orange
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 849
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 248
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 250
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 184
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
      • Power Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Manufacturer Name: Active City Stop
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • 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 Type: Branded
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • 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
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
      • Transmission Code: Mmt6
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • 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: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2025
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1534
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1500
    • 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: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • 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: 95
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    RS

    Adds to ST:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 9
      • Speaker Brand Name: Sony
      • System Digital Radio
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 163.17
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1564
      • Overall Height (mm): 1472
      • Overall Length (mm): 4390
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 963
      • Rear Track (mm): 1539
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 190
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.3
      • Engine (cc): 2261
      • Stroke Engine: 94.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 52
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 642
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 350
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 257
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 440
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Safety
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
    • Transmission
      • Active Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Mechanical
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1575
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1543
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Removes from ST:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 119.95
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1101
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 316
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1094
      • Front Track (mm): 1550
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.4
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1471
      • Overall Length (mm): 4362
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 962
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 849
      • Rear Track (mm): 1534
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 166
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 2000
      • Engine Code: C346st
      • Stroke Engine: 83.1
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
    • Paint
      • External Color: Orange
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 849
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 248
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 250
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 184
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Manufacturer Name: Active City Stop
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
      • Transmission Code: Mmt6
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1534
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1500
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40

    Limited Edition

    Adds to RS:
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
      • Two Tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
    Removes from RS:
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
    See all 2018 Ford Focus Specs

    2018 Ford Focus Towing Capacity

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

    2018 Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Focus

    The most fuel efficient Ford Focus is the ST with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Ford FocusFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    See all Ford Focus Fuel Economy

    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.

    2018 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 ST that starts from $38,990.

    The most expensive Ford Focus is the Limited Edition that starts from $56,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is null kg offered by the following variants: ST, RS and Limited Edition.

    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.

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

    The heaviest Ford Focus is the RS which weighs 2025 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Focus uses Premium Unleaded.

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