Ford Focus evolution

The C-segment hatch that replaced the Escort — a handling benchmark since 1998.
4 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

Mk1 (C170)1998–2004
1998
Ford Focus Mk1 (C170)ⓘ
New generation
Mk1 (C170)
📅 1998–2004

1999 European Car of the Year

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Mk2 (C307)2004–2010
2004
Ford Focus Mk2 (C307)ⓘ
New generation
Mk2 (C307)
📅 2004–2010

Longer, larger; 2004 Paris debut

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Mk3 (C346)2010–2018
2010
Ford Focus Mk3 (C346)ⓘ
New generation
Mk3 (C346)
📅 2010–2018

First truly global Focus

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Mk4 (C519)2018–2025
2018
Ford Focus Mk4 (C519)ⓘ
New generation
Mk4 (C519)
📅 2018–2025

Final generation; ends 2025

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