2017 Ford Focus RS - Maybe the best Ford EVER ! (HOT HATCH SERIES)
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- When you put 350BHP in a Ford Focus and give it four wheel drive the results are very dramatic ! The RS is an out and out drivers car and in this video I put it through it's paces and fall head over heels in love with it !
A huge thanks to Todd and the guys at Hendy Ford Portsmouth for letting me drive and film the car. Your support is very much appreciated. They are both an RS and Mountune dealer so the perfect place to buy and then tune your Focus RS !
Hendy Ford Portsmouth
Tel - 023 9232 2900
www.hendy.co.uk
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Great report. I own an RS and I have had Focus and Fiesta STs. I have loved them all but, the RS is absolutely brilliant. I cannot find the words to do it justice and I cannot imagine driving any other car. The Focus RS is the best car I have ever owned. Long may it and me, continue!
Great to hear 👍
I love the the Focus RS what a car for the money..
It's a corker !
Great review mate! And thanks for the mention :) Glad to hear you enjoyed the car. It is great fun and the more you drive it the more it gives. Like you said, it's great value when you consider power and fun factors ;)
I'd love to give it the beans on a track !
Brought back some nice memories of mine 👍. Still a superb drivers car three years later.
You sir are a star! Been looking forward to your test on this so this is a real treat. Most excellent!
Cheers Nick. I hope this is the first in a series. I want to compare it with AMG A45, Civic Type R, RS3 and Megane Cup :-)
Petrol Ped Don't forget the New Astra VXR mate.I beat a 350 V6 Merc E Class the other day.
I love the pops and crackles! Can't wait to drive this.
It is one of the best drivers cars I've driven. Great fun.
Another great review only been watching your vids for the last month but brilliant always - thumbs up!!!!
Thanks. Glad you are enjoying my channel :-)
Lovely car and colour
The best video review I've yet seen on this car. Seen one in that colour at Furrows Telford and it looks amazing.
Thanks Tim, glad you liked it. It is a beautiful colour and difficult to catch on camera. It looks great in the grey too.
Making my way through your uploads and I’m extremely impressed. Excellent real world reviews and I love how you get your subscribers involved.
Thanks for the great feedback. I love the banter I have with my subs and getting them involved is always great fun. Have you seen my request for help with the Subaru WRX STi ? I'm filming the review this weekend so it's not too late to get involved :-)
Petrol Ped i have and I’ve commented already, couldn’t resist as I’ve owned quite a few. Your vids are like a breath of fresh air on here and I appreciate you taking the time to reply.
Great car and a great video.
Cheers Joe 👍
*Fantastic Reveiw*
Thanks Luke
Great video PP, maybe your best so far.
Cheers Bryan. Tried a few new things in the edit to break it up a bit and pleased with how it came out :-)
great review mate... I'll wait for your type R review before deciding on my purchase
+ian Reynolds I can't wait to drive the new Type R. I think it's gonna be awesome 👍
Great video, I have a 2015 Mustang GT and I am trading it for a 2017 RS. No brainer in my opinion. Keep up the good work!!
Interesting Scott. Not driven the Mustang yet but you won't be disappointed with the RS !
Good job , looks like you enjoyed the car
Sure did...a great drive !
Awesome vid
Cheers Stephen :-)
Nice looking motor. Much prefer these alloys to the black ones. Loving those seats too, despite them not being the proper shell seats.
A very impressive car Martin 👍
Totally agree with you on the heel/toe, with the top mounted gas pedal and the fact that it is mounted too far forward - heel/toe is very, very difficult. Nice review, as an owner of an RS, your points were all valid and I will add that after the break-in period (about 800 miles) the RS does get faster so your 0-60mph in 5.0 seconds was pretty good for a car with only 161 miles on it. Man, I really wish US models had those automatic door protectors... so cool!!!
Great channel name by the way ! I'm sure it would loosen up hugely after a few 1000 miles. That said it was no slouch as it was :-)
Sons of Speed so he's just been ragging a new engine? I won't be buying that one.
Good review. Looks like you get a lot of car for your money there. I work just along the road from Hendy, so I'll have to pop in and take a look myself !.
