NEW Ford Focus ST: Road Review | Carfection 4K
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- Henry Catchpole travels to the most inhospitable place he could think of to give this very real world car, the new Ford Focus ST, a very real world test.
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There was a time when they said FWD could never handle more than 200bhp.
At the time this was somewhat true. Tire compounds, wheel size and width, gearbox and differentials, and suspension designs have changed and improved a lot since the first Hot Hatches. Cars nowadays have much more mechanical grip/traction.
Technology killed it :)
Civic Type R FK8 is the best FWD no torque-steer
Then they learned the magic of a well developed diff.
I remember my first drive in the 174 hp Passat VR6 ... it struggled a lot more than my Megane 280 without diff 😁
This like is for Henry standing out in the pouring rain to do this video.
As an American viewer, I’m very upset we didn’t get this new gen focus and fiesta st
Mark Vallejo we have the epa and endless restrictions on cars to thank for that
@@frederickhahn1086 You guys didn't buy them, it has nothing to do with the epa because we have more restrictions and regulation in Europe.
unfortunately you were not buying enough cars, just SUV & trucks, but i'm surprised Ford did not make an exception for ST & RS trim vehicles.
In 25 years when you can import these they’ll be hugely valuable
You dont want one the old ford st was a lemon cool car very fun too drive but ford loves too fuck there cars up with shitty components
Wouldn't the diesel version be a
Ford Focus STD?
You're about 5 years late to that joke.
Not to mention Honda actually sold a Civic STD (short for standard) from 1988 to 1991 in the states. Old joke is old.
I'd rather an STI, personally
Has an antibiotic tune instead of anti lag
You're a funny guy Erik. Real funny.
Dear Ford please bring this to the US😭
Grayson Pulver if we make a petition for it and get enough sings they might will, we don’t need the regular cars, just the performance variants anyway
You can import it. As like we europeans the F150, RAM and many more cars. We have EU import Tax + customs duty (+ in some countries special tax). A good example: 60.000 USD Raptor cost in EU rd. 100.000 😂😂😂
And to South Africa 😥
Ford USA have basically given up on the ‘car’... don’t think they will go for it.
@@casualagent7250 yeah SUVs are all the rage in the US, for some reason. I'm personally a car person
I own a previous version focus st for a few years now(the one Henry was not keen on😁). To be honest, I like the mk3 st for its torque steer and how fast the back steps out mid corner. It is still a part of my joy every morning I drive to work😊. I do not want to go flat trough corners and maximum grip, I just wanna have a smile on my face.
I'm saddened this car is not going to be sold in America
It seems to be illegal to sell anything with less than a V8 😂
@@maytopian no V8 no buy
I use the driver side Jesus handle all the time in my mk3, when you’re on the motorway and driving with one hand it’s quite comfortable to lean your elbow on the window and hold onto the handle
I do that as well. Nice position to be in especially on a long distance drive.
Had a heated windscreen on my Mondeo ST back in 2001. Very Ford.
Andrew Norris Also had the heated wiindscreen in my 1984 XR4i
And in my Escort RS Turbo
Had it on my Model T.
i Had heated windscreen on my 2006 Focus, and those heating lines were pretty much unnoticable
I don't know the exact dates, but ford patented the heated screen so for a long time they were the only manufacturer that could have them (and their subsidiaries at the time)
I believe the patent expired in the late 90s which was when it started appearing on other cars.
The grab handle is probably there so there’s just one part for both left and right hand drives.
I'm pretty sure he is driving in the passenger seat which is really quite odd.
The grab handle is for drying your sweaty pits after thrashing the car about.
Had to pause the video 1:30 in just to comment WOW. Those camera shots while sitting inside of the other car are amazing.
i pray they bring these back to the us
Good to see you in my native Lake District. And you went when we had good weather, too.
The delivery of Henry's intro + the heavy rain + flooded road made me laugh. Brilliant delivery and thank you Henry for making me laugh especially after a long, tiring day.
