Ford Focus 2019 REVIEW - see why it could be the Car of the Year!

[@harambae7014]

This is the first time I've looked at a Focus and thought "I'd actually have that". Those designers have done a great job with the front bumper area and modernising the interior a bit too!

[@AnEasyGuy22]

A black hole doesn't bend light, it bends the space in which it propagates. I'm always fun at parties

[@cristicristi2668]

Yeah, because you ever seen, felt and understood how a black hole works

[@crescentator336]

Everything bends light; light takes longer to travel the same distance in any medium other than a perfect vacuum.

[@AnEasyGuy22]

Cristi Cristi well, I know some basic relativity.

[@AnEasyGuy22]

Mr. Ajar that is due to the electric/magnetic permittivity of matter, that doesn't really mean it bends light. I guess it depends on how you define 'bending'.

[@jsomething5580]

Chicks must be dropping their panties for you.

[@thyliamm8158]

The focus looks so much better than the golf

[@JoJo-vm8vk]

That’s not difficult, any car looks better than outdated Golf design...

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Is that model only in the UK?

[@antares8341]

Looks yes, build, not so much, and ford resale value also sucks

[@p-themua2895]

@@SAMEntalhealth no it does not

[@kencrowley9583]

Totally correct

[@danwright007]

Being a ford man, at 1st I didn't like the way it looked but seeing it more now on the road it's starting to grow on me, wicked video aswel 👍🏼

[@xIcarus227]

Yeah I agree, and Mat was right when he said that the car looks much better IRL than in pictures. I don't know who made those promotional pictures but they did a really shit job.

[@asmith9040]

U didn’t mention that all the extra technology cost 6 grand.

[@davidlegkodukh6969]

That's a great price compared to how much everyone else prices it

[@Matt19matt19]

What he's driving isn't even the standard st line. As I have one.

[@asmith9040]

@@Matt19matt19 it is a standard st line but with extras. I’ve an STX which comes with 18” wheels and privacy glass amongst other things.

[@Barlogan]

@@asmith9040 does it come with the heads up display?

[@asmith9040]

@@Barlogan it might now on the stx 🤷‍♂️. If I remember correctly the head up display was a £250 extra . Or part of a pack. Convenience pack or something. 18 months ago.

[@peripap]

I can't afFord it.

[@Jayoshay11]

Periklhs Papadiwths dudum tshhh

[@ianvee48]

Aygo

[@bencrosbie]

😂

[@budi22]

i see what you did there.

[@richardbryant3169]

Oh dear

[@ess588]

Loved this review. I literally bought this car today and I was so overwhelmed test driving it and going through the finance stuff that i forgot to ask soo many questions. However this review has just answered them all!! Thanks Carwow :) my car is currently in Belgium can't wait till it gets here

[@thatflemishguy580]

Have you already gotten the car? how is it?

[@lkj17]

ess588 when u floor it. What did u feel like?

[@223rockmaster]

Congratulations! How are you liking the car 6 months later? Ps. I drive a Focus, however here in America they are quite different.

[@joeduce2752]

ess588 Gday have u got u st line yet and do u love it I getting one in 2 weeks in frozen white.do u think ford has fix the issues with that ecoboost.I hopefully hope so.happy drivenin joe

[@akyuvar8121]

Hi ess588, after 3 years what is your experience w the car? Can you let us know , I m about to buy a new one.

[@marcomilano4263]

Can't wait for the RS

[@LuiCduardo]

Same but I heard that they stop producing that model

[@mrbossup7143]

Luis Eduardo why nooo

[@nickos1397]

Luis Eduardo I thought they stopped the st , not the rs

[@TheTranfan]

Luis Eduardo they stopped the current one yes. But they will release a new one in 2019 or 2020

[@robinan.195]

Mr BossUP cuz of the new crown vic

[@NigelRudyard]

The ST is a cracking looking car. I've had several Fords and it was the interiors that always let them down. This new Focus looks fantastic inside. Great review, as ever.

[@tonymanjarres1009]

I rented the last model for a week. I could not have been more impressed. I would never have thought I would like these coming from a Challenger but I was extremely impressed. It feels very light on its feet. This may be my next car.

[@FlyinGato]

Too bad we're not getting it in the US...

[@ShersGarage]

FlyinGato US will get Focus Active

[@AdrianNelson1507]

IMHO Ford USA have slipped up, retreating to big cars.

[@samsungfanboy9256]

Yeah but Ford would just lose loads of money because not many people would buy them....

