The Focus ST-Line is already available for order

Ford of Europe has introduced a new range of ST-Line models, which will be sporty-inspired vehicles inspired by Ford Performance sports cars, and will be powered by powerful and efficient EcoBoost petrol engines and TDCi diesel engines.

The new Focus ST-Line delivers a bold design based on Ford's acclaimed Focus ST sports model, and is designed for customers who appreciate the sporty features of Ford's ST models but do not require full ST performance associated with specially optimized engines and chassis with sports technologies. The Focus ST-Line is available with a range of powerful engines, including Ford’s award-winning 1.0 EcoBoost petrol engine; impresses with sports suspension and body design, sports seats and steering wheel and light alloy wheels.

"With our new ST-Line range, even more drivers can enjoy sporty design and driving dynamics inspired by our most exciting Ford Performance range, which also includes the Focus RS, the new Fiesta ST200 and the Ford GT supercar," said Roelant de Waard. , Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Services at Ford of Europe. "We expect to sell 40.000 sports cars in Europe this year, an increase of 50 percent compared to 2015, when sales of sports models increased by 2014 percent compared to 61."

Sports design
The Focus ST-Line with five doors and as a station wagon provides even more appeal to the popular family vehicle.

Highlights of the design of the Ford ST-Line models include:
- Honeycomb on trapezoidal front grille, dark fog lights and insert in Focus ST-Line bumper
- Rear diffuser element
- Black trim under the windows, low offset side trims and ST-Line markings on the front fenders
- 17-inch light-alloy wheels for Focus ST-Line in metallic gray Rock
- Sports seats with red stitching and perforated leather steering wheel upholstery in the style of ST models with gray stitching
- ST-style gear lever head, dark woven ceiling trim and ST-Line sill trims

Powerful and efficient engines
Ford's new ST-Line models are only available with more powerful engine variants and the improved driving dynamics provided by the sport suspension - reduced by 10 mm. The Focus ST-Line can be powered by petrol engines from 125 to 182 hp, and the transmission is provided by six-speed manual or automatic transmissions and six-speed automatic transmissions PowerShift:
- 1,0-liter EcoBoost with 125 hp consumes 4,7 l / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 108 g / km
- The 1,5-liter EcoBoost with 150 hp and 182 hp consumes 5,5 l / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 127 g / km

The Focus ST-Line is also available with a 1,5-liter TDCi diesel engine with 120 hp with CO2 emissions of 98 g / km and a consumption of 3,8 l / 100 km, or with a version of this 150 hp engine with CO2 emissions of 105 g / km and a consumption of 4,0 l / 100 km. When ordering Ford's six-speed PowerShift transmission, the Focus ST-Line will also be equipped with steering wheel gear levers.

“The new Focus ST-Line will allow users to enjoy the typically fun ride and exceptional look of Ford's sports models, as well as an exciting and affordable package with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. We will present three more models by the end of the year, ”added de Waard.