FoMoCo, please bring this back to North America! We miss the Focus. 😢
Let's all do our part: call or write Ford US Customer Relationship Center and tell them what their American customers want. If we all contact them, maybe they'll realize it's a profitable business decision to bring the Focus ST 6 spd manual transmission to the US/North American market. Wouldn't hurt to ask for the Fiesta ST and/or the Puma ST 6 speed manual as well!
Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126
Ford U.S. Phone: 1-800-392-3673
I’ve said it after every review of the new MK4 focus ST review I’ve watched it’s SUCH a shame we won’t see it here in North America I really think Ford continues to improve in this segment I can’t wait to see the MK4 RS. Excellent review as always.
man Henry is just so GOOOD, I love him
Yeah, props to him for creating the Ford company that brought us these great cars
I love this video! Made me want to go drive around! Cheers!
that was your gear change at 5:22, no excuses accepted now, honest xD
I got the 2006 ST in Orange, love it every time I drive it!
mentioning heated seats and heated windscreen before everything else.. it's going to be something reallly special
As an owner of a ‘17 Focus ST, it just kills me that we won’t get this new one in the States. 😔
5:20 Haha... Don't worry, saw the splash of water out of the window behind you... Unless you guys added that visual in in post production, I believe you ;D
Heated windscreen. Great in the winter. Can be distracting when the sun hits the elements embedded in the screen.
I've driven one of these and can confirm that it is noticeably better, in the important areas, than my MK3.
It's really bad when it adds to glare on wet nights too. Honestly, I don't think the benefits of saving a few minutes with an ice scraper outweighs the disadvantages at all other times.
It'll be real distracting once you need to replace it, and you're faced with a massive bill.
@@JakeRoot It's covered by my insurance. You pay a standard £50 or something for glass breakages but past that it doesn't affect your no-claims bonus.
@@johnsim3722 what's the deductable on an electric windscreen versus a standard windscreen? I assume they'd be different.
@@JakeRoot Not in the UK. Just the same, about £50 (~$65). Some insurance will cost more but that's generally about the level. And they offer stone chips repairs to the screen for £10 (~$12-13).
I really enjoyed that test, so funny British humour! In pouring rain, the orange colour does match 100% to the landscape. The car looks amazing in there. In the 1st week of January ‘24 I’ll get my 2019er ST. Looking forward for bad weather then in Germany ☺
A very Henry intro, love it
I have had mine 3 weeks now, and it’s great fun! It grips and grips no matter if it’s wet or dry! The engine pulls and the torque is always noticeable. There’s a little lag at the lower end, but the anti lag does work when hooning.
What's the torque steer like on this? Have they improved it from the previous Focus St?
JustBlinkMe1 there is no comparison to the Mk3 Focus ST. This thing is head above shoulders better than the previous model. The torque steer is almost non-existent really in most conditions. The heads up display is great and really helps you keep your eyes on the road.
@@leonmason77 Nice! I've been looking at one of these as my next car. I have a few in mind. I'm glad you're having a blast with it!
Très bonne voiture je l'ai depuis quatre ans pour tous les jours,dur de changer
Why do we have to have the Edge ST instead of this masterpiece
Money ?
US?
Fabrizio Spina Yes
Because sales probably didnt justify them selling it to us anymore.
It sucks how an American car company doesnt give their American market some of their cars
DisneyChannelFlow 2 To be fair we do it to ourselves.
@@shujahchaudhary2329 that's true we never buy manual transmission cars because we're lazy fat fucks
LOL....because Americans don't actually buy what they say they will on TH-cam. In reality, they buy big trucks with auto transmissions so the can performance eat chicken into further obesity.
@@truantray yup
That's shocking that Americans can't drive an American Car. Which is nippy and quick around corners. 0.60 5.4 sec for around $30.000 plus B&O sound.
As always ace from Henry.
ST Nation lives on
Henry, loved the video! Another masterpiece. What are the shoes though?
👍 Good review.. currently have a mk3.5 ST .. may look to get the Mk4 in the future.
Henry...... Cumbrian roads, what a combination! What a man!
Picking up the petrol estate version on monday and cant wait!
This is awesome!