[@ShersGarage]

SamsungFanboy Nobody wants to buy cars. I work at Ford dealership. Everyone wants an SUV. Focus Active will make sense because it will be taller.

[@AdrianNelson1507]

I'm from the land of tea and small hatchbacks :) but have travelled to the States quite a few times. Getting a gas powered monster truck rental is always part of the fun! But had a decent offering of Focuses and Camrys for example

[@publicvoice2360]

Ford has focused so much in detail that this makes it the best Focus ever! Brilliant front design “ST version”. Wish if the headlamps could be more slimmer. It looks far better than conservative VW Golf. Focus is always fun car to drive and practical as well.

[@stevem9529]

'More fun to drive' ? Where exactly? Where are you hurting a car so much it is more fun than another? I've never got the more fun to drive argument

[@xIcarus227]

Steve M maybe you should drive more :) There is a sizeable difference in how cars like BMWs, Fords, Mazdas and SEATs drive compared to Mercs or VWs for example.

[@stevem9529]

@@xIcarus227 in the past 3 weeks I've gone from scirocco, to a 67 plate bmw 2 litre courtesy car, to a 14 plate golf. Of course there's a difference with how they drive. The difference is I stick to speed limits mostly as I have a young child, so the 'fun' factor is just obsolete. Literally no difference in how I drove any of those 3 cars

[@stevem9529]

@@xIcarus227 also, it's the people having 'fun' on roads that put drivers like me and passengers like my son in unnecessary danger. Want fun? Take the car to a track and destroy it there, not on the road

[@xIcarus227]

You don't have to kill the speedo to have fun, it's about the way you feel the car. You completely misunderstand what a 'fun' car is. Has to do with handling mostly.

[@samadjavid3801]

Too bad we don't get it in the U.S. It is a great car, but here they just like lame crossovers.

[@1985toyotacamry]

Samad Javid we will have the Focus just the active one

[@gravemind6536]

So the shit one then.

[@1985toyotacamry]

Gravemind yeah like the Volkswagen Golf 4 motion one with the station wagon. But that focus will be shipped from China. That's what I read of course

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

Godless Toyota yeah you're right Ford is building the Focus Active in China (FFS FORD!!!!😡)

[@ponygt6629]

Ford is surviving only because of cross overs, mind that The Focus, Fiesta, and Mondeo were epic failures, why ?? SPACE = the Focus MK III had even more worse legroom, boot space than a Skoda Fabia, how pathetic, compared to that their cross overs like Kuga/Escape had way better SPACE, the Mondeo again , it felt like even a VW Jetta/Skoda Octavia has more room inside than these stupid Fords

[@ashleyslingers2814]

I’ve opted for this focus with design pack 2. I’m stoked with the overall value proposition of the car. Bunch of extras great 1.5 turbo, all for a great price

[@vpnconsult]

Enjoy. How is it 3 years later?

[@Blac-m8d]

Enjoy. How is it 4 years later?

[@turningaround7842]

Enjoy. How is it 5 years later?

[@djiminitraveller]

The ST Line X doesn’t have the heads up display as standard, it’s an optional extra, as is the B&O speakers.....

[@DANNYBEEGAMINGG]

Doesnt have the auto parking either

[@Mikeyp1054]

Exactly he's not done his homework very well!!!

[@nicksampson5046]

correct. and no parking camera on line x

[@MrSwayzy]

I think the st line has parking assist as standard, the active we bought got that as standard either way and I think the same thing goes for the st line

[@Mikeyp1054]

@@MrSwayzy part of a pack not standard. Poorly specced for 26k almost. Ridiculous

[@TheWitchfinderGenral]

Head Up Display is a £1300 option on most Audis, but standard here. Incredible. I've got it on my A7, and it's brilliant, I wouldn't want to have a car without it. It keeps you focused on the road. This one isn't as nice as the Audi system, it has that little sheet that sticks up, but you can't be too disappointed at this price.

[@AmperahGaming]

Got a heads up display on my m135i and had on my 430d. I can’t ever imagine daily driving a car without it. It’s absolutely terrific

[@davidblore3629]

Heads up display is not standard on the used 2019 / 2020 ST-Line models I have seen 🙁

[@chrismorgan200]

@@davidblore3629 My understanding is that it is only standard on the Vignale

[@clyde2598]

It’s not. It’s standard on the vignale only. Optional on the X variants such as the ST-Line X. All other trims cannot get it.

