2010 Ford Focus
The 2010 Ford Focus 1.8 Si 5Dr is a reliable used hatchback offering an excellent balance of performance and affordability, perfect for South African buyers seeking a compact yet versatile vehicle. Well-maintained and in good condition, it provides a practical choice for daily commuting and urban adventures.
Powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with 125 horsepower, this manual transmission hatchback delivers responsive handling and decent fuel efficiency. Its spacious interior seats five comfortably and features five doors for easy access, making it ideal for families or those needing extra practicality. The vehicle’s compact body is perfect for navigating busy city streets.
Located in Boksburg, Gauteng, this Ford Focus is available now for those looking to buy a dependable used car at an affordable price. Visit our dealership for a test drive and explore finance deals. Compare prices and find the best value for a quality vehicle for sale in South Africa today.
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Ford Focus
Ford’s Focus never really got the crowd numbers of a Polo or a Corolla hatch, but it earned its stripes with people who actually like to drive. There’s a reason you spot more Polos in Sandton, yet ask anyone who’s wrung out a Focus on the N3, and you’ll hear about steering, not resale. Nowadays, pickings are slim — only 13 used cars listed, with prices sitting between R74,500 and R249,500, and a sweet spot just above R130k. No new stock in sight, so you’re left trawling classifieds while everyone else flocks to newer metal. Be ready to wait if you want the right one. Most examples you’ll see were built between 2007 and 2018, and they’ve done an average of 163,114 km — you’re not getting showroom-fresh, but the Focus never pretended to be a garage queen. The ST1 2.0 EcoBoost is the hero here at R249,500, packing the sort of punch you used to read about in CAR magazine group tests. Go basic and you’ll find 1.6 Ambiente or 1.8 Si for R74,500 — honest cars, but don’t expect miracles from ancient plastics or tired seats. If you pack smart, the 1.0 EcoBoost at around R135k gives you a turbo triple that actually sips fuel on the R21, and that counts for more than ever. On paper at least, what made the Focus special in SA was how it handled our battered roads — sharper than a Polo, more connected than a Mazda3 — and that’s the point.
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Ford’s reputation as the bakkie brand in South Africa isn’t just marketing — the stats back it up. Scroll through the 850 Ford listings and you’ll see prices from a humble R67,500 to a sky-high R1,580,000, but it’s the R479,900 median that tells the real story: this isn’t a bargain-basement badge angling for the cheapest deal. Ford’s got real presence where it counts, with 199 new and 651 used vehicles showing that there’s appetite for both the entry-level and the upmarket stuff. The competition is fierce — Toyota, Isuzu, Volkswagen — but Ford keeps its foothold by blending capability with a dealer network that actually covers rural and urban South Africa. Most buyers aren’t just commuters; these are owner-drivers who need their vehicle to earn its keep, not just look good in the Spar parking lot. Ranger runs the show, no question. With 449 listings between R109,000 and R1,335,000, that’s everything from a work-worn fleet special to a Raptor that makes you think twice about chasing Land Cruisers up Sani Pass. Everest brings the same basics but for families, offering seven seats and a price range from R112,900 to R1,310,331. If you’re after something smaller, EcoSport and Fiesta fill the city-car and compact SUV slots, with used Fiestas dipping to R67,500 — if you pack smart, they’ll handle Joburg traffic or Durban rain. Bakkies and SUVs make up most of the action, petrol and diesel are still king, and while plug-in hybrids barely register, Ford’s habit of loading cabins with more tech than rivals at the same money is what the Ranger should have been from the start. That matters.
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