Verdict: Engaging to drive and good enough to stay at the top of its game.
Verdict
Ford has done a cracking job in keeping the Focus at the top of its game.
Always great for driving dynamics, the Focus is still the benchmark against which its rivals have to be judged.
This 2.0-litre TCDi engine delivers strong performance together with good economy and very reasonable CO2 output, and it is a practical estate car.
Well worth considering if a mid-size estate would fit your motoring needs.
Ford Focus Estate 2.0 TDCi: The Low Down…..
| Doors and body style | 5 door estate |
| Engine/gearbox: | 2.0 4 cyl diesel/6 speed manual, FWD |
| CO2 Emissions: | 105g/km |
| Economy: | 70.6mpg |
| Power/torque: | 150HP/261 lb ft |
| 0-62mph/top speed: | 9.0secs/130mph |
| Insurance group: | TBA |
…..and what it costs
| P11D Value | £ |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | From £xxx (3yrs/30,000 miles) |
| Road tax (VED) | £0 year 1, then £20 |
| Company Car Tax Bands 2013/14 | 13% |
| Benefit in kind 2011/12 to 2013/14 | £ |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £ |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £ |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £ |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £ |
| Figures correct at time of posting | |
| For latest figures | Use our company car tax calculator |
