Sporty Ford Focus Zetec S Added for UK

It’s hard to go wrong with a sporty compact, especially when you’re starting with a reasonably presentable vehicle like the Ford Focus. To add some pizzazz to the Focus Zetec lineup, Ford is introducing a sportier Zetec S model in the UK. It may not be as exciting as the latest wild Mercedes CL or Porsche Cayman variant, but it brings a bit of excitement to a lineup that's within reach of the average consumer. The Focus Zetec S joins the hot Fiesta Zetec S in showrooms and is available now.

A body kit, 17-inch alloys, “S” badging and aluminum foot pedals set the Focus Zetec S apart from the rest of the Zetec lineup. It’s available in three- and five-door models, and can be had with any of the engines currently offered in the Focus Zetec, from the 125PS 1.8 liter petrol to the 136PS 2.0 liter diesel . A 1.6 liter, 115PS petrol engine is also offered.

The Zetec S option adds just £750 to the MSRP, offering an option package savings over the equipment as purchased separately. Ford also offers further distinction in the form of two optional styling kits. The £500 Sport package adds 18-inch wheels and tinted privacy windows, and the £200 WRC package consists of “chequered flag” World Rally Championship decals and WRC-badged scuff plates.

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Ford Adds New Sporty Zetec S to Focus Range

• Sports body styling
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Aluminium foot pedals
• On sale now

Ford is to introduce the sporty Zetec S badge to its acclaimed Focus line-up for the first time.

This new addition to the UK’s best selling car range is now available in Ford dealerships and is based on the existing Zetec model but with the addition of a full sports styling kit, of front and rear spoilers with lower sill extensions, 17in alloy wheels, aluminium-style foot pedals and hand brake cover, and an exclusive
"S" badge on the front fender.

The Ford Focus Zetec S is available in three-door and five-door versions and is offered with the same wide choice of engines as the existing Focus Zetec with the addition of a 1.6 Ti-VCT 115PS petrol unit. Other available engines are the 1.8 125PS and 2.0 145PS petrol units and the diesel 1.8 TDCi 115 PS, 2.0 TDCi 136PS, and 2.0 TDCi 136PS with diesel particulate filter (DPF) which can also be specified with Ford's acclaimed six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission.

The Ford Focus Zetec S is priced just £750 above the equivalent Zetec derivative, which represents outstanding value, as separately, the additional features are worth over £1,600.

Two optional styling packs are additionally available. The Sport pack (£500) includes 18in alloy wheels and privacy glass, and the WRC pack (£200) includes World Rally Championship 'chequered flag' decals and WRC scuff plates.