Ford Focus 2023 Review

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • This is the new Ford Focus!
    The Focus isn’t as popular as it used to be, having recently dropped out of the top 10 of the most popular cars in the UK. Well, Ford is looking to reverse that trend, and as a result it’s brought in a number of changes to make it more appealing.
    The new model is only a facelift rather than an all-new model, but there are still a couple of noticeable changes. Starting at the rear, there’s some new tail lights along with twin exhaust pipes. Around the front, there’s some new LED headlights along with a new grille design. The Ford badge has also been moved from the bonnet down to the grille.
    On the inside, the most notable change is the new infotainment screen. It comes equipped with Ford’s all-new infotainment system too, but it’s a bit laggy and not the best to use. There are some new digital dials as well. Elsewhere, the cabin is pretty well made, with a fair bit of storage and nice materials throughout.
    As it stands, there are two engine choices available, with the range-topper being a 1-litre turbo petrol that can deliver 155hp. It’s available as either a manual or automatic, and there’s a diesel due out next year which will only be available as an automatic.
    The new Focus starts from around £26,000, but should you choose it over competitors such as the Golf? Stick with Mat to see for yourself!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:44 Design
    02:13 Interior
    04:04 Back Seats
    05:20 Boot
    06:40 5 Annoying Things
    08:37 5 Good Things
    09:41 Engines
    10:21 Town Driving
    11:30 Motorway Driving
    12:23 Country Road Driving
    13:22 0-60mph
    13:54 Verdict
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  Před rokem +414

    Would you choose the Focus over a VW Golf? VOTE below!

  • @_-Anthony-_
    @_-Anthony-_ Před rokem +2160

    I wish you guys still did the "you can fit x amount of carry on suitcases" and then show how it fits in the boot. Was always so useful and easy to know the size of the boot that way. Knowing the capacity in plain volume doesn't hit the same

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před rokem +15

      Add also the 2013 Ford Focus ST on this drag race list.

    • @MOJump23
      @MOJump23 Před rokem

      best ford focus st czcams.com/video/TczEPFqT7YI/video.html

    • @russelllapua4904
      @russelllapua4904 Před rokem +20

      Because it's a pain in the arse to lug around loads of suitcases. You'd have to have more than the space to know what can fit. Now include the staff and the camera equipment, you'd need a transit van to carry everything

    • @morganpritchard5632
      @morganpritchard5632 Před rokem +33

      @@russelllapua4904 They did a behind the scenes video a few years ago and they had a Transit

    • @letsgobrandon5800
      @letsgobrandon5800 Před rokem

      You mean the trunk……

  • @aguadoia
    @aguadoia Před rokem +195

    Drag races are fun...no point denying it. But this type of videos are the ones that CARWOW and Matt became an integral part of the car industry. LOve to see them. Thanks!!

  • @mustiosrs
    @mustiosrs Před 11 měsíci +22

    Have had mine for about half a year now, here's some remarks:
    - The "turbo lag zone" is very much a thing. You ditch your momentum for whatever reason and head all the way down to 2nd or 3rd and you can hear the engine having a hard time coming up to speed. I usually just go back to 3rd and slooowly let it rev back up - it's fine once you get used to it but you have to take it into account
    - The AC controls being on the screen is dumb. With analog controls you can reliably keep an eye on the road whilst changing it. Having to make a guess of where the control you're looking for is on the screen and then having to fumble with the slider to get the temp juuust right is a major distraction whilst on the road without a copilot.
    - The infotainment has a way of acting up. Sometimes it just refuses to connect to my iPhone X. I have an iPhone 11 now and it's been connecting reliably but I've had it ditch the connection once or twice.
    - On the topic of phones, the wireless charging bank absolutely fried both my phones to the point of overheating and becoming irresponsive. I use a charging cable and put my phone in the cup holder vertically and using the adjustable thingies to put it in place.
    - The collision alerts also have a way of acting up. Once I was at a red light and it went off for no apparent reason. Another time it went off because of leaves flowing in the wind. It's very sporadic, not enough to be problematic but it does catch you offguard everytime it does it.
    + The cargo capacity is amazing.
    + I just came back from a roadtrip through the mountains in Belgium and I now appreciate how well this car handles in curves. I felt so confident in how the car drives I've even let a friend drive it through the mountain roads and she was amazed aswell.
    + General comfort - engine sound is quiet when inside, seats are good, suspension is decent value for what you're paying, enough space everywhere, ...

  • @Set_The_Controls
    @Set_The_Controls Před rokem +5

    I have the 2020 focus st and absolutely love it. Drives so well

  • @davidnewbaum6346
    @davidnewbaum6346 Před rokem +192

    I wish there's a sort of regulation regarding AC/ventilation controls, I find it very distracting to use digital controls instead of physical ones as you can feel the knobs without looking away from the road with them.

    • @megaaap100
      @megaaap100 Před rokem +24

      Agreed. Mighty Car Mods made a video of the previous gen Golf vs the latest Golf, where both driver had to change their AC to a specific temperature and direction. The older Golf driver did it in 2s without looking and the latest Golf driver needed almost 10s with looking away from the road a couple of times.

    • @N1ckZ
      @N1ckZ Před rokem

      yes there should be a regualtion to prevent car makers from ever using buttons for climate controlls ever again, to annoy A/C control enthusiasts as well as the ones so incompetent that cant press a virtual button such as yourself.

    • @JetsetDruid
      @JetsetDruid Před rokem +19

      When the percentage of accidents blamed on touch controls starts going up we'll see the regulation come in

    • @heinzketchup4558
      @heinzketchup4558 Před rokem +7

      Hence why i‘ so glad that Mazda kept touch-nonsense on the down low.
      It still has a old BMW/Audi style control knob together with physical buttons and all in addition to the touchscreen which i end up never using anyways.

