The new Ford Focus has STILL got it: review
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- The new Ford Focus still does one thing better than the rest.
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The Ford Focus is fast approaching its 25th anniversary, and ever since the radical first Focus hit the road, few other models have so consistently delivered such a strong all-round package in the family car segment.With SUVs stealing sales from traditional compact hatchbacks, the fourth-generation model hasn’t quite hit the same level of popularity as its predecessors, but it remains a key player in Ford’s range. Now, the current Focus has been treated to a mid-life update that includes changes to the styling, interior and powertrain line-up.
The model range has been revised, too. The previous range-topping Vignale is now a more luxurious add-on pack for the core trims: Titanium, sporty ST-Line and off-road inspired Active, plus there’s entry-level Trend spec. The changes on the outside are mostly cosmetic, but the Focus’s cabin benefits from a comprehensive tech upgrade. The centrepiece is a vast new infotainment screen running new Sync 4 software; Ford says that the 13.2-inch display is the biggest in the class. Loading times have significantly improved, and the large icons and clear graphics make it a doddle to use. But do the upgrades pull the Focus ahead of its rivals? Nicola Hume finds out.
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Can’t drive holding a phone. But a mini tv screen to distract and scroll through is fine and dandy.
I’m a simple, retired person, don’t drive much these days, I’ve talked to several people that really love this car, period💯👍💯
My family has had the mk1 focus focus (1.8L TDDI) for 18 years now, almost 19 (fun fact, it's the same age as me). Our car has a long history and yet it still runs buttery smooth after all those years and 100+k miles (166.646 km). Still turns up with no problems, it had little to no extraordinary maintenance and everything still works like a charm. With "just" 90 hp it isn't the quickest but it still does 115 mph (180 km/h) with no weird sounds or dancing. Never burnt oil or engine failure. Handling is great, fuel economy fantastic, suspension great even if it's showing its age. It's been my daily driver since I got a license and I'm not planning to change it anytime soon. I love that car and it's still too reliable to let her go. ♥
Endura engines run forever mine is over 200000 miles good on fuel service it regularly pulls just like it did when it was new
Looks are subjective and IMO the Focus looks way better than any of the others mentioned in this video. That Peugeot looks 🤮
Good luck to anyone wanting to order one of these, Fords production is in utter chaos. This also may well be the last Focus we ever get as it’s getting dropped in a couple of years due to the move to all electric SUV garbage.
Largely agree but Mazda looks well and is usually super reliable. Either are better than the expensive, often unreliable, German rubbish!
@@robmca9265 looks great but interior it's meh. I hate that non touch screen controlled by the wheel, I hate the engine because it's too slow compared to this Focus, so yeah, Mazda it;s a big no for me.
Garbage is right. Has the Mondeo gone for good?
@@jeffallinson8089 yes the Mondeo is gone for good. I think it was last year when production ceased.
@@jeffallinson8089 Maybe there are a few 2021 models around. They were a very good buy over here in the Netherlands with 180 Hybrid and loaded for less 40k euro.. That's a very low price here for a nice driving D-class car.
No A/C buttons, another mistake.
This was a deal breaker for me. I'll be getting a 20 plate ST.
No AC button in my Porsche 911. You really not going to buy a car just because no buttons? Muppets.
This is the future get use to it.
@@kidomark3819 Oh dear another childish comment, just cannot comment without a derogatory remark. Look the word up if your not sure what it means.
@@greymark420 you’re*
Canadian here, I have a 2012 Focus Titanium 5 Speed that’s a great car. Super sad Ford discontinued the Focus and other cars here. This looks like a great product!
I've taught people to drive in Ford's since 2005 and every pupil young and old has loved the experience. I think you only truly get to know how good a car is if you spend all day, every day in it and I've never had any backache or discomfort at all from doing well over 250,000 miles in Ford cars. They've all taken a hammering from learner drivers and not once has the clutch gone. I've only ever had one breakdown in all those miles and that was down to a small crack in a pipe in the engine, something that could happen to any car. Long live Ford and the glorious days you'll spend driving their wonderful cars.
DAMNIT FORD! Bring the Focus back to the US market!!!