Highly recommeded. It is a great package for the money.
Very jealous of this one mate!!
I have to admit it was a good un' !
How have I only just seen this great video mate you need to try a mountune version now
I know :-)
Your welcome to drive mine
Still ...... intoxicating!😎
Oh yes !
Nice video! Just a few pointers. I believe the Mountune 375 warranty friendly upgrade was only £899 last time I checked. Excellent value for what you get. It seems a lot more than 25bhp increase, as the torque figure has been increased massively - the difference is like night and day apparently. Also, for an extra £320, you can buy the 5 year extended warranty which covers everything that isn't a consumable. My magnetic grey RS is due in March, and I will be going for both of those. Watch the shell seats though, as you cannot have them heated, and they are not as comfortable or height adjustable - I am sticking to the normal seats for comfort. One last point. If you get another drive, you can put it into track/race mode, then manually set the suspension to the normal road setting. That is supposed to give the best feel/performance without shaking you to bits! A lot of people prefer that mode - by far the best apparently. Watch one of Fezza's latest videos where he tries this out. Thanks once again for an enlightening review!
Hi Robert. Thanks for such constructive feedback. £899 is a bargain ! I was told £1100 by the dealer so sorry about that. Good point about the shell seats. I believe they don't have the same height adjustment either.
I've seen the Fezza video you are talking about but when I was with the car I couldn't remember how to do it. Hopefully Fezza and I are going to do a collaboration soon :-)
Enjoy your new car. Good colour choice by the way :-)
Robert Horton it's £899 plus fitting, so over a grand....
I'd love one of these cars Peter, all the power and fun of a hot hatch and all the reliability and practicality of a Ford Focus, a great all rounder and now with the very much needed all wheel drive. If I had around £35,000 to spend on a hot hatch it would be a tough choice between the RS and a top specced Mini Cooper JCW although on straight line speed the RS has the JCW licked on all counts is a Mini JCW more fun, what do you think Peter. Love this video look forward to the next one.
I love my Mini Rob, and I love driving it...but for me the Focus is on another level in terms of performance and usability. That said, the Mini has a much better interior and maybe a bit more character. If I were to choose between the two I'd have a Focus and then take it to Mountune for the 385 BHP upgrade !!!
Peter, you're a talented reviewer and as such, I benefited by watching. You were able to take us on an intro tour of the car's "meat," the axle and sport adjustments. Whereas Chris Harris just opens up with the car sideways (almost) in a ditch. :-). Can you describe your opinion on driving dynamics of the RS vs the 16-17 Golf R, what I have?
Thank you. Kind words. I wish I could drive a car like Chris Harris though :-)
I hope to get a Golf R as part of my Hot Hatch Series and once I've driven it I might be able to answer your question. Before that I have the AMG A45 next week which should be awesome !
Thank you. Kind words. I wish I could drive a car like Chris Harris though :-)
I hope to get a Golf R as part of my Hot Hatch Series and once I've driven it I might be able to answer your question. Before that I have the AMG A45 next week which should be awesome !
Cool review Ped! Interior a bit bland but the seats look great.Could of made the exterior look a bit more jazzy.But I surpose the crackles and pops and speed make up for it lol.Speaking about tuning, I own the Astra GTC VXR.This car tuned by TDI Tuning will bring the VXR Into the same spec as the Ford RS.All for the sum of 370 quid! Top speed 165mph 339bhp engine torqure 470nm.
Wow, your VXR sounds awesome !
Cheers buddy.Uploading a review on it now.My first car review so its a bit ruff lol :)
great video very pleasant and imfomative do you think this will appreciate in value in years to come not that that should worry anyone buying it and enjoying it i have one with all the options in nitros blue in march this year coming
I really don't know about it appreciating. It is a very good car and at the moment used examples are selling at a premium over new due to the wait time. I am sure you will enjoy yours when it arrives.
