2016 Ford Focus RS: Best Hot Hatch Ever? - Carfection

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[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

"execute a perfect drift on the roundabout while giving them the finger, and you'll have the last laugh" -best car review statement ever

[@michaelj7069]

+Furkan Turfanda That was pleasantly unexpected.

[@josephkarl2061]

+Furkan Turfanda And that's what hot Fords have always been about. Clarkson said the same kind of thing in his review of the previous Focus ST, and I've seen god-only-knows how many videos of fast Fords of varying vintages being flung about like a hooligan. Because that's what you do. If I won the lottery, I would buy one of these and just spend my days doing what he said, and have a whale of a time doing it.

[@IronChefNC]

Round abouts have invaded the usa... I want to do this

[@ThatMumboJumbo]

A lot of want for this car.

[@BullrockMcHammergeil]

You can probably afford 5 of them.

[@DethThrasher1]

+Mumbo Jumbo heh memes

[@brandonmckibben1164]

+Mumbo Jumbo Such want, much wow.

[@snotwurfit]

A legend of a car, with drift mode input from another legend, Ken Block RIP.

[@MightySplatts]

This guy is a good presenter. kept me here till the end. Great video :)

[@canadian292]

👍

[@d0718]

👍

[@nikos-giorgos]

+MightySplatts Gone in the first 30sec...

[@SoManyUnknownEerrors]

+MightySplatts Its all lies.... PERIOD! Don't take my word for it Google "ford focus transmission" and become enlightened. The FOCUS /Fiesta powertrain is CRAP! Don't take my word for it Google "ford focus transmission" and become enlightened.

[@decapitofamily3410]

+ACollection OfTrees that transmission is an automatic - which is terrible had a 2012 lease, this RS DOES NOT have that transmission in any form.

[@AnthonyLosurdo]

First Matt Farah's Skyline, then Motor Trend with the M2, now this? What a great start to the day lol.

[@jbell2184]

+ClutchCultureTV and now evo to!!

[@ForTheLoveOfCarss]

same thaught!!😃

[@Ktmzqw]

+ClutchCultureTV Shit, i'm subscribed to the same channels, watched the same videos too!

[@Birmingham_racing]

all of those are on my watch later list since morning lol

[@darek4488]

+ClutchCultureTV M2 was shit

[@ARMYTRIX]

Ford, do you want me to buy your car? Cuz this is how you make me buy your car!

[@shehryarahmed258]

custom exhaust for this?

[@0326Hambone]

+Shehryar Ahmed It'd be fun, but honestly I'm thrilled about the sound the stock exhaust gives.

[@shehryarahmed258]

***** I'd prefer something louder, probably would be able to decide

[@FezzaYT]

great video! I have one one of these and it is an incredible car. Just enormous fun.

[@goodnewsmusic.5638]

Still love this car after all these years☺️🙏🏽Still a legend.

[@banez152]

Epic. Been waiting forever for Carfection's video!

[@sh1mb0bw4y2]

is it just me or does he strangely sound like Richard Hammond from top gear!

[@TechnationXyz]

Been waiting for this video for a long time, and it didn't disappoint! I need to get behind the wheel.

[@essextunedcars]

Loved the presentation, everything needed to know and hear apart from the car revving and popping lol

[@ianjames3078]

Best review I've seen to date, great presenter. Just waiting for mine to arrive now!

[@NicolasCageisGod]

Have fun with it man :)

[@HexaSquirrel]

Xcar, Carfection whatever your name is. You still remain top in quality and content! - Thank you.

[@decapitofamily3410]

LOVE! I owned a US first gen ZX3 for ten years and modified that and had lots of fun, this would be a great car to take that ones place

[@its_EZ]

I watched all the making of videos, this car is just amazing.

[@TheRobphobos]

Ford are on a brilliant roll at the moment, great work by them ! And another top notch film by Carfection, many thanks :-)

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

Brilliantly presented video! my favorite part "when u beat them at the lights and then execute a perfect drift around the round about giving them the finger!" LooooooooL ... something about fast Fords that always appeal to me as the underdog to the establishment i.e. Benz, BMW, Audi 00I00 ;)

[@silverathlon]

Great review and great presenter. Well done!

[@pardeepbhachu5499]

Well done on the presentation! Fantastic "no bullshit" review and aimed very well at people who buy cars to drive on the road!

[@UnsyNZ]

it looks absolutely stunning in that blue.

[@mileshandy1806]

Very good review clear honest even about competitors in same class could be looking at my next new car

[@AndiKravljaca]

Personally, I put my money down on a Mustang. I used to own a Mk1 Focus RS and I'm a huge fan of RS Fords. As a car, noone will be disappointed by this. But there's something about that daft, brash, blunderbuss of a V8 that just crawls into your heart and there's no way you're not having it. The child in you won't hear of it.