I regularly use hire cars on trips to the UK. The Focus IV I had earlier this summer was by far the best; It drove brilliantly and, beg to disagree, it looked great. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...
I had the updated mk2 version of 2008 in the good old Ford 1,8 diesel engine (the one used in Mondeo but downplayed to 115hp). Not fast in acceleration from the green light, but lots of torque and quite very fast in overtaking. And a fantastic handling and comfort, which made it the perfect compact for long distance travelling. I made 250,000 almost trouble free (I said almost because I had an issue with oil filters - but that is the filter, not the car really). One of the strongest points was its space, it was by far the largest compact int he market, and still I do not see larger compacts than that version out on the road. I never lacked space even if moving quite large IKEA boxes or family of 2 kids plus bikes and such. After divorce I gave it to ex-wife to move the kids around as I did not need a car on my new house. I may not miss the ex, but I miss the car and the times I had with the kids in.
What issues did you have with the filters?
@@matthewking5612 Well, the usual. Sorry, above I said "oil filters", it was actually the fuel filters - should correct that! Clogged filters. It happens often with the diesels even if you pick good stations that clean frequently their pumps. It was funny however since the engine was not fed properly and it reduced the overall horsepower by quite a lot to the point the car could not attain easily 150km/hr, sometimes sticking to 120 km/hr. I went to a garage and told them it was the filters (they were new), they supposedly checked them and then said it was the air-entry filter, they changed it, nothing happened of course, then I went to a Ford garage and they just changed the filters and the car woke up again. LOL!
Mk1 and Mk2 Focus were great to drive. After that they went a bit numb. I used to work for Ford and love them, never thought much of Vauxhalls by comparison, but the other day I drove a 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo - what a revelation!
🤣🤣🤣
You should check out the New Astra
Mk2 had still a good suspension. I had one and let my brother drive and at an motorway exit the turn was totally changed, and the car just steered even further in while I was next imagining it understeering into the roadworks..
I feel the 3 drives better than the 2 but neither drives better than the 1.
Have 2017 Zafira sri with VX pack, it handles great for its size, surprises smaller cars on the twisty stuff👍
I got Mk4 St line 182 hp 1.5 October 2021 Automatic - it's great and I even think it has a more aggressive look than the facelift (I have adaptive front lights - they're beautiful) What I like in the facelift: nice looking seats, bigger screen (but air conditioning doesn't have manual control - just from the screen - that's bad) And one more important thing, the facelift is only 1.0 or ST - the gamma is lacking the 1.5 so I am even more happy that i got the version before facelift
My wife owned a Focus a while back for many years. She loved it and I have to say it was a good car. Zero issues and thing ran like a champ
I had a mk 2 and loved it. Great car.
Why is everyone testing the ST Line X versions and not the Titanium X? We only see reviews of ST Line X, but no TItanium X...
I've got the mk1 with about 40k miles and am currently sitting around 65k miles. The suspension is something i've been very impressed with - it's supple yet the body roll cornering is quite unnoticeable. It can take corners on twisty country roads at 60mph no trouble. Steering feel is probably better than nearly all modern sports cars. Sounds alright when revved. Normal driving is about 40mpg with the 1.6L. It just wish it had more acceleration and better aesthetics. Not bad for £700 though! I do quite like the looks of the new one but I think the 2015 RS might be the best.
Similar story here: my family has had the mk1 focus focus (1.8L TDDI) for 18 years now, almost 19 (fun fact, it's the same age as me). Our car has a long history and yet it still runs buttery smooth after all those years and 100+k miles (166.646 km). Still turns up with no problems, it had little to no extraordinary maintenance and everything still works like a charm. With "just" 90 hp it isn't the quickest but it still does 115 mph (180 km/h) with no weird sounds or dancing. Never burnt oil or engine failure. Handling is great, fuel economy fantastic, suspension great even if it's showing its age. It's been my daily driver since I got a license and I'm not planning to change it anytime soon. I love that car and it's still too reliable to let her go. ♥
I liked my mk 1 ghia , now I've a 15 plate
@MikkelRS Wow that's a long run
I’ve owned a few SVT’s since introduction here 20 years ago. One I was the third owner and brought it to 200,000 miles. Clutches, timing belts, brakes, tires and oddities like thermostat housings and shift linkage fixes are the general maintenance quirks but overall they are very reliable and very cheap to run.
