Ford Focus MHEV Review - it may not be the one you want, it IS the one you should get! [2020 MY]

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  • @IronDrummer91
    @IronDrummer91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Probably one of the best reviews I’ve seen for this car. Really felt like you were talking to a realistic real world audience who would actually buy this car. I have the 125 non hybrid petrol in the same grey, ST LINE X trim

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s so kind! Thanks so much. 🙏🏽☺️ Great car 👍🏽

    • @F4Insight-uq6nt
      @F4Insight-uq6nt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrownCarGuy This car has considerably worse MPG's than a 2015 Focus 1.5 TDCi (120 BHP) (Tax Exempt & ULEZ Compliant) Max Range about 700 miles. You can get a FSH example with less than 70,000 miles on the clock for around £7500. That makes a lot more sense to me. The 1.5TDCi (120) averages about 65 MPG and can get 80 MPG cruising at 70 mph.

  • @miniaturefun-guy
    @miniaturefun-guy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My dad had a 1st gen Focus Estate Ghia 1.9 TDCI vrm ST04MGZ. I took the broacher to school and used it to help design a wooden car in CDT class.
    I loved dads car. As a kid I would sit at our living room window and just look at it. Dad put nearly 200,000 on it. Helped by me as it was the first car I drove after passing my test.
    I’m currently looking at buying a 2021 focus ST Line X. Maybe not the best in class but a focus will always have a place in my heart.

  • @Stratman6969
    @Stratman6969 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have just bought a used 2021 Focus Active Mhev on the basis of this excellent informative review and I couldn't be happier, great job.

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  ปีที่แล้ว

      So kind - thank you! Enjoy the car!

  • @alexmartin5095
    @alexmartin5095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is THE most emotional car review I've ever seen, and I love it. Just great, like the car itself.
    I'm from Germany, but no longer going for expensive german car 😬

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL - thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the review.

    • @FefyGT
      @FefyGT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is an expensive German car! But is a great car like all German cars.

  • @MrJoshiej
    @MrJoshiej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video I have a 2009 MK2.5 1.6 Petrol when I do get another Focus it’s always nice to get a little insight to what newer ones are like

  • @roberthuizer9966
    @roberthuizer9966 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review, and one of the few I could find of the 2020 155bhp hybrid model. I'm going for a test drive in a 2021 racing blue wagon tommorow, I'm excited to try it out.

  • @PaulCox-hk7lx
    @PaulCox-hk7lx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the 2020 155 mild hybrid, it's a superb car, lots of toys to play with too ! I think Ford have got this car spot on, great fun to drive.

    • @evo______
      @evo______ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got the 1.5 182bph estate and had to cancel it after having it a few days due to it's crazy hungry fuel consumption. As a result I've decided to get the 1.0 155bhp mHEV so hoping it will still have a bit of niftyness to it!

    • @martonpinter4795
      @martonpinter4795 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@evo______Hi, how do you like it? How is the fuel consumption?

    • @evo______
      @evo______ หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@martonpinter4795 I sold it two months ago as I needed a van. The fuel was OK.. I say around 40mpg so knowhere near what they say. The other reason I got rid was because of it's high depreciation.

  • @garysamuels6228
    @garysamuels6228 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great review, honest opinion, in depth detail and realistic. Great review

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Much appreciated!

  • @beepingmarvelous.
    @beepingmarvelous. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Might have been nice to hear a bit about the Hybrid system.

  • @NiceVideoThereBro
    @NiceVideoThereBro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Picking up this car on Wednesday in the ST Line X trim, really excited :)

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congrats!!

    • @NiceVideoThereBro
      @NiceVideoThereBro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrownCarGuy Thanks for the helpful review, was really informative and appreciate the good content!

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NiceVideoThereBro thank you for the kind comment! 🙏🏽☺️

  • @TomBailey10
    @TomBailey10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for such a great review - I’ve got one of these on order

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the review. Congrats on the car - you’ll love it!

  • @greigo68
    @greigo68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this car, same colour but with digital dash, it's surprisingly quick, great review !

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn’t it right?!

    • @greigo68
      @greigo68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrownCarGuy really fun car to drive I love it , couldn't believe how fast it was considering size of engine !

  • @Rocky0Road
    @Rocky0Road 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Getting focus 2022 race red 1.5 diesel 120hp
    Upgraded alloys
    Panoramic sun roof
    Full led headlights
    B&O sound system

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats!

