New Ford Focus Active is here, starting at £21,900

Ford has released more details on the new Focus Active, which will go on sale in January next year.

Based on the best-selling family model, the Active comes with a raised ride height, chunky SUV styling and a modified chassis to maintain the Focus’s excellent driving dynamics.

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Ford has also given the Focus Active unique driving modes so that it can go further off the beaten track than other models in the range – with Slippery and Trail modes added.

Slippery mode adjusts the traction control settings so that wheel spin is reduced when pulling away and the throttle response isn’t as sharp, while Trail mode allows the driver to maintain momentum on softer surfaces and also alters the traction control so higher levels of wheel spin is allowed.

The Focus Active will also feature adaptive cruise control, adaptive front lighting, active park assist 2 and evasive steering assist.

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Customers will be able to choose from two different body styles – five-door hatchback and estate – as well as two specifications, Active and Active X. Four engine options will also be on offer with the Focus Active – a 123bhp 1.0-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre EcoBoost developing 148bhp, a 118bhp 1.5-litre diesel and an EcoBlue 2.0-litre developing 148bhp.

Prices for the new model will start from £21,900 when the Focus Active goes on sale early next year.