It will always be my preferred model simply because you can’t get a hot hatch with 2 doors anymore.
im happy with my ST170 with 131000mi
My first car, an S-reg Focus in Ghia spec, 1.6l petrol, grey leather seats, wooden trim and a tape player. Loved it.
I wish Ford still sold cars in the US...
At least we still have the Mustang 🤷🏻♀️
My favorite hatchback too, hope Ford will continue with a beautiful and efficient electric version soon! The Focus deserve it!
The 2022/2023 is gonna be the last Ford Focus, the company will then be retiring the Focus line, so no electric version, very sad news indeed.
theyll be slapping Ford badges on VWs . Fords given up as its sales in europe have tumbled
Interestingly I do find the mk1 more refreshing than any of the new ones at least it has no piano black buttons for stress free ease of use etc
Firstly, Nicola's enthusiasm is what makes this such a joy to watch. I am a massive Focus fan coss they are fabulous cars. I owned a mk 2 on an 09 plate and it never missed a beat. Owned it for 5 years and it was 100% reliable, economical and lovely to drive. Why I traded it in remains a mystery.
For me, the biggest impact what Mk1 did was its revolutionary design. Inside and out, It was like a piece of art..
However, the older the Focus gets, the more boring and basic its design gets too.
Take the Ford logo and replace it with Seat or Hyundai, no one would be surprised.
I believe all (not only ford) manufacturers should pay more attention on their design. To make their model be much more distinctive.
The mk1 Focus was amazing & was built when Ford's we're good , Another Great video Niki !!
thanks for the review Nicola, glad to see they are finally getting the MK4 facelift to market (factory was shutdown this year due to component shortages, Sync 4 screens were made in Ukraine), but Ford are way behind competitors -- and now they have said they will kill off the Focus by 2025, so doubt there will be a MK5. Shame, had 4 Focus's over the years (MK2/MK3), best one by far was MK3 facelift ST -- but glad the Recaro seats are now gone (my back is very glad). Enjoy the Focus while you can, for those that own them 😎👍
My family loves focuses: we’ve had a black mk1, a blue-grey mk2, and currently a white mk3 facelift. Great cars imo
My dad had a Mk1 Ford focus saloon. Granted the back looked ugly but it was a tank. Had 250k mileage and didn't miss a beat. The air con on the mk1 was also so good the cabin went cold very quickly.
I had one back in 2005 - great handling but had no ABS or traction control - well it was an early model.
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The New Larger Infotainment System looks smart but that’s my personal view. My favourite Trim Is Titanium
That thumbnail. You got me!!!
Had the mk1 2.5st. Was amazing. Can’t wait to see what yeh new one is
I owned a 2000 Ford Focus here in the US and I absolutely loved that car. It handled well, it felt solid, and it was excellent in the snow. If this car was offered here I would buy it in a heartbeat. I miss our Ford cars. 🙁
Ford have lost their way. We Ford diehards need to start a petition for them to bring back proper cars, not rubbish SUVs. Ford, PLEASE note that your main competitors have no plans to abandon cars and move to SUVs. There is still a healthy market for them, even for EVs. Notice the hundreds of thousands of ID3, Zoe, Peugeot, etc being solds worldwide.
Great Review,only problem with Ford is that they seem to refresh/tweak all there current models every 3-4 years with new bumpers/grilles/lights and slight interior upgrades,this is now so predictable,other vehicle manufactures ie Kia/Hyundai are light years ahead on style/tech and EV platforms,I have always owned a Ford vehicle but Ford seem to be more interested in van/pickup sales now a days?
Excellently presented.
As a current MK1 Focus owner, and on my third one at that, I can agree how good they are. The handling is spot on even now and Everything is a complete package really.
They still look amazing too.
Got a 21 plate ST line hybrid with 155bhp and it’s a very impressive car, certainly worth a test drive if your thinking of one.
