Ford Focus & C-MAX with Dual-Clutch Gearbox on Sale in the UK
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Ford Focus & C-MAX with Dual-Clutch Gearbox on Sale in the UK


Ford’s new six-speed dual clutch semi-automated gearbox is available for order in the UK. Called PowerShift, the transmission is offered on the Focus and C-MAX (minivan version of the Focus) range with the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine. Buyers can opt between two states of tune for the diesel engine with 136Hp or 110Hp.

Regardless of power rating, body style or series, all Focus models equipped with PowerShift offer a combined fuel economy of 40.5 MPG (US) or 48.6 MPG (UK), with average CO2 emissions of 154 g/km while C-MAX delivers 40.0 MPG (US) or 47.9 MPG (UK) and 159g/km. Prices start from £18,195 for the Focus 3dr Zetec, 110 PS 2.0l TDCi and from £18,895 for the C-MAX Zetec, 110 PS 2.0l TDCi.





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