I am so pissed we here in the US don't get this ST! Looks, sounds, and appears to drive so well!
Let's all do our part: call or write Ford US Customer Relationship Center and tell them what their American customers want. If we all contact them, maybe they'll realize it's a profitable business decision to bring the Focus ST 6 spd manual transmission to the US/North American market. Wouldn't hurt to ask for the Fiesta ST and/or the Puma ST 6 speed manual as well!
Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126
Ford U.S. Phone: 1-800-392-3673
Henry Catchpole. Brilliant name! Car review is brilliant too of course 😉
I bought an orange fury automatic ST a month ago, the most enjoyable car I've ever driven.
Had my Black ST since December 2019......Traded in the mk3.5 which I also loved, but the MK4 is such a better car in all areas IMO ( looks aside perhaps ).
@@stevemk4st649 I think it looks much better inside and out than the previous generation. It sounds better too with that exhaust note! This car really excites me and makes me yearn for it like no other! haha Seriously, the minute it's available in the USA I'll buy it for sure. 6 speed manual for me, please.
@2:00. Had myself a good chuckle there, well said Henry. More so since I can relate to that, when reflecting upon; after a spirited drive. "Bloody Nora", I drive like a maniac; I chide myself.
Just went with the previous generation ST facelift on Spa, the car is fantastic, even in the rain. Same tyres as this
More cars like this please!
I had the previous gen ST. The steering column is too big which makes it hard to heel and toe cause your knees get in the way, and you're right that pedals are a bit weird too, plus you definitely need an aftermarket short shifter. I do prefer the look of the LZ series though, this looks like a Mazda SP23
Awesome!
A good friend has the previous model and he will replace it with the new one!
Nice review.
I like the estate version of this quite a lot actually..! It has an unexpectedly great gearshift!
Good review. Such praise for a fwd car in the wet really is saying something. Hopefully it will be less ugly when they facelift it in a couple of years.
Everything wet, cold, hot, sweaty and windows steaming up lol. This is proper UK aggravating weather. Best looking and equipped ST there’s been in a long time.
The grab handle is for the girl riding you.
Nukes Away ew dawg
That's a beautiful British day!
This with a mountune pack could be the perfect motor ...
Delightful. Mischievous and entertaining.
and I'm still in love with the design of the 2 door first generation
Curious: do you make sure to check the manufacturers recommended tire pressures and then check each tire? Tire pressure greatly affects handling characteristics
Kev I put lower air pressure in the rear tyres on most front wheel drive cars as it tends to help them oversteer a little bit keener.
Henry thank u for your reviews. Great job. I have the impression that you liked the fiesta better than the focus. The fiesta is the more fun in your opinion? All the best
I would buy this if it came to the USA
I've said it many times Tim is brilliant
So sad we don’t get this in the us
Looks very Easy, Agreeable and Orange.
The grab handle is to help you get out.
If you're a fat american?
As an American, never before have I been jealous of anyone across the pond. But hey, I guess there's a first for everything D:
Never mind the focus, the Lake District is lovely!
Awesome car 👌🤙
Ford! Take notes within the comments.... Bring this to 🇺🇸
After having had two Focus STs I was thinking of trying something else, such as a fast Golf or the Civic Type R, but after hearing that I think I need to put the new ST on my short list after all.
You can't beat the Lake District I live near there!
Right-hand steering looks crazy!
The audio in the beginning sounds like it was recorded on a fucking potato but I still enjoyed this good bit of honest motoring journalism.
Speaking suspension setting, maybe carfection could do a video about "why reviewers choose british B-roads to review cars", along with a little history.
It's more cost effective to fit a grab handle both sides for R and LH drive markets?
Lol 😆 a Wet Henry ! 👍🏻
if u ever get old this handle on the driving side will get usefull to get out of your car...trust me
A real shame that we don’t get this next generation in the USA
Also not getting it in South Africa from the looks of it :/
Guys when are we going to see merch? Maybe a carfection shirt with a silhouette of those killer sideburns or a ftloc mug with two watches on it.
