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There's one thing you always know about a Focus: which is that'll usually be a great steer. And of course nothing's changed in that regard with this updated model. As before, the ride isn't overly firm, but body control through the bends is still exemplary, allowing you at the wheel to make the most of the stiff C2 platform, the feelsome power steering and the torque vectoring control system that helps you get the power down through the bends. It all combines to create a car that really can still reward at the wheel, even in its most affordable forms: there's still nothing else in this segment that feels quite the same. Yet it still does the sensible stuff well too, being decently refined, with confident braking and a lovely tactile gearshift.
The engine range was significantly updated as recently as 2020 with Ford's latest Mild Hybrid technology and of course that's carried forward, though the line-up kicks off with a conventional version of the brand's 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine in 125PS form with a manual gearbox. You can have the same engine in mHEV mild hybrid form, though only if you're prepared to specify Ford's 7-speed PowerShift auto gearbox. The 155PS version of this mHEV mild hybrid 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine can be had with either manual or PowerShift auto transmission. Higher mileage drivers will be pleased to see that the 1.5-litre 120PS EcoBlue diesel engine's been retained in the range - though only with 8-speed auto transmission. And at the top of the line-up, the ST hot hatch continues on with the 280PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol unit, offered with either manual or 7-speed auto transmission.
One change we'd like to have seen relates to suspension. A little disappointingly, Ford continues to equip the lower-powered 1.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel Hatch variants that most customers choose with a cruder twist-beam damping set-up. If you want the more sophisticated independent rear double wishbone suspension system that improves ride comfort, you'll need an estate, the 'Active' crossover version or a more powerful hatch variant. The top 'ST' high performance version for instance, which gets stiffer, lowered suspension.
Design and Build
Both hatch and estate versions of this improved Focus are marked out by smarter LED headlamps with built-in foglights. plus the brand badge has been moved from the bonnet to the front grille. And the darker rear tail lamps have a smarter 'loop light' illuminating signature. As before, there are separate styling details to mark out the different trim levels, with varying front grille designs for 'Titanium', 'ST-Line', 'Active' and 'ST' versions. The 'Active' model, as before, gets SUV-style visual changes, including extra lower body cladding, larger side vents and a higher ride height.
Bigger changes are reserved for the cabin, which now in most models features a larger 13.2-inch 'SYNC 4' central touchscreen. In a controversial move, Ford has decided that this monitor should now incorporate the ventilation controls, giving the dashboard a cleaner, less cluttered look. We're not sure that this is actually a step forward but the infotainment system's ability to now accept over-the-air updates certainly is; as a result, you'll get into your Focus one morning and find it able to do something it couldn't do the day before - which is rather cool. As before, rear seat space isn't exemplary, but there's decent room for a couple of adults.
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00:06 Overview
00:41 Background
03:12 Driving Experience
15:57 Design & Build
34:26 Market Model & Range
50:43 Cost of ownership
59:08 Summary
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By far the most complete and detailed review on the new focus restyling.
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ordered my focus st-line x 155 mhev in agate black should get it in october looking forward to it. also it stated i got puddle lights too, are these branded ( shows st-line logo on the floor) or just simple led downward circular floor light . only asking because i know the ST top spec projects the st logo onto the floor.
Great review, i like it.
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Battery at the back? It's under the front passenger seat
my 3rth gen focus, 2011 titanium with 182PS and leather seats, navi etc, fully equiped goes next week. 170'000KM on it. its dying, so sad. the 2011 is the best focus ever maded!!! i was one of the firsg with the daylight leds.... and frozen white was awesome..... rip
got the 1 liter 155PS automatic in frozen white the next week. ford rulez
The availability for a new focus in the UK is shocking. I understand that there are shortages with microchips but ford has advertised the car but yet doesn't seem keen on delivery aspect.
The delay was due to the cables being made in Ukraine. Lots of brands have their cables made in Ukraine. Ford had to switch to spain for that. My Focus was delayed because of it.
20:03 you showed the screen of a ST! st-line only have eco, normal and sport!!! so its wrong
0:21 that pipework! What a mess, Fred could at least cover it up. Imagine fault finding that when it has a few years under its belt.
You say that model arrived in late 2021 so why do some Focus still have the sync 3 infotainment in late 2022????
Lowest trim still uses sync 3 not sync 4.
Great review. Better than an annoying lady I've just endured with Auto Express !! Subbed 👍🚗🚗
Welcome aboard Michael!
Just came from the same video, I liked her positivity.. especially compared to Matt from Car Wow. However this chap is very articulate and has been excellent!
I love the car but the engine options put me off totally.
I'd like to see Jaguar storm the hatch market with an affordable thing of beauty...I can dream I suppose.
2023 the automatic has 7 gears and 125 or 155 ps
FORD OBVIOUSLY KNOW ,IN 2018 ,that the focus was going .. not much of a choice of engines and gearboxes.. and wet belts .. the best focus is the mark one ST 170 , but that’s only my opinion, ..
I think ford is pitching against the 1 series BMW, all be it a less plush option.
You go through the mpg according to Ford but dont bother telling us what you were getting? That was pointless!
Just bought a 2023 focus ecoboost but not very happy as the touchscreen keeps freezing so therefore cannot change settings, a bloody newsense. Anyone with any advice.
If the touchscreen is freezing, you might want to try a few troubleshooting steps. First, ensure your software is up to date. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to the dealership or Ford's customer support for assistance. They can guide you through potential solutions or schedule a check-up if needed 👍
Ford engines efficient I think not, The reason the ''mild hybrid'' was introduced
was to get the fuel consumption somewhere near acceptable and buyers will
pay through the nose for it. We recently had a trip in a new puma and even
my wife said it was noisy, she reconned it was noisier generally than our 10
year old Rio depending on the road surface, considering the cost of the car
totally unacceptable.
I had a Focus 1.0 125hp mk3 estate for 9 years and drove 100.000+ Km Averaged 18km on one liter. Now have a 2022 1.0 mild hybrid version which has similar fuel consumption although it is a bit heavier and has wider 18" tyres.