2016 Ford Focus RS - Loud 350hp Hot Hatch Morning Commute

[@brandondarmani8089]

Your dad is a legend

[@julianc.6589]

I daily a 2018 FoST, 6 years in and it never fails to put a smile on my face

[@kristofferpence]

I miss mine so much haha

[@soupsfarm1825]

also daily a 2017 ST so much fun, just hit 40k miles on it and only got a mbrp catback on it. so so so much fun!

[@curtcalfee428]

Same

[@StopWars420]

I have a 2016 FoST. 60k miles now. Had to replace coolant hoses to firewall(common), coolant reservoir(also common), motor mounts and shocks. Clutch feels like it's grabbing low now. So another thing to fix but the engine is solid.

[@andyw_]

@@StopWars420 my 4th cyl rings failed and put a pretty bad taste in my mouth after that lol. Owned it for 8 years though and only had 60k miles on it. Was great before it blew up then I was kinda just over it lol

[@adamyahya4638]

~10 years ago was the sweet spot for screens and analog.

[@xarnoldx10]

Agreed. Was nice to have a nice balance. Now how many companies even the buttons are electronic screens. With overly complicated menus its just absolutely awful. I mean hell i feel they shouldn't even have moved to digital gauges.

[@bioblockdave]

the fact 10 years ago is 2014 is crazy

[@xarnoldx10]

@@bioblockdave Agreed it disturbs me. LOL!

[@AnBarofSoap]

Every 10 years that's what everyone says.

[@Ludeboi420]

Exactly 💯

[@CobaltRed-s5c]

this car is beautiful

[@Just_watch88]

no

[@gr6395]

@@Just_watch88 yes

[@RangerJ441]

The RS was born on the track. I feel like that's why it's so bouncy on the road. I threw some 18" wheels on mine and it completely changed the ride. The 17s and 2018s had revised dampening to better this. Mine is a 2016 and I absolutely love it!

[@mikemike0000]

All of those snaps, crackles and pops would be amusing for about the first 30 seconds after sitting behind the wheel. I could not imagine having to deal with that day in and day out driving around town. Other than that, it looks like a killer car! I bet it's an absolute blast to drive!

[@Diggz24]

I'm a huge Honda guy, but these little cars look like so much fun to drive!! I'd never thought I'd ever utter the words I'd love to drive a Ford Focus LoL! But this is the car! My friend had a 2017 w nice wheels then he sold it after telling me there were only so many made! I love my 11th gen SI but These Cars still make me turn my head!

[@gr6395]

I

[@cobydog456]

I have loved this car since it released. Your dad is lucky to have one !

[@TopherDrives]

Indeed! We were told there was no way we'd get an allocation, but stayed persistent and it all worked out!

[@DoSum4Me]

I’ve driven my fair share of Focus RS’s. Someone traded one in at my work and it was tuned with 475hp… I got to demo it for a couple days and it was fastttttttt and so much fun. I think I’d still swing for a Golf R but I do love the Focus.

[@Fahadfk8]

Those pops are literally just perfect

[@sonofwo1f]

i do like the Focus RS. That and the Ford ST were always nice to see on the road. As a 2011 VW MK6 GTI owner, I do appreciate a hot hatch. I've had mine since new in 2011 and it's now 2024 and she's showing some age, but I'm sometimes impressed with how modern it can look at times. I swapped out the head unit for a nice double din headunit with wireless carplay. Really brings it into the 2020s.

[@sonofwo1f]

I'm also surprised at how loud it is with just a catback. I have a high flow downpipe and a borla type s catback. with a tune it sounds similar, but I've changed the tune to remove the pops and bangs as it got a little old for a daily driver.

[@hx.925]

bro has the coolest pops

[@kyranthez927]

Double entendre

[@maciekapocaliptic]

They are really annoying. It's different when you hit the limitter and you have a nice bang ok, but this is just to much.