[@TheWitchfinderGenral]

@@clyde2598 my original comment was from six years ago, the spec lineup has undoubtedly changed since then

[@petarnedyalkov9669]

You should test the sound system as well, please include that in the upcoming interviews

[@FranoKiso]

Ford finally did it! 10/10

[@japanluv]

Frano Kiso they killed it. Back reminds me of some sort lf Hyundai or Kia but apart from that cant wait till they show up to 3 years age mark from leasing:))

[@luckyda1973]

The back comes from Fiat Tipo

[@kraenk12]

Congrats to the German developers.

[@Big1_]

Did what? a plastic interior from 2009? Yes Ford did it !!

[@FranoKiso]

Survivalist I guess you should look for Rolls Royce 😉

[@netnet3201]

I really love how it looks now.

[@SurferKroky]

Sexy af

[@chris6858]

imagine how cars will be in 10 years from now? its absolutely crazy how you think they can progress further after making cars like these?!

[@Beksultan001]

Ikr, i'm 19 and i always think about future cars. And what will become today's cars in like 5-10 years.

[@calamih]

chris dransfield w,it idf lvcv mgz&et Les Lamdndejea h =jhffyf ytf u

[@subieasunayuuki]

They will look exactly the same

[@sanchezramirez4280]

There will be no cars, their will be banned due to ekoterrorsim. Cars will be only for politics and mafia.

[@bongodave13]

@@sanchezramirez4280 I think they'll be self-driving, and you just pay for when you want to use them, like a pay-as-you-go taxi.

[@bamphmx-5548]

It’s also developed in Germany. Just like all the other European Fords.

[@xIcarus227]

Yep, they've been developed in Germany for a long time now.

[@Uberkit]

Yep, sadly the days of Dagenham built fords are over

[@Bigguyforu]

They still do lots of R&D at Dunton

[@wali-wolrd9119]

drove one of these few days ago on the motorway absolutely loved it 😍😍now im thinking of buying one

[@simonparkinson6639]

Looks great and very refreshing not to see the irritating plastic bottle test!

[@powerbcm]

Im a VW Group fan boy i actually work in a VW factory, but this car looks great, really really cool. Wp Ford.

[@makstod6903]

Is it worth buying a golf 7 over a golf 6 gt?

[@arjelkaca6301]

@@makstod6903 get a 7 R

[@HighPeakAutos]

How good does this look?! What a big improvement over the last one

[@JoelPhilosophy]

Give me this and a 2019 Mazda 6 and I'll be happy for decades

[@curiousgeorge6921]

Why 2 just 1 which one you'd pick?

[@FQ99]

5 years later would you still be happy?

[@BenGasser]

That parking assist is insane.

[@SurferKroky]

Nuts !

[@nolanketty2859]

Nice review. Just a suggestion, it might be helpful if put in the description the exact car model you reviewed (features, engine,...). Keep up the good work.

[@imadafailal6469]

the focus is absolutly stunning .verdict. believe that.

[@shields777728]

The 8 inch screen on dashboard looks like a book balancing ,it would look much better built into the dashboard as it cheapens it

[@bodierowell416]

You are actually my favourite car reviewer!

[@edfdsfsddsgfdsgsd5525]

This look good. I have Ford Focus RS -16 and i love it.

[@zanthony1286]

looks like Hyundai I30 and Corolla

[@jacob_gable_]

This latest version of the Ford Focus looks much better than the new VW Golf

[@stevethea5250]

Hi guys I was having a discussion with a colleague about lotto winnings and we've hit a disagreement. If I was to win say 3 million dollars, he seems to think I would have to pay tax on it if I took more then a certain amount of it per year. Is this true or incorrect is my question. Thanks for clearing up what's a pointless disagreement.

[@andreicristian1625]

Definately!

[@jamesfeguson3445]

@@stevethea5250 in the uk lottery winnings are tax free

[@lukeh5536]

Ofc it looks better, imo the golf is just boring..and I'm german

[@MehdiS-music]

@Robust Informative Since when has a VW Golf/Polo looked good? No design what so ever, just a box on wheels....

[@therickman1990]

Bought a 2019 Focus hatchback yesterday, similar engine and kit as this one but in silver. Can't wait till I can go pick it up :D

[@slammerton]

My mum bought a focus-combi last year and we absolutely love it. Such a decent car, we drive it between 4,5 and 4,9 litres diesel.

[@danmccarthy4700]

Fords have been an integral part of my life since I was a teenager. Sadly, unless they reverse their stupid, stupid decision to stop marketing passenger cars in the US, they've lost me as a customer.

