2013 Ford Focus Update Brings SYNC, New Safety Tech, Improved Economy

Ford's popular SYNC infotainment system has come to Australia at last, announced for the newly updated Focus range that hits showrooms in August.

The revised line-up, now produced in Thailand, also introduces the new Active City Stop collision-avoidance system, and fuel economy improvements in certain models.

Importantly, pricing of the strong-selling Focus range remains largely unchanged, with only the Titanium models increasing.

Improved fuel economy

The Focus range now features active grille shutters, along with improved engine under-shielding and wheel deflectors.

Thanks to these drag-reducing additions, fuel consumption in Trend and Sport models powered by the direct-injected 2.0 litre petrol engine, and equipped with a manual transmission, has fallen from 7.2 l/100km to 6.6 l/100km.

Diesel models also mark a slight improvement, falling from 5.5 to 5.4 l/100km.

Active City Stop