[@marquism1799]

the American way.

[@dogetothemoon223]

Love your videos.

[@blong5025]

Got mine ordered in April, and just waiting on delivery at the dealership. I was shopping for a new STI, but the reviews have been phenomenal on the RS. Good thing is they're not big in the US, so it's quite original over here.

[@supercarsofchester4319]

Ben Long, lucky you!

[@ScottZ370]

Its a RS tradition that loads of them end up written off down a ditch or wrapped around a tree

[@matgee8892]

+S Miller Haha i never thought about it that way but you are absolutely correct.

[@ericgeorge5483]

OMG I want one of these so much!!! That Golf is so dull as well, lol.

[@themorganator]

great review. Thanks!

[@JoshuaPlays99]

I want this more than the ST. I need this car in my life!

[@gpstenholm23]

Always liked this guy.. but the "when you beat them at the lights and then execute a perfect drift round a round-a-bout while giving them the finger" seals it.. new fav car journalist xD

[@skytrain47]

Great review

[@chrisgregson3626]

That matt grey one in the background looks so cool. Hot hatches are just incredible these days. Why would anyone buy anything else?

[@snotwurfit]

I like Carfection. Proper car reviews with none of that stupid nonsense from Top Gear which I hate, with their pathetic staged pranks and oh-so-funny stunts. Very little decent content on shows like that, whereas Carfection is pure decent car reviews, great stuff.

[@ms51ves3]

Sync 3 is out now in the US and it's being rolled out on some Ford models in the UK this summer. Hold out until next year to grab an RS and you'll get a cracking infotainment system too!

[@BrightNight]

I'd have this over a Mustang, but I still like Mustang's! :)

[@supercarsofchester4319]

Throttle Jr agreed

[@mfair4u]

I like this video. You had some pretty funny parts. BUT, I'm waiting for a real review to see exactly what she'll do. Also, you'll have to shoot a head to head video including all of it's competition. That will be a GREAT video. A HOT HATCH WAR!!!!

[@jimtaylor431]

Starting to wonder if the term 'Hot Hatch' is undermining just what a monster cars such as these are..

[@iBOOM]

+Carfection The magic of a great sorcerer!

[@ponygt6629]

+Carfection I drove the Focus RS and to be precise, I felt it to be slower than even a VW Golf R DSG, sure it was loads of fun, but somehow it was hanging with corners a bit more to make us feel the systems work, by that time the Golf R,A45,RS3,even WRX STi would have completed taking that corner, I am not saying RS is bad, but true to Ford Focus RS MK I and MK II tradition, the MK III too felt like lot of HP but less speed in real life, I think a track battle is inevitable between Focus RS and Golf R DSG,cuz I still think the Golf R will be as fast as the RS if not faster, and the Type R in a dry day is almost 100% faster than Focus RS from my experience, I think Ford will do an RS500 with under 1450 kg kerb weight(current RS is 1599kg) and probably that one will be fast, the Focus RS as of now is definitely not as fast as its specs suggest.

[@zoothief]

+Ponygt 662 Yeah screw facts, it's obviously about what ponygt feels is faster.

[@daltonvillnave8601]

+Zoo Thief 😂

[@ponygt6629]

Zoo Thief Yup, Focus RS dosent translate all its power into speed but more into driving involvement and fun while Golf,WRX,M 235i,etc translates all those rated hp into more speed than fun, preference varies from person to person, I love the RS but I felt it could have been better

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Great car, great video.

[@MatheusSaar]

hi! really apreciate your videos, i can see cars that aren't availiable in my country! i need your help, wich video is that with the two old rs focus there? thanks!

[@19chucki74]

We are FINALLY! getting the Focus RS, here in the States, this summer. Now, if Chevrolet would get on their game and do a hot version of the new Curze Hatch...please....

[@Chester-UK]

Ford definitely seems to be back up there with this one and having been there in the past, it's really good to see. You've forgotten the M135i though, and that's a shame because for fun it's probably the best hyper hatch out there. Not everything about a performance car is a statistic. So the challenge is to see if you can get all the hyper-hatches together for a shoot out. You know, beat Evo at their own game!

[@PhilippBorn]

I really love this blue. Wondering how it'd look on my Ford Puma :D

[@risenflame]

The quote at ~8:10 is THE BEST. It's really all you need to know before buying.

[@rockzs74r]

focus rs a car built by car enthusiast for car enthusiast. truly a masterpiece by ford

[@w-james9277]

Nice to see Ford keeping the manual gearbox.