    • @user-um3cp9es3k
      @user-um3cp9es3k Před rokem +1

      I agree. It's unfortunate that there's all these annoying regulations around things like noise, but nothing around the buttons

  • @joelbrown2782
    @joelbrown2782 Před rokem +13

    I like the updated design and like diamond cut alloys, the ones on the car that Mat is testing are nice.

  • @jonathantaylor1998
    @jonathantaylor1998 Před rokem +14

    Great verdict, Mat - anything that entices people to stop buying resource-wasteful, inefficient SUVs is a good result in my eyes 👍

  • @ZvonX7
    @ZvonX7 Před rokem +387

    Two small corrections Matt :)
    1) It has a guide for the rear seatbelts, you can see it at 7:57-8:00 and 8:05-8:07.
    2) There is a button for LKA on the stork for the prefacelift model as well.
    I know because I am driving it.

    • @Sellerieknolle76
      @Sellerieknolle76 Před rokem +30

      The adjustable cupholder isn't new as well. And I'm pretty sure I had the same wheels on my 2019 Focus ST-Line.

    • @Danoots
      @Danoots Před rokem +17

      and the automation gear shift pictured is incorrect, the 7 speed looks like the old powershift one instead of the rotary dial on the 8 speed.

    • @limericklad2000
      @limericklad2000 Před rokem +35

      It’s a stalk. A stork is a large skinny legged bird.

    • @ZvonX7
      @ZvonX7 Před rokem +7

      @@limericklad2000 I stand corrected

    • @dannyseville2543
      @dannyseville2543 Před rokem +1

      As soon as he said about the lka button I came to the comment's haha. It did take me a few months to find that button and over a year for the driv9ng mode button and I found that by accident trying to turn off auto brake hold.

  • @boydsterling3193
    @boydsterling3193 Před rokem +197

    Had a pre-facelift one of these, it was a fabulous car, incredible handling for what it was, very comfortable and well put together

    • @Brukers3
      @Brukers3 Před rokem +11

      I have a pre-facelift with the 1.5l Ecoboost engine (the same of the Fiesta ST) with 150hp. It's the perfect engine for this car, it has plenty of torque just from 1500rpm and it's punchy until 5500. It's a real shame Ford discontinued that engine.

    • @khelgarironfist3301
      @khelgarironfist3301 Před rokem +5

      @@Brukers3 i would also go for the pre-facelift just for this engine. Shame they don't offer it with Focus anymore even though they offer this engine with some other models. Another thing is, the auto gearbox is a torque convertor one instead of the dual-clutch powershift in the facelift. Lastly, i don't like the new ugly and huge screen that gobbled up all the buttons. All in all, the facelift is a downgrade imo lol.
      Active mk4 seems to be a pretty good package.

    • @autobahnproven
      @autobahnproven Před rokem +1

      @@khelgarironfist3301 Agreed on the Powershift transmission; it's so bad, the industry refers to it without the 'f'.

    • @jasonkillsformomy
      @jasonkillsformomy Před rokem

      @@Brukers3 The 1.5L Ecoboost is POS engine,

    • @Brukers3
      @Brukers3 Před rokem

      @@jasonkillsformomy Why you say that?

  • @LondonsFinestGamingCrew
    @LondonsFinestGamingCrew Před rokem +2

    I’ve got a 22 plate ST line and I absolutely love it

  • @adamroutley
    @adamroutley Před rokem +27

    Previous version has lane assist on stalk button. Driving mode select by cycling the button. Rear camera does indeed get filthy, it's completely useless in winter. The most annoying issue though, is all the warning prompts you have to clear every single time you start the car. There's currently 7 on mine when I start it each time.

    • @jjharson7344
      @jjharson7344 Před rokem +6

      agreed I just went from a 2019 Focus Titanium X to a 2023 Kuga ST Line - the warnings are getting worse.... like the rear seat warning, lane assists, pre-collision assist, seatbelt warnings, passenger warnings, tailgate warnings, override on the hybrid, thats 8 warnings to clear on a normal day, if its cold I get more... not to mention the engine mode selections and power mode selections, It takes a good few minutes for the car to settle down, so you can actually drive the god-damn thing properly.... and yes I am a Ford fan. I also agree in regards to the rear camera, pointless on a rainy day.... I drove the new Focus and it's down on power from the previous model too..... I might leave Ford again for this very reason on my next upgrade. I actually prefer the 2018/19/20 model Focus over the new one. I am very disappointed with the new models interfaces. what happened to the days of just getting in the vehicle turning the key and putting your foot down..? ha ha..

    • @LMAO2510
      @LMAO2510 Před rokem +2

      Wash the car then Adam?

  • @lamarandson5636
    @lamarandson5636 Před rokem +41

    I really wish they still sold the focus and fiesta in America. The new generations look great.

    • @SirMerv
      @SirMerv Před rokem

      Same 😔

    • @londonas2
      @londonas2 Před rokem +3

      They won’t sell any of them anywhere soon

    • @stickshifter8
      @stickshifter8 Před rokem +6

      Agree, such a loss for our market…

  • @edipires15
    @edipires15 Před rokem +27

    9:09 The lane keeping assist button was always on that stalk, you’ve just missed it on all of your Ford reviews 😂

    • @Frodokeuh
      @Frodokeuh Před rokem

      i was wondering too it's the same but i rarely use it i almost crash a few times when the lane keeping assist was active lol

  • @Hellndegenerates
    @Hellndegenerates Před rokem +2

    I've got a mk3.5 st diesel, with a stage 3 from Pumaspeed,
    278 bhp 480nm,
    47 mpg around town 62 mpg on a long run, and the handling on AP coilovers is amazing.