[@hx.925]

@@maciekapocaliptic i meant his dad

[@jeremiebeaulieu92]

Its nice to see someone still excited about this car. I sure still love my Focus ST today in 2024

[@K_Swift]

Love my 17 FoST. Barely 75k miles and the best daily driver I've ever had. Just got the ford performance calibration for it FINALLY. Can't wait to install 🤗

[@ramonahumada4]

Wheels are awesome!

[@TSM23026]

Man, i had a 2016 ST3 and i miss it every time i see a video like this

[@zachtompkins4292]

same

[@Xerthedragon]

I always wanted an RS, and makes me miss my old 2013 Focus ST!

[@John-du2mq]

I am planning on buying one of these. It's been a want for me for a long time.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Buy a Subaru WRX and Toyota GR Corolla

[@bobbyjones2112]

Damn, that thing is super clean too. Your dad takes care of it!

[@CrispyMC]

18:12 Oh don’t worry, we can see it alright 😅

[@migsmigs87]

I also bought my RS brand new in 2016 and daily drive it. Just about to hit 100k kms. I installed Ohlins coilovers and Whiteline control arms along with poly bushings. Also bumped down to 18" wheels. Removed the bounciness and it performs excellent on track. To me it transformed the car and honestly I have a hard time finding or justifying a replacement with the same amount of engagement.

[@ramonahumada4]

Nice! If Ford still made them here, I would buy one now!!!

[@Highlander1432]

Yes New hot hatches can be over refined Golf r for instance

[@seb5945]

PapaTopher loves him fun cars.

[@MAKII724]

Kind of sad that the Focus RS is getting less recognizable, it’s such a cool underrated vehicle I must say.

[@connorcoombs5928]

Now think about the ST 😢

[@sagnbaby]

35000 isnt alot of money? wow i wish i lived on your planet!!

[@Defy_Convention]

Yeah that was in 2016 too. People think 35k is affordable today because they finance and make a payment for 6 years.

[@Localtraveler2376]

Most of these KZbinrs don’t live in reality.

[@T0xiczombies]

Chris is literally a regular dude lol Considering what this car is and how limited they ended up being, $35K is an absolute bargain. I’m not sure what you’re looking for a car to cost lol

[@HardlyaDavidson]

35k is not an affordable car It is *statistically* a reasonably priced car considering it costs as much as a nicely loaded out Civic and Accord lol, yeah I know I’m taking the Accord but impressive how affordable they made these cars considering the market turning from 12 thousand dollar Fiesta STs which I loved mine, now to where I can’t even get a SRT* Durango for less than 38 and that’s a 2018 Dodge that can be stolen as easy as a Kia lmao

[@TechMaster2133]

The average price for a new cheaper car is 27-35k, id say 35k really isnt that much, at least not in todays market. If you cant afford 30ish grand you cant afford any new car in 2024 lol. and its just gonna get worse. unless its a nissan versa.

[@Krissyfoxtrot]

True to your Dad's spirit.. Own a 2018 Elantra GT Sport 6spd manual. My youngest drives my 2011 Sonata 2.0T. My Oldest was Bent on this vehicle or a 2023 Elantra N.

[@rosestrohm7986]

you sound like a good parent lol. My fam gave me their old corolla and that was it XD

[@jv6miata]

My dad was always a ford truck guy, but he bought me my first v6-6speed accord and got me hooked lmao.

[@JOONWOOKIYOTAKA]

@@jv6miata V6 Accord is a treat

[@Shamuss727]

Go for the N, I have a 23 and absolutly love it. Besides the AWD it does everything the RS can do and then some.

[@Krissyfoxtrot]

@@Shamuss727 He Did...

[@akina309]

Ford used to make such lovely sedans and hatches. My friend has a 2013 Ford Fusion - unassuming, but has a punchy 240-horse turbo 4 cylinder. On the occasion that I end up driving his car, it always jumpscares me when I get onto a fast road with just how quick it can be

[@realitydrip3293]

I miss my RS. Had for less than a year before getting a GTI-R. Honestly my favorite part was scaring people who had no idea just how fast this thing is.