    • @Rocky0Road
      @Rocky0Road 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrownCarGuy thanks

    • @johnkane3922
      @johnkane3922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what do u think MPG be on that Diesel

    • @Rocky0Road
      @Rocky0Road 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnkane3922 not sure to be honest. Depends on how you use it and what mode, such as eco, normal, sport

  • @salvatoremertoli6493
    @salvatoremertoli6493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like this new Focus! It has a remarkable torque for a 3-cylinder hybrid. Beautiful Shahzad review. Good Sunday, bye😃👍👍

  • @cameron2893
    @cameron2893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review! I have the 19 plate ford focus st line but I'm thinking to upgrade to the St line x edition now after this video haha. Keep up the good work

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do it! LOL. Thanks for the great feedback. Much appreciated.

  • @focus82grothm.84
    @focus82grothm.84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent review. I have almost the same hatchback 2018 Mk4 focus non hybrid 1.0 EcoBoost 125 hp ST-line with similar color, Magnetic Grey. I'm also very happy to with my Ford, it's a very good car to drive 😃👍

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for your great comment!

    • @focus82grothm.84
      @focus82grothm.84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrownCarGuy You're welcome 😊😊

  • @andy.higgins
    @andy.higgins ปีที่แล้ว

    I went into the dealer looking to buy the 155 MHEV, came out with the 190 ST Diesel for £1.5k more, with almost all of the extras. I don't regret that decision at all. Also glad it doesn't have the tacky-looking digital dash and has lots of physical buttons.

  • @asmith9040
    @asmith9040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New Favourite reviewer! I own a STLX 182 , 69 plate . Great car bought on the back of TH-cam reviews as none to test drive at the time. Possibly gonna order a mk4.5 mhev 155. There’s a hold up with production just now but still hopeful. Got desert island blue but I like the magnetic grey, maybe for a change. Please review the latest 155 with sync4 etc asap 👍

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So kind! Thank you. Will try. Good luck with the car!

  • @phildinho
    @phildinho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review. Looking at getting one of these when it’s time to change my current 17 plate Focus Ecoboost within the next year

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think you’ll love this!

  • @lifeisastruggle5517
    @lifeisastruggle5517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is interesting that many in England still like manual transmissions.

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not everyone. I still do. Though I've nothing against automatics, driven and owned many. Sadly though manual transmissions won't be around for much longer, and changing gears yourself will soon become a lost art.

  • @jameswishart1931
    @jameswishart1931 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review! Really appreciated it.

  • @didiervereecke7642
    @didiervereecke7642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Press the start with your thumb and the position of this knob will make 100% sense...

  • @henryhol8538
    @henryhol8538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are right to bring cars of this class to our attention! These are perfect for the daily commute, leaving us to enjoy our classics and modern classics on weekends without piling the miles on them. Like you I really enjoy the sound of the 3 cylinder turbo on my daily driver. The door panel protection is awesome, I did not know that was a thing? (current youth lingo). Are Ford utilizing witchcraft or alien technology now?🤣

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Witchcraft. Definitely witchcraft! LOL. Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ivanbiscan8486
    @ivanbiscan8486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great rewiew, you say everthying is correct i alredy have 2 years focus in the mosg beautifull colour desert icland blue for my opionion and he has 1.5.150 petrlol of course manual 8.7 t0 100 km in sport mode 8.5 great

  • @bunnys1980
    @bunnys1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta get me one. My mkI still holding strong for 20 straight years, but I think it's time for replacement

  • @simon1066
    @simon1066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great car, the only option I’d leave off is the head up display, it’s a bit of a distraction. The B&O sound system is a must, fantastic sound when I use Apple car play with Spotify. Thoroughly recommend this Focus.

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great stereo indeed!

  • @AlThor
    @AlThor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've got this car with this engine, and yeah it is amazing. I also think it's quicker than 9.2

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know, I agree with you!!

    • @AlThor
      @AlThor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@BrownCarGuy Indeed, I saw a YT video in which they recorded it in8,47s !

