8.1
2021 Ford Focus Active review
The Ford Focus has struggled to grab the attention of buyers in Australia. That's a shame, because even the activewear-wearing Active is a good thing.
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Scott Collie
2022 Ford Focus vs 2024 BYD Seal Comparison
Ford Focus
BYD Seal
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2022 Ford
Focus
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2024 BYD
Seal
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
NA
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Based on the Ford Focus ACTIVE
Based on the BYD Seal
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
52L
333 to 458 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,990 - $47,990
$49,888 - $68,798
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mature ride and handling
- Characterful, punchy three-cylinder engine
- Practical interior
Misses
- Blind-spot monitoring is optional
- Demure interior
- Why is no-one buying them?
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2261 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.3L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW - 206kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11 | - | |
