It was followed by Toyota's Avensis 8,067; Toyota's Corolla 7,962; VW's Golf 7,844; and VW's Passat 7,161.
It is the 6th year that the Focus has topped the sales charts in Ireland. Over 80,000 units have been sold since the nameplate was introduced in 1998.
A thoroughly revised version of the car will arrive in Ireland in March. TW
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