[@zoothief]

They would sell a lot more if it also came with a good automatic. If they sell more would that be a good thing? I dunno, but maybe there would be more aftermarket availability.

[@unitedgamerv7101]

+Zoo Thief They like keeping it manual just because they want to see only car enthusiast driving the RS not some random Grandma or Mom

[@xaionik]

+UnitedGamerV Ford is a corporation that wants to make money. If it was feasible to stick in an automatic, they would. But the Ford Performance Project Lead had other ideas.

[@chorseundgrd]

+Leopard95 These aren't high-volume sellers anyway. Same as Golf R, STI etc. If you really want one of these, you know what the score is.

[@SoManyUnknownEerrors]

+Leopard95 The ford FOCUS/FIESTA power-train / gearbox is the single worst of ANY car company.... I own a FOCUS 2015 "Titanium" the transmission Manual/ Auto are POS. I had the manual put in after two full replacements in under a year!!! Don't take my word for it Google "ford focus transmission" and become enlightened.

[@dre32pitt]

i heard Drive's Road Testament music towards the end. was waiting for Mike to show up lol. did JF move to carfection?

[@93455Driver]

Great vid, but am getting confused between the Roadshow and Carfections roles - why not a single channel?

[@SeanWalkerSW]

Not a chance this would beat an a45 or rs3. Love the vids btw

[@BarryBethal-yv2oz]

This bloke knows his shit all his reviews I have watched are interesting. I've got an RS now I can't imagine life without it.

[@GT-gt4bf]

And the RS will keep its value too. I love this thing.

[@gtigio5067]

You need to test out the Audi TTRS it looks really cool too!

[@BlacklistBuilds]

Finally a drift button for an AWD car! My dream has come true!

[@allensaunders449]

if you got the Mustang 350r in the UK then you would know how good it is nice car good video

[@Anthfigueroa]

My current new car choices are 16' Mustang gt, 16' Focus rs (if there is not a huge waiting list), or wait another year to to save more money and buy an m2? Any suggestions?

[@kagolko]

Man Ford killed it!

[@SoManyUnknownEerrors]

+kagolko It's Bullshit!!! I own a Focus 2015 Titanium (all the bells and whistles) they are the single biggest POS on the road... Don't take my word for it Google "ford focus transmission" and become enlightened.

[@mojostevo]

+ACollection OfTrees You also bought the automatic, homey, that transmission is plagued, don't blame the rest of the car.

[@kagolko]

Right.

[@86faST13]

+ACollection OfTrees I had a 13 Focus ST, best car ive ever owned. Why would you buy the titanium over the ST, you cant drive manual can you? Their is a fix to those transmissions I heard, its a electrical ground problem causing the solenoids to malfunction.

[@DavidElCid300]

I think it is really good but to each his own.

[@farhanmahalludin]

What a handsome car, especially in that blue paintjob

[@Gooshi39]

+Farhan Mahalludin British gas van lol

[@lejink]

Hope these sell like mad so I actually have a chance of owning one one day in the used market Just imagine what the aftermarket is going to do with this! An AWD that already comes with a turbo.. An ECU tune will give you another 40hp pretty easily

[@tn21beer]

+Dee Jay I wouldn't count on getting a bargain price RS, The Mk1 and Mk2 have held there money.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Man I'm just now looking at these and they're STILL over 30k!

[@ian7675]

Who cares what beats what by 0.2 seconds or whatever...you should get a drivers car for how it makes YOU feel as a driver and what you're comfortable with. Different cars suit different people and that also shows in the performance a person can extract from a car...only kids compare by book figures.

[@Ray-bn7hr]

PazAudi what is your problem?

[@billabY]

Now I Wanna see Mashup of the RS vs A45 vs RS3 vs Golf R. Now that will be exciting & interesting..

[@AMKGolf]

Is this car released yet? Can't find anything at dealers online stores.

[@1981squirrel]

great video , exellent explanation ! Best comment @ 8:00 min

[@bluehydro88]

So it has a similar AWD system than the Evo X? It also offered true TQ vectoring and not the brake assisted systems you see in most cars.

[@CrazyGreek80]

Selling the bimmer for an RS!

[@d0718]

Laughed at the daily mail part :)

[@Tretboot5]

I do want one pretty bad :D What a great car and so much more affordable than the RS3 or A45!

[@marktomlinson9736]

who is the presenter? Always enjoy his stuff!

[@kevina2052]

That color...perfect on this car.

[@nagnetto14]

what is the music track that is heard in the beginning?Does anybody know?