  • @benlecluyse
    @benlecluyse Před rokem +1

    Amazing review like always !!

  • @deinemutter3575
    @deinemutter3575 Před rokem +24

    Nice Video. I like the look of the "new" focus. Especially the new backlights. I own a 2016 Focus ST wagon and I'm very happy with it. I drove 60k km in the last 3 years and had not a single issue with it.

  • @johanstjern4118
    @johanstjern4118 Před rokem +9

    Yes! They still offer analog dials in lower trims!

  • @Kefford666
    @Kefford666 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love those brake lights. Saw some on a Puma yesterday and they just look so nice

  • @simonk8889
    @simonk8889 Před rokem +2

    I love this car, just got it myself in magnetic color and wagon version.

  • @jameslentsoane9037
    @jameslentsoane9037 Před rokem +16

    I will definitely go ahead and BUY IT!. Great car. It's a shame it is no longer available in South Africa, and so is the young sibling Ford Fiesta.😔😪

  • @jaissenkalandaramen3715
    @jaissenkalandaramen3715 Před rokem +57

    Would be great if you started doing a night time drive too to see the full effect of the lights

    • @DRB3055
      @DRB3055 Před rokem +1

      The LED lights even on the base model are very good, huge step up if you're coming from halogens. The base model doesn't have auto dip but some people would prefer that anyway, I'm not sure about higher trim levels.

    • @robinhosleftfoot
      @robinhosleftfoot Před rokem

      @@DRB3055 how do they compare to Xenons on 2007 r56 MINI?

    • @DRB3055
      @DRB3055 Před rokem +2

      @@robinhosleftfoot I don't know for that model, my only experience of xenons is a 2011 7 series and all the led lights on various cars have been much better.

    • @markwilliams1172
      @markwilliams1172 Před rokem +1

      I agree ...... the cornering lights are a nice addition for the tight corners

    • @gravemind6536
      @gravemind6536 Před rokem +1

      @@robinhosleftfoot They will make the Xenons look dim especially on a car that age. Pretty much any oem LED set up will be better.

  • @cy9nvs
    @cy9nvs Před rokem +31

    As a Pre-Facelift Focus ST owner, I gotta say I like the new front quite a bit more than the old one. Though while I think the prefacelift mk3 was hideous, with the 4th gen both looks really good in their own way. Also love the new rear lights, I'll be getting those for mine soon.

    • @madern7
      @madern7 Před rokem +2

      No st in the facelift?

    • @thatfocusguy
      @thatfocusguy Před rokem +2

      I’ve just changed my pre facelift ST for a facelift one.

    • @mihnealazar7039
      @mihnealazar7039 Před rokem

      I’m with you on this one, I agree

    • @iangillett2488
      @iangillett2488 Před rokem +1

      @@thatfocusguy Just replaced my Fiesta ST3, with the latest ST version, in the same fantastic red colour. Did take 10 months to arrive, but worth the wait. Impressed so far.

    • @iangillett2488
      @iangillett2488 Před rokem +1

      @@madern7 I have one, so yes available 😉

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  • @nishanth970
    @nishanth970 Před rokem +33

    Ik this off topic, but rest in peace ford Fiesta

  • @carsreports
    @carsreports Před rokem +6

    Countryside roads, ST-Line X suspensions and tires and sport mode on it’s quite fun to drive it. Only reason I’m happy to go to work really 😂😂

  • @sMiLeR_thewatcher
    @sMiLeR_thewatcher Před rokem

    Got 2015 Ford Focus 182psi Ecoboost in Auto, and its amazing, really responsive, feels fast and handles well, great sensors and rear camera, comfortable, great sound, the touch screen is a bit slow and unresponsive, but overall works nicely.

  • @JoeCrawford95
    @JoeCrawford95 Před rokem +5

    Lane keep assist button has always been there

  • @KTLam
    @KTLam Před 10 měsíci +6

    I have a ST-line from 2019 with the I-3 1.5L Ecoboost - 134 kW. The refinement of this engine compared to the 1.0L is so much better and a turbolag is almost non-existent. Fuel economy is quite good.
    Such a shame Ford phased out the 1.5 from 2020 and on. Glad I have this excellent engine before it was gone. If they only had it combined with the mild hybrid, it would have been a good combnation.

  • @pavolmalovec37
    @pavolmalovec37 Před rokem +26

    that seatbelt issue is a common "sickness" of all Focuses 😀 had 2nd gen now I have 3rd gen and its the same as you have shown

    • @rynexl5646
      @rynexl5646 Před rokem +2

      it is the same for 1st gen too.

    • @DeGlennen
      @DeGlennen Před rokem

      My mk3.5 Focus also has that same issue.
      But for some reason my old Mk6 Fiesta didn't have any problem with that: That car had a special slot in the plastics next to the rear window; where you could put the seatbelt clasp.

    • @nickidean3877
      @nickidean3877 Před rokem

      @@DeGlennen My mk3.5 has those exact plastics in it. Wonder if it's a trim thing, or maybe an option pack that was selected?

    • @DeGlennen
      @DeGlennen Před rokem

      ​@@nickidean3877 My ST-line mk3.5 has those small plastic guides to stop the rear seatbelt from snagging. But I find those not to work at all. The system I mentioned on the mk6 Fiesta is way better. (that was a 3dr car though)

  • @loganpaul3330
    @loganpaul3330 Před 8 měsíci

    youve killed the intro of this video, really smooth

  • @andrewbarlow1707
    @andrewbarlow1707 Před 3 měsíci

    I have a 23 plate ST line vignali and i love it! I normally keep cars until the first MOT, but i will be keeping this for much longer

  • @TheBIOSStar
    @TheBIOSStar Před rokem +4

    A lot of the changes like the lane assist button have been there since the 2020 refresh, but great review as always!

