{"id":243,"date":"2008-04-29T23:26:48","date_gmt":"2008-04-29T23:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/2008\/04\/29\/ford-unveils-th\/"},"modified":"2012-07-17T14:47:34","modified_gmt":"2012-07-17T14:47:34","slug":"ford-unveils-th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/2008\/04\/29\/ford-unveils-th\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford unveils the facelifted Focus ST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/files\/2012\/07\/280408bfor1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\"  src=\"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/files\/2012\/07\/280408bfor.jpg\" alt=\"280408bfor\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;float: left\" \/><\/a> A few months after the Focus\u2019 facelift, Ford has unveiled the revamped ST version that benefits from the new exterior and interior styling changes introduced across the rest of the Focus line-up.<\/p>\n<p>Priced between&nbsp; \u00a318,250 and \u00a320,850, the ST is available with three trim levels, ST, ST-2 and ST-3. Every Focus ST comes with 18in five-spoke alloy wheels, sports styling, body-hugging Recaro sports seats, a unique sports steering wheel and upgraded instrumentation. New to this generation of ST are the &#8216;Ford Power&#8217; starter button and Easyfuel capless refuelling system. The ST-2 adds a Sony audio system, bi-xenon lights, LED rear lights and Quickclear heated windscreen while the ST-3 includes an in-dash six CD player plus full leather trim.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/files\/2012\/07\/280408for1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\"  src=\"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/files\/2012\/07\/280408for.jpg\" alt=\"280408for\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;float: left\" \/><\/a> In common with other versions of the Focus family, the Focus ST features new options: a Tyre Deflation Detection System, a new audio connectivity module for external devices like Bluetooth, voice control and navigation systems plus various infotainment options including an affordable sat nav system with SD card slot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/files\/2012\/07\/280408afor1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\"  src=\"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/files\/2012\/07\/280408afor.jpg\" alt=\"280408afor\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;float: left\" \/><\/a> Under the bonnet, there are no technical changes: there is the familiar 225bhp 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder Duratec engine which enables the ST to achieve a top speed of 150mph and run the 0-62mph in just 6.8 seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few months after the Focus\u2019 facelift, Ford has unveiled the revamped ST version that benefits from the new exterior and interior styling changes introduced across the rest of the Focus line-up. 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