Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

TrustedReviews|Owner Opinion|ExpertAdvice

ASwith its distant predecessor,theEscort, theFord Focushasbeen a

colossal sales success.Some thought the thirdgeneration lost groundto

rapidly improvingrivals, and thecurrentcaraimsto silencethesecritics.

Tacklingall thecriticismisnomeanfeat, butwecan’t denythat

today’s Focusis handsome. When theFocusfirst appeared in thelate

1990s, itleaptstraightto thetopoftheclassfordriver enjoyment and

handlingagility;subsequentgenerationslostsome of thissheen,but

Fordhasmovedmountainstoregain thecar’sleadin drivingfun.A

rangeofmodern petrol and diesel enginesprovidesplenty of power, too.

The moredistinctivestyleofthelatestFocus’exterioris matched

inside, whereForddeliversbig improvements in interior quality.Those

in the front enjoy plenty ofspace,with multi-adjustable seats and a

steeringwheel thatadjustsfor height andreach. There’slessclutter

between the driver andpassenger, particularly incars with an automatic

gearbox, whichnowhasarotaryselector.The bootis competitivewith

familyhatchbackrivals,too.With therear seats inuse, it offers3 75

litresof luggageroom. Standardkit is comprehensiveon the entry-level

Style,generousonthe mid-rangeTitanium and opulent Vignale,with

theST-Linegettingasportier looksimilartothe newSThothatchback.

“The latestFordFocusfuses

sporty road mannerswith

comfort, safety andstyle”

Ford Focus

Attractive looks, entertaining

drive, spacious interior

Bland image, poorresiduals,

after-salesreputation

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Sheet

Engines:1.0, 1.5 &2.3 petrol,1.5 &2.0 diesel

Trim levels:Style,Zetec, ST-Line,

Active, Titanium, Vignale,ST

Economy:34-64mpg Road tax:£145

0-62:5.7-13.5s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Price £18,305-£31,995

Ourpick

1.0T EcoBoost

125P SZetec

£20,155

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