Ford Focus review
The best-selling car of its size, the Focus is affordably priced and great to drive
For many people the Ford Focus is the default setting when buying a
new car. It’s Britain’s best-selling family hatchback, and one that
offers buyers a huge amount of choice.
There are almost 40 versions available, including a wide range of petrols and diesels. There’s even an electric model.
There are almost 40 versions available, including a wide range of petrols and diesels. There’s even an electric model.
Space
Roomy for passengers; boot is small
There’s lots of head- and legroom in the front of the Focus, while the back has room for a couple of adults or three children.
Isofix child seat mounting points (on the outer rear seats) add to the practicality.
Sadly, the boot is pretty small when you compare it with the boots in rivals such as the Vauxhall Astra and VW Golf, let alone the Skoda Octavia. There’s also a fairly large drop down from the edge of the boot to the boot floor, which can make it awkward to load heavy items.
If you want more room for luggage and you’re not carrying anyone in the back, the rear seats can be folded completely flat to transform the boot into a very useful space. You do have to flip the seats bases up first, though, which is a bit of a faff.
There aren’t that many storage cubbies in the front of the Focus, but the door bins are big enough to take a large bottle of water.
Isofix child seat mounting points (on the outer rear seats) add to the practicality.
Sadly, the boot is pretty small when you compare it with the boots in rivals such as the Vauxhall Astra and VW Golf, let alone the Skoda Octavia. There’s also a fairly large drop down from the edge of the boot to the boot floor, which can make it awkward to load heavy items.
If you want more room for luggage and you’re not carrying anyone in the back, the rear seats can be folded completely flat to transform the boot into a very useful space. You do have to flip the seats bases up first, though, which is a bit of a faff.
There aren’t that many storage cubbies in the front of the Focus, but the door bins are big enough to take a large bottle of water.
Comfort
Good driving position and decent ride comfort
The basic driving position is spot-on, and Zetec and Titanium cars
offer good long-distance comfort because their front seats have
adjustable lumbar support.
True, the Focus isn’t as good at soaking up bumps and potholes as a VW Golf, but it’s still more forgiving than a Skoda Octavia or Vauxhall Astra – as long as you avoid the Zetec S version and its sports suspension.
There’s not much wind or road noise, either, so you can easily listen to the stereo without having to turn the volume up very high.
True, the Focus isn’t as good at soaking up bumps and potholes as a VW Golf, but it’s still more forgiving than a Skoda Octavia or Vauxhall Astra – as long as you avoid the Zetec S version and its sports suspension.
There’s not much wind or road noise, either, so you can easily listen to the stereo without having to turn the volume up very high.
Fun to drive
Better than all its rivals
Fords tend to be fun to drive, and the Focus is no exception; it
feels eager to change direction and the steering is precise and well
weighted.
You’ll also have plenty of power for overtaking if you choose the more powerful 1.0-litre petrol engine or one of the turbocharged 1.6 petrols.
However, if you’re after the fastest and most thrilling Focus available, it’s got to be the ST model.
You’ll also have plenty of power for overtaking if you choose the more powerful 1.0-litre petrol engine or one of the turbocharged 1.6 petrols.
However, if you’re after the fastest and most thrilling Focus available, it’s got to be the ST model.
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