Probably irrelevant to you now 7 years on 🤣. Ive recently bought a 1 owner very low miles blue one, shell seats, forged wheels from a garage, wasn't cheap, tatty modified high milers are in garages for 25k.....oh and although on launch all reviewers loved the standard seats, everyone wants the shell backed recaros 🤣..... Balls to the haters, theyve been on a steady climb for a few years now
@@robertandrews6555is it for sale
I want one 😎😎😎😎😎
I just test drove one! I agree 100% with your opinions. The speed at which an amateur like me can drive it confidently is ludicrous. Your comment on your i30N video about the Focus RS being "too fast" is spot on. I don't think there would be too many cars with significantly bigger price tags that could outrun it on twisty B roads in the wet. I have question marks about it's practicality and every day livability, but you don't really buy a car like this just to go to the shops.
They are mega things. I just have worries about the engine. I’ve heard too many nasty stories 😳
I'm sure it's a blast to drive, but as a daily driver I doubt over time it's liveable. I've heard it's really quick for its size and weight. And yes I have heard so many stories about engine issues. Love this channel. Keep up the great work.
Great review of a fantastic car!!
Would definitely have to change the seats the blue is horrible on them and most ST's have that shoulder of colour too.
Look forward to a Mustang review soon. Similar money I think it will be a hard decision!!! 👍🏻
Thank you. Pretty sure you can have those seats without the blue stripes and have something a little more subtle. I can't wait for the Mustang either. I just hope it goes round corners !!!
Oh yeah - Post Script: If you're going to drive hard on British A or B roads and you're undergoing a lot of direction changes, normal is NOT the way forward. You need a damped, heavier feel to the steering that you only get in Sport and track. Fezza did a good vid on the Phantom mode. Or mode 5. All the benefits of Track mode without the ultimate shock firmness. Check it out.
Compared with a 2021 clubman JCW?
Great review! Maybe another Aston Martin soon? 👊
Yep...the DB11 is coming to Petrol Ped VERY soon !!!
Awesome! Looking forward to that, Sir!
Hi there really enjoyed the review. I see you have since driven both Honda Civic Type Rs the FK2 and the FK8. Apart from the advantage the Ford has with the 4 wheel drive how do these compare and which one would you pick. Thanks Richard.
Tough question that. The latest Type R is in a different league to the car it replaced so it's easy to choose between them. The Honda is a superb drive with a great feel and properly brilliant gearbox. It's looks are a bit full on and although I like them and have no problem driving a car that looks like that I'm not sure Mrs Petrol Ped would ! The Focus is a very good car, slightly more understated and it's performance is certainly more available thanks to the 4 wheel drive. I admit I would be a little worried about the engine problems that have been experienced by some owners. I would still probably go for the Focus though :-)
its a sexy lookin car thats my fav color
Sure is :-)
Another great review. How does one adapt if the pedals are not set for heel-toe ? Any thoughts? Or does one just need to try and practice more? Please advise Petrol Ped
You just need to adapt your technique, but sometimes a poor pedal set up means this is very difficult :-(
Looks like fun but the engine problems is what put me off buying went for civic type r instead lots of fun also
Type R...BRILLIANT CAR !
What did you think of the Ford Focus st3 ?
There is a review of one on the channel. It’s brilliant 👌
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You seemed to have moved up the editing game Pete👌 nice work . How did you find the seating position, I hear it's a bit on high side?
Thanks Ian. Chuffed you think so as you've been with me for a long time. I tried a few new things to break it up as I wasn't really happy watch my Panamera film back. I think they worked OK.
I thought the seating position was OK. I had also read it was a bit high. The seats fitted to the car have some height adjustment and it was OK. It's no go kart but it liked it. Can't have been that bad as I forgot to say anything about it !!!!
Petrol Ped lol...looking forward to the next review.
Are the shell seats a bit high with no height adjustable where the standard seats are adjustable
I only drove a car with the standard seats and they felt just fine :-)
For another £1.8k you can add a LSD on the front and add the Mountune FPM 375 and makes this car complete - well you also need to switch to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres all round :-)
For long journeys and everyday use is the suspension to hard? Does it need a comfort setting?
A pity the suspension and traction settings cannot be individually changed.