[@modmatt1]

Same here - well said. We have three Ford cars - a '12 Focus, '08 Taurus and '98 Mustang GT in my family in addition to an F150 and Expedition on the truck side. I now drive a Mazda6 for every day commuting (manual transmission) and will look to move away from Ford for the rest as they come due for replacement. Bye Ford.

[@temppa-seta3821]

I like fords too. They are great cars. They stopped making passenger cars because americans don't buy them. All they want are trucks or those stupid SUVs.

[@modmatt1]

IMO, they let the current models languish without any significant upgrades and that can't be done with such good competition. They should have kept their Mazda relationship and platform engineering sharing with them as those were excellent model years to drive and reliability (Fusion, Focus, Fiesta and even the Edge). Big miss also letting the DCT transmission in the 2012-18 Focus which should have either been quickly fixed (right the 1st time) or changed to standard (6spd) auto transmission. This gaffe significantly hurt Ford's reputation for reliability on their cars.

[@cbgames7317]

Dan McCarthy here here!!!

[@thehenchdude11]

modmatt1 you do realise that Ford own Mazda right?

[@nybotor]

I wish it was coming to North America! Also can’t wait for an RS!

[@lowlanz]

I see a lot of i30 design in this car... exterior and interior

[@supyo2023]

a copy version of I30 😅😅

[@xIcarus227]

Considering how hard the i30 ripped off the old Focus, I think it's the other way around. This Focus is an evolution of the mk3 design (the new Fiesta is based on that as well). They resemble each other because of that. Hyundai and Kia have always had some of the most unoriginal designs in the industry, I'm surprised people are pointing the finger at Ford. Double standards I guess.

[@lowlanz]

Sergiu-Lucian Petrică hyundai was first to introduce hexagonal grill. check ford kuga it looks blatantly same as old santafe

[@xIcarus227]

Ok, show me proof that Hyundai invented the honeycomb grille. Not that it matters in the first place, everyone's using it just like they're using Y-shaped alloy wheels. And the Kuga has nothing to do with any old Santa Fe, at this point you're inventing.

[@xIcarus227]

I don't see any significant similarities between any Santa Fe and Kuga, and you still didn't post me proof on how Hyundai invented the honeycomb grille. It's easy to spot that you're a butthurt fanboy, you provided no proof regarding your claims and started insulting and inventing. I never said Ford copying Hyundai is a 'trend' (they're not, however the same can't be said about Hyundai and Kia who ripped off much of what Ford and Mazda did in the past), and I've got no double standards regarding any of these cars. I know subtle copying when I see it. If you weren't blind yourself you'd see that the new Focus is an evolution of the old design, the same can be said about the new Fiesta. Does the new Fiesta look like a Hyundai too? And I'm not even defending the design as I simply don't like it. I think the MK3 (non-facelift) looked far better, and was far more original (this generation hot hatches all look the same with few exceptions). In fact, next year I'll be in the market for a 25-30k car and I'll most likely skip Fords simply because of the designs I don't like. Maybe stop assuming and inventing shit just because you ran out of ammo. You didn't know my stance regarding the Focus' design until now. I am not generous to Hyundai because their designs have been unoriginal, just like Kia's. The last gen i30 back end for example came from the sedan Focus, and this generation's comes straight from Mazda. The front end is a MK3.5 Focus. It's simply uninspired. And I'm not even saying they're the only ones. Almost all hatches this generation look laughably similar which is a big shame.

[@lynchware]

I never watched this channel before. I’m from the US wondering what I’m missing because ford decided that we don’t like cars anymore and isn’t launching the new focus here. The host is quirky and entertaining and it’s a solid review. Even thought I can’t get the new focus. I will be subscribing to this channel.

[@meso06]

It pulled up next to me at the lights on my left and my wife asked what it was from the drivers seat i could only see it from the front wheel arch forward so i said its the fiat 124 spider abarth without looking at it proper then they flew of the line and i saw a hatch back i asked her what it was and she said the badge is ford. Its a great looking car they had it specced nice but ford facelifts their car way to often i didnt know they already had a new one out.

[@subieasunayuuki]

Then you're not a car guy

[@neilwilliams8741]

would leave the useless fabrique internationale automobiles torino standing[ive had more cars than lord lucans had an accountant] and fiat is the worse..shocking car maker

[@akie64]

I'm not a Ford fan but would have this Focus ST over a Golf hands down.

[@akie64]

Reeve Mason yes I agree with you but perhaps the emissions would be lower than the vw.

