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The Trend is the entry-point to the Ford Focus range, starting at $25,990.
While more expensive than entry-level variants from many competitor brands, the Trend is well specified with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED DRLs, auto headlights and wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, leather trimmed steering wheel and an electronic parking brake.
The Trend shares the same 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen as the rest of the Focus range which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and DAB+ digital radio.
Like all cars in the new Focus range, it is powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine which produces 134kW/240Nm. All 2019 Focuses including the Trend have an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The official combined fuel consumption rating is 6.4L/100km.
Safety specification includes automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane keep assist (LKAS) with lane departure warning (LDW), a 180-degree reversing camera and rear parking sensors.
Extra active safety items including active cruise control with stop & go, blind spot monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert can be added as part of a safety pack priced at $1250.
The Focus range was awarded a maximum five ANCAP safety stars as of December 2018.
Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
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Trend (5 YR) | 1.5L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO | $17,600 – 22,330 | 2019 Ford Focus 2019 Trend (5 YR) Pricing and Specs |
Trend (5 YR) | 1.5L, ULP, 6 SP MAN | $16,720 – 21,450 | 2019 Ford Focus 2019 Trend (5 YR) Pricing and Specs |
Sport (5 YR) | 1.5L, ULP, 6 SP MAN | $19,140 – 24,200 | 2019 Ford Focus 2019 Sport (5 YR) Pricing and Specs |
Titanium (5 YR) | 1.5L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO | $24,200 – 29,920 | 2019 Ford Focus 2019 Titanium (5 YR) Pricing and Specs |
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