Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

WHILEcompact SUVsare allthe rage ,the reality is that asmall

estatelikethe Ford Focus wouldoftenserve abuyer’s needsjust

as efficiently,and pr obablybebetter to drive,too. Ford hopesthat

the current car’s stylish lookswillhelp itregain somecustomers.

The latest model lookssmart,while the estate’s design is far

morecohesive,with aroofline that flows from frontto ba ck.ST-Line

vers ionsadd sporty touche stothis, while the range-toppingVignale

addsLED lightingand aunique 18-inchalloy-wheel design.

One area wherethe Focus Estateshinesisf or driver appeal.It’s one

of the best handlingcarsinthe class courtesyofa nall-newplatform.

Butthisnew layo ut has also boostedinteriorspace.Bypushingthe

windscreen forwards and increasing the wheelbase, space has been

liberated in therear,soeventalladultshave ro om to spare.The boot

itselfhas bare ly changed, butthere’s morespace with the seatsfolded.

Enginesare sharedwith thehatc hback, and even the 1.0EcoBoost

offer sgood performance, while the recently introducedST modelis fun

to drive. Seven trimlevelsareoffered,with air-con,DABradio,alloy

wheels, autonomousbraki ng and lane assistincluded on allcars. If

youdon’t want acompact SUV,then theFord Focus Estateisan

attractivefamilyestatecar option interms of looksand performance.

“The Ford Focus Estateisa

practical car that’s good looking,

comfortable and greatto drive”

Ford Focus Estate

Sharp looks, plentyofcabin

space, goodfuntodrive

Image, not the biggestboot,

poor customer service

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Sheet

Engines:1.0&1.5 petrol,1.5 &2.0 diesel

Trim levels:Style,Zetec, ST-Line,Active,

Titanium, Vignale,ST

Economy:34-64mpg Road tax:£145

0-62:5.8-13.9s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Price £19,405-£33,095

Ourpick

1.0T EcoBoost

125PSZetec

£21,255

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