In normal mode the suspension is firmer than a standard Focus but still compliant and very usable. Sport firms it up a bit but it's still OK. I like a firmly sprung car anyway so for me I could easily drive it in that mode all the time because you get the better noise from the exhaust. Race mode was very firm indeed. OK if you wanted a blast down a B road or on track but not for every day.
You can still turn traction control off. It's just not possible to separate them in the pre-determined modes.
Alert64 the suspension is the same in Normal and Sport mode
Great review. Ford Focus RS or Audit TTS?
That's a tough question !!! For exterior looks and interior it would be the TT, I think it's a stunning looking car. For driving sensory pleasure the RS tips it, it sounds superb. I also like the tuning options for the RS. You'd be happy with either to be honest :-)
Looks like I'll have to organise a couple of test drives! Keep up the good work
That sounds like a very good idea !
this or the new 2018 honda type r ? does the honda feel any slower once of the start and going through the gears?
For traction and noise/theatre it would be the RS, however engine issues would worry me. For driving feel, gear box and overall interior/exterior it would be the Type R for me :-)
Yes drove a type r today and must say was faster than it felt in the rs focus I drove few month back! only thing that I did not really like was the heavy steering " r mode was way to heavy!
Petrol per the engine issue was down to wrong head gasket being fitted to the 2016 models any RSs produced after 2017 haven’t had any problems and the 2016s still under warranty had the head gasket replaced. 👍
Will you be driving a 2017 Audi RS3
Always struggled to get access to one. Hope to have the new RS4 in the new year !
Petrol Ped Audi Worthing have one
how does this Car have Heated seats?
I went to Ford's last week and was told it wasn't an option
I don't think it is with the Shell Recaro seats but the normal seats have a heated seat option but only in the US apparently. From what I can gather this is not available in the UK at the moment !
Petrol Ped That is totally FUBAR.
So Annoying.
The Flagship Focus RS should have the best of everything.
My 2010 CMax 1.8TDCI Titanium had Heated seats.
@@Pmjs My current Focus ST3 has Heated seats
Wish I had test driven 1 , but to late now as interiors looks so dated,, I think the mk4 focus st stage 1 is better option in 2024
Seems a good few people (including the guy below) are experiencing catastrophic engine failure on this 2.3 litre unit.
It's not great. My mate Fezza has just had is engine replaced :-(
You should hold off on final opinions until you can drive a car with more than 1,000 miles on it. The ecu limits boost and power output until the engine is completely broken in. Mine now has just under 6,000 miles and is faster by the day. The biggest challenge so far is to hit the gas in corners rather than letting off to let the system show you what it can do. You must drive it differently than your other cars to get the most out of it. Enjoy
David Bouldin that's a total myth about the ECU
Not according to the owners manual.
David Bouldin it doesn't say that. Just says drive slower for the first 1000
My american Rs states only 75% available in the first 700 to 1000 miles.
Since I put 1300 miles on it in the first 2 days bringing it home from Texas to Michigan I noticed a substantial improvement at both mile markers. Maybe yours are different. We had to wait more than 30 days for a reflash at port of entry stateside.
David Bouldin that's interesting, it doesn't say that in the European manual
love the RS great car ford really have got it right. Just wish they had tried harder with the dash, just not special enough and has a cheap plastic American look
I know what you mean James. It's much better but could still be more special.
once u get in the RS3 you will forget the focus lol
I drove the TT RS yesterday which is basically the same performance and I totally agree with you !
Overrated imo. Took one for test drive. Incredibly sure footed but I did not feel it was that quick. A mechanic at local Ford dealer said there was some serious power train losses.
Supposedly 350bhp at the flywheel but by the time it gets through to the wheels its more like 280hp. A well driven ST would keep up with it.
I never did order one, went for the M140i instead. Nice.
Fezza and Petrol Ped on the same page!! Yay. To be fair, it is a very unspecced car. No drop forged rims, no shell seats. Still looks lovely though. And naturally, it is a TOTALLY berserk daily driver. I love mine. Buy one. Now.
BTW - Petrol Ped, this is for you: th-cam.com/video/F6vq8KinUXg/w-d-xo.html
Awesome footage !!!!