[@xIcarus227]

Reeve Mason poor reliability? Mate, go fanboy somewhere else. Ford is slightly above VW in average reliability, and they trample VW in terms of maintenance costs. And if you read any review of this new Focus, they stepped up the build quality significantly. Jesus, stop misinforming.

[@mdo]

Reeve Mason build quality is lower than VW but reliability is way better.

[@jwickerszh]

Have a Golf, that focus looks good, but need the bigger boot for the dog. I have no complaints about the Golf though.

[@kjs1973]

Interior looks crap even c/w the current mk7 Golf. Dont forget the Golf is an old design, id be *very* confident the new mk8 Golf next year will also blow this away in design

[@rale1995]

I had fordeo mondeo 2007 and its center console would woble 3cm in each direction... notice "had"

[@AndreaMuttoni]

9:16 - Phone torch in the back pocket is still on :)

[@brian.deller8313]

We have our third Ford Focus, we ae both retired and I am now 80 years old, an ex-motorcyclist as well. Our current Focus is a 2011 2.litre, 163 Diesel bhp Titanium with all extras. It has lije the others very reliable and economic of fuel, 45 (Imperial) MPG fill-up to fill-up. Over our local mountain pass, I love wtaching th BMWs and Mercedes even the AMGs trying to keep up going all over the road with our car keeping between the lane lines at all times. Over 40 years of no accidents where I was in any way at fault and I have just changed the tyres and brake pads for the first time (tyres still with 3 mm of tread on them) at 83 000 Km or 51 000 miles. Who needs a BMW? Old man's car! ready to renew but checking the availabilty of the diesel with AdBlue so no restrictions on where I can drive. Question? Why is it that some vehicles are now banned from some cities but smokers are allowed to be there? Yes, my wife and I have never smoked.

[@thatflemishguy580]

Bought myself a ford focus st line business, 1.5l 150pk almost full option. Will arrive today/tomorrow. Can't wait!

[@fantasyproduct1042]

How have u found it

[@thatflemishguy580]

@@fantasyproduct1042 I love it. It's beautiful, drives perfect. It does use a decent amount of fuel and it's 'slow' for 150hp, but fast enough for daily driving.

[@GuyverGamingTV]

Love the look of the new focus, looking forward to seeing the proper ST version and what they do to an RS version. Hate the screen I side though, looks like an after thought and tacked on. Should have kept them built into the dash.

[@Shaftheman]

Here a long time after ford announced there were no plans for an rs :_(

[@menaseven9093]

The 2019 Ford Focus is a beautiful car with a nice interior and cool high tech. I am surprise Ford Focus is a best seller in the UK.

[@tobiaskarlsson7761]

Cylinder deactivation, on a 3 cylinder engine? That´s crazy 😅

[@Sirdiggar]

@@otobustutkusu303 If it's useless then why would a massive car maker such as Ford implement the technology? I think I would rather believe them over some random on KZbin.

[@leighchapman935]

He was driving the 1.5 which is a 4 cylinder and has cylinder deactivation. The 1.0 is the 3 cylinder.

[@genericmonkeytube]

Leigh Chapman the 1.5 litre is a three cylinder, he says it in the review and my parents own this exact spec Focus and it’s definitely three cylinders

[@bongodave13]

Makes sense to me. Who can argue with better mileage?

[@Elliott2001]

@@Sirdiggar Because they don't care after the warranty runs out.

[@mrthegardener]

Best person for the best reviews.. No bullshit... Straight to the point! Cheers bro...

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

Hi Mat 😄, your car review vids are always fun and interactive. I'm surprised and don't fully understand why Ford is not bringing the 2019 Focus to the U.S. I think it would go over well w/ millennials not married w/ kids, high school, and college students. Ford did an excellent job with this new Focus. Not sure if I'd want one for myself. I'm a single millennial, and I drive a VW Jetta here in the states that I'm very happy with. The Focus hatch is certainly longer than a Golf. Again, awesome review Mat, I'm very much looking forward to the 2019 Volvo S60, I'm a sedan guy.

[@Ben-bs4od]

Considering the class action against the DCT transmission which caused lost lives, maybe this is a reason. The DCT did not work. Went into neutral on highway ramps. The stuff of horror stories. And Ford covered it up.

[@Matt19matt19]

Just bought one. Love it. The one he's reviewing isn't a standard st line though. At a guess it's the ST line X.

[@paulgal]

Do u still like the car. ?

