2015 Ford Focus | new car sales price

Updated Ford Focus brings more power, improved efficiency and standard reversing camera amid consolidated model lineup.

Ford has confirmed specifications and pricing for the new LZ Focus sedan and hatch, ahead of its local arrival in October.

This means the Thai-built mainstream LZ Ford Focus range will arrive five months after the update to the German-built Focus ST hot hatch.

As part of the LZ update, Ford has consolidated the engine and model lineup for the Focus. This has also brought a rise in starting price to $23,390, up $3100 from the outgoing model's entry point.

All of the 2015 LZ Focus range features a 132kW/240Nm 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine, doing away with the 1.6 and 2.0-litre petrol as well as the 2.0-litre diesel engines available in the outgoing LW MkII model.

The new engine will be paired with a six-speed manual or a new six-speed torque converter automatic instead of the current model's dual-clutch unit.

The new powertrain delivers an extra 7kW/38Nm over the outgoing 2.0-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, while also improving fuel efficiency.

With the manual transmission, the Focus achieves 5.8L/100km combined (down from 6.6L/100km), and 6.2L/100km with the auto (also down from 6.6L/100km). The heavier Titanium hatch uses slightly more at 6.4L/100km.

The LZ Focus range starts with the Trend model grade in hatch form, with a starting price of $23,390 for the manual. Moving up to the auto adds $1000, with the hatch priced the same as the auto-only sedan. The previous model's Ambiente entry-point has been discontinued.

Exclusively available as a hatch, the middle-spec Sport starts at $26,490, with the auto again adding $1000, while the top-spec auto-only Titanium is priced from $32,690 for either the hatch or wagon.

Standard across the LZ Focus range is the 8-inch touchscreen with Sync2 smartphone connectivity seen in the Focus ST. The screen brings with it a reversing camera, previously only available on the higher-specced LW Focus variants.

The entry-level Trend also features rear parking sensors, Ford's MyKey technology, cruise control, daytime running lights (DRLs), fog lamps and 16-inch alloys.

A $300 Convenience pack adds auto headlights and wipers, auto dimming rearview mirror and "follow-me-home" lighting to the Trend models.

Moving up to the Sport adds a body kit, sports-tuned suspension, keyless start, dual-zone climate control, nine-speaker audio system, leather steering wheel/shifter, auto headlights/wipers, LED DRLs and 17-inch alloys.

Topping out the LZ Focus range, the Titanium adds AEB, park assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and leather sports seats.

The 2015 LZ Ford Focus will arrive in local showrooms in October.