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Ford Focus 1.6 petrol or 1.0 Ecoboost?

Enquiring yesterday at Ford Dealer about 1.6 Focus petrol and was told that I would be better of with the 1.0 Focus with Ecoboost. Can this be right?

Asked on 29 January 2013 by GBP1705

Answered by Honest John
That is the new, more modern engine, yes. Lower emissions. Lower tax. Same power.

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