🇮🇳 India want this hatchback 💓💓
Ford should bring the Ford Focus ST hatchback to India 🇮🇳.
2020 Ford Focus ST hatchback luks damn sexy & dope 🔥💓💎
Grab handle on drivers side helps you get out the car. I'm 6ft 5 and I use it all the time
Another great review,but somebody please find him a shoe sponsor 😉
God damn this needs to come to the US
The fiesta st mk7 was more of a Mini RS so you couldnt really compare the focus st mk3 to it but they both still had that unique st gene in them. What fwd hot hatch was better than the focus st mk3 at the time as an over all daily? Nothing . This new one doesn’t look as good as the old one but with the lsd you are guaranteed to be on to a winner driving wise.
Can't wait for the new Ford focus rs.
I really want to get this one although my Clio is a good daily.....
From memory, Ford has the patent on heated windscreens so other OEMs can’t copy. JLR has them because they used to be owned by Ford. I could be wrong though!
Mazda and Volvo were the same, but deal ran out a few years back, so they can't use the embedded filaments now.
Presumably Nissan just pay ford to use them then?
No, looks like patent ran out ages ago from a quick search
It is NOT a DE-TUNED version of the 2.3
It is the same essential engine as the RS yes... but it has a different Turbo and completely different tune with a lower peak power.
If it was a DE-TUNED version, by definition that means it is the exact same engine and ancillaries with lower power tune.
It is a revision of the same engine as used in the recent RS version.
Having said that... very good video and review.
It makes me sad that Ford pulled these from the States... :(
Any idea why they did that?
@@JG-ib7xk most of them there like the big fat SUVs over the saloons and hatches
J G - Most Americans like big, wasteful, stupid, gas-guzzling soccer-mom-esque SUV’s, CUV’s and garbage like that.
Ford killed all non-SUV’s and CUV’s in the USA, apart from the Mustang because of inadequate sales. Nevermind that the Focus and especially the Fiesta ST’s were selling like hotcakes in the states.
CarNutz yes, Ford should bring back the Focus to the USA
CarNutz to be fair, the models we see aren’t too much worse in economy than the FoST or FiST. Certainly less fun to drive though.
I'm an American and drive a 2016 Focus ST. i'm extremely jealous.
I feel like the focus lost itself with this redesign, not horrible, but it doesn't look as sporty as it did in previous revisions. I prefer the look of the previous design.
Wish we had this one in the states :( it looks more like the VW golf and that’s a good thing
6:41 Omega Moonwatch? 🚀🌖
Speedmaster
@@russ6362 That is known as the moonwatch
Henry’s worn a Speedy for a while. He also wears a Bremont in some videos.
Pleaseeeeeee bring it to Canada
Wow I’m 18 and recently passed I was looking to get a 2011 focus zetec but this is the one I don’t care how much insurance will cost me😂😍
You will, when you find out how much it would be, trust me.
Does ford plan on releasing a new gen RS as well?
Yes excellent car bring that car to the USA
Let's all do our part - Write or Call Ford Customer Relations and tell them their customers in America want to buy the new Focus ST - maybe we can convince them it's a profitable choice for them to bring it to the US
Getting one of these when my current deal is up in 2021 can’t fucking wait!!! just using the time now to save for a higher deposit for cheaper monthly’s.
Is it a new platform or just redesign?
"Bet he's fed up having to put sun cream on in that car...". Nearly fell out my chair! I'll have to get seat belts fitted. 😀😃😆
I'm curious, what do you think of the mk2 focus st with its 5 pots ?
Great car for not much money.
Still wanna know whether this has any chance to be as fast as the Golf GTi is
Do they do one with the correct number of doors?
At first Henry says he is in the Lakes District and then the place appears to change totally. Is the fine weather stuff still in the Lakes District? I do not remember anything like that there.
I've never seen a ferrari get bashed for its super fast, synthetic feeling steering so by the same token the Focus ST, a much cheaper car, shouldn't be criticised for it either. In fact, on an fwd car where understeer is a prominent trait, quick steering actually helps a lot with turn in. Not sure if it would be any good on a mid engined car though.