    • @MichaelTheGamer10
      @MichaelTheGamer10 Před rokem

      My 2017 mk8 Fiesta has the Lane assist button on the end of the stalk. Was quite surprised the focus didn’t when it was released in 2018?

    • @lcpp5804
      @lcpp5804 Před rokem

      My 68 plate Focus has lane keeping assist button also, so it has been around since the Mk4 started being manufactured.

    • @SurgeDashcam
      @SurgeDashcam Před 3 měsíci

      My 2016 Mk3 focus also has the lane keep assist button, so it has been around for a while.

  • @TorqueDriven
    @TorqueDriven Před rokem +3

    Okay thanks for the reminder 👍

  • @jagszz
    @jagszz Před rokem

    Great video..... still trying to figure out how to use the subwoofer

  • @PLively
    @PLively Před rokem

    Rear seat belt guides: I've had the last two Fiestas since 2015. There are guides, that are normally hidden when the seat back is upright, but I only found out a couple of weeks ago. - it isn't obvious The Focus has the same thing.
    At 7:56 take a look to the left of the red seat catch on the C pillar. Looks like the same "blades" of plastic . You can put the belt through these.

  • @snbala
    @snbala Před rokem +111

    I still own the very first MK1 Focus, excellent car that is cheap to run and fun to drive. I looked into a MK4 (this generation) and things looked cheap inside and I wasn’t sold on the looks of it. It’s a shame the Focus is going soon but it’s just the market with the horrible SUVs at the moment. The Focus will always be remembered though, especially the first generation.

    • @tomteunissen
      @tomteunissen Před rokem +24

      I've had the honor of owning a MK1 too, the facelifted one with the 2.0l and 131hp. It was my first car and it was a blast to drive. It left me 1,5 years ago.. Its cylinders have been laid to rest.
      SUV's are killing the great, sporty and affordable hatchback segment and it's just sad to see it happening. I remember just a couple of years ago, SUVs were cars for old people and I still see them that way :')

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před rokem +6

      @@tomteunissen the 1999 and 2013 Ford Focuses are still way better than 2023 Focus.

    • @massimolettuce
      @massimolettuce Před rokem +6

      @@tomteunissen It is very sad indeed, but not only is it annoying that SUVs are taking over, but instead what the market has had to do. Look at the Ford Puma, Seat Arona, VW T-Cross or even the Toyota Aygo-X... None of them are actual SUVs! They are just raised hatchbacks that try really hard to become SUVs but eventually fail at being an SUV. Even further annoying is the fact that an SUV in the early 2000s was no other than a less capable off-roader (usually a 4WD) and now they're FWD crap that will get no one nowhere through unpaved roads. The automotive industry is in decay, but the SUV fever is just starting. 😔

    • @ewaf88
      @ewaf88 Před rokem +7

      @@tomteunissen My girlfriend had a new Ghia version back in 1999.
      She put me on her company insurance so I could drive it
      My goodness the difference between her Focus and my Citroen Xsara.
      The Focus was incredible and I immediately felt jealous.

    • @allosaurusfragilis7782
      @allosaurusfragilis7782 Před rokem +10

      Ford hit a home run with the mk 1. Great car.

  • @piprobinson6575
    @piprobinson6575 Před rokem +12

    What happened to just being able to jump in a car and just drive, no faffing about with driving modes. This doesn't seem too bad , but most hot hatches are dreadful and they don't seem to have a memory so you have to start all over again each time you get in. This Focus seems to be a thoroughly rounded family car, great review 👍😊

  • @TheDieqo
    @TheDieqo Před rokem

    That’s trousers suit your really good Matt. 🤝🏼

  • @mattinsydney3236
    @mattinsydney3236 Před rokem +89

    Love the focus, I’ve owned two. The car doesn’t get as much credibility as is due. When it came out in 1998, it was so far above anything else on the market AND average Brits could afford to put fuel in it!

    • @MichaelBosley
      @MichaelBosley Před rokem +5

      @@paulmh4048 The first Focus was radical when it came out. Ford used to push boundaries with new models. Their whole design language is so bland now, like it was designed by executives. Same with the new Fiesta.

    • @Spasm975
      @Spasm975 Před rokem +1

      I agree, in Poland, Ford is very underrated - Ford is known here as a poor unreliable car for some reason (pretty much equal to Fiat/Renault/Citroen). Of course Ford had some fails with other models eg. B-Max C-Max S-Max etc. But I actually love Ford a lot, I had 93' fiesta which never failed through 10 years, now I've got 05' focus which never failed for 6 years. But I've got to agree that Ford lost his soul, design after second/third generation of Focus - it doesn't have it's character, it's bland, it's more like Kia/Hyundai like. I love mk2 focus ST/RS design, mk3 RS is okay, but mk4 is like any other car (more Kia/Hyundai like).
      From the new generation Ford cars I like Puma and Mustang only.
      I also miss fact that every Ford engine novadays is same Ecoboost or Diesel without any character. In the past they used to put some powerful iconic engines like V6 or Volvo's inline 5. It's sad that in 10 years all those focus/fiesta models would be just some regular civilized cars without anything special. Where mk2 ST/RS will still be iconic as those sound incredible and when tuned can easily make 600hp+.

    • @donkeysunited
      @donkeysunited Před rokem +2

      @@MichaelBosley Wasn't the first Focus one of the first cars to have high brake lights? It was the first car I owned, great fun to drive on bendy secondary roads (I had a 1.6L).

