2020 Ford Focus ST : One of Ford's great hot hatches?

[@aidanwilson6035]

Really like the Focus ST , especially in that blue colour. Unlike some rivals , it is a great daily driver , much like the Golf which is rather dull & boring , looking much the same over the last 10 years , ( come on VW , stop playing safe with your designs , try to be more radical for a change ! ) , by comparison the Focus is far more stylish & exciting to drive. Having said that i would still go for a Fiesta ST , even more fun & save around 10k !.

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

Another great video Dan. I remember your first features when you joined the evo team. I feel like you've really established your own style now. These are some of my favourite and the most informative reviews out there.

[@spainter1985]

The new Focus is a great looking car in my opinion, the most well resolved design since the radical (at the time) Mk1.

[@mad4tar77]

Excellent review. I own one, and Dan sums up exactly how I would describe the car.

[@jason147h6]

Focus ST is a practical hot hatch. No point stating it still sits in the RS' shadow. They re aimed at too different customers

[@elaxel1469]

The heavy steering is common in all Focus ST's, I had the Mk2 and I remember having to make an effort to turn the stwheel, while in japanese cars the steering wheel is smooth and effortless.

[@ZeonTec]

I really hate where the touchscreen is, I wish they went back to the old placement of it within the dashboard..

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great review Dan - ST brand diluted with ST line badging - should be an RS and so should Fiesta ST - Ford marketing just awful as lost nameplates like XR3, XR2 whilst other hot hatches maintained their monikers. Disappointing this model not a little more honed to take on RS300 and Golf GTI TCR for example

[@xIcarus227]

Why wouldn't it be able to take on the GTI TCR? At this point the GTI is an outright bad proposition compared to most of its competition until the MK8 arrives.

[@danielleroux6490]

If Ford USA brings this Focus ST to the states, I'd buy one for sure!

[@HyliAir]

Awesome real world review!

[@Nakke144]

Good video, but a strange opinion on this car. This absolutely murders a mk3 RS in the dry and feels much more responsive and agile imho, thanks to it's lighter curb weight.

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Looks okay but what happened to the shine? Prefer the Fiesta version.

[@pauloutdoorsandmore8502]

Great looking car this in my opinion. Nice mix of performance yet it doesn’t look like it is shouting out its performance credentials which makes it appealing to drivers who want the performance but don’t want the look at me aspect. Also fords are great cars, reliable as, great smooth clutch and gears, great to drive and refreshingly modest!

[@kieran1780]

This to me is a family car. I’d love to have one in about 10 years when I plan to have kid(s) so hopefully that £32,000 will drop a substantial bit 😬 It looks unreal and yes the interior is a bit plain, I don’t much care as sitting in those seats are incredibly comfortable. The touch screen doesn’t tickle my fancy but it will do. Just need them heated seats, big boot and an exhaust that doesn’t give off those stupid fake pops. They don’t sound real at all

[@davidappleyard9544]

Horrific depreciation will kill this for new car owners, looks good but Ford charging premium prices for sub standard materials is laughable

[@jmsena]

It’s actually not horrible. I bought a base 2015 in the US for 22 thousand and it’s still worth 14-15 for a private sale.

[@dungareesareforfools]

What sub standard materials?

[@mikuelable]

Dan I subscribe because your an awesome reviewer

[@delboy2596]

I switched off when he said starts at £31k

[@kalfreak3]

I went to a local dealer and asked about and when we finished with the same options i have in my i30N we were talking 38.5k € if i get their finance so i get a discount...without the discount 41.8k or so...so for 8-9k more you get more torque and a faster 0-60...havent goten a test drive yet so cant talk about the handling/steering etc. But that price...damn Ford has goten expensive.

[@ilikedub]

Peter P I’ve just ordered one - wtf options were you adding. It comes stacked with everything you’d need - add a performance pack & wireless charger for like £350....

[@kalfreak3]

@@ilikedub packages depend on the country... i just added heated steering and seats electronic seats limited slip diff and the stuff i already have...

