Images: Ford LS Focus (2005-07)
Released in June 2005, the Ford LS Focus was available as a sedan or five-door hatchback. Manufactured in South Africa, the front-wheel drive LS Focus range initially consisted of the CL, LX, Zetec and Ghia variants and were all powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol that was engine mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Please note that the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo had been reviewed separately… Read full Ford Mk.2 Focus review
Images: Ford LT Focus (2007-09)
Released in June 2007, the Ford LT Focus introduced a revised line-up, updated styling and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. The turbo-diesel engine was solely available in the TDCi variant, which was offered with a six-speed manual transmission. The range was also expanded with the introduction of a Zetec sedan and Ghia hatch. The Ford LT Focus could be identified by its revised front bumper with expanded air intakes, door mirrors with repositioned indicators and the removal of body-side mouldings. Inside, there was a new audio unit and different instrument lighting for certain variants.
Images: Ford LV Focus (2009-11)
Released in May 2009, the Ford LV Focus introduced updated styling and a revised line-up as the Ghia was discontinued and a six-speed double clutch transmission (Ford’s ‘Powershift’) was introduced for the Focus TDCi. The Ford LV Focus could be identified by its new ‘kinetic’ design language, with an enlarged lower grille, extended headlights and contoured bonnet. At the rear, there were revised tail-lights, bumpers and repositioned badges; the hatchback’s rear window was also modified. Inside, there was a restyled central dashboard fascia and instruments.
