Ford Focus MHEV Review - it may not be the one you want, it IS the one you should get! [2020 MY]
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2021
- Check out my full review of the 2020 MY Ford Focus MHEV (mile hybrid electric vehicle) hatchback. There's been some updates, but the big news is the new mild hybrid engine.
This car has sports suspension, all the kit and the ST bodykit, with a manual gearbox and great off the line acceleration, it's so surprisingly good, it almost makes the ST redundant.
Don't dismiss the Focus, because you'll be missing out on one of the best modern driving experiences out there, as well as all the usual practicality and versatility that comes with a daily-driver Ford.
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Probably one of the best reviews I’ve seen for this car. Really felt like you were talking to a realistic real world audience who would actually buy this car. I have the 125 non hybrid petrol in the same grey, ST LINE X trim
That’s so kind! Thanks so much. 🙏🏽☺️ Great car 👍🏽
@@BrownCarGuy This car has considerably worse MPG's than a 2015 Focus 1.5 TDCi (120 BHP) (Tax Exempt & ULEZ Compliant) Max Range about 700 miles. You can get a FSH example with less than 70,000 miles on the clock for around £7500. That makes a lot more sense to me. The 1.5TDCi (120) averages about 65 MPG and can get 80 MPG cruising at 70 mph.
Thanks for the video I have a 2009 MK2.5 1.6 Petrol when I do get another Focus it’s always nice to get a little insight to what newer ones are like
My dad had a 1st gen Focus Estate Ghia 1.9 TDCI vrm ST04MGZ. I took the broacher to school and used it to help design a wooden car in CDT class.
I loved dads car. As a kid I would sit at our living room window and just look at it. Dad put nearly 200,000 on it. Helped by me as it was the first car I drove after passing my test.
I’m currently looking at buying a 2021 focus ST Line X. Maybe not the best in class but a focus will always have a place in my heart.
I have just bought a used 2021 Focus Active Mhev on the basis of this excellent informative review and I couldn't be happier, great job.
So kind - thank you! Enjoy the car!
Thanks for such a great review - I’ve got one of these on order
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the review. Congrats on the car - you’ll love it!
Great review! I have the 19 plate ford focus st line but I'm thinking to upgrade to the St line x edition now after this video haha. Keep up the good work
Do it! LOL. Thanks for the great feedback. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the review! Really appreciated it.
Glad it was helpful!
Great review, and one of the few I could find of the 2020 155bhp hybrid model. I'm going for a test drive in a 2021 racing blue wagon tommorow, I'm excited to try it out.
I really like this new Focus! It has a remarkable torque for a 3-cylinder hybrid. Beautiful Shahzad review. Good Sunday, bye😃👍👍
Thanks, you too!
Good review. Looking at getting one of these when it’s time to change my current 17 plate Focus Ecoboost within the next year
I think you’ll love this!
What a great review, honest opinion, in depth detail and realistic. Great review
Much appreciated!
This is THE most emotional car review I've ever seen, and I love it. Just great, like the car itself.
I'm from Germany, but no longer going for expensive german car 😬
LOL - thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the review.
This is an expensive German car! But is a great car like all German cars.
I have the 2020 155 mild hybrid, it's a superb car, lots of toys to play with too ! I think Ford have got this car spot on, great fun to drive.
I got the 1.5 182bph estate and had to cancel it after having it a few days due to it's crazy hungry fuel consumption. As a result I've decided to get the 1.0 155bhp mHEV so hoping it will still have a bit of niftyness to it!
I have this car, same colour but with digital dash, it's surprisingly quick, great review !
Isn’t it right?!
@@BrownCarGuy really fun car to drive I love it , couldn't believe how fast it was considering size of engine !
I've got a 20 reg St Line X with all the options. Was lucky enough to get the 1.5l with 182ps auto before they discontinued it. Nice car and quick enough. Great review. Subscribed. :)
Great car. Glad you liked the review. Thanks so much!
I have seen a few on autotrader, they seem to be the one that comes recommended, how are you getting on with it?
@@pauldarby8398 I've only done a couple thousand miles and love it I can highly recommend adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring they really do help
You are right to bring cars of this class to our attention! These are perfect for the daily commute, leaving us to enjoy our classics and modern classics on weekends without piling the miles on them. Like you I really enjoy the sound of the 3 cylinder turbo on my daily driver. The door panel protection is awesome, I did not know that was a thing? (current youth lingo). Are Ford utilizing witchcraft or alien technology now?🤣
Witchcraft. Definitely witchcraft! LOL. Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!
New Favourite reviewer! I own a STLX 182 , 69 plate . Great car bought on the back of CZcams reviews as none to test drive at the time. Possibly gonna order a mk4.5 mhev 155. There’s a hold up with production just now but still hopeful. Got desert island blue but I like the magnetic grey, maybe for a change. Please review the latest 155 with sync4 etc asap 👍
So kind! Thank you. Will try. Good luck with the car!