""Where's my sunglasses""?? Oh yes in that Ford Focus I returned to the dealer last week.....😀
Actually did this last week :)
It won't have it for much longer. It's ceasing production in 2025...... I had the last version for 4 years. Build quality was poor......I wasn't bothered about this Focus review. I just came to sample Nicola's great reviewing style again..... I could listen to Nicola for ages, even if she only talked about knitting or women's shoe sizes.......
I wish I could buy one. I really like the facelifted look. It looks meaner somehow, especially together with those LED daytime running lights. Unfortunately, I'm in Australia. We only get the Focus ST, not the rest of the more "sensible" Focuses (Focii)?
Nice one Nicola. I had a MK1 Focus, I didn't intend to get one but I was leant one when my lozenge shape Fiesta was in for a service at the turn of the century. That experience was enough to get me to pull the trigger on the Focus. That handling was out of this world back then for a regular car, and probably still can teach some others how comfortable a family car can handle. After later models came out it sort of teetered between unexceptional and blandness from a style perspective as Ford seemed to loose.. er.. hmm focus. The current car looks a lot better but styling for me anywhere isn't quite up there with some rivals. It's great to hear that it's still driving well though. Could I be tempted back to the blue oval? Time will tell.
The Mk1 was just fantastic. Looks, handling, the lot. What a car! The new one still drives pretty bloomin’ great! I genuinely loved my time with it.
Always great video car 🚗 content 7 stars 🌟 reviews
Look great! Really wish they'd bring these back to the US. :(
Sorry, don't deserve it :P
Very nicely presented
Currently drive an MK4 Titanium ecoblue 2018. Good bit of kit on the car. Just about to hit 50k miles. Averages 65mpg which is useful these days. Few dislikes such as the Led/Halogen mixed headlights - why they couldn't give titanium spec full led? Get some weird creeking noises inside cabin- Dashboard, doors and behind heater vents. But on the whole though a very comfortable car to drive around. Considering the new ST but will wait a year to buy used and pray fuel prices come down.
I had a focus 2013 titanium. Loved it except for the well known transmission issue that lead me to trading back to the dealer for a flex. Really sucked because I loved that little hatchback. All leather. Banging sound system. 18 inch wheels and just a good looking peppy ride and great gas mileage but that tranny about got me killed and a new one was on back order for months because it was such a big problem.
The torque figure you quoted for the 155PS engine was 190Nm; I don't think this is the maximum available.
In the case of the Puma, the 155PS engine produces 190Nm without overboost and mHEV boost, and a total of 240Nm with. It may well be the same for the Focus.
One thing its rivals can't replicate? Oh, hefty depreciation.
That was always an issue with most of the more humble Fords. The faster stuff held it's value better.
I’ve had 2 mk1’s both brilliant cars, now have a mk2 Ghia 2.0 auto again absolutely brilliant car 🚙
I have the pre facelift 1.5 182 ST Line MK IV. I love of both versions the nose, but I can't get used to that ugly infotainment screen in the facelifted model, stylingwise it doesn't match with the rest of the dash. Here in the Netherlands I spoke a person at the Ford dealer three weeks ago and he said that the 153 bhp version will be scrapped, this is already been done for the Fiesta and will also be done with the Puma. Looking at the car configurator's in Belgium, Germany and France, they also started scrapping this version, so only the 125 hp version will be left. This means for me, a warm and hot hatch lover, that this will be my last Ford. The Mazda 3 with it atmosferic aspired engine will be a serious contender to follow up my Focus..in a few years. The 1.5 is a real jam as is the whole car, I have had fast Peugeot's, Renault's and Mazda's (f.e. a 3 MPS) but this one is overall the best car I have had untill now. As much fun as in the nineties with my Saxo 1.6 16 VTS, Peugeot 106 GTI. It feels on the moterway as a very grown up car (quit, comfortable) but if you push it on a twisty road it has the same feeling as those small france pocket rockets I had 20+ years ago, and which is also a big plus, the fuel consumption 5l/100kms on holiday rides and 7l/100 kms when having seriously fun.
I was put off the focus because I didn't like the way the enfotaintment screen sticks out on top of the dashboard. I much prefer a touch screen integrated into the dash rather than sticking out on top.
