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Jul 15, 2022 · The Ford Focus is a popular hatchback with a sweet drive, a spacious interior and a giant infotainment system. Read why it's still the best in class, despite the competition from crossovers and hybrids.
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The Ford Focus offers a spacious and stylish interior with...
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Top Gear reviews the Ford Focus. Success in a hatch isn't...
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Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid Mhev Titanium X 5DR Auto:...
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Go manual and more power for the best Focus to drive....
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The Ford hot hatch has been one of the reassuring constants...
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The new Ford Focus Estate is based on the same stiffer,...
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A Focus Zetec, with 99bhp and piles more equipment...
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Feb 23, 2023 · The Ford Focus is a fun and comfortable family hatchback with decent practicality and technology. Read our expert verdict on its performance, interior, boot space and running costs, and compare it with key rivals such as the Skoda Octavia and VW Golf.
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The 2018 Ford Focus is a front-wheel-drive compact economy car that is available as a sedan or hatchback. It comes in a variety of styles and trim levels. The core starts with the bare-bones S...
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Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid review: a good car, made better. £ 27,300 when new. Read why you can trust our independent reviews. Ollie Kew. Published: 12 Nov 2020. 1 / 11. SPEC HIGHLIGHTS. BHP....
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The new Focus has been revamped but the changes are relatively subtle. There’s a new grille, with the famous Ford oval now floating in the centre, while new headlights and bumpers have also been fitted. As styling updates go it’s hardly ground-breaking stuff, and we’re not entirely convinced that it’s an aesthetic improvement, but it does somehow m...
Ford’s interiors have not been especially impressive in recent years, and the Focus’ cabin remains something of a mixed bag. The new oversize touchscreen appears to be master of all it surveys in there, but the design is generally quite futuristic and modern. It isn’t classically beautiful or a minimalist paradise, but it feels cool in a spaceshipp...
Arguably the biggest upgrade for the new Focus is its new touchscreen infotainment system, which is available on all but the entry level models. From corner to corner it measures 13.2in, and it dominates the dashboard to an almost comical extent. It sits above the air vents like an enormous wall-mounted television. It uses the same operating system...
While Ford may have worked hard on the touchscreen and the exterior upgrades, it hasn’t done very much to the oily bits. You still get much the same choice of engines as before, with a selection of petrol and diesel powerplants to peruse. Some of the petrol engines use mild-hybrid technology to make them that little bit more efficient, but there’s ...
While our Active Vignale specification test car was perhaps the most compromised model in the range when it comes to handling and ride quality, there’s something to be said for testing the least road-orientated model. You see, the Focus has long been the gold standard when it comes to driver engagement, and although it has been challenged by the Ma...
The Focus is on sale now in hatchback and estate forms, with prices starting at £23,500 for the basic Trend model. That car comes with LED headlights and the old eight-inch satellite navigation system, as well as a heated windscreen and parking sensors at the front and rear, but it also comes with 16-inch steel wheels, which might put some customer...
The new Focus is not dramatically different from its predecessor but it has improved some of the old car’s weak spots. The new infotainment system is a massive step forward, and though we’re unsure about the grille, the new styling generally makes the updated car feel more modern. And while the engines and driving experience are unchanged, they wer...
After reading our review of the Ford Focus Active, you might like to read about the Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerAlso check out our review of the Nissan Qashqai ePowerYou might also want to see our review of the family-friendly Dacia JoggerOVERVIEW. WHAT'S NEW. PRICING. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE. FUEL ECONOMY. INTERIOR. SAFETY. WARRANTY & MAINTENANCE. Highs Spry handling, easy-to-use touchscreen, attractive looks. Lows Uninspiring...
Nov 26, 2021 · Autocar's expert review of the fourth-generation Ford Focus, covering design, interior, engines, ride, handling and more. Find out how the Focus compares to rivals and what to expect from the new ST and Active models.
