Ford Focus 2019 Full Review | DoneDeal

[@DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder]

Yeeow! Enjoyed making the video and I have to say the Focus really impressed me! 🤘🏻

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

I think this is a really good looking car, I can’t believe Ford is pulling these out of the United States. They would at least sell a lot of them to rental companies.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Oh no that's such a shame. I definitely think it would be a great car to have in the states however I can imagine that maybe the general population prefer a bigger car? This could be the reason but I really don't know being honest. Thanks for watching. Dave

[@vojstef]

Wouldn’t tell it’s a ford, nice change!

[@DoneDealMotor]

I know it's very classy and elegant 'for a ford' - but maybe this is the way they're going in the future... Thanks for watching and for the comment. Cheers. Dave

[@iancu.alexandru]

I am waiting for my focus (my new company car) which will be here by the end of the year. I have watched 1725 reviews....but this is by far the best one! It really is to the point review! Thanks and I am a new subscriber for that :)

[@DoneDealMotor]

We're delighted to hear that. Thanks so much and enjoy the new Focus. Let us know what you think after a couple of weeks!

[@ZoranImsiragic]

Golf Mk 7 and Mk 8 have an "auto hold" brake function as standard.

[@katarzynanossek959]

Your video made me buying this car!

[@NoelPerena]

Good review! More please.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Thank you Noel. Glad you enjoyed it. More to come soon :)

[@mso8190]

Vignale in black looks really posh. Great review.

[@isaacwatkins8912]

Amazing review David

[@thebuyerboy]

What a brilliant review

[@sc10rs]

Awesome review mate!!!!

[@DoneDealMotor]

thank you. Delighted you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@beckyburns9892]

What ford focus is this? I looked today at a active x but I don't think it had a silver trim and grill like on here

[@DoneDealMotor]

This one is the Vignale. All the new Focus versions have different grills and trims so depending on what spec you get will change the way the car looks. Hope you enjoyed the one you looked at and happy shopping. Dave

[@kiramurphy2977]

The cinematics make a huge difference 👍

[@DoneDealMotor]

Thank you Kira!! Trying our best to get as many different shots as possible but sometimes it can be hard to beat the drone shots! :)

[@user-yw2xx8jv3o]

Bought one for my wife this morning very nice car!

[@darnjem1642]

Great review David Particularly like the nod to Matt Watson by standing wildly excited in front of the car...... Beautiful car. Try a tea next time before shooting the vid instead of 32l espresso shots and 3 red bulls 😂😂 Serious energy.. Best of luck with the future reviews. Really enjoy them 👍

[@DoneDealMotor]

Darnjem haha I’ll try cut down on the caffeine 😂. Other than that I’m glad you enjoyed the review. Thanks for the comment and the feedback. Really appreciate it! Cheers Dave

[@ksm4939]

You think you can make a review on the new x trial or rav 4?

[@DoneDealMotor]

I'll see if I can get my hands on one. I must say the new Rav 4 is really nice from what I've seen so far. It's nicer and has a lot more road presence than before. I'll keep you update. Thanks. Dave

[@ksm4939]

@@DoneDealMotor thanks for the reply.i am really enjoying these review videos.keep up the great work

[@gerrywhelan7426]

Heard of these cars being returned to dealers for technical issues? Do you do a follow up reliability review?

[@DoneDealMotor]

gerry whelan oh really? That’s very interesting. Have you any idea what technical issues? Unfortunately we only test the car for anywhere between 1 day and a week. In due course we would love to do some ‘long term tests’ to get more of an insight into ownership of cars and discover things like this.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Great review mate

[@DoneDealMotor]

thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed

[@ianmcloughlin8416]

If I'm not mistaken the ST3 is the top of the range in the Focus range leaving out the RS. We have the 2016 ST3 an imo it's a better looking car as just don't like the style of the new focus. I do think having a bigger boot is great as that's the only gripe we have with our car. But best of luck with your show as nice to see Irish car reviews.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Thanks Ian. Yes I think you're correct the ST's are usually top of the line (including the RS). However the new ST isn't out yet. Saying that there is an ST line available and in my opinion appeals to a different car buyer than the Vignale as it has lower stiffer suspension and a few other differences to give it a sportier ride. Thanks for the feedback and input. Hopefully more reviews from Irish roads coming soon :) Dave

[@q3b26]

Yes and no, the old CC and the current ST cars generally mirror the standard cars in specifications. The ST1/CC1 would be a Style/Sport, CC2/ST2 a Zetec and CC3/ST3 a Titanium/Ghia/Vignale whichever is the range topper at the time.

[@ianmcloughlin8416]

Hi Billy I think you will find the ST styling is different than the other focus ranges bar the RS. . For instance the generation 3 2016 focus st we have is easily noticeable compared to the top of the range standard focus. If you look at the rear for instance the exhaust box on a St is totally different one to a standard focus even the position is different. The front is more sporty looking. Bucket seats are standard on the ST range not on the focus range. As for your comment on the CC that's a totally different car an no way resembles an St the focus Cc is a convertible an only came in generation 2 focus not seen a gen 3 focus cc. Ford's sport range are the RS (rally sport) an ST (sport technologies ). Imo the ST range is a better looking than car the standard focus range. Yes the ride will be tougher but that a compromise we were willing to take to having a nicer looking car.

