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The Ford Focus is a small family car manufactured by Ford and marketed globally since its introduction in 1998 in Europe, 2000 in North America, and 2002 in Australia. First generation models continued in production in North America through 2007 (with an interim re-styling) and remained in production in South America until late 2009. A second generation launched in Europe in January 2005, received styling and engineering updates in January 2008, and is marketed globally outside North and South America. The third generation model will be sold globally when it's launched in late 2010.
In Europe, South America, North America and South Africa, the Focus replaced the Ford Escort in 2002. In Australia, New Zealand and Japan, it replaced the Ford Laser.
Focus models rank as the 41st bestselling automotive nameplate worldwide, with over 5 million sold.
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| Production | 1998–2004 |
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| Body style(s) | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door estate |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford C170 platform |
| Engine(s) | 1.4 L I4 Zetec-SE 1.6 L I4 Zetec-SE 1.8 L I4 Zetec-E 1.8 L I4 Diesel TDDI 1.8 L I4 Diesel TDCI 2.0 L I4 Zetec-E |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual (SVT) |
| Wheelbase | 2,615 mm (103 in) |
| Length | Hatchback: 4,175 mm (164 in) Saloon: 4,380 mm (172 in) Estate: 4,455 mm (175 in) |
| Width | 1,700 mm (67 in) |
| Height | Hatchback and saloon: 1,440 mm (57 in) Estate: 1,460 mm (57 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)-1,364 kg (3,007 lb) |
| Related | Ford Focus (North America) |
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| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
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| Production | 1998–present |
| Assembly | Chongqing, China General Pacheco, Argentina Hermosillo, Mexico Pretoria, South Africa Saarlouis, Germany Santa Rosa, Philippines Setubal, Portugal Taoyuan, Taiwan Valencia, Spain Wayne, United States Vsevolozhsk, Russia Hai Duong, Vietnam |
| Predecessor | Ford Escort (Europe) Ford Laser (Asia and Oceania) |
| Class | Compact / Small family car |
| Body style(s) | 3- and 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door cabriolet |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | Ford Focus (North America) |
| Designer | John Doughty Claude Lobo |