I have the same version as you and love driving it every time I get in it. Have a new ST on order if it ever gets built
@@robertburwood7299 Deliverytime: The same here with the Fiesta ST (there is no dealer in the Netherlands which has one in stock and since I want to sit in the new Performance seats before ordering, I didn't like the Recaro's (to narrow), I won't order one blind) . I wished I could affort a Focus ST. When I bought my current ST-Line 182 in jan. 2020 I did pay 28000 GBP (nowadays a 1.0 155 BHP with same equipment approx. 34000 GBP but only with the 1.0 and 27 HP missing), the Focus ST costs nowadays 48000 GBP in the Netherlands, thanks to the government and its CO2 tax...
Don’t forget your sunglasses, Nicola! As a former Focus owner, it’s a real pity that Ford no longer sells them in the States. Best I can hope for is a nice refresh/update to the Escape, I guess. Enjoyed the review, by the by.
Love my 40k Mk4 2018 St line.
Great review, finally someone that knows the power of ford. Loveky
Why mention the size of the instrument cluster & sync screen in inches & not centimetres
I wish ford kept the zetec na 1.6 petrol engines. They are good engines but this ecoboom stuff not sure.
Problem with this focus and the one before the facelift is that every component inside and out looks like it was made by a team that didn’t communicate with the others.
I made the big mistake of removing the passenger seat on my mark 1 to make things easier for a single dad. Now after putting it back, airbag and seatbelt light wont go off, the seat connections were held by tape. Failed spanish MOT, and a fix is a big unkown. Going to have to swap now
Not a mention on what engine are available, over than the mild 130 cone on
A few weeks ago a Ford dealer rang me. They had a Fiesta to sell. ( I drive a manual Fiesta) I was told it was a mild hybrid and that it was an automatic. I got the impression that all mild hybrids are automatic, but this Focus is manual.
I'm glad you guys get a Ford Focus, while here in the good ol U.S.A. We don't get Squat!
Ive owned the St line Vignale for just over a week. ( same colour too) comeing from the St line X. However it doesnt have a panoramic roof , hud or rear camera?? The screen is great but I cant understand why they added the climate controls to it? bring back the dials. So much easier to use. Also theres a button for the driving dynamics BUT you then have to select the mode on the screen!?!?? Am i supposed to pull over everything I want to adjust the cabin temp of change to sport mode? other than this is been fine so far.
Chris Harris mentioned on the Late Brake Show, that if he only had a little money and had to buy a single car, he would buy a MK1 Focus ZX3. He said it's still the best handling hatch he has driven and would be happy with that car.
Shame I can’t find a dealership to order one from!
I had a mk1 on a '52 plate (from new). What a car that was, brilliant to drive, supple suspension, decent quality (for the period). After 13 years and more than 130k miles, I replaced it with a mk3. What a step backwards. Quality wasn't as good as I expected, not as comfy or as good to drive. Mind you, the mk3 was an auto, which let the whole side down anyway. Why can't Ford make / buy a decent autobox?
@Jitwar Singh Still running st170’s here. Just love the Mk1’s driving
The Ford Powershift ( a.k.a. Powersh*t) auto box has been the cause of much grief for Ford in the US, with numerous claims under US lemon laws. Those in the know in the UK tend to avoid them too......
I love the new focus ❤️
Great review, just a shame that you can’t have factory orders built at the moment as the 13.2 inch screen is built in Ukraine
Good lucking buying one, I think orders have been closed since February.
I am getting the st line vignale focus
I ordered my new focus st Vignale estate back in the beginning of March and I’m still waiting for delivery, granted there’s been hellish delays due to the war in Ukraine and I understand this but the most annoying part of it is is that it’s now here in the U.K. and sat in fords compound in Liverpool and has been for over two weeks! So the car is about two hours drive away from my home and was told by the dealership that I’d have it last week now it was this week and obviously it’s or not going to be next week.
I’m not impressed at all. Then this Monday I won’t have a vehicle at all as I was made an offer on my current car that I couldn’t refuse two weeks ago and he was happy to wait for two weeks before collection as I was certain that I would have my new car by this time. So I’m now going to be stuck in the country with no bus service. I’m really not impressed by fords customer service and this may well be the last Ford I buy.
Saw this review and started to get excited .... then.....From Ford Australia delivery schedules....