[@yig6908]

I want this car so bad 😂 Your dad has amazing taste

[@nogamenolife1971]

Love this car so much

[@mikeschafer2474]

The suspension is the only reason I bought the 2018 Ford focus ST and not the RS way too stiff for Michigan roads. Love the car. Hope it treats your dad well for a long time.

[@trevorellis8472]

i hope when im older with kids i hope i got that swag like ur pops bro this is beautiful

[@Jdizzling8]

I had a red 2014 Ford Focus with a 2.0L engine that delivered an impressive 43 mpg. At the time, the only turbo option was the ST, but I opted for the automatic transmission to make my daily commute through DMV traffic more manageable. It was quick, fun to drive, and my monthly payments were incredibly affordable. I loved having SiriusXM radio for all the comedy shows while navigating some of the worst roads around. Honestly, the Focus had the best handling I've experienced, especially on twisty roads, even compared to all the modern SUVs I've driven since. Now, I can't find an American car that compares, so I'm considering a new Mustang to see how it stacks up. Long live the Focus

[@Powersproductions130]

Bro, I had a 2014 focus titanium. “Quick”????? 😂😂😂 You’re absolutely crazy to think that thing is quick in any way. I was being gapped by hybrids and minivans all the time in that POS.

[@slocarfr]

@Powersproductions130 bro not every car needs 1100hp

[@Powersproductions130]

@ it was completely gutless bro.

[@FlyingNDriving]

Yeah ST only came in a 6spd

[@slocarfr]

@Powersproductions130 dude its a efficient daily not a race car

[@JeffLiu-x1i]

I bought mine focus rs in 2018 and just traded it in for a mustang dark horse. I had the same problem with the really stiff suspension on the highway. There were many little things I didn’t like the car but I still love it. I’m going to really miss it.😢

[@RPDpwng15]

Damn this video makes me miss my Focus ST. Such a fun little car!

[@illuminate4]

18:52 the suspension was actually revised I think 2 times throughout the life-cycle of the car. 1 at the beginning of 2017, 1 for the 2018 run. the general rule of thumb is the later years will be better on your back :)

[@brysonrogers627]

I'm working for mine. I can't wait !!!!!!

[@EagleCuckoo]

Your dad is cool! 😎

[@StormAutoAdventures]

Wow, I feel old after hearing this lol! The last time I was a teenager was 1998!

[@Grand_complication]

Man that thing sounds nasty! Always loved the RS. I had a 2013 ST3 and it was a blast. Miss these cars!

[@ProRaiKage]

Bro that highway segment hahaha 😂😂😂 love the pops and burbles. Very fun car 👀😎

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

The Focus RS is what the GR Corolla wishes it could be. The cracks and bangs they put in it out of the box just makes it so obnoxious and cool.

[@BlueSkyCrystals]

I daily my RS and I have a job that has me visiting several locations a day. I use it for work and errands, which adds up to around 1200 miles a month. Only change from stock is I put Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+ all-season tires. This change alone took the edge of the bumps. The only mod for the dampers is buying aftermarket, or buy Ford’s revised dampers they put on the late-2017 and 2018 cars. I have seen them in stock even recently.

[@hamwasalreadytaken]

I just heard about the ford focus rs, and I put it into the search bar, and viola, sub topher has a video posted not 5 hours before.

[@kruelnoqs1128]

idk if this is tacky or not but yellow rims would look amazing on this! I want a bright blue car with yellow rims LOL :P

[@pootmahgoots8482]

I have a black 2017 RS with gold TurboMacs. I love the RS.

[@RebornDrake869]

The Focus ST and RS will always have a sweet spot in my heart, and I'm not even a large Ford fan!

[@jrag1000]

Focus ST also has sharp brakes, I remember getting a loaner when my Mustang was in the shop for a week, i was like whoa! I can get into trouble with this, the handling was nimble and the brakes were sharp.

