Ford Focus 2008–2011 car dimensions: 4337 mm long, 1839 mm wide and 1497 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,247 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin has soft-touch plastics on the dash and doors with redesigned instruments lit in red. Manual air conditioning is common while dual-zone automatic climate control appears on higher grades. Cruise control is fitted on some trims. Rear parking sensors are optional. A navigation system with five-inch colour display is available on upper models. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems are listed. A reversing camera is offered as an option on select versions.
Boot space measures 396 litres with seats up. Folding the rear seats expands it to 1258 litres with a flat load floor free of suspension intrusion.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1200 kg on many engines while unbraked is 650 kg. Payload sits at 487 kg. The car suits light trailer or load duties. Sports suspension is fitted on ST grades for firmer work or performance use.
The cabin offers supportive seats with good lateral and lumbar contours plus improved sound deadening from thicker glass and insulation for a quieter ride. Higher grades add leather options with heated fronts and power adjustments while a sunroof or panoramic roof opens the space on select models. Climate controls keep the interior effective and the layout feels practical with split-folding rears.
ESP standard across the range
Six airbags standard including curtains
ABS with EBD standard
Five-star Euro NCAP adult rating
Easyfuel capless system standard
Wide petrol and diesel engine choice including efficient ECOnetic
Fuel options cover petrol engines from 1.4 to 2.0 litres and diesels including 1.6 and 2.0 TDCi with ECOnetic versions prioritising lower consumption for everyday running. Transmissions include manuals plus automatic and PowerShift dual-clutch choices to match driving needs.
Servicing follows standard Ford schedules with accessible components and common parts availability helping keep ownership straightforward. The rigid body and independent suspension support reliable long-term use without excessive complexity.
Safety centres on the Intelligent Protection System with dual-stage fronts, side and curtain airbags plus pretensioners and load limiters. ESP traction control and ABS come standard while ISOFIX points and seatbelt reminders add family protection backed by the five-star Euro NCAP result.
Living with the car means a quiet refined cabin good handling balance and versatile hatch space from the 60/40 split rear seats. Higher trims bring extra convenience like heated fronts and better audio while the overall package stays easy to maintain and practical for daily miles.
Length 4337 mm, Width 1839 mm, Height 1497 mm, Wheelbase 2640 mm (Focus 2008–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia Ford Focus second generation Europe, cataloge.eu and carexpert.co.nz, autoevolution.com and various spec pages.