Ford Focus RS Specs for Other Model Years. 2017 Ford Focus RS; 2016 Ford Focus RS; Mechanical. Engine: 2.3L GTDI -inc: auto start-stop technology. Transmission: 6-Speed Manual. Model year 2012 brought sporty handling and a nice interior back to the Focus. It also debuted an electric version of the Ford subcompact. Focus Electric has all the underlying qualities of the ZXW SES Wagon 4D. $19,265. $2,941. For reference, the 2005 Ford Focus originally had a starting sticker price of $14,545, with the range-topping Focus ZXW SES Wagon 4D starting at $19,265. The Ford Focus is all-new for 2012, replacing the dated last-generation model. The new 2012 Focus touts improvements in performance, fuel economy, amenities, and styling over the old model. After years of lagging sales,and an overall public shift away from cars, Ford killed the Focus in 2018. Its death, however, also precedes a period where the Focus’ reliability wasn’t exactly Ford makes minor changes to the Focus for the 2007 model year. Highlights include a new interior upgrade package and, for the exterior, two aggressive Street Appearance packages. Exterior. The front end of the Focus has an athletic, almost dart-like appearance that reflects the car’s fun-to-drive positioning. Turbo three-cylinder engine option. Sync 3 multimedia system available. Performance-oriented ST and RS versions. View 2018 model details Shop Now. See 2018 Focus ST articles. View 22 photos What it is: The Focus serves as Ford's entry in the compact car class; it's available in sedan and hatchback body styles. Most models come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, but the SE sedan wBI0.