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2013 Ford Focus - Review

Racy Ford Focus is fuel efficient, not that its buyers will care

The Focus ST is Ford's super-racy turbocharged model that blasts from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds - but not if you want to match the company's fuel economy ratings
May 24, 2013 12:00PM GMT

Globe Rating

8.5 /10

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2013 Ford Focus - Review

Why this electric car doesn’t make sense - yet

Ford’s EV is too expensive for a car that can only go 100 kilometres before recharging
Apr 25, 2013 9:06PM GMT

Globe Rating

6.5 /10

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Available Trims

Below is a list of all trims available for this model. To see more details click on the trim name.

Trim MSRP Engine HP Fuel Type Fuel Economy
L/100km
SES Sedan $20,499 2.0L In-Line 4 140 Unleaded 7.2
SEL Sedan $20,999 2.0L In-Line 4 140 Unleaded 7.2

Top Competitors

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$14,995 - $26,445
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$18,240 - $28,690
Honda Civic Sedan
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$14,990 - $26,250
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
$19,798 - $25,498
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Jetta
$14,990 - $28,290

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