How much is a 2023 Ford Focus?

The upcoming 2023 Ford Focus has been spied for the first time. This new model won’t arrive with significant changes. However, some upgrades will happen for sure. Though the Ford Focus is no longer available in North America, it is still alive and well on the other side of the globe.

However, the fourth-generation Focus has been on the market since 2018, indicating that it is past due for an update. And now, we’ve discovered a 2023 Focus prototype testing near Ford’s European technical headquarters, displaying its upcoming upgrades. Here’s everything you need to know about the popular Focus car.

Ford Focus Spy Photos

This 2023 Ford Focus will remain a five-door hatchback. The new model has been spied recently with a new front and rear design. The prototype’s headlights are flatter than those on the existing model, and they also display a new daytime graphic. Overall, the front end of the Focus prototype appears to have gotten more modifications than the rear section. The front part now sports a revised hood, front bumper, and grille design, all of which can be seen despite Ford’s efforts to conceal it all.

The only noticeable difference at the rear is a new light graphic. None of these improvements are spectacular, but they do give the 2023 Focus a sleeker, more contemporary look. Given how well the Focus sells in Europe today, it is most likely all it requires to remain competitive for the time being.

How much is a 2023 Ford Focus?

Interior Features

The interior of the new 2023 Ford Focus will continue in the same fashion as always before. The changes are far from dramatic, However, the 2023MY will once again offer a sophisticated cabin design with upright materials. Surprisingly, but the Focus model is spacious for such a small hatchback. Ford will replace the traditional keypad with an 8-inch touchscreen.

Moreover, the instrument cluster hosts a pair of 4.2-inch screens. The list of standard equipment is great, including a couple of new safety aids. The result is a comfortable hatchback with nice ride quality and a plethora of modern features.

How much is a 2023 Ford Focus?

Hybrid Powertrain Reportedly in the Works

The next 2023 Ford Focus could gain a new powertrain option. Right now, this model offers a familiar 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine. This unit provides 123 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque. While this drivetrain is not so potent, it does provide great fuel efficiency. Speaking of which, a hybrid variant is very likely to happen.

On the other hand, the Focus RS variant is less likely to happen. According to Blue Oval, the brand will have to kill gas-powered hot hatches in Europe, due to growing emissions regulations in Europe. Still, we are waiting to hear more about the rumored hybrid powertrain.

How much is a 2023 Ford Focus?

2023 Ford Focus Price, Release Date

New 2023 Ford Focus isn’t going away anytime soon, as these images show. The price will start at $20,000 or slightly below that. The RS variant won’t arrive, but Focus ST and Focus Active versions will go on sale. This hatchback will hit the markets in the second half of 2022.

The facelifted Ford Focus is officially out in China, showing its mild styling differences compared to the European model that debuted last year. The model is available in both sedan and hatchback form, coming with a single non-electrified four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet.

The Chinese 2022 Ford Focus leaked last February but the new press photos give us a better look into the updates, with every bit of information available on the official website. Styling-wise, the facelifted model is closer to its European counterpart than before. However, in the Chinese Focus the grille merges with the headlights for a more aggressive look inspired by fighter jets, while the LED graphics are also different. Also, the black trim on the grille and the intakes is contrasting with the body-colored wings on the front bumper.

See Also: This Is The Facelifted 2023 Ford Explorer SUV For China

How much is a 2023 Ford Focus?
The original fourth-generation Ford Focus sedan (up) and the 2020 facelift (bottom) compared to the more extensive update for 2022 (below).

How much is a 2023 Ford Focus?

The profile remains unchanged while the rear end gains a slightly sportier diffuser with dual exhaust pipes. In terms of length, the hatchback measures 4,401 mm (173.3 inches) and the sedan measures 4,664 mm (183.6 inches) while retaining the same 2,705 mm (106.5 inches) wheelbase. Chinese buyers do not get the Active crossover-style variant but they get the sporty ST-Line and the new S Edition inspired by the discontinued Focus RS. The ST-Line is fitted with 18-inch charcoal grey alloy wheels with red brake callipers, while the S Edition comes with high-gloss black wheels alongside a black rear spoiler and a set of racing decals.

Inside the cabin, we find an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen incorporating the SYNC + Zhi Mo infotainment that is developed by Ford and Baidu (different from the SYNC 4). Equipment includes a B&O audio system, and the Ford Co-Pilot360 ADAS suite offering Level 2 autonomous driving. Depending on the model, we find black and blue upholstery, carbon-fibre style and suede-like trim, blue seatbelts and a perforated leather steering wheel with red stitching.

How much is a 2023 Ford Focus?

Unlike the EU-spec Focus which is available with a mild-hybrid turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, the Chinese model gets a more powerful non-electrified 1.5-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost unit producing 178 hp (132 kW / 180 PS) and up to 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque in Overboost mode. The mill is exclusively mated to a sporty six-speed automatic gearbox that is different from the European seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and comes with three driving modes – standard, economy and sport. Power is sent to the front axle allowing a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in 7.9 seconds.

Ford says it has retuned the suspension and steering in the facelifted model, while the ST-Line and S Edition variants get a sportier chassis setup sitting 10 mm (0.4 inches) closer to the ground. Brakes are also upgraded with 308 mm (12.1 inches) front discs and 302 mm (11.9 inches) rear discs.

The updated Focus will be produced by the Changan Ford joint venture in Chongqing, China. Note that this is the second facelift for the fourth-generation Focus in China, following the debut of the original in 2018 and the first facelift in 2020.

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Is Ford making a 2023 Focus?

The facelifted Ford Focus is officially out in China, showing its mild styling differences compared to the European model that debuted last year.

How much is a 2022 Ford Focus cost?

Ford has introduced the new 2022 Focus with revised styling and mechanical tweaks to compete well with the Volkswagen Polo, which is now entering into a new generation. The starting price is just £22,465, which is roughly about $30,681 at current exchange rates, is not bad at all considering the upgrades.

How much is new Ford Focus in Australia?

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How much should a Ford Focus cost?

The base price for a 2021 Ford Focus is $29,990.