[@Matt19matt19]

@@paulgal many months later. Yes I still love it

[@robinmarples5198]

A mix of an a class and a kia

[@pb7870]

Robin Marples looks better than an A Class though

[@y55en45]

my thoughts as well about the kia look alike. the rear lights are plain ugly.

[@TheRealBleach]

P B The new one looks good but the back-end reminds me of a Kia

[@SATech-ru1pf]

Robin Marples the rear reminds me of Volvo

[@NotstarvinMarvin]

lol no trash ford

[@janbergmaier6755]

I‘m impressed. It looks, sounds and seems like a really well done car!

[@Alanphuphalee]

They haven't sold as many as the last generation. I remember when that first came out they were everywhere. I rarely see these on the road

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

I see a lot of these in my country. And its normal that the sales went down since we are in a pandemic. However, they made a sale on these cars and the st line brand new was 19.9k€ compared to the usual 26k. They had 6 cars lefr when I wentw there last week. They sold everything. I ended up getting a 6 month old one with 7000km for 20k

[@bmctoonz]

Ordered my Focus ST-line X in white. I cannot wait to get it.

[@johnroberts9845]

Crap

[@MrAvisprakash]

Really great review. Glad to be part of the power steering development team for this car :D

[@internal_observer]

rockclaW great!! Awesome. I think if some issue comes we should contact you directly;)

[@ecurb10]

Nice car. However it's side profile looks a bit like the Mazda 3, so does the dashboard.

[@mzzzzz2179]

This Focus looks badass

[@konor7975]

Only 2 more years on my Astra lease and I will be getting this for sure, had focus mk2 and it was best car ever

[@MaZEEZaM]

I have only driven a focus once while my Ford Falcon was being serviced but I really remember about it was that it felt so zippy and used next to no fuel. It was a fun little car. The only aspect I didn't like was the lack of middle armrest which I see is now available on the current model but the Falcon seats are much more comfortable than the small cars.

[@legendalonso387]

Mat Watson is the best car reviewer at the moment!

[@danflower9527]

Looks great! I never particularly liked the last Focus (either the exterior or interior), but they’ve always driven well, and this new one looks a lot more appealing. There’s something about it that reminds me of the 1 Series - especially the sides.

[@anikroy8973]

The ST-Line looks a lot better.. the normal Titanium looks horrible in comparison .. though it's the same car

[@dtabbit77]

Had all the mrks now...had new one for a month now. Love it, the drive and handling is such a step up from my last one. A joy to drive.

[@Richayboy]

Nice, pacey review. Look forward to watching more. Thanks.

[@keithwalker899]

I would not have chosen the older focus this over older golf but the newar one is now better than the golf

[@JTheAndroidFreak]

Matt excellent review & it's a great option this big car with a relatively powerful 1.5 Litre 182 bhp engine (almost equalling Fiesta ST) & impressive 0-60 figures of 7.7 secs. Should one prefer this over the new Fiesta ST 2018 peeps? Time to think 😃!!

[@edwardpoppy]

J TheAndroidFreak I’ve been waiting for the fiesta ST to come out but now I’m thinking id rather have this focus 🤔

[@JTheAndroidFreak]

Edward93 I think I am on the same lines however the grunt and exhaust sound you get from the ST will definitely be different and prominent. But keeping in mind space, comfort and practicality I am definitely leaning more towards the Focus ST-Line being an owner of the older model Fiesta ST 😉

[@TMil8695]

Depends what matters more to you? I'd imagine the Fiesta ST will outperform this by a larger margin than numbers suggest.... But if bigger more refined car is what you're after, then the focus is the one to go for 👍

[@JTheAndroidFreak]

Tom Mills Absolutely well said 😊

[@TrueSkyl1n3]

7.7s is that it? 😂

[@dikenschristian]

Hey Mat, watsup I am Dikens from India, Ya I like your review style and your presentation so much, even though I am from India and yes I can't buy the car from carwow, here I watch each and every car review of carwow, My 10 year son Evan also very much like your review God bless you brother and hope you will continue, all the best

[@nickhickson8738]

I can only find now a 1 litre ecoboost engine in their range. Anything larger is a range of diesels. I'd like the new 8 speed Automatic but with petrol only the 1Litre engine is shown on the Ford website.

[@pedronogueira8148]

The 2020 RS with 400hp and mild-hybrid drive (non-laggy throttle response without the inconvenience of a full-on hybrid setup) is going to be a beast.

[@Carl-yu6uw]

The dash design seems to based around a grinning 🐸 frog face, under the touch screen! Or maybe I'm watching too many cartoons?