[@ilikedub]

Peter P ouch! £32k in U.K. gets you everything you need - incl. LSD!

[@alanwayte432]

Peter P then buy a demonstrator I have been offered same colour as this fully loaded with 4000 miles for £27k

[@focusedman5759]

Could look a bit more aggressive, but looks OK. Ford do make good drivers cars though.

[@decnijfkris3706]

Now look a Focus ST-line with minimal options already costs 28000 euros. That is too much for me. The line is not bad and inside it is a very pleasing car. Ford interiors are warm welcoming and the seats are premium. Also in tourer version but you see them RARELY on our roads. It also is definitely not a fleet car due to price. Sad to say but it is the price, fully convinced of the quality. A Fiesta with options is not cheap too. Maybe Ford decided to stop selling cars. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THOSE GUYS?The only interesting Ford today is the Mondeo.

[@z00h]

Wicked phat beatz.

[@BMan100]

...another car we won't get here in Canada.... Le-Sigh...and the Fiesta ST either....

[@danielleroux6490]

Let's all do our part and contact Ford Customer Relationship Center to tell them what their North American customers want - if they hear from us, maybe they'll bring us the Focus ST back !

[@BMan100]

@@danielleroux6490 kinda late for that on my end.....bought a Challenger Scat Pack already.....

[@danielleroux6490]

@@BMan100 How is the Challenger?

[@BMan100]

@@danielleroux6490 for me... fantastic even did a small video walk around. Wish I had the Sepia Laguna leather, but i'm not spending a extra 30 grand for a hellcat just to get a leather option

[@troop73oo]

I don’t know how you can call the touchscreen functional if you have to reach across to operate it while you’re driving. Touchscreen only Is one of the worst things to happen to modern cars

[@amirweissbrot]

you actually say the opposite of every other reporter. the ST does not swing its back like the fiesta or the RS?! are you serious? there is a full lap of this vehicle around the ring that on every corner it just drifts. the focus ST turn in and swing its ass around every corner. more than the fiesta ST. i got it that you don't like the ST , from the start till the end, but get your facts right. this focus and the last gen where a joy to drive, it feels heavier than the fiesta that has a wonderful lightness to it, but boy, what a chassis calibration the Focus has...

[@amirweissbrot]

@@westistanbul agreed, but when you are doing a review , even note the condition of the test car. But leave this aside, the opinion about other focus st generation is just wrong, or let's say, out of the consensus

[@amirweissbrot]

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[@RoytheLevy]

thats a good looking car.. just add a racechip and you'll have 315 hp

[@bengordon6608]

Or 330hp with a dreamscience map

[@rizkymario9967]

Where are available for download from the family. New Cars to choose.

[@jason147h6]

Spot on about the interior being a bit average. IMO Ford don't try hard enough on their interiors. Everything looks plasticky and cheap. This includes the instrument cluster. A friend of mine has a 2019 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 and the majority of the interior mimicks the Focus' plastic fantastic theme. C'mon Ford that mustang was close to £40k for crying out loud and hard plastics were used in copious amounts

[@mrhawk1924]

We in America love the Veloster N

[@mrhawk1924]

@@danielleroux6490 we are the best country in the WORLD.. USA

[@petersothern2909]

@@mrhawk1924 a lot of people in jail though

[@Trickygixer007]

Try not to conratdict yourself, the focus has always been and will always be a superb drive. I guess you not driven a lot of cars, obviosly.

[@vMaxHeadroom]

Totallly agree! the Mk 3 and MK2 ST were great handling cars...ot sure what he is talking about...

[@slugger7440]

Jesus some real word salads in here but I think I get what he thinks of the car.