Quoted directly>>>>
Focus ST. Updated: August 2022.
There are a small number of 2022MY Focus STs and ST-Xs being built, which will continue to arrive progressively until September. Most of these final deliveries are contracted vehicles, but we do have a small number of Focus ST vehicles available before Focus ST and Focus ST-X depart Ford's line-up in Australia. Please contact your Ford Dealer who may be able to help you with a new order.
(you lucky lucky Brits !! Gonna have to shop elsewhere next year...)
Powershift transmission problem?
Thats not a standard mk1 focus thats an st170 with epic handling
Yes. She did mention that though 👍
this is version with upgrade pack , so around 35k
I’ve had mk1 mk2 and Mk3 Focus. (Waiting for a PHEVs version before I change again)..
I thought Ford stopped making cars...you learn something everyday
here in Australia we only get the ST now, which i love but its a shame we don't get the rest of the Focus range like the wagon..
Yeah, we don’t even get the fiesta only the ST or do we, I don’t get it they were top selling cars 🇦🇺
@@jimamizzi1 yep tell me about it..
How many of the things you have pointed out are extras
I hope the future versions of the Ford Focus come back to the US!!!! I need to continue the Focus dynasty: I'm on my 3rd Ford Focus :)
There won't be any future versions after 2025, as the Focus is ceasing production.....
@@Brian-om2hh Bummer. Such a fun little car.
I've never liked the styling of the rear of the current Focus, from its launch until now after the facelift. To my eyes even the rear of the current estate version is poorly styled. The rear of the original Mark I hatch is still the best of all the Focuses (Foci?) to my eyes. I recently had a 2021 Focus as a loan car whilst my own Ford Fiesta was being serviced and MoT'd and found the A-pillar very thick and obstructive too, so much so that I wouldn't buy one
My father has the previous gen with the 1.0 125hp ecoboost. It drives amazingly, as if it was on rails. One thing I notice, Ford workers say it's normal of that generation, the brakes are suuuuper sensitive. Like, if I apply the same force as every other car in a slow down situation, in the Focus it'll be almost like a full stop. Is it still like that in the current gen?
I have a pre Facelift MK4. Haven't driven a MK3 but I observed that it depends on the driving mode you have selected. The brakes react pretty slow in eco mode but pretty fast in sports mode. But that's what I've experienced on my focus, so take the info with a grain of salt
I owned a Focus 1.0 litre Ecoboost for 4 years. It has both it's strengths and weaknesses...... It's a fairly smooth engine for a 3 cylinder, and pulls surprisingly well. But just don't expect anything like the fuel returns Ford promise. The most I ever saw in 4 years was 44mpg. I replaced the Focus with an ex demo VW Golf 1.4 Tsi with the 7 speed DSG auto. What a total revelation and contrast! The Golf was *way* smoother and quieter, more comfortable, roomier, *much* better on fuel (I often saw high 50's mpg on cross country trips), plus the build quality was in another universe...... And with Tsi spec you have both selectable driving modes, plus the ability to select gears yourself with the DSG box, if you prefer....
Agree on the engine, it's a bit gutless going up hills due to that lack of torque. Ford really need to bring back the 1.5 engine into the range.
I doubt Ford will be bringing back any ICE engines at this point in time. New or older - but rehashed ICE engine designs have no future beyond the end of 2029, as it will be become illegal to sell new ones.
@@Brian-om2hh - Well the engine is still there in the ST versions, so it's only a question of tuning it for less power & more torque.
Also do you really think ICE will be phased out in only 8yrs? EVs are unaffordable for most, have charging times & range make them a lot less practical, and there's still so few chargers about. It'd be massively unpopular & would unseat any Govt. that imposed it. Seems more likely it'll be delayed till 'green' hydrogen goes mainstream.
It looks good, but i prefer the old nose. And if you get 45-50mpg it's not being held back against VAG PHEV's. To get any proper MPG out of a Golf GTE or similar you have to be plugging it in constantly and only driving very short distances. My mate has one, and it's fuel consumption on a motorway with his wife, kids and luggage on board is absolutely horrendeous since the GTE is already a very heavy car even when empty due to the electric motor and battery packs. They are also a huge risk to buy, as you can't get simple DSG clutch packs and flywheels as spare parts due to the gearbox being integrated with the electric powertrain, so when your clutch pack or flywheel fails, wich is fairly common on DSG VAG cars, you have to buy a complete new transmission.