Excellent review. I have almost the same hatchback 2018 Mk4 focus non hybrid 1.0 EcoBoost 125 hp ST-line with similar color, Magnetic Grey. I'm also very happy to with my Ford, it's a very good car to drive 😃👍
Thanks so much for your great comment!
@@BrownCarGuy You're welcome 😊😊
Picking up this car on Wednesday in the ST Line X trim, really excited :)
Congrats!!
@@BrownCarGuy Thanks for the helpful review, was really informative and appreciate the good content!
@@NiceVideoThereBro thank you for the kind comment! 🙏🏽☺️
Great rewiew, you say everthying is correct i alredy have 2 years focus in the mosg beautifull colour desert icland blue for my opionion and he has 1.5.150 petrlol of course manual 8.7 t0 100 km in sport mode 8.5 great
Thanks!!
Great car, the only option I’d leave off is the head up display, it’s a bit of a distraction. The B&O sound system is a must, fantastic sound when I use Apple car play with Spotify. Thoroughly recommend this Focus.
Great stereo indeed!
I went into the dealer looking to buy the 155 MHEV, came out with the 190 ST Diesel for £1.5k more, with almost all of the extras. I don't regret that decision at all. Also glad it doesn't have the tacky-looking digital dash and has lots of physical buttons.
Might have been nice to hear a bit about the Hybrid system.
Press the start with your thumb and the position of this knob will make 100% sense...
It is interesting that many in England still like manual transmissions.
Not everyone. I still do. Though I've nothing against automatics, driven and owned many. Sadly though manual transmissions won't be around for much longer, and changing gears yourself will soon become a lost art.
Nice review! Does this car have a memory function for the electric seats?
Oh gosh I don’t recall now, sorry. Check dealer website.
Gotta get me one. My mkI still holding strong for 20 straight years, but I think it's time for replacement
Go for it!
I've got this car with this engine, and yeah it is amazing. I also think it's quicker than 9.2
You know, I agree with you!!
@@BrownCarGuy Indeed, I saw a YT video in which they recorded it in8,47s !
Gonna pick ours up in a few weeks and we are really looking forward to it 😀
Being ignored by people in expensive German cars is definitely not something to consider 🤷♂️
LOL - true! Especially not when you’re having more fun behind the wheel than they are 😉
Sadly this car is not available in North America, I will probably buy if it was available here in Canada. Our market shifted more towards crossover cars for some reasons so most car compagnies are phasing out sedans and hatchback at a alarming rate. Does the Ford focus MHEV still have cylinder deactivation?
Getting focus 2022 race red 1.5 diesel 120hp
Upgraded alloys
Panoramic sun roof
Full led headlights
B&O sound system
Congrats!
@@BrownCarGuy thanks
what do u think MPG be on that Diesel
@@johnkane3922 not sure to be honest. Depends on how you use it and what mode, such as eco, normal, sport
Not sure why Ford ME stop bringing the Focus to the UAE. The ST is more relevant than ever as it's now available in the automatic tranny as well, which is best suited for the UAE lifestyle & yes traffic as well.
Yeah that was an awesome value offering in the UAE
Just make sure if you’re picking the options do not go for the fancy headlights.I did and after 2 years one stopped working. This was replaced under warranty.I was told if I had been paying for it ,it would have cost £350.last week the same headlamp unit stopped working after only 2 years and Ford dealership is quoting me £1000 for a new one.shame on you Ford
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One downside, it can tow less than a regular 1.0 125hp
Is it possible to get a 2.0 tdci?
Pls review Stinger GT 2022
Will try!
But no ambient lighting or heated steering wheel, gotta buy titanium to get them !!
Titanium has ambient lighting ? So weird that’s not included in the ST line where it would be better suited
opel/vauxhall astra sports tourer or Ford focus active 2020 or 2021 any models. What do you suggest?
Personally I’d go Focus.
@@BrownCarGuy what about the issues woth ecoboost engines ? Are there problems with 1.0 ?
@@BrownCarGuy also, what corolla estate in comparison, i am planning to buy a new one, so would rather want something which could last
@@hassanmehmood949 as far as I’m aware there valve issues with some Ecoboost engines but at very high mileages. Some overheating problems but on early models, and there was a recall to sort the issue.
@@hassanmehmood949 Doesn’t matter which Corolla you get, it’ll outlive all of us - LOL. Here’s my most recent Corolla review czcams.com/video/x3BtlB4Ymcw/video.html
test run on German autobahn doing 130 + mph and quiet
Is there an automatic version of the car ?
There is, but not with the MHEV I believe.
This guy sounds just like Ali G.
Does this car still have the engine with the wet belt, anyone?
No, 4th Focus got the new version engine with a chain from start. Finally.
Why is it 9.2 seconds to 60 mph? That's slow for 150BHP. My Old 2010 Civic had 140 bhp and could do about a second faster.
The 125hp is 10sec so no difference really. Also the torque kicks in much lower on the 125
What does that mean ? I'm looking to get 125 version