    • @leespencermusic2453
      @leespencermusic2453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gonna pick ours up in a few weeks and we are really looking forward to it 😀

  • @Chriesje11
    @Chriesje11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Being ignored by people in expensive German cars is definitely not something to consider 🤷‍♂️

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL - true! Especially not when you’re having more fun behind the wheel than they are 😉

  • @TheMax0005
    @TheMax0005 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sadly this car is not available in North America, I will probably buy if it was available here in Canada. Our market shifted more towards crossover cars for some reasons so most car compagnies are phasing out sedans and hatchback at a alarming rate. Does the Ford focus MHEV still have cylinder deactivation?

  • @marktaylor9166
    @marktaylor9166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just make sure if you’re picking the options do not go for the fancy headlights.I did and after 2 years one stopped working. This was replaced under warranty.I was told if I had been paying for it ,it would have cost £350.last week the same headlamp unit stopped working after only 2 years and Ford dealership is quoting me £1000 for a new one.shame on you Ford

  • @CarazyDiamond
    @CarazyDiamond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not sure why Ford ME stop bringing the Focus to the UAE. The ST is more relevant than ever as it's now available in the automatic tranny as well, which is best suited for the UAE lifestyle & yes traffic as well.

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that was an awesome value offering in the UAE

  • @stevehayes7921
    @stevehayes7921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    But no ambient lighting or heated steering wheel, gotta buy titanium to get them !!

    • @SurferKroky
      @SurferKroky ปีที่แล้ว

      Titanium has ambient lighting ? So weird that’s not included in the ST line where it would be better suited

  • @buijs1967
    @buijs1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One downside, it can tow less than a regular 1.0 125hp

  • @darkwinter-lll
    @darkwinter-lll 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it possible to get a 2.0 tdci?

  • @faheemkhan2490
    @faheemkhan2490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review! Does this car have a memory function for the electric seats?

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh gosh I don’t recall now, sorry. Check dealer website.

  • @bob6168able
    @bob6168able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pls review Stinger GT 2022

  • @bettaman8702
    @bettaman8702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there an automatic version of the car ?

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is, but not with the MHEV I believe.

  • @hassanmehmood949
    @hassanmehmood949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    opel/vauxhall astra sports tourer or Ford focus active 2020 or 2021 any models. What do you suggest?

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Personally I’d go Focus.

    • @hassanmehmood949
      @hassanmehmood949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrownCarGuy what about the issues woth ecoboost engines ? Are there problems with 1.0 ?

    • @hassanmehmood949
      @hassanmehmood949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrownCarGuy also, what corolla estate in comparison, i am planning to buy a new one, so would rather want something which could last

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hassanmehmood949 as far as I’m aware there valve issues with some Ecoboost engines but at very high mileages. Some overheating problems but on early models, and there was a recall to sort the issue.

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hassanmehmood949 Doesn’t matter which Corolla you get, it’ll outlive all of us - LOL. Here’s my most recent Corolla review th-cam.com/video/x3BtlB4Ymcw/w-d-xo.html

  • @nickfraser422
    @nickfraser422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    test run on German autobahn doing 130 + mph and quiet

  • @corkeymonster
    @corkeymonster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy sounds just like Ali G.

  • @robbrady4649
    @robbrady4649 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does this car still have the engine with the wet belt, anyone?

    • @RadimTylecek
      @RadimTylecek 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, 4th Focus got the new version engine with a chain from start. Finally.

  • @TheZanshen
    @TheZanshen 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 125hp is 10sec so no difference really. Also the torque kicks in much lower on the 125

    • @JMEbangingtunes
      @JMEbangingtunes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What does that mean ? I'm looking to get 125 version

  • @F4Insight-uq6nt
    @F4Insight-uq6nt ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is it 9.2 seconds to 60 mph? That's slow for 150BHP. My Old 2010 Civic had 140 bhp and could do about a second faster.

  • @Vdmv5757
    @Vdmv5757 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kamiel spiessens??😂

  • @Cougarsamurai
    @Cougarsamurai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've got a 20 reg St Line X with all the options. Was lucky enough to get the 1.5l with 182ps auto before they discontinued it. Nice car and quick enough. Great review. Subscribed. :)

    • @BrownCarGuy
      @BrownCarGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great car. Glad you liked the review. Thanks so much!

    • @pauldarby8398
      @pauldarby8398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have seen a few on autotrader, they seem to be the one that comes recommended, how are you getting on with it?

    • @Cougarsamurai
      @Cougarsamurai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pauldarby8398 I've only done a couple thousand miles and love it I can highly recommend adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring they really do help