Ford launches entry-level Focus Studio (UK)

Ford will release a new entry-level Focus derivative come September, as customers hurry to retailers for the registration change. The Focus Studio replaces the previous-generation Focus Sport, which totalled 15,000 sales, and comes in at £13,995.

The Focus Studio hatchback is only available with a 1.6 litre Ti-VCT petrol engine that produces 86bhp (85PS/64kW) and returns 47.9mpg (5.8l/100km).

Nigel Sharp, Ford of Britain managing director, said: "With the high end of the new Focus range fully established, we are now making it easier for customers to get behind the wheel at the entry level – and this new Studio model is not only affordable but it is also well equipped, attractive and economical too."

Standard equipment includes 16” alloy wheels, black plastic door handles, radio/CD player w/USB port and 6 speakers, body-coloured door mirrors, rear spoiler, and bumpers, urethane steering wheel, front electric windows, electrically adjustable door mirrors, x6 airbags, ESP w/torque vectoring control.

Three external body-colours will be offered; Panther Black, Moondust Silver and Frozen White.