The United Kingdom’s fastest selling auto right now ; the Ford Focus, is a cosy and versatile mode of transport, according to the makers, who claim the latest model is longer and wider than before.

With a variety of body shapes available in several trim levels, the Ford Focus costs from £11,395 on-the-road for the three-door 1.4 Studio model, to £19,200 for the 1.6 16-valve TDCi Titanium estate with Durashift CVT transmission.

The most simple Studio model standard equipment including electrically operated front windows and central locking, while its low car insurance rating in group 4E will have been helped by the array of safety features in and round the vehicle.

These include features such as Ford’s Smart Protection System, including driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags and front seatbelt pyrotechnic pre-tensioners, while standard anti-lock braking with electronic brake force distribution will help to avoid accidents happening in the first place due to drivers locking up.

Additionally, the ISOFIX seat mounts permit drivers with young families to secure kid seats much simpler in the back of the car.

Indeed, Ford manufacturers describe the vehicle as the safest in its class, quoting its five star Euro NCAP rating – factors that are vital in deciding a selected automobile’s motor insurance grouping.

Drivers looking for Ford car insurance might also find the standard security features of interest, for example immobilsers and central locking, which can be operated remotely in the LX models and above.

The Ghia model, which includes numerous luxury features, is fitted with a Thatcham class one volume sensing alarm, to ward off thieves and keep car insurance claims to a comprehensive minimum.

Except for the range of high-performance Ford ST models, the maximum motor insurance grouping for any vehicle in the Ford Focus range is 10E, which is in generally for the Ghia and Titanium range models.

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