[@IronDrummer91]

Watch the auto trader review where it’s pitted against the golf GTI, Hyundai N30 and merc am35 - the reviewer couldn’t believe how good to drive the ST is

[@ChrisplayThrough64]

@@IronDrummer91 pfft

[@irekfilms]

It can’t beat Mini Countryman JCW 306HP 5.1 to 62 mil/h all4 Even Honda R is slower 😂

[@mrlionrocks]

The Mini looks like dog shit though

[@schrodinger4473]

@@mrlionrocks and Depreciates like the Costa Concordia while managing to be less practical than an Alfa Romeo Brera.

[@MrSamwiseable]

Minis are ugly though I’d be embarrassed to drive one

[@alexvalentin4335]

Wait for the rs version mate ,waiting like 400bhp

[@timothybusing25]

Doesn’t look as good as the old one. They put a stupid smile on its face instead of that jowly bulldog scowl! And are they gonna have the nads to make the RS again?

[@Mogsy28uk]

Yes RS MK4 will be made, likely out end of 2020, early 2021 -- but will need new engine, and possibly hybrid to boost power and keep emissions down. either way the US/CAN market won't see it, since Ford have removed non-SUV/Trucks from the line up (crazy move).

[@mitch9225]

Shouldn’t be 5 door in my opinion. Also not a fan of how ford have now made the ‘ST Line’ a thing; ST doesn’t feel as big anymore now.

[@patrickbateman7122]

Call yourself a driver!? Pfttt..."I actually like it and leave it on"

[@instock1]

Not worth the price tag. It’s a joke

[@chrisjh1982]

Take £4K off that easily. Already available for £28k via car wow etc.

[@timothybusing25]

I heard that they are now made in China. Is that true? If so, I would never get one. 2017,18 RS is in my future. All cars need four wheel drive when the shit hits the road!

[@alexvalentin4335]

The are made in Germany,in saarlouis, all of the focus models,how ever they can have factory in other places like china but for the Asian market ,Wich as I've seen in pictures and videos and Facebook members they are equally good so ...

[@rizkymario9967]

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[@BastarD]

Ugly interior, overpriced, performance is nothing special. Yeah, I wouldn't buy one. I'd for the rs trophy.

[@mrlionrocks]

Over priced man

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Too many doors, but at least it’s FWD, and looks good. Sorry how much😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesmx7]

At least it's FWd??

[@dungareesareforfools]

Agree on the too many doors, but FWD? Isn’t that the defacto compromise for cars based on everyday models?

[@ponygt6629]

In short a VW Golf GTi or a Skoda Octavia VRS is better than the new Focus ST

[@xIcarus227]

In terms of what? The GTI is as boring as it's always been, and you'd have to be crazy to get it new considering its competition. It's just outdated until the MK8 is here. And the Octavia VRS is a pretty big disappointment all-around, I don't get what you're on about. The only reason you'd get a VRS is the space it offers.

[@mrlionrocks]

To be fair, id still take a golf gti over this. The st is over priced

[@xIcarus227]

​@@mrlionrocks never trust Ford's list prices unless you're buying something limited like a Mustang Bulitt or a Focus RS. I got an offer back from a dealer in my city who asked for 30.5k EUR for a fully loaded ST minus panoramic roof. The list price would have been almost 37k. And this isn't an exception, if you take a look at mobile.de German dealers are taking orders for new STs starting with 26k EUR and up to about 33k EUR. Even though their list price for a fully loaded Focus is a ridiculous 40k EUR (I think they got some sort of extra taxes for faster cars in Germany). It's safe to say that the ST is competitive in price with the i30N, which is priced really aggressively. And even if it wasn't, you'd pay the same money for a GTI or an ST. You'd have to be crazy to get such an outdated car such as the GTI, let's leave brand loyalty aside and be objective for a moment.

[@mrlionrocks]

@@xIcarus227 im a car fan with no brand loyalty, i have owned most brands. In fact i would probably get a 17 plate gti clubsport, save lots of money and have little depreciation

[@xIcarus227]

@@mrlionrocks there's a big difference between buying new and buying used. I was talking about buying new. I'd personally not buy new and I'd go for a 2-3 year old car, like you exemplified.