A Change Of Focus: Ford Focus ST-Line 2019 Review

Since it replaced the Escort 20 years ago, the Ford Focus has gone from strength-to-strength in the UK and has cemented itself as one of the nation's favourite cars. The fourth generation model is here and it's clear Ford has been very busy with making changes.
The new model features new looks, a new interior, new engines, a new gearbox, a new platform and more space. Ford, then, has not become complacent, but is the new model any good? I tested it recently to find out.
More specifically, I tested the ST-Line, which is the sportier model out of the bunch. Despite this, it's actually fitted with the new 1.5 litre EcoBlue diesel engine, which kicks out 120hp with 300Nm of torque. This power is fed to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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[@lindaanderson5657]

Great review here. Everything you need to know about the focus, well presented, objective and honest opinion. I've ordered one as a company car and comes in early April. Thanks for the info. I know what I'll be getting now and quite happy.😁

[@CarObsession]

Hello Linda, I'm really glad you enjoyed the review - I'm sure you'll be happy with your purchase. Thanks for the kind feedback, and thanks for watching. Have a lovely Christmas.

[@bmctoonz]

I have had my St-line X for just over a week now and in white. I prefer this, than my Audi A3! It drives so much better to. Ford did an excellent job!

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

I'm getting mine in a few weeks :)

[@milankylan7037]

Pro tip : you can watch series on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@terrancelouis8752]

@Milan Kylan Definitely, I've been using Flixzone for months myself :)

[@jamesmeleady3051]

Ordered mine for January in desert island blue, shame about the clusters wish they went with something similar to the mk7 fiesta

[@nicholasmiles1194]

Nice videos, great balance of information and camera work. 👍🏻

[@CarObsession]

Thank you Nicholas, I really appreciate that, especially as I'm essentially a one-man-band (I have no production team or anything), so a lot of works goes in to making these videos 👍

[@Mumtaz-tn8oz]

Ordered mine yesterday showdow black st line x 1.5 diesel 8 speed auto cant wait

[@dontill8243]

Me to mate had the order mines in from belgium be here end of decemember same color cant wait

[@easylaptop]

nice work man. thank you

[@CarObsession]

No worries, thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.

[@joe80ss]

Brilliant very helpful information.

[@CarObsession]

Cheers Joe, I'm glad you found it helpful - thanks for watching.

[@nicholassmith3248]

Great review, just wondering if the auto gearbox is any good? Cant decide if I’d want the manual or auto.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Nicholas, thanks for watching. I tested the 8-speed auto when I drove the Active X estate I speak about the transmission at around 5 minutes 39 seconds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3Obi3uwn5Zqi6c

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Nice review mate, I'm getting the 1.5 182 ST X in a few weeks, only thing I don't like is the gearknob , the side is cheap and nasty plastic

[@FefyGT]

I'm confused, many reviews say the st-line mounts rear independent suspensions. Can anyone confirm?

[@CarObsession]

From memory, it all depends on the engine choice. Thanks for watching.

[@romualdb5968]

question : did you hear (as i did on a demo model of focus st line) some interior plastic sounds when you drove?

[@CarObsession]

Hello Romuald, I've only just seen this comment, apologies. It's hard to say from memory, but I think there was one day where I noticed a rattle, but then it went.

[@romualdb5968]

@@CarObsession ok thanks i hope it's not the same for every Focus 4 st line 🤔

[@neilwatt5497]

@@CarObsession Car Obsession can I ask you a question, ,,oh great upload by the way buddy! What would you go for a brand new Ford focus 1.5 ecoblue 120 st-line x estate in metallic grey or a Mercedes benz a class se180? Admittedly the a class interior is something unique but I just fell for the focus. I cannot find any certified pictures of my vehicle's colour on the Internet! ?

[@CarObsession]

@@neilwatt5497 Hi Neil, thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback. I've not driven the new A Class (believe me, I've tried) so I can't really answer that I'm afraid.

[@neilwatt5497]

@@CarObsession Thanks for your reply. Ok then I understand but I have a Audi rs4 for when I have the correct weather conditions to use it but I suppose im asking about the aesthetics of the vehicle mostly from the outside . Obviously I have the estate of it any day now but just keep thinking about the colour etc etc. I know that it has a good drive train under the bonnet 👍

[@peterimcumming9371]

Hi could you test drive vignale 1.5 petrol 182bhp to give another awesome review 👍

[@CarObsession]

Hello Peter, thanks for watching, and thanks for the kind feedback. I will review it if I get a chance to 👍

[@bezza70]

I just ordered my new focus ST LINE X in white , I get it February...... thanks for the advice and great video 👍

[@CarObsession]

No worries Bezza70, thanks for watching - hope you enjoy the car

[@romualdb5968]

mine should arrive in 3 or 4 months...can't wait for it :)

[@bezza70]

Romuald B neither can I lol am like a little kid , waiting for a new toy lol

[@romualdb5968]

@@bezza70 christmas Will be in february or march for me 😁

[@bezza70]

Romuald B I get mine February 12th 👍

[@romualdb5968]

about the seven years garanty of the kia ceed...be carefull if u don't go to garage at time (or km) for exemple you have to go for the 30.000km and go when you have 35.000 you lose your garanty...i read this online... and after some years of garanty (i guess 3y) some pieces are not garantied anymore...

[@fuballerjung6289]

I have choose white st-line. Good colour?

[@CarObsession]

Well, I'd argue that's subjective. Me personally, I wouldn't buy the ST-Line in white as I'm not a big fan of it - I really like the Desert Island Blue. However, different people have different tastes. Thanks for watching.

[@CarObsession]

@@Itsallgood-pg4zi Depends on what car it is to be honest - thanks for watching.

[@CarObsession]

No worries, I thought that might have been the case 😂

[@bubbajohn8131]

Good review.

[@CarObsession]

Hello Bubba John, thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback.

[@bubbajohn8131]

Car Obsession. That’s OK. I have an 18 plate ST Line in Moondust silver which I’m pleased with but one day I’ll consider the new shape ST Line. I’ve only done 2,000 miles so perhaps now is not the right time. Cheers...John.

[@JFomo]

How is this car 2 years later?

[@CarObsession]

It wasn't my car pal, it was given to me by Ford UK for a week. Thanks for watching 👍🏽.

[@nhannis]

Is the 2019 different ?

[@CarObsession]

Hi Zen revenge, thanks for watching, but I'm not sure what you mean? This is the latest Ford Focus.

[@nhannis]

@@CarObsession 2018 model is the same with 2019?

[@nhannis]

@@CarObsession or there is no 2018 model ?

[@CarObsession]

@@nhannis Ah I see what you mean. This is the 2019 model, so it looks as if I've made an error in the title - I'll fix that shortly. The car tested was on a 2018 plate, which is probably why I put it down as 2018, not 2019.

[@Cougarsamurai]

Can't wait for proper ST versions.

[@OzgunDoganbaloglu]

Pretty...pretty...pretty...

[@jamesoneill5810]

Nice presentation mate, but the new Ford Focus just looks so wrong and ungainly looking from straight behind it, a ST Line with Halogen headlights blasphemy, My Mrs has the fiesta ST Line far better looking car, but the interior is still average quality at best....the new Focus interior is identical. l Was a fan of Ford l even had 2013 ST3 not anymore

[@dontill8243]

Cry me a river you knob.