[@Account1746]

this guy is good, top lad

[@v_alexiadis]

Great car!

[@craigshields6439]

At 3:00, which part of "good driver" is associated with missing the apex by a good meter? :)

[@skyisdlimit6125]

sounds like a good DD

[@halonaterjfun]

What's the name of the song in the beginning of the video?

[@deyanpetkov4452]

Guys, do you know the song at the very end from 9:40 - ?? I can't find it anywhere...

[@Moe-ks1sy]

I think this and the Type R the best hot hatches out there right now

[@KillerJay17]

When I get a family, this will be the car I get lol

[@zokiodovce2089]

Are you going to review the new peugeot 308 gti?

[@user-lb7pt6jb3o]

Mustang- best drivers car in production Fiesta ST- best handling car in production Focus RS- best hatchback in production Ford GT- soon to be best Supercar in production

[@jamesboddie2227]

Considering the 5-15k markup US dealers have been giving this car, I couldn't imagine the cost of this car fully loaded. He compares it to the Mustang saying that the RS is a better drivers car, but the Mustang can be had near 7k under MSRP for a fully loaded premium (I got my '16 at 36k when MSRP was 42.x). The RS can have best drivers car, but I am happy with the Mustang's "bang for the buck" and much superior moddability.

[@alexhughes5846]

Please do compare this to the civic type r in DRY condition and with a skilled driver on a track that requires power, as well as downforce. really like to see whos the quickest

[@11blueline]

can someone tell me what's the name of the song starting at 1:03??!!!

[@maxtalbot88]

I live in southern California and am thinking about trading in my 2007 mustang GT for a new focus ST because I am looking for a car that is a bit more practical, but still fun. Can a focus ST still be as fun as a mustang even though I am driving city streets (and not back roads) almost exclusively?

[@husky2423]

Yes absolutely. Whatcha driving now

[@kenmolotsi4347]

Title of the ending song n artist please anyone?

[@grimmjowjeagerjaques8113]

I dont know which one to get the ford focus rs or the honda civic type r. Im from spain so the civic cost 35.000-36000, but the ford cost me 45.000. What do you recommend me, is the ford worth the extra 10000?

[@pokest225]

+ulquiorra cifer Depends of the climate of your region, rain, snow, etc..... to justify the AWD over the FWD. I´m from spain too. I, personally, hate the Type R overall design, but it is very fast and agile. I prefer the RS, because you can use the power everywhere, everytime. Without worrying about road and climate conditions. But yes, it´s hard to justify 10.000 euro difference on a car that doesn´t look faster than the other.

[@JoJoJoker]

Does Drift mode feel like a regular rear-wheel drive car at same speeds on normal roads?

[@tattude1974]

provides 70% tq to the rear wheels and allows for massive wheel spin.

[@svedka00]

I heard that the fiesta and focus RS projects were cancelled.. When this car is going to be available ?

[@tattude1974]

2 months

[@svedka00]

LJ Balongue thanks

[@SelimxBradley]

This is going to sound so good with an aftermarket exhaust.

[@tattude1974]

With race header and cat-back exhaust yes! deletes the cats...

[@bonk352]

Nothing wrong with the stock exhaust though and probably mountune is worth looking at especially with the RS Edition. Also as a bonus, the twin pipes look excellent and polish up well. At the end of the day it is for each individual owner to choose.

[@Shiva108]

seems like a lot of fun to drive! (looks like a shoe, though)

[@davidkoprivec3350]

What was your average consumption?

[@ilketama5982]

last song?

[@TheGreatLoco]

I like the looks of the A45 much better, but it's more expensive and the Focus RS may have more torque with it's 2.3 (vs 2.0) engine.

[@micheledalmaso4458]

7 Years is a leggend Car 😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩

[@dragon23ggg]

battle between focus rs & megane rs pleeeease

[@Drummin003]

I love his description about what to do to people who pass on it just because it's a Ford. Beat them at the light and give them the finger while drifting around a roundabout? I would absolutely love to do that to Audi, VW, & especially MB owners who think their cars are better & more special, because they spent more money on them.

[@carterjohnson8213]

This guy should be on Top Gear

[@jayding486]

rs vs m135i which one it better?

[@JoJoJoker]

That new A45 AMG with limited slip and adaptive dampers would roast this. So jealous we don't get that in the USA.

[@lex3579]

I am a AMG person but I have to have this car .

[@Raytrek79]

Forget about Hot Hatches, it seems in general to be one of the best cars, especially as value for money goes. Obviously it won't hold much against the top of the line brands but yeah, it is a realistic dream for a regular chap.

[@Karrera911]

I want one.