[@mr_cupcakes1808]

Now that's some sweet color

[@oumakavoula]

dad rocking the borla attack ... doesn't get much cooler

[@garrettscott4748]

And I thought my VB WRX was bouncy. That RS takes the cake.

[@moldyrefrigerator]

CTR FL5 in +R mode has to be up there too. That driving mode beat the piss out of me

[@Shortay1325]

I was thinking the same exact thing. I thought my VB WRX was bad until I saw this. Holy crap

[@ScreamingFireChicken84]

beautiful blue RS. any problems with the sync radio system should be resolved after pulling the fuse and popping it back in

[@WhenStreetsGoSturdy.]

don't tell thetopher but i enjoy your video's more christopher.

[@Yoder-jr6xj]

I daily my focus st and love it, tuned a little bit and its so much fun to drive. I need new suspension though, it looks about as stiff as that rs but not damped well.

[@robb15033]

Perfect exhaust maybe a Corsa

[@RdesignedSteve]

You know I recently got a very nice Volvo s90 T6 Inscription but as I hear the exhaust pops on this little beast I think I would have gotten one of these. Love my Volvo though.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

great sports car

[@mattkroening7964]

I drive on that interstate all the time!... In Minnesota lol The interstate system is still just wild. I94 is in my backyard and here I am viewing a video of it that was filmed four states away

[@twp3029]

The Srt 4 was the pioneer for pops and burbles.

[@Bournefort]

Nice video! I daily drive the same car. Mostly stock except for the MBRP exhaust and a few minor things. Everybody complains about the suspension, but I don't find it bad at all. I have never experienced that bounciness you have at 18:12 and I drive tons of highway miles.

[@mattr8904]

STRADMAN NEEDS HIS BACK FOR A DAILY 🥲

[@titiwin25]

Dang ... your dad is cool !!!!! 🤣

[@archvilen]

Curious.. what is the part number on that Borla exhaust? I actually really like the sound of it even though it is indeed a bit obnoxious and under most circumstances other than a Sunday drive is probably a bit over kill, there's also a substantial amount more pops produced compared to the stock exhaust (at least in comparison to mine which is just under the 40,000 mile mark). Wouldn't mind putting it on my 2017 at some point.

[@miket5057]

I know that car!

[@19hundoc47]

I’ve test driven this car twice. Definitely doesn’t feel like 350 HP, feels like 300. It might be the AWD system sucking some of the power but the Type R feels significantly faster

[@shaq2812]

honda underrated the type r from the factory, so it actually makes around 300 whp stock. the focus is also around that number, but it weighs a few hundred pounds more. that’s probably why the type r felt faster to you

[@izzy031096]

This sort of thing depends on sound deadening, how the car is sprung, exhaust. Feeling hp really is subjective and depends on a variety of factors besides the cars actual hp

[@curtcalfee428]

@11:15-18 : That paap paap upon gear changes with factory tune is why I chose my ST. Juss sayin'

[@FlanK3rCZ]

Nice car. It was my favourite one hothatch until Megane IV RS trophy was relased.

[@jarizerrudo8180]

I daily drove a Frozen White Focus RS for 4 years and 60k miles. I loved that thing so much till I couldn't bear the very stiff suspension anymore. I grew up and traded it in for a Kia Stinger GTS. I had an AWE Track and had to switch it out for a AWE touring only because I got ticketed by a douche cop in my area LOL.

[@cokeyalwaysgames7078]

What exhaust system and map because those pops are insane

[@SilverScarletSpider]

if your brother has a Honda Civic Type R, and your dad has a Ford Focus RS, the who is going to buy the family’s first Toyota GR Corolla or Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

[@wonderboy1998]

Ford and GM really dropped the ball with their compact and hatchback cars, they left that spot for the Japanese and Koreans

[@MarkPharaoh]

Dropping the ball for a few thousand people? Come on

[@wonderboy1998]

@@MarkPharaoh it's my opinion. American brands shouldn't let their compacts cars die in US. They should invest money the same way Asians companies did and improve their compacts line.