Was considering a focus next time out when my finance on my fiesta ends in 2028. Now they're stopping making those as well. 😢 I have test driven a yaris hybrid 1.5l and did like it so will probably be heading over to Toyota after i retire my Fiesta Titanium Ecoboost. Lovely little drive
Unfortunately we won't get it in the USA
I heard they might be stopping production in a few years time -shame its a great car
2018 was the last year for the North American market along with the Fusion/Mondeo. The Fiesta in 2019. I really miss the Focus and Fiesta.
It's true. The Focus ceases production in 2025......
Great car love the new front end still don't like the back end on the hatch the estate looks so mutch nicer just too say I think your the best female or one of the best car reviewer on CZcams .I think you should be on top gear .it needs a woman. Keep up the fab work
Completely agree with you- TG …. could easily ditch Paddy or Flintcroft (ideally both- just terrible, both of them) and have her and someone else (perhaps get back the guy doing Autotrader reviews now - far better)- although of course , TG is not really about reviewing cars anymore….
But FORD have confirmed they are axing it in 2024 so now they have left the A and C segment
In NZ they only sell the EV hybrid versions. Starting price for the base entry model of Focus is $38,000nz or about $29,000 US. For the top of the range that jumps to $59,000nz or about $49,000 US. Welcome to NZ land of the screw you.
Ford should not discontinue the Fiesta and Focus! Why?! Only in Asean region we are getting commercial vehicles and not cars. Are you trying to portray that Ford is a commercial vehicle despite selling the ridiculously expensive Everest?? What is the logic?
Ford lover Malaysia
I hate those big screens, the car looks practically the same as the old one.
Nicola please do a review of new Renault Megane EV
Did you deliberately forget to mention the new astra as the main competition I think the astra will outsell focus in the UK as Corsa has with the fiesta
Get mine in a month on the new reg
4:00 the difference of the sound isulation...
Looks great!
Too bad you can’t order one.
Running a Mk3.5 estate 15.tdci and I have to say its a crackin' everyday car. Titanium-X with all the optional toys, loads of torque, 55+mpg and zero VED. I'll have it until I can afford to go EV…which by the looks of it probably won't be a Ford 😟
I wish Ford would sell these in North America.
45.8 mpg isn't bad, but compared with my 2008 Honda civic it's flipping awful. I've had 67.3 mpg from it's 2.2 turbo diesel on a long run and inner city driving I can get as low as 43 mpg if I'm heavy footed. Also, I have approx 350 nm torque, not as chuckable though, that 2.2 diesel is a heavy lump.
Its the chassis that's good.
Love the car and your style. But my 2018 1.4 Golf does 50mpg. So all this fancy hybrid stuff and extra weight... and cost .. is a waste.
Sorry that’s nonsense, but at least your Golf is far better than awful Mk8 Golf
its not all about consuption...
It's not fancy hybrid stuff, it's Ford marketing telling you you babe a hybrid when actually you don't because they haven't got anything.
Other makes have EV, proper hybrid versions but again Ford has nothing.
No wonder they'll be using VW platforms when this gen has gone.
I’m in the US and if this focus was available in this market, I would have genuinely looked at it as an option, I ended up just getting a Corolla hatch with the manual instead. Ford you lost a sale from me.
corolla is prob way more reliable then the focus anyway
@@taz89ful Plus it will probably be easier to sell one when you trade it in.....
For me, the Focus 2015-2018(third generation?) model is just better looking(the exterior) than the models after 2018. But that's personal.
Agreed, the facelift MK3 (15-18) was the best looking Focus. I had two - a 1.0 EcoBoost and an ST. The front grille looked great on the ST.
The original MK4 looks OK, but it's a bit flabby, and the front grille has that slightly Peugeot-esque smile about it. The facelift MK4 is a bit prettier though.
Based on looks alone I would take the 308. Saw one in the flesh and was hugely impressed
The 308 is growing on me. Initially, I thought it was hideous. Now, I just find it bizarre 😏