While everyone is waiting for the new Focus ST to go on sale, Ford->ke31 has unveiled the special edition Sport on the UK market. It will be offered in two engine versions, and prices will be £16,545 for the 1.6-liter petrol and £17,845 for the 1.6-liter TDCi.

The new Focus Sport will be distinguished by satellite navigation with European mapping, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, voice control, parking distance sensors, 16-in ST-style alloy wheels, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and self-dimming rear-view mirror. It will be offered in six exterior colors, while the interior will get Titanium seat fabric "New York Ebony".

"We wanted to create a stylish and practical package which represented outstanding value for money, and the Focus Sport delivers that. This is a vehicle that should appeal to our retail and fleet customers alike, and will continue to be offered alongside all-new Focus through 2011."

Press release after the jump.

2011 Ford Focus Sport

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Press release

 Ford's new special edition Focus combines sporty style with a comprehensive feature list for "60"-plate car buyers.

The added style and technology features combine to create a striking, great-to-drive all rounder. The attractive Focus Sport offers comfort and convenience with standard equipment including: satellite navigation with European mapping, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, voice control, parking distance sensors, 16-in ST-style alloy wheels, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and self-dimming rear-view mirror.

The Focus Sport is available in the five-door bodystyle with a choice of the two most popular engines: the 1.6-litre 100PS petrol manual and the 1.6-litre 109PS TDCi manual.  The Titanium seat fabric "New York Ebony" can be found inside whilst outside there is a choice of six body colours including Vision Blue.

David Calder, product manager, Ford of Britain, said:  "We wanted to create a stylish and practical package which represented outstanding value for money, and the Focus Sport delivers that.  This is a vehicle that should appeal to our retail and fleet customers alike, and will continue to be offered alongside all-new Focus through 2011."

On-the-road prices are £16,545 for the 1.6-litre petrol and £17,845 for the 1.6-litre TDCi.