    • @chrishart8548
      @chrishart8548 Před rokem +1

      @@donkeysunited didn't the volvo 850 have lights up the sides of the rear window.

    • @donkeysunited
      @donkeysunited Před rokem +2

      @@chrishart8548 Probably. I'm not hugely aware of other cars. But I also don't know how common the 850 was. I just remember feeling that having the rear light clusters so high up made them much more visible especially through car windows in traffic, and that that was a good thing.

  • @RealLaone
    @RealLaone Před rokem +5

    These are fun to drive, the ones before this one also looked better though

  • @jonnyfreeman9361
    @jonnyfreeman9361 Před rokem

    Ive had 2 new ones, a 68 plate and a 19 plate both st lines and for the money they are great cars!

  • @ADHDxGaming00
    @ADHDxGaming00 Před rokem

    The lane assist button was on the stalk already in the pre facelift model. My 2018 St Line focus had it.

  • @whatonearthisthis.
    @whatonearthisthis. Před rokem +5

    Thanks for reviewing cars that we can actually afford, Matt!!

    • @MOJump23
      @MOJump23 Před rokem

      best ford focus st czcams.com/video/TczEPFqT7YI/video.html

  • @AlymerKiteboy
    @AlymerKiteboy Před rokem +10

    I'm on my fourth Focus, a 2016 SE and would buy another without hesitation. Unfortunately living in Canada that's no longer an option because Ford sadly no longer offers it here. 😔
    A couple of things you missed in this review:
    You mentioned the rear seatbelt getting caught in the latch when returning the rear seat to its upright position, true, but clearly visible as you are telling us this is the plastic "parking spot" clip for the seatbelt to stop this from happening! 😉
    Also you forgot to mention that you can flip the rear seat bottoms forward before lowering the rear seat backs and get a completely flat load floor. I go one step further than this and remove the rear seat bottoms completely, 4 torx bolts, and have a completely flat load floor for sports gear all the time without the inconvenience of the flipped up seat bottoms restricting front seat position and taking up the rear footwell space.
    Great review that makes me angry at Ford... I have no interest in any of their current North American offerings. 🙄 Bye bye Ford, hello Kia!

    • @CherryGS
      @CherryGS Před 4 měsíci

      On the MK4 you can't flip the bottom part of the rear seats, this was only possible on the MK3 and older models.

  • @tomryner5830
    @tomryner5830 Před rokem

    Love your normal everyday driver reviews.

  • @justinedzard
    @justinedzard Před rokem

    I still drive my '06 Focus, and I still can't get enough of the chunky rear end, that part of the design is what sold me on the Focus in the first place.

  • @Bertha076
    @Bertha076 Před rokem +25

    By far the best in its segment.

    • @massimolettuce
      @massimolettuce Před rokem +5

      I'd say the Seat/Cupra Leon is the only fair competitor to this car.

    • @andreiuta5114
      @andreiuta5114 Před rokem

      Mazda 3?

    • @stoicapetruliviu8840
      @stoicapetruliviu8840 Před rokem +2

      🤣. Ceed'Kia/Hyundai killed Ford in Europe.

    • @Bertha076
      @Bertha076 Před rokem +1

      @@stoicapetruliviu8840 You clearly never drove a Ford focus before.

    • @stoicapetruliviu8840
      @stoicapetruliviu8840 Před rokem

      @@Bertha076 surely did. And all fiestas from 2004 till 2020. Focus 2016 hatch/break. Best fiesta was MK5

  • @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333

    Great video. ☺️
    Edit: I used the 2020 version of the Ford Focus ST for my driving lessons and driving test and it was so nice to drive.

    • @kayahall7835
      @kayahall7835 Před rokem +2

      U were using the ST-line. An instructor isn't gonna teach students in a 280bhp ST. And I can confirm as I've seen a few driving instructor cars with advertising and stuff on them. But ur right tho, amazing car to drive I actually own one myself🤣

    • @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333
      @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333 Před rokem +1

      @@kayahall7835 He got the 1.5 liter Diesel version late 2020. It was mad fast.

    • @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333
      @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333 Před rokem +1

      @@kayahall7835 The CZcamsr KSI'S old Lambhorgini Aventador was turned into a learners car for a few months before being sold again. You'll be surprised what they teach u in nowadays.

    • @kayahall7835
      @kayahall7835 Před rokem +1

      @Joshua Hall a.k.a. Controlla Exact one I've got except 2021. It moves for sure 🤣

    • @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333
      @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333 Před rokem +1

      @@kayahall7835 When he first got it, I was driving in normal mode at 50mph and without pressing harder the car jumped to 70mph within a few seconds when he put it in race mode for a short section 😂

  • @alexconstantin7022
    @alexconstantin7022 Před rokem

    i can confirm that the lane assist button that u have now on pre facelift , it was present even on 2018 models . i have it myself and i bought the car at the beggining of 2019

  • @Dunkelzeitgeist
    @Dunkelzeitgeist Před rokem

    I'm not sure I do need it, but you do make a good point for the best all rounder hatchback

  • @Godzukidan
    @Godzukidan Před 5 měsíci +3

    I wish Ford would sell them in the USA. They would sell very well.

  • @xtys9606
    @xtys9606 Před rokem +7

    This is what we're talking about a good old typical daily car you see in the UK
    How's about a video of the facelifted Focus ST next?

  • @rokan81
    @rokan81 Před rokem

    Such a good looking hatch. I wish we got the new gen in the USA.

  • @AnishKumar-ur7ef
    @AnishKumar-ur7ef Před rokem +1

    Looking awesome ♥️

  • @TLGElectro
    @TLGElectro Před rokem +8

    Do Fords come with door seal trims hanging out of them as standard, or is that an optional extra?

