The Ka might have been the first Ford model with 'New Edge' styling but it's the Focus that really made a success of it, and was a world apart from its dull, unrealiable forbear, the Escort. Even better, it could now go head to head with Volkswagen's Golf.

Focus Engines

From launch it was available with 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines, ranging from 74-129bhp and a 1.8 diesel unit with 89bhp. Bodies were a three or five-door hatchback, a five-door estate or a four-door saloon (the Orion name was killed off so it also carried the Focus moniker).

As well as having a much better quality interior than the Escort, with good, supportive seats, soft-touch dashboard plastics and plenty of leg and headroom, the Focus's dynamic abilities were boosted by its 'control blade' independent rear suspension. Trim levels increased according to spec, with the base being CL and the best being Ghia.

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