[@godfreya.1599]

Carl can't be unseen now lmao

[@Carl-yu6uw]

Godut Everest Ha ha, spot on! Did the designers not see it? Nah, it must have been the plan!

[@imwjamie]

Watching your video is fun

[@moreuggaduggas]

I feel here in the US we are missing out on alot of things that others get

[@booshallmighty]

Don't worry, you more than make up for it with your gun crime.

[@johangustafsson6862]

Always like that... Problably because Ford is a really strong brand in the US (I guess). A Volvo is a better buy in Germany than in Sweden! A loyal home market with a national "brand car" seems to make the deal worse...

[@djblazro]

you guys live for pickup trucks

[@moreuggaduggas]

@@djblazro I love vehicles in general. But we get the same old things and nothing new, only things we have that are american is trucks now, I want a couple cool coupes and sedan here and there that isnt just dodge

[@Elliott2001]

@@booshallmighty Found the libtard.

[@HaGsWT]

Does these new Focus have same 1.0L Ecoboost model engine of the older ones with DEGAS Hose problems? Was that retified in the new ones?

[@FireBun]

Saw this model and colour today and was surprised how good it looks. Had not seen any pictures before so had to find a video on it.

[@BockchoiBoi]

holy shiit , finally a rear visual I like. The old rear lights were atrocious.

[@BernardVisagie]

So the 182hp 1.5 litre turbo petrol 3 cylinder is just the new FiestaST's that's slightly de-tuned 200hp engine, wonder if you can just change the ECU map :)

[@mitchellsteindler]

Bernard you can just kiss your warranty goodbye!

[@andreasmp412c]

i have a 13 year old mk2 focus with the then brand new TI-VCT and never needed the warranty. i'd easily go for the ECU remaping ;)

[@caddy4350]

with car warranties this days you dont even have to modify your car in order to void it

[@unknown-hl4bj]

Bernard or wait for Mountune to release a remap for the Focus and warranty would still be good :)

[@user-uq7lk1xr7u]

mountune will release it for the proper ST, not this wannabe warm hatch crap lol

[@bocckoka]

For a moment, Matt was Bradley's cameraman. It was a nice change.

[@stevoyorke]

Like the focus st line x but can't decide which engine.. the 1.5 petrol 182bhp or the 2.0 diesel? Reliability, strength longevity.. timing belt issues? not worried about mpg. Any advice?

[@justaskingstoke6139]

I have a mk2 focus still super fun now on 163643

[@1980venom]

Finally a good looking Focus

[@sr8405]

Looks like You've never seen an rs

[@1980venom]

@@sr8405 I'm talking about the Focus in general smartpants. I didn't like the previous model at all. Weird back and an ugly interior. Driving the previous RS is a blast, but it remains ugly. You do know that the looks and the driving are 2 different things or not? Let's wait for this generation RS.

[@ezekieldavalos3967]

To each his own This st looks good but i prefer the mk3

[@fireball1970]

i think the taillights look awful which really is a shame bc the rest is quite good

[@xIcarus227]

I'm with you there, the new Fiesta's ass isn't appealing to me either.

[@robertsivonjic5080]

For me only the rear is appealing 😂 the front looks so ''de-characterized'' if that is even a word

[@xxYFKxx]

Damn... that’s one sexy focus st 😍 it sucks that we aren’t getting it in the U.S 😩 that thing is sharpe!

[@emreaka3965]

Does it will never be in U.S?

[@mattcv2]

You dont get the head-up display, rear reversing camera or parking assist as standard or do you get the b&o system as standard like you claim. I know this because ive just ordered one. The b&o system cost me £350. I didnt bother with the camera or the heads-up display.

[@ranxzy]

I ordered one a few weeks ago with the 8 speed auto and B&O Play system. Hope we both get ours swiftly and enjoy it even more.

[@mattcv2]

@@ranxzy same 👍 what colour did you decide on ? . . It felt like i was sat in the showroom for weeks to decide 😂

[@ranxzy]

@@mattcv2 Matt I gave in to the popular colours on the road these days in London - (Grey/Black) and got the Magnetic grey. The Desert Island Blue, Ruby Red and Diffused Silver are very exciting/elegant colours I must admit.

[@xIcarus227]

Did any of you guys receive your cars? What's your opinions on them? How does the 8speed auto do its job?

