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

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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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