    • @razzyrascal7961
      @razzyrascal7961 Před rokem +2

      I had this on my 18 plate STLine so can't argue with that! However, it took 30 secs to fix with some double sided tape. Only issue I ever had in 4 years too. Best car i ever owned.

    • @jjharson7344
      @jjharson7344 Před rokem

      same - I used loctite super glue gel on my 2019 model, never an issue since, they are great cars, the handling is superb.

  • @lucasrustt
    @lucasrustt Před rokem +5

    it actually looks really good

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 Před rokem

    Great video Mat!😸

  • @jriben
    @jriben Před rokem

    Could you check the low frequencies on your videos?
    For the past couple of weeks my subwoofer goes mad when you are shooting from the drivers seat.

  • @J0n0tanII
    @J0n0tanII Před rokem +12

    Sad that we don't get the Focus at all in Australia anymore. I drive the 2020 ST-Line estate and it's the best car I've had.

    • @artureff3046
      @artureff3046 Před rokem

      and we dont get ute anymore....

    • @johnneill9740
      @johnneill9740 Před rokem

      The class action launched against Ford in Australia over the PowerShi*t transmission issues may have had something to do with it....

    • @juiicer
      @juiicer Před rokem

      ​@@johnneill9740 Ford transmissions have always been shady. I have an LZ Focus ST and the 6speed in it is the same one in base a model Focus and Mazda3. Basically made of glass.

    • @sjb2471
      @sjb2471 Před rokem

      @@johnneill9740 very little to do with it at all, people have short memories. Everyone here still buys VWs by the truckload and on top of dieselgate, they had exactly the same issues with their early dual clutch autos and were ordered by the regulators to fix them and fined. This class of car is just of little interest to Australians in 2022, and Ford Australia have long poorly marketed their smaller, non-crossover cars, one might also think by design. Supply out of Europe was the final mail in the coffin.

    • @sjb2471
      @sjb2471 Před rokem +1

      IKR - I picked up a new ST last week, which is possibly the last of them available here (a cancelled order I accidentally found, so happy!). It SO fun, and so capable to drive. My partner drives a Golf 8 GTi and yep, it’s clearly better finished (yet feels less “solid”), but it’s clear that VW make cars for posers, and Ford (of Europe) make cars for drivers. It’s night and day more engaging to drive.

  • @JJJJJ269
    @JJJJJ269 Před rokem +15

    Disappointed Matt didn’t throw the boot cover!

    • @TrumpWinner
      @TrumpWinner Před rokem +1

      Yeh I was waiting for that too 😂

  • @user-xb7dv6if4s
    @user-xb7dv6if4s Před rokem

    But this type of videos are the ones that CARWOW and Matt became an integral part of the car industry
    Was always so useful and easy to know the size of the boot that way.

  • @dariusnastac
    @dariusnastac Před rokem +1

    I've got the pre facelift mk4 focus with a 2.0 diesel 150hp automatic(st line) and I find it a very good balanced car altho I don't find it that sporty it understeers a bit if you take corners too fast ,very good fuel consumption 6.2l/km average in the last 9000km and in the city 7.2 ,the audio system(b&o) it s very good for the price but it got some flaws with the bass if at full volume on some songs ,and the front bumper it s just too low (it s very easy to hit things with it )mine is all scratched below but I guess that s what you get for beauty .The gearbox is kinda slow and changes gears hard in the winter for the first 10 min .

  • @Oldladysgin
    @Oldladysgin Před rokem +2

    With a Focus it's the handling, so good. It makes the car.

  • @BomberFletch31
    @BomberFletch31 Před rokem +6

    I would absolutely buy a Focus if I lived in the UK. Trouble is, here in Australia, we only get the ST. Not everyone wants a harsh riding hot hatch. I've driven the ST-Line before (back when Ford did offer the entire range here) and I thought the ride was a bit firm, never mind the ST. It's a real shame because the Focus is just such a brilliant car. I want one, but I can't get the spec that I want in Australia (Titanium X with a manual gearbox, please).

    • @allanroberts2483
      @allanroberts2483 Před rokem +2

      Had an ST line in Australia and did not find the suspension harsh at all. Loved the 8 speed auto torque converter and the feisty 3 cylinder turbo.Never has a problem with the car A great car under represented by Ford Australia.

  • @pauljazzman408
    @pauljazzman408 Před rokem

    Great review. You said it was mild hybrid. Is it available as eco boost with low carbon emissions and/or ULEZ compliant?

  • @B-Rok88
    @B-Rok88 Před rokem +1

    Sales would've been better in the states if they offered the DCT in the ST and R. I love how they add it to the ST the year after we discontinue selling it. Manual only is cool and all, but for daily hatchbacks the auto shouldve been an obvious available option

  • @MartyGry
    @MartyGry Před rokem +7

    I’ve got the ‘20 1.0l 155hp version and I love it. This facelifted version looks bonkers too, especially the front, but one thing that buggers me the most is that the rear indicators and brakelights are still made with incandescent bulbs, while competitors like the new Renault Megane and Vauxhall Astra have got full led tail lights (the Megane even has dynamic turn signals!)
    So that’s a bit disappointing. Other than that it’s a beaut. Love the red also!

    • @Hazmatx220
      @Hazmatx220 Před rokem +2

      bonkers? xD

    • @MartyGry
      @MartyGry Před rokem

      @@Hazmatx220 haha yeah I know, little bit exaggerated, it just looks good xD

    • @andy.higgins
      @andy.higgins Před 9 měsíci

      @@Finkelkaas Does the mild hybrid have a wet belt? I went in to the dealer to look at a 155 petrol - ended up driving off with a diesel ST.

