Car review in a few | 2018 Ford Focus - pure class...but choose wisely
2018 ж. 11 Қар.
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The new Ford Focus would probably be a best-seller in the UK even if it was the worst thing since the Ford Edsel. Thankfully it's quite brilliant...assuming you pick the right one.
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You have way too fewer subs than you deserve, top quality meaningful and really honest reviews!!!!!!
Really enjoyable review. Refreshing and original style of presentation and genuinely entertaining. More like this please :)
Great review; one small point though, the Focus is a *European* institution, not just a “British” one. Built in Germany, designed by smart people from all over Europe, loved by drivers from Stockholm to Sicily, Luton to Ljubljana.
Always been a Focus fan (owned one for 5 years) and always will be. Very, very good cars.
Choked in laughter with the titanium kid bursting into singing :D
Hey, would be great to see more videos, more car comparison or road trip vids which YOU must edit as it's properly entertaining. Well done and keep them coming.
Great down to earth review, nice one 👍🏼
Own a 2016 titanium estate, absolutely love it
I own a base model Ford Focus Trend 2017 model and I luv it.132 kw of power- handles great-has terrific all round vision for driver and has what I consider to be one of the best sat nav screens being 8 inch touch screen and user friendly. I could go on more about this car but you'll find out for yourself if you look into them closer -A real no brainer for the money especially the base model
A self combusting engine is pure class 👏👏
lol. loved the Clarkson dig..@.40 Ha! subtle as a brick through a window. :-)
How reliable are Ford Focus cars, or is a Golf better?
where you been geordie lad!!? have missed your entertaining reviews of late, did you ever do a vid review on the new Audi Q5? as i couldn't find a vid for that one
Busy growing another hair cut out..
Also, the fact they’ve simplified the rear suspension on basic models (torsion beam!) when a Focus hallmark has always been the multlink setup (even forcing VW to scramble and make a multlink setup for the Golf V), is a cop out.
The average driver probably can't tell the difference. It was a bit of a marketing gimmick sticking multi-link in C-segment commuter cars, and now manufacturers are moving back to mostly torsion beam (including Mercedes A-class), since they can be tuned to be quite adequate for street driving and save money on both the design and manufacture of the suspension to invest elsewhere (e.g. the interior of the new Mazda3).
@@BruceLeedar RUBBISH matey, they do because its CHEAP.
Great review. Looking at getting the st line x, can’t decide
Jimmy B Don’t hesitate! My company car is a 1.0 125bhp ST line x manual and its a riot to drive. Goes like stink too for what it is! Our family car is a 330i BMW auto and I can tell you without hesitation that the Focus is more fun to drive! My kids always say We want to go in Daddy’s fast car! It has the perfect power for fun driving on public roads. I have also test driven the ST and its brilliant but unlike mine if you actually rev it out and drive it the same way your license will be taking a holiday to Swansea! For me thats the beauty of the 1.0 ecoboost. You can really use all its umpf and its a bonus that it makes a great noise. 👍
Like McDonald's, a British institution. Great review Mark. It won't tempt me out of my Honda, but it's much improved. I quite like the "TIITAANNIUM" trim!!! PS - you're soooo right about the door protectors turning that lovely door thunk into a tap on the side of a wendy house with a trowel.
What engine would you recommend? 1.0 or 1.5 ? And for trim , st-line x or titanium x ?
I drive a st line x everyday as a company. Fantastic car!
Warren Smith automatic ? What size engine?
Better and more premium feel than a Golf and of course..Better to drive!! :-)
Why do people keep referring to the VW Golf as if it were some sort of revolutionary first ever hatchback? How about the Renault 4 & 16, the Simca 11, the Austin A40, and the original Citroen Traction Avant hatchback.
At 06:20 the problem of interior design is visible: The armrest in the door continues to the b-pillar. I am 6ft 2,5" and with the seat properly adjusted I touch this "extension thingy" which is annoying. Not whith poth hands on the wheel but for example when sitting at a red light waiting and having the hands off the wheel. And since you know it you are more likely to touch it unpleasantly. the armrest is upholstered and the extension isn't, so there is a noticeable height difference. Most annoying and a "no-go": At least the LHD cars have a pedal box that is offset from middle to right. Correctly fitted the brake pedal end the middle of the steering wheel are in line. Here it is the clutch pedal. Gas is far to the right which forces the driver either to sit "bended" to the right (causing back pain) or the ability of instantenously hitting the brake pedal in an emergency is "unhappily compromised". The Fiesta for comparison does not have those two issues. What were they thinking??
Markus Dahmann I have a st line x and am 6”6 - haven’t yet noticed your first problem, seems really comfortable to me. Also think the pedals may be a lhd thing only. Really loving the car overall
Sorry, I had a ST and Traded up to an RS...Now thats a proper hatch back. Great for driving around, lots or space and the fun OMG.
I think it's a poor decision by Ford to put a small LCD 'screen' on their basic model as it would have looked out of date 20 years ago. I'm also not keen on them putting a basic suspension on the lower powered versions. - however it does look like a nice car and I'll probably get to drive one when rental companies get them.
The focus with the defective transmission are no longer sold in USA.
So the Titanium X is more expensive than any of the cars you were shown. £22K for a focus (with less dealer discounts as you mentioned...)