[@-slurmdaddy-8147]

Yea I don’t get it! Subaru did same thing with STi. It’s a shame because they were the 2 best options with awd. Very disappointing, I would’ve discontinued the 4cyl mustang before the RS. They share same engine, mustang already come in v6,v8, v8 s.c

[@GTAYLOR1972]

That sounds like a gun going off 😂 I guess his neighbors are used to hearing that now..

[@Asnee420]

11:35 goddamn bro is spitting facts

[@lemmondrops3790]

wow that car is bouncy

[@Deetroiter]

Just like the Neon SRT 4/ SRT4 Caliber...what happened to all of the RS? I hardly ever see them at all on the roads anymore.

[@jamesrather1510]

Blown up, crashed, or put away as weekend garage queens is what happened.

[@christianhaykus452]

Where in Michigan are you from, man? I drive those highways everyday lmao.

[@joshdangit69]

This looks like the one that Cameron Alford built a while back

[@matthewthedude146]

With a those sync systems with a simple USB port upgrade and a software update you can add Apple CarPlay

[@Anthony-pn9jx]

If you run a plug to the USB port in the arm rest and plug your phone in, it will connect apple car play, at least with an iphone. I have a big turbo 2018 focus st and leave my phone plugged in while driving since it doesn't have wireless carplay.

[@sayurasem]

This is the car Integra type-S exhaust based on

[@declancooper2171]

That's a bloody brilliant car

[@aviation6921]

Yooo you got now more subs than Charlie congrats!

[@benbranca]

Sync 3 should support CarPlay on the 2016 if you update it

[@turdferguson4447]

That suspension must be bad?

[@chrisvigo4880]

Thats scary to have it bounce like that....i was chasing a VW in my rsx and the dapening was waaay off and I crashed when i hit a dip doing 70 mph. God bless

[@Sayu2x]

No coilovers? Heard they are a must cause stock is over dampened

[@jaden997]

this video makes it look like a go-kart against the Elantra N 😅

[@MrFirerod1]

They fixed the dampening I think in 2018+ models.

[@PacoRobbins]

Friend of mine has an RS. I love it, but i absolutely hate these seats. They just hurt to sit in. Same with the CTR. Love it too, but cant handle them for any period of time.

[@Sonic_1000]

Did you guys update the head gasket?

[@TopherDrives]

Yes. Recall was done immediately once parts became available.

[@Sonic_1000]

@TopherDrives nice!

[@RJARRRPCGP]

At least, it has a manual. Not the automatic that became a meme of bad transmissions. With my luck, it would be a Focus SE with the known-to-often-go-bad automatic transmission! (PowerShift) The RS, makes the SE seem to stand for "slop edition". Edit: I rolled at 18:04 🤣

[@TheNickybobby1]

Wish these still got made

[@bobbyjones2112]

Maybe it needs new shocks?

[@kenesu1281]

❤🤙🏼

[@MarkFritscher]

I love mine. 2016 140k

[@adamberman9294]

I might be slow but is this not the same engine that was in the Mazda speed three? I know that block was a 2.3 turbo and I know Ford and Mazda had a partnership.

[@ChupaLeche]

It's a little different. Built in Spain and then shipped to Germany where all FoRS undergo final assembly

[@jamesrather1510]

It's a close derivative of that motor, yes. It's essentially an open deck MS3 motor with an integrated exhaust manifold and a larger twin scroll turbo.

[@keenandolan8420]

Doesn’t the rs have garbage reliability?

[@VAVS100]

I would like to have an RS or ST as a daily driver. But mine will be less conspicuous because I don't want it to turn non-car-enthusiast heads (i.e., it will not be bright blue with white rims). It will be the car I drive when I want to blend in with the crowd while picking up groceries. Also, I'd probably permanently remove the back seats from it because who needs back seats in a hot hatch.

[@ChasJomantoc]

How about Ford Fiesta RS? Please......