[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2018-ford-focus\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2018-ford-focus\/","headline":"New 2018 Ford Focus","name":"New 2018 Ford Focus","description":"You may think that everyone in 2018 just wants to drive SUVs these days but there\u2019s a new C-segment hatchback on the way and it\u2019s a biggie. The Ford Focus was the fourth biggest-selling car in the UK last year, and only just missed out on ranking inside the European top ten, while globally, it\u2019s Ford\u2019s second-most popular model behind the F-150 pick-up. 2018 marks 20 years since the Focus first went on sale so it\u2019s the perfect time to […]","datePublished":"2018-04-12","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2018-Ford-Focus-Collection.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2018-Ford-Focus-Collection.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2018-ford-focus\/","about":["Ford","HOT HATCH","LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":794,"keywords":["2018 Focus","2018 Ford Focus","Focus","focus rs","Focus ST","ford","ford focus","Ford Focus RS","Ford Focus ST","hatch back","hot hatch","hot hatchback","New releases","RS","ST"],"articleBody":"You may think that everyone in 2018 just wants to drive SUVs these days but there\u2019s a new C-segment hatchback on the way and it\u2019s a biggie.The Ford Focus was the fourth biggest-selling car in the UK last year, and only just missed out on ranking inside the European top ten, while globally, it\u2019s Ford\u2019s second-most popular model behind the F-150 pick-up. 2018 marks 20 years since the Focus first went on sale so it\u2019s the perfect time to introduce a brand new version.When\u2019s it coming?This September. Orders are open now so if you\u2019re swift enough, you could have a shiny new Focus on your driveway before the autumn properly kicks in.What does it look like?Err, a Focus. As you can see, there\u2019s no mistaking the fourth-generation Focus for anything else.Ford\u2019s designers haven\u2019t done much and to be fair, they didn\u2019t need to – the Focus has always been an amiable and smart-looking hatchback.One notable stylish tweak though is on the bonnet where a pinched centre creates creases to the sides above the new LED headlights. There\u2019s a new front grille too.Around the back, Ford has gone all Range Rover with bold \u2018FOCUS\u2019 lettering below the rear windscreen, while the boot lid itself has been remoulded.How about inside?Ford says the interior of the new Focus is \u2018spacious, practical and well connected\u2019 with \u2018advanced comfort and convenience technologies that help the vehicle seamlessly integrate into customers\u2019 lives\u2019.Much of the cabin will be familiar to anyone who\u2019s been inside the third-gen model with many of the same buttons and controls. But you may have spotted that infotainment screen protruding from the dashboard; that\u2019s new.How does the engine range line up?Petrol options will consist of Ford\u2019s multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost unit with varying power outputs (85 PS, 100 PS and 125 PS), as well as the new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine with 150 PS or 182 PS.Diesel drivers can choose from the 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre EcoBlue units. Ford hasn\u2019t confirmed fuel economy or performance figures yet though.Soooo, where\u2019s the ST and RS?Oh, you noticed. Don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re coming. Both the ST and RS variants were hugely popular so it\u2019s highly likely that they\u2019ll re-emerge in this latest Focus.Performance variants typically don\u2019t appear until at least two years into a hatchback\u2019s lifecycle so sit tight for details on those.How much will it cost?Just under \u00a318k at its most affordable, and over \u00a325k at the other end.The Focus starts from \u00a317,930 for the Style model, rising to \u00a319,300 for the Zetec, while the ST-Line rings in at \u00a321,570, followed by the \u00a324,050 ST-Line X, \u00a321,550 Titanium, \u00a322,820 Titanium X and the range-topping Vignale at \u00a325,450.What does my money get me? All standard Ford Focus models start at \u00a317,930 which includes the basic features listed below:16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioningDAB digital radio with Bluetooth and emergency assistElectronic parking brakeAutonomous emergency braking,Tyre pressure monitoringHill start assistLane-keeping aid. The \u00a319,300 Zetec model includes:Ford\u2019s SYNC3 DAB Radio with a 6.5-inch touchscreen.Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto functionality.Cruise control with speed limiter.Front fog lights.Ford\u2019s famed QuickClear heated windscreen. The \u00a321,550 Titanium model includes:Additional comfort and convenience featuresFront and rear parking sensorsHeated front seatsDual-zone climate controlKeyless entry and startLarger eight-inch colour touchscreenSatellite navigationFordPass Connect wireless connectivity. The \u00a322,820 Titanium X model includes:Focus partial leather trimA power-adjustable driver\u2019s seatPrivacy glass and 17-inch alloy wheels. The \u00a321,570 ST-Line model includes:Unique body styling including unique upper and lower grilleRear spoiler and polished twin tailpipesFlat-bottomed steering wheelBlack headliningAluminium gear stickAlloy finish pedals and red stitching.  The \u00a324,050 ST-Line X model includes:18 inch wheels.Red brake calipers.Luxury features found on the Titanium X model above.   The \u00a325,450 luxurious Focus Vignale model includes:Unique front grilleUnique body styling18-inch wheelsFull LED lights.Leather upholsteryHead-up displayRear view cameraHeated steering wheel675-watt 10-speaker B&O Play Premium Audio System.     Anything else?Yes, there will be a special Focus Active model that includes an SUV-esque flavour.It comes with an elevated ground clearance and protective black wheel arch and rocker claddings, front and rear skid plates and rocker inserts painted in contrast silver, and bespoke front-end design.You wouldn\u2019t call it a straightforward hatchback but it\u2019s not quite an SUV either; it\u2019s sort of something in between. Will you be one of the thousands of people to get the new Focus? Let us know down there in the comments? "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New 2018 Ford Focus","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2018-ford-focus\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]