Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Titanium X

Here is the all-new version of our favourite hatchback

This is Ford's first entry into the high powered diesel end of the class

Focus is extremely quiet, extraordinarily so for one powered by a high output, 4-pot diesel engine

Ford has retained its game-changing 'control blade' independent rear suspension architecture

Exterior detailing isn't to everones liking

Exterior detailing isn't to everones liking

Design of the switchgear, dash and instrument has a distinctive and pleasing style

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI Titanium X
Price: £22,745; 0-62mph: 8.6sec; Top speed: 135mph; Economy: 56.5mpg (combined); CO2 emissions: 129g/km; Kerb weight: 1421kg; Engine layout: 4 cyls in line, 1997cc, turbodiesel; Installation: Front, transverse, front-wheel drive; Power: 161bhp at 3750rpm; Torque: 251lb ft at 2000rpm; Power to weight: 113bhp per tonne; Gearbox: 6-spd manual

New production starts

Full volume production of the new Ford Focus has begun at the firm's Saarlouis assembly plant.

The German plant will cater for the Western European market, building the four-door, five-door and estate Focus variants. Production of the Focus ST will be added in 2012.

Read more on the Ford Focus ST

The Saarlouis facility now produces both the Focus and Kuga line-up and is capable of producing up to 1850 vehicles a day.

As part of Ford’s global development programme, production of the Focus will be expanded further in 2011 in Russia, and in 2012 in China and Thailand.

New features of the latest Focus will include the company's low-speed safety system, active park assist, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition.