Images: Ford LW.I Focus (2011-12)
Released in August 2011, the Ford LW Series I (LW.I) Focus was available as a small five-door hatch or four-door sedan. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, the front-wheel drive LW.I Focus was available with a choice of three engines: 1.6- and 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines (the latter with direct injection) and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit; transmission choices were a five-speed manual or a six-speed double-clutch automated transmission (Ford’s ‘Powershift’). Furthermore, the LW.I Focus range consisted of Ambiente, Trend, Sport and Titanium variants…Read full Ford Mk.3 Focus review
Images: Ford LW.II Focus (2012-15)
Released in August 2012, the Ford LW Series II (LW.II) Focus was manufactured in Thailand. As part of the update, fuel economy for the 2.0-litre petrol and turbo-diesel engines was improved in part due to the introduction of active grille shutters and the range was reduced as the Sport sedan and turbo-diesel Titanium sedan variants were discontinued. Visual changes for the Focus Ambiente variants included new 16-inch wheel covers and body-coloured door handles; the Focus Sport and Titanium, however, were distinguished by their ‘Sports Styling’ bodykit.
Images: Ford LZ Focus (2015-18)
Released in Australia in September 2015, the LZ Focus was solely available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine which had an ‘Auto-Stop’ function that enabled it to shut down when the vehicle was stationary in traffic. Transmission options consisted of six-speed manual and six-speed automatic units; Ford’s double clutch ‘PowerShift’ transmission was no longer be offered. The LZ Focus could be identified by its sculpted bonnet, trapezoidal upper grille, reshaped lower grille, elongated fog lamp apertures, new rear fascia and thinner tail-lights. Inside, the LZ Focus had fewer controls and switches for the steering wheel and centre stack; other changes included black satin trim, chrome detailing and a new centre storage console with a sliding, integrated armrest.