    • @baileybunnies5151
      @baileybunnies5151 Před 4 měsíci

      @@andy.higgins No it’s a chain cam now

  • @shahir10
    @shahir10 Před rokem +5

    Mat really sounded like he couldn't be bothered to be there for this one 😂

  • @kevinortiz3203
    @kevinortiz3203 Před 8 měsíci

    That cheeky fuel nozel bit by Matt though 😏

  • @Marcelo-cf7qe
    @Marcelo-cf7qe Před měsícem

    That baby seat test is the best thing ever!!! I never see reviewers doing that!

  • @pscot9620
    @pscot9620 Před rokem +4

    Bought 1 brand new in 19 . 1 litre eco boost . Great car . Fun to drive. Never given me an once of hassle

  • @scottm9617
    @scottm9617 Před rokem +34

    I’d advise everyone to get the Estate. The estate version feels just as nippy, but you have the roof rails as standard, a massive boot, extra power sockets, automatic tailgate. I’ve got a roof-tent on mine too all with the 1.0 125bhp 3 cylinder petrol and it works fine. I’m getting 42mpg. I’m 26 and it’s only £250 per year to insure fully comp.

    • @KA6ED
      @KA6ED Před rokem +4

      £250 per year? How u manage that?

    • @MrPikkoz
      @MrPikkoz Před rokem +6

      @@KA6ED partially post code lottery, I'm afraid.

    • @MrBazinger
      @MrBazinger Před rokem +1

      @@KA6ED I can vouch for the cheap insurance, I'm older at 45, but my ST-Line X only costs me £160 a year to insure.

    • @MotorTorq_ZA
      @MotorTorq_ZA Před rokem +3

      The estate actually looks nicer too

    • @KA6ED
      @KA6ED Před rokem

      @@MrBazinger I’ve only driven old cars. My last car was a 2005 Astra and insurance was £70 per month and I was 38 at the time. Is it so cheap for you guys because you have new cars?

  • @timewilltella39
    @timewilltella39 Před rokem +1

    I personally would go with the estate with pan roof

  • @pritishjena5393
    @pritishjena5393 Před rokem

    Very simple solution for bottle holders.Nice

  • @wykisz
    @wykisz Před rokem +10

    I wish you guys started adding the name of the car in the title again

  • @cactus3796
    @cactus3796 Před rokem +1

    8:30 matt why didnt you throw the load cover?! its your signature move haha

  • @jcarter3562
    @jcarter3562 Před 8 měsíci

    The inbuilt sync 4 navigation system with real time updates is excellent, its all there on a nice big screen. I can't understand why you would want to use apple car play/android auto to obtain your sat nav. Also I personally find the inbuilt ventilation controls to be no worse than having to use physical dials and buttons, and as mentioned elsewhere you can use voice commands if you so wish to change the settings. Having those controls built in makes for a very simplistic uncluttered looking cabin which is much more pleasing on the eye.

  • @CarpetLayer
    @CarpetLayer Před rokem +1

    I have the 2015 focus hatchback here in the states. 2 litre 160 hp. Never been in the shop. Zero problems.

  • @Manoah.
    @Manoah. Před rokem +15

    I think the Focus is definitely one of the best hatchbacks/wagons you can buy. Although reliability does sometimes leave some question marks (I used to work at a Ford dealership, the 1.0 Ecoboost do tend to break their crankshaft after 150k miles especially when chiptuned) I think interior quality and practicality is pretty good and they're absolutely lovely to drive. I never mind working on those although for regulair oil changes I have to take out 17(!) screws before I can take off the undertray.... Butt overall, great cars and I'd definitely recommend one to someone looking for a new car

    • @klaajt3141
      @klaajt3141 Před rokem +3

      I was considering buying a 2019 Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost ST , do you think its reliable? It has around 25k miles one it. I have heard that the 1.0 Ecoboost has alot of distribution belt problems.. any advice?

    • @Manoah.
      @Manoah. Před rokem +4

      @@klaajt3141 Yes they have timing belt problems. Because they have a 'wet belt' meaning the rubber belt is inside the oil pan. Which after a while makes the rubber go bad, and fall apart. Rubber bits will then end up in the oil causing oil passages to block...... But when you change the timing belt more often than Ford adviced you won't really face any big problems. Although for some reason all Ecoboosts like to eat their spark plugs, they crack sometimes causing a misfire

    • @klaajt3141
      @klaajt3141 Před rokem +3

      @@Manoah. how often would you change the belt? Or specifically when?

    • @Manoah.
      @Manoah. Před rokem +2

      @@klaajt3141 Ford says every 10 years/ 150k miles but I'd recommend every 5-6 years and no more than 80k miles

    • @FefyGT
      @FefyGT Před 8 měsíci +2

      Engine is quite reliable, but do not tune it, it already has the power to piston surface ratio of a formula 1 engine.

  • @Vicomobile
    @Vicomobile Před rokem +1

    Good Looking Car

  • @vipboss82
    @vipboss82 Před 9 měsíci

    Matt Watson
    Can You Please 🙏🏼 Confirm What is The: Boot Capacity Size ?
    (Rear Seats 💺 Up)
    On Some Website is Saying 375L or is 392L ?
    In This 2023 Model

  • @bdeithrick
    @bdeithrick Před rokem

    It’s nice that a company is making a car still.

  • @shinobi-zensei
    @shinobi-zensei Před rokem +7

    I hate that we don’t get this in the US anymore. It looks fantastic!

    • @eclipsegfxable
      @eclipsegfxable Před rokem

      You guys get so many other great cars compared to the UK

    • @karimtemri1664
      @karimtemri1664 Před rokem

      @@eclipsegfxable they are great to look at but not really nimble

    • @silkyblack5880
      @silkyblack5880 Před rokem

      @@karimtemri1664 far from the truth. modern suspension designs along with great FR/FMR balance goes great, regardless of weight. Yes, I'm looking at you Ford Mustang GT500 and Corvette C7 ZR1.