Great review. Active X Estate 1.5 Auto Estate on order for a 19 reg 👍
Ronnie Main , 8 months later, how’s the car? Especially the gearbox?
Why mention the diesels nox? When in reality your assuming they are dirty! The 2.0 diesel is a good powerful clean engine but this stated. Other than that a good review. 👍
Give it three years and that thing'll be causing cancer wherever it goes
Definitely the nicest looking Focus to date, but shame it comes with an electronic handbrake, just hope its reliable
HOW do you not have more subscribers?
One day, my friend...then you can say you were here before we sold out. :-D
I just spoke with 1 million of them... they will subscribe only when there are hats for each review !
He has too many Tat's people's freaked out by them
Thanks for such a succinct but entirely relevant review. I like the absence of irrelevant waffle and the fact that you made me laugh. Did you not audition for top gear. You definitely should be on there instead of a couple of those other T*****s who are supposed to be funny. More power to your elbow. Great review!
After looking at the new focuses specs I’m glad I can’t buy one here in the US. If can’t have the handling suspension and a 2.0 it’s not a focus anymore. What’s with that screen just sticking out of the dash? Yuck
Just a point regarding your list of engines at 7:42 you state that there are four PS outputs on the 1.0, with the highest at 140ps. That’s incorrect, the 1.0 goes up to 125ps and the 1.5 has 150 or 182ps. Great video though, one of my favs for this particular car review 👍🏻🤪
2:30 where is the gear lever??
No more lever, you now have that rotating wheel.
Good review, definitely under subscribed viewers, I have driven the 1.5 ecoblue (diesel) Active x Vignale. Loved it so much I placed an order for a brand new one!! He’s absolutely spot you need to drive the spec in order to actor your driving experience. But I disagree when he mentioned ‘ the consensus on the diesel wasn’t great’. You have to drive it and for me whilst the eco boost is a great engine but if you want better mpg then it’s definitely 1.5 diesel, great engine and sufficient torque!
7:23....You are driving the one with the BASIC suspension.....all 1.0 litre cars have it, also 7:41....there is no 140 ps 1.0 variant but there is a 150 ps 1.5 ecoboost. The spec variations are even confusing you !
ravington666 even the vignale?
Lacking in lowend torque, with max torque specced at 1400rpm? What are you on about?
It'd make no difference if it came at 14rpm - there's hardly any of it. :-)
They're right, they lack torque, drive one and you'll see.
I thought that it was you speaking when the woman passed wind,oh and let's have an in-depth discussion about your tattoos,Willi wonka.
Ok Gordon, let’s. You seem like an interesting man. Go...
The odd cut out is fine but this was just tiring to watch lol, over done it a bit mate
Just get a new mazda 3 it is a much better car or wait for the ST
Love the exterior but the interior is nasty , and the dash binnacle is dire . The gauges look like something from an old Astra
Great Video Review. I like particularly like the Luxury Vignale and Titanium Models
"A bit pointless talking about trim levels..." ? Really?! That's what people come to watch reviews for! Truthfully the focus always looks so much better than the golf from the outside but the cabin, the golf always wins, including this time around too. It's a shame Ford didn't neaten it up a touch more, it still looks a bit cluttered and the infotainment doesn't look great. Also, this constant bad press about the ecoboost makes me steer clear of it. Pity cos my golf (mk 7) looks dull as dishwater from the outside. Like someone stepped on shoebox. Seriously, where is the perfect car in this range?
What bad press about the ecoboost? I have one ( the old fiesta ), its a fantastic engine. It has won the award for best engine in class for the last 7 years ..
Too bad Ford USA thinks that no one in the USA or Canada actually buys cars. Despite the US buying Ford cars about 2/3 the amount that ALL OF EUROPE. Shame. I literally would have bought one.
The problem is the USA is veering towards SUVs and crossovers and the new Ford line of cars reflects that. It's a shame because the Focus has been Fords best car since the late 90's.
Titanium 😂
What a load of CRAP! You haven't a CLUE . Also the focus is way over priced and your right on one thing only dealers aren't giving much off making it dearer than an equivalent Golf or even Audi A3 .
Thanks for your COMMENT! I don’t AGREE. But that’s just my OPINION! You’re entitled to YOURS!
@@HonestJohncouk2000 We look forward to Robert's review with bated breath.
HonestJohn.co.uk . You said the 1.5 diesel ST-Line automatic wasn’t good. have you driven the petrol 1.5 182 ST-Line automatic ?
Lots of decent tech, but design looks dated already, especially interior. Looks like a bean counters special.
Pants. About as interesting as watching snow melt.
Or watching grass...type. 🤘🏻
Totally bland .. the kind of car you would loose in a car park
Still BETTER than a Kia Ceed or VW Golf...
peter debel I never said it was better or worse than any other car . I said it was bland
Bit like your comment then.
Another review that confuses "soft touch plastics" with "well made". Well made? No Ford since the Mk1 Focus / MK6 Fiesta is well made. None. This one is actually a step backwards from the already terrible MK3.
how so, explain. It looks stunning to me both inside and outside
Ok, show us proof. No reviewer that I've seen has commented negatively on the build quality so if you have any extra info, do share with us.
Who cares about the build quality? I have driven many Fords and not one of them has fallen apart.