Nice cars until you get your coolant to leak and bam, engine block cracks ..
Yes, that does seems to be a problem !
Good video mate. Not sure about best Ford ever though, that's a big claim. I'm not a massive fan of the styling to be honest. Think it looks shit compared to the MK2 RS, I respect the new RS but I wouldn't buy one. I'd take a tuned MK2 over the MK3 anyday of the week
+Matthew Parker Glad you liked the vid. A big claim to stimulate debate 😜 What about the RS500 Sierra Coworth or the Escort RS2000 ?! There is no doubt it is a very good car. It certainly has its lovers and its haters !!
+Matthew Parker Oh...I forgot the GT40 😂😂😂
Yeah lol. Escort Cosworth is probably my fave followed by the MK2 RS. My cousin used to have a dream science tuned MK2 with over 450bhp was a monster and that 5 cylinder noise was awesome as well. I wouldn't say no to a new rs but don't think I'd buy one with my own money lol. Think they messed up by making it 5 door only and it doesn't stand out enough from the st for me. I bet it's great fun to drive though with the 4x4 now etc.
UM NOOO. THE BEST Ford EVER is the 2018 Ford GT
This or a Mustang tho?
Not driven the Mustang yet but I can't believe it would be better than this. It might sound awesome in a straight line but not sure what it will be like when it gets to a corner. Excited to find out though ! Hopefully I won't make you guys wait too long !!!
Opinions on the Audi RS3? i could imagine it would be similar
Also Great Video!!
Trying to line one of those up. I think it will be better from an interior point of view and the driving experience will be a close call !
Thanks. Mustang 5.0 drive has been sorted today...coming soon !
The Asta VXR has the same engine torque and same top end.The 0.62mph difference is only 1.2 second's. This is why I say its over hyped
U kidding me xr6 turbo will eat this for breakfast
Do these engines not need wearing in? Brand new and doing 0-60s, yikes...
One over hyped Two Cant beat a Gulf R,AMG Merc in a drag race.Three can't go round a mini round about in one go.And Four It only just wins a race against a ST estate. Third gear to fourth.This video is on utube.
You don't like it then ;-)
Petrol Ped.I do like the car mate.Just saying its not a clear winner as suggested by Ford themselves and other's ;)
Watch my AMG A45 review...I think that is a much better car :-) I've just reviewed the Civic Type R and think that it just as good too. Trying to get hold of a Golf R and RS3 too.
Petrol Ped.I was looking at the Gulf R and AMG hatch and the Type R.Ended going for the new GTC VXR.They are all nice car's in their own right ;)
Petrol Ped.I had a run in with a 350 V6 Merc last week.Caught up with it and just about over took it.The New VXR is a super car.Be even better if it was 4x4 or AWD as they call it these days lol
Petrol Ped,
Did you see this today. Journos supporting owners at last.
www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ford-focus-rs-engine-problem-confirmed-cause-white-smoke
I hadn't, but thanks for sharing. I must say I know too many people who have had issue with their RS. It would put me off buying one that's for sure !
Ford are stupid to let these issues roll on and on without being very clear to owners what is happening ,blowing up big time in The Blue Ovals face and unfortunately the Customers / Owners.
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Evenmore exposed incompetents.
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Peter,
What the hell is your friend Shmee doing buying another FocusRS mk3
Perhaps he is being sponsored by Ford UK to improve the flagging sales of the RS.
Freebie Red Edition for marketing.
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So the official RECALL has at last arrived.
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Unreliable end of.
Sadly that’s the worry 😥
car does nothing for me, it doesn't look aggressive enough and it doesn't have any road presence what so ever.
It's basically just a Subaru STI. Shit loads of performance, boy racer exterior and a shitty interior.
Not thought of it this way before...brilliant ! A little harsh thought, Scooby interiors are really shite !
The Subaru is probably more reliable though as harsh as it maybe.
Sorry had one. Worst car ever. Gr yaris smashes it.
Who ever designed that dash needs sacking! cheap looking crap. Sorry.
It's not great ;-)