[@mattcv2]

@@xIcarus227 got mine just before christmas. Lovely lil chtistmas present to myself. Loving the drive. Very perky when you need it to be. I got the StlineX in white. Manual 1.5 . Massive improvement all round compared to my last focus. B&O system upgrade is defo worth the money. I paid 350 for that. . Although they've now upped that price. Now £500. . . Ouch !

[@drd6416]

Not to berate anyone or such - but lane keeping, radar cruise, and anti collision were all available on many cars eons ago. My 2009 accord has em! Ford has finally caught up!

[@kresimircosic6158]

I thought they are assembled in Germany. Parts are built in Serbia, Slovakia and somewhere else. At least it is true for German cars.

[@3TimesFaster]

Just like any other car built in Germany e.g. VW, Bmw, Mercedes. Parts are built around the world and only final assembly is in Germany.

[@crebegea]

Nah, Focus was always ahead of Golf if you wanted best driving feeling.

[@humbertomadeira3754]

You never drive a Golf.

[@BrunoSantos-ie2nx]

@@humbertomadeira3754 pois então para dizer isso é porque não conduziste este Focus. Com o ST a chegar e com 290 CV a diversão é bem melhor. Este 125 CV não é mau

[@BrunoSantos-ie2nx]

@Naughtysauce comparing this brand Focus with the old design Golf? Crazy sauce

[@xIcarus227]

@Naughtysauce you seriously suggesting the Golf is more fun to drive than the Focus? Gotta tell you, I don't think he's the one on drugs here.

[@BNHardwarereviews]

@Maalik H. Gaskins Good choice!

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

The moving headlights makes it like a transformer.

[@KS-ex1ey]

Just bought one of these! Great review and I can't wait to start driving it 👍

[@blackpoolacer]

Same here! Had mine a few days now and i love it!!

[@Dannyzelck]

Kyle Simpson just ordered a St line.

[@shabeerjameela3748]

My 2008 focus always sounded like an aeroplane taking off, there was no concept of refinement wrt wind and road noise; what is the situation now? How does refinement compare to competition?

[@frpmneto]

Wrong, it is actualy possible to bend light at home with a water tank and sugar

[@tonycat47]

I like the dark interior... less shiny stuff is better.

[@steverothmans5908]

i hate it

[@natalijadj95]

It looks so cheap in this car..and interior design like fiat tipo or dacia

[@lfnorthy]

Test drove a 1.0 st-line, can honestly say its far more comfortable & more fun to drive than the mark 3 & seems more practical too although i will find that out soon as mine arrives late November to replace my 2015 facelift mk3 1.5tdci titanium (Having previously had a mk3 2011 1.6tdci zetec & a 2007 mk2 zetec 1.8 petrol since 2008). Of the 3 ive already owned, i can honestly say that for all the extra tech & improvement in comfort, neither of the mk3's were as fun or as practical as the mk2 or as better built

[@coachgordonso]

Thanks for this cool video! I've ordered a 2019 Focus Vignale Estate and I'm super excited to drive it soon!

[@ctrl-alt-tutor5587]

5:10 Heads up display "as standard"?? It's an extra...

[@misterpepe8]

Loving the new design

[@kraenk12]

Ridiculous headline. Btw it’s not only built in Germany but was also developed in Cologne, just like every Focus and Fiesta before.

[@RedRider1600]

VW, BMW, Daimler, and Volvo are also made in the US. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobiles_manufactured_in_the_United_States

[@mezz9159]

It is build in Germany, more specifically in Cologne.

[@RedRider1600]

+kraenk12 How is it a ridiculous headline? Volkswagens, Mercedes, and BMW's are made in Germany too.

[@MoviesMyFrag]

2018 no independent suspension. ok

[@M4nimal]

lots of compact cars have gone back to torsion beams. Golf is the same.

[@jimbobby629]

The Astra doesn't have Independent rear suspension either and everyone says good things about how well that car drives and handles.

[@xIcarus227]

Lol most hatches don't have an independent suspension nowadays.

[@watershed44]

Eugen Exactly most all the mfrs are cheapening out where it counts the most for driving dynamics. FAIL.

Cheaper to manufacture and maintain. Most if not all mid size front wheel drive cars from the eighties to early noughties used a rear solid axle. My polo from 84 coupe s has one, my polo 16v has one with anti roll bar fitted. Both my golf gt and Audi a3 has independent rear suspension.

[@MKMK-kv2xl]

Now that ford is discountinuing their sedans and hatchbacks,will we still get the new Focus RS?

[@69_MK]

Does the lane assist and front car space function work during night time motorway driving?