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    2003 Ford Focus

    The 2003 Ford Focus is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $26,990 for the base variant and topping out at $39,990 for the St 170 variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Focus available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2003.

    The 2003 Focus was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Ford Focus include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (74kW/145Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (96kW/162Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (96kW/178Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (127kW/196Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $26,990 - $39,990
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $26,990 - $39,990
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2003 Ford Focus

    Available Variants

    The Ford Focus comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being St 170.

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    Power to Weight
    66.43 - 109.11 kW/t
    63.27 kW/t
    147.67 kW/t
    Boot Space
    290 - 350 litres
    290 litres
    453 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
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    2003 Ford Focus

    Dimensions

    4,174 mm
    1,998 mm
    1,430 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,174 mm
    Overall Width1,998 mm
    Overall Height1,430 mm
    Wheelbase2,615 mm
    Turning Circle10,900 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2003 Ford Focus

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ford Focus is the base variant that starts from $26,990.

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    The most expensive Ford Focus is the St 170 variant that starts from $39,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ford Focus is 1200 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Ford Focus is the base variant which measures 1998mm wide, 4174mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Focus is the St 170 variant which has 127kW of power and 196nm of torque.

    The Ford Focus is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to New Zealand. The Ford Focus may be manufactured in Germany or South Africa.

    The Ford Focus may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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