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2016 Ford Focus: What's New

Vehicle Overview

The 2016 Ford Focus serves as Ford’s entry in the compact class, and it’s available with either a sedan or hatchback bodystyle. It is also sold as a higher performance RS version


(Skip to details on the: Ford Focus ST)

New for 2016
The 2016 Ford Focus is now available with Ford’s updated Sync 3 multimedia system. An automatic transmission is now available with the 1.0-liter engine, and there are new paint and wheel combinations.

Significant Standard Features

  • 160-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Five-speed manual transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 15-inch wheels
  • Air conditioning
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Tilt/telescope steering wheel
  • Split-folding rear seat
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Knee airbag

Significant Available Features

  • 159-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • 123-hp, 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine
  • Five- or six-speed manual transmission
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • 16-inch wheels
  • 17-inch wheels
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Sync 3 infotainment system
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Spoiler
  • Automatic temperature control
  • Power moonroof
  • Cruise control
  • Navigation system
  • Fog lamps
  • Rear reverse sensing system
  • Automated reverse sensing system
  • Heated front seats
  • Power driver’s seat
  • Leather upholstery

Focus ST

The Focus ST is Ford’s performance-oriented version of the Focus hatchback. For 2016, Ford has made the updated Sync 3 available and also added two new available paint colors. Power comes from a 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 270 pounds-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is the only transmission offered.

What’s Special

  • 18-inch alloy wheels with summer tires
  • Honeycomb front grille
  • Reworked suspension with updated shocks and springs
  • Available Recaro sport seats

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