Hot car deal: sporty Ford Focus hatchback for just £194 per month

The Ford Focus ST-Line is a sporty, five-door hatchback that delivers similar, if slightly pared back styling, to the full-fat Focus ST model. Of course, there's not the same tremendous power as you’ll find with its racier three-door sibling, but the ST-Line model still offers a rewarding drive, while its body kit, rear spoiler and unique badging mean it’ll feel pretty special out on the road.

What’s so good about this Ford Focus deal? 

This deal from Nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk lets you cover up to 5,000 miles a year with an initial payment of £2,331.48, then 24 monthly payments of £194.29. The flexible nature of his personal lease contract means that you can tweak areas, such as the agreed annual mileage or the duration of the agreement – although your monthly payments will generally increase. For example, boosting the annual mileage allowance to 10,000 miles and extending the length of the contract to 36 months, results in a required deposit of £2,712.12 with instalments of £226.01.

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Ford’s ST-Line trim has been extremely popular with buyers over the years, and it includes some desirable features. Standard equipment comprises 17-inch alloy wheels, sports-tuned suspension, front and rear parking sensors, a keyless entry and start function, cruise control and a 13.2-inch touchscreen running Ford’s SYNC4 infotainment and integrated sat-nav system.

This particular model has a 123bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. 0-62mph is dispatched in 10.2 seconds, while Ford promises average fuel economy of more than 50mpg.

What’s so good about the Ford Focus ST-Line?

The ST-Line offers hot-hatch looks at a more affordable price point. Yes, the engine is tuned for economy rather than power, but it still feels good to drive - although you might find the ride a touch firm. It's well-equipped, practical and is sporty enough to put a smile on your face - all without the spectre of increased fuel costs and eye-watering insurance premiums.

Anything else I need to know about this deal?

This is a lease deal, often referred to as Personal Contract Hire (PCH), so there’s no option to buy the car at the end of the contract. You are effectively renting the car for the two-year term, but the deal is very flexible so you can adjust the term length, mileage limit and initial payment size to suit but only at the outset. Once the deal is over, you just hand the keys back and start looking for your next car.

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