    • @karimtemri1664
      @karimtemri1664 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@silkyblack5880 hum hum we also get the Ford Mustang. You're probably right ✅

  • @israelkeyzer9617
    @israelkeyzer9617 Před rokem +19

    I love this thing! Such a shame they stopped selling it in the USA, it looks like a great car for maybe a road trip, or for someone in college to drive. However, I wish that they could come back with the Focus RS. If someone can ls7 swap a Brz ( I Think, if not a car very similar in size) they can put a v6 in there and make it super fast!

    • @sharonbraselton3135
      @sharonbraselton3135 Před rokem

      Chuec wats hibrde. 4 or v6 Jude 4 kw batery

    • @khelgarironfist3301
      @khelgarironfist3301 Před rokem +8

      Now they will stop selling it in the rest of the world too, which is getting muricanized with all the fat SUVs apparently.

    • @stickshifter8
      @stickshifter8 Před rokem +5

      Agree. Such a missed opportunity. Just look at the demand for the GR Corolla and Civic R in the US. These models sell 100% of their production and became unobtainable. That makes me think that a new Focus RS would be a great success in this country.

    • @sebbach3747
      @sebbach3747 Před rokem +1

      You live in the USA. Mustangs are cheap there. Why would you look at a focus?

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@khelgarironfist3301ya it'll be harder for the people learning to drive now Because the fiesta and focus were so good for that job

  • @SDADanCars
    @SDADanCars Před rokem

    It is great ! After i did the Test Drive i was thinking about it a few days :)

  • @taaafi_9952
    @taaafi_9952 Před rokem

    9:13, wrong Matt, in the previous focus, which i have, it has the same straightforward button to activate/deactivate LKA. Cheers

  • @michaelbaldwin5953
    @michaelbaldwin5953 Před rokem +32

    I've got the older st line x with the 1.5 ltr 182bhp, bought it in 2018.Think i'll keep it based on this review.Can get 50 MPG on a run in eco mode on say the motorway , but doesn't half go in sports mode, although the fuel consumption drops.Gearbox on the 1.5 is really good.Not like the 1ltr engine gearbox in this....why the F*uck did they drop the Fiesta ST 3 cylinder engine ?

    • @donkey1271
      @donkey1271 Před rokem +1

      Efficiency that’s why, they have increasingly stringent targets to meet

    • @the-dronepilot
      @the-dronepilot Před rokem

      Becouse they are stupid?

  • @jmusicca7779
    @jmusicca7779 Před rokem +4

    drove a rental one with the analogue dials recently - interior felt cheap and in usual ford fashion - lacking an overall "language" , but i remember it steering and handling rough cobblestone roads quite well. a golf for sure feels more upmarket, but im sure it's more expensive as well.

  • @mcdonaldsmenuguy8859
    @mcdonaldsmenuguy8859 Před rokem +1

    I like the fact that it comes with a subwoofer in the back

  • @mickrobbo34
    @mickrobbo34 Před rokem

    Hello advice please! I was about to sign on the dotted line for a new focus just last night! Got a good deal in my opinion for For a 1.0 ST X Line hybrid 155 5 door auto!
    Then I heard they are discontinuing it from next year!
    I currently have a BMW 1 series automatic just over 3 years old with only 19000 miles on the clock and good equity!
    Should I stick with this or switch to the Focus!! Will the fact that it’s going out of circulation really affect the future value??
    Any advice hugely appreciated!

  • @-Grifter
    @-Grifter Před rokem +3

    I love carwow and especially Matt. I will always click and watch almost every video of his but I do question the click bait title of this one. Best ever! “ You need this Car!” Then, shortlist it! Ha.

  • @okithdesilva129
    @okithdesilva129 Před rokem +7

    A Ford review after a long and long time! I waited for a Ford review!

  • @mihnealazar7039
    @mihnealazar7039 Před rokem

    7:06 it’s because the same door is used on the Focus sedan (that’s not sold in the UK) and that would look really weird with a hatchback door (like the Golf door for example).

  • @JB-vc6xj
    @JB-vc6xj Před rokem

    It's a beauty! 😍 Nice color 👌

  • @MrFlazz99
    @MrFlazz99 Před rokem +4

    My father (late 70s) is on his second Focus (67-plate ST Line), but not a gadget fan. I suspect that the march of gadgetry may frustrate him if he goes for another one - he's itching to get a newer car just for the sake of it, but I'm telling him to stick with what he's got (which will last for ever with his mileages). Call me a stick in the mud, but even I in my 50s feel left behind. No CD player means no-go for me, no matter what the car.

  • @keithronson2624
    @keithronson2624 Před rokem +13

    The Focus is a forgotten gem! Handling and size. Would make far more sense for many than a ''pretend'' SUV... even better than stable mate Puma. Will be a sad day when the Focus is no more.

    • @jameshedges3857
      @jameshedges3857 Před rokem

      Completely agree. Although the puma is actually the stable mate of the fiesta not the focus. The puma is just a fiesta on stilts in the same was a kuga is a focus on stilts

  • @dilanp8795
    @dilanp8795 Před rokem

    Would love to see a video on the new ST!!

  • @09060688xx
    @09060688xx Před rokem

    Hope Vietnam Ford will bring this version to Vietnam Market. I am still using Focus Hatchback 2012. I love the steering feeling of Focus. it's absolutely amazing compared to the same Class Cars of other brands. Thanks for the video!

  • @sm_flys
    @sm_flys Před rokem +5

    I really wish we had this in the States. ☹️