Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet (2006 – 2011) Review
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Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet (2006 – 2011) At A Glance
Good looks. Huge boot with the roof up and still quite roomy when it's lowered. Solid to drive and a comfortable cruiser.
Rear legroom is a bit tight. 2.0 petrol engine not lively. Had a leak problem at screen top seal, but seemed to be fixed by 2011.
A bit colour sensitive. It's a matter of "does my bum look big in this colour." It doesn't in Acqua Blue. But it can do in ‘Iris' or ‘Luna'. And, like the 207CC, tan leather suits its Italian styling very nicely.
It's listed cheaper than the Astra Twintop and Eos. And though Ford only expects to sell 6,000 in a full year, it will have built in a margin that allows for discounting. There's also a launch offer of free dual climate control and leather on CC-3 versions, so it's off to a good start.
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Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet (2006 – 2011) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.6 to 2.0 Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 24–50 mpg
Engines are a 1.6 100PS Mazda-derived chain-cam four, Ford's 145PS 2.0 litre chain-cam four, both with five speed manuals, or the Ford/PSA 2.0 litre diesel with a six speed manual. It can tow up to 1,350 kg with the 2.0 litre petrol engine and 1,450kg with the 2.0 litre diesel. No autos yet, and 90% of sales are expected to be 2.0 litre petrol models.
So that's what we drove.
This isn't a punchy engine and makes the Focus CC more of a relaxed cruiser than a sportscar. There's no sacrifice in handling, though. It feels rock-solid through the corners and over uneven surfaces. With the windbreak in place and the windows up there is little buffeting, so, though snow was forecast, it was still feasible to drive top-down.
At the launch, Ford also had a 1961 Consul 375 convertible. A lovely old thing: 1,703cc, three-on-the-tree and bench seats for six. It served as a useful reminder that Ford convertibles used to be considered posher than Ford saloons. In the 60's, if you were rich enough, you could happily run a Consul, Zephyr or Zodiac convertible alongside a Bentley or Roller.
And that's still the case. The Focus CC is a much classier car than a Focus hatchback, and one you could happily park on the quayside at Puerto Banus instead of in the multi-storey.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 40 mpg | 13.6 s | 169 g/km |
| 2.0 | 38 mpg | 10.3 s | 179 g/km |
| 2.0 Automatic | 38 mpg | 11.9 s | 199 g/km |
| 2.0 TDCi | 48 mpg | 10.3 s | 156 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet (2006 – 2011)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
89%
Real MPG
24–50 mpg
MPGs submitted
67
Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet (2006 – 2011) interior
- Boot space is 234–504 litres
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4509 mm |
| Width | 1834 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2640 mm |
Its bum hides a colossal boot of 534 litres. So bags of space for golf bags or holiday luggage, and still 248 litres with the top down. That means a few inches sacrifice of rear seat legroom, though. A 5' 9" person can travel a decent distance behind another five-foot-niner, but two six footers can't.
Top up, it becomes a very elegant coupe well worthy of its Pininfarina badges, and Ford has been smart in using an uncomplicated two-piece roof. That didn't prevent a slight delay in launch due to a hydraulic leak, but that was much more easily fixed than the water leaks of more complicated coupe-cabrios.
Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet (2006 – 2011) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4509 mm |
| Width | 1834 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2640 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1473–1630 kg |
| Boot Space | 234–504 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 12500 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £22,405–£26,492 |
| Insurance Groups | - |
| Road Tax Bands | G–J |
| Official MPG | 37.6–47.9 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
| Open Car | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| CC-1 1.6 2dr | £22,405 | 39.8 mpg | 13.6 s |
| CC-2 2.0 2dr | £23,425 | 37.6 mpg | 10.3 s |
| CC-2 2.0 Auto 2dr | £24,444 | 37.6 mpg | 11.9 s |
| CC-2 2.0 TDCi 2dr | £25,471 | 47.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
| CC-3 2.0 2dr | £24,446 | 37.6 mpg | 10.3 s |
| CC-3 2.0 Auto 2dr | £25,465 | 37.6 mpg | 11.9 s |
| CC-3 2.0 TDCi 2dr | £26,492 | 47.9 mpg | 10.3 s |
Model History
January 0001
Production version of what was originally a Vignale Coupe Cabrio Focus concept car in production by late 2006. Much better looking than everyday Focus. Geneva 2006 Show preview. Two-piece electric retractable roof. 534 litres of boot space with top up: more than any other CC.
Developed and designed in collaboration with Pininfarina and built by Pininfarina S.p.A at Grugliasco and Bairo near Turin, build started mid-2006.
Usual Focus refinements including air conditioning, multiple airbags, in-car entertainment options and a full complement of active and passive safety features. Solid hard-top gives the car extra rigidity.
Choice of three powertrains: two petrol engines: 100 PS 1.6-litre Duratec and 145 PS 2.0-litre Duratec, and 136 PS 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel.
UK prices:
Focus CC-1 1.6i 100PS £16,795
Focus CC-2 2.0i 145PS £17,795
Focus CC-2 2.0 TDCI 136PS £19,270
Focus CC-3 2.0i 145PS £18,795
Focus CC-3 2.0 TDCI 136PS £20,270
Launch offer of free dual climate control and leather on CC-3 models.
Ford Focus CC 2007 Road Test
What to watch out for
Roof leak on cars in stock apparently solved by July 2007 and many CCs seen on delivery transporters without a sealing strip between screen rail and roof. Sadly, by September 2007 it seemed that the new seals were not working and as well as that some roofs were misaligning when closing. Sales stopped again at this point.
Reports that even the facelifted Focus III CC suffers a leak at the top bar, but also that it is very sensitive to how the roof is closed. If the roof is closed with the car stationary, standing on a level surface, then there is the best chance of a good seal.
One report of a clutch failure on a 2.0 petrol, which has a dual mass flywheel. On inspection, clutch showed signs of irregular wear indicating that it had been fitted incorrectly.
Report of trunk area repeatedly filling with water since new in 2008 and of total failure of the roof hydraulics with a quotation of £3,500 to fix it.
11-04-2014:Top screen seal of roof of 2006 Ford Focus CC failed and reader was told it needed to be put in a special jig to replace it, at a cost of £700. referred him to Bristol Sunroofs
09-06-2015:Roof of 2009 Ford Focus CC would open but only closed halfway. Local Ford dealer identified the need for a new pump with an eye watering price tag of £3,500 which is about half the value of the car. Recommended the reader to Bristol Sunroofs