[@dadycommunity2784]

the st-line and st line x look great.

[@leandro9311]

I´ve already sealed my deal, i got a pretty fat discount for the ST Line, 1000cc engine with 125hp (petrol/gasoline). I just love it so much, my first new car

[@DoneDealMotor]

Leandro Ribeiro ahh brilliant. Enjoy it and stay safe on the road! 🚗

[@JohnSmith-fx1vt]

Hey I absolutely love your videos and you clearly are a car lover and I like the excitement that you bring to the video I would just say that maybe you come off a little bit too enthusiastic especially at the start when reviewing these cars, may I say its not that your a bad presenter I just feel if you watch the many greats reviewers of cars you can see that they change enthusiasm as they either find what they love and what they hate about the cars, effective reviewers are objective, balanced, constructive. Please don't take this as that your videos are bad because I feel that you have the foundations to do great videos and I know that every video you have done has been better and that you clearly have learned from your mistakes. I believe that taking these videos to the next level and what you are definitely capable of making you really need to put in research time on how these other great car reviewers make such great content, you really can only learn from the best and while I clearly understand that you don't have a big budget like them I believe that by putting in a little research into subtle things on how they review cars you will surely be up with the best. And lastly, open the bonnet we all want to see what's under the hood even if it is electric and by the looks of it you live in a beautiful country you really should explore other areas than just the that one.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Hi John, Wow that was actually a really nice message to receive. I really appreciate the feedback as that's the only way I'll get better. I completely agree that I'm too enthusiastic. It's a difficult one as it's my personality in general, but it's something to work on as I know there's definitely a lot of room for improvement. Haha, we've pre filmed two more videos but the following cars we will check out what's under the bonnet! Thank you so much for taking the time to type this up, i really appreciate it. Hopefully see you in the next few videos! Dave

[@josieobrien5251]

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[@ozboivic]

Great review David - You're the Mat Watson of Ireland, LOL. One small omission tho- can you please tell us your height when you're inside the car so that the viewer can gauge the headroom, both in the front and back seat? Some of us are over 180cm tall and have difficulty with headroom, especially those vehicles with a sunroof. Cheers from Australia.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Ben, thank you, that's a very good compliment so I'll 100% take it haha! Yes absolutely. I'm 5ft10 if that helps. I've taken this onboard and actually yesterday we were out filming a Hyundai Kona and I made sure to mention my height! Thanks for watching and for the constructive feedback, it all helps massively. Dave

[@q3b26]

Im 6'1 or 185 but I don't really find reviewers telling us their height particularly useful, everyone has different properties after all. Did you know this current generation Focus was designed by an Aussie

[@mariocarneiro7237]

you are not using the automatic parking correctly, in the automatic car it is only necessary to put the transmission in neutral, and keep the parking button pressed.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Mario, interesting I didn't know that but it did cross my mind that if that was possible it would be way better. So it's even better than I first thought. Thanks for the insight :)

[@q3b26]

I thought the same thing. The car changes the gears, controls the brakes and accelerator for you on an auto

[@leoesposito8762]

Great report mate. .

[@djiminitraveller]

I now have the new Focus in auto and the self park once a space is found asks to put in neutral and then moves back and forth itself. Not sure why you had to put in reverse then drive, then reverse etc....perhaps it’s a Euro thing....great review though! Love the new Focus.....(my 5th one...)

[@DoneDealMotor]

Hi there. Yes to be honest I from what i can see it was maybe just me being ignorant putting it into the gears. It appears that like you said, if you put it in neutral it will do the rest. All in all it's a very impressive car. All the best with yours and enjoy it! Dave

[@gerrybrennan7205]

FOUND BY ACCIDENT AND ENJOYED YOIR TAKE ON THE CAR but it was an auto and you did not say enough on how it handled, ie gear change, bumps etc Do the peugeot 3008 automatic please.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Hi Gerry, I'm glad you stumbled upon the review. Thank you for the feedback too. Apologies I didn't go further into how it handles and the gearbox etc.. The 8 speed box is very smooth and seamless in gear changes, however the diesel engine is definitely not as smooth as the infamous TDI engine that's fitted to the german competitors. On the flip side the handling and brakes are actually more responsive than a golf which is interesting. Hope this helps a bit more and I'll try get my hands on a 3008 in the near future. Thanks again. Dave

[@hemmay]

And pronounce it Per-geot not Pew-geot!

[@rijden-nu]

Aww shit, that drone footage in the intro is baffling! Where is that exactly?

[@Danholland20]

Currently looking at a petrol vignale automatic, are the auto's good and worth buying?

[@dadycommunity2784]

the boot shelf comes off easily in like 2 seconds.

[@dannyblizard]

Nice video, looking at buying a new ford and saw this. What shutter speed you using compared to your frame rate? Your footage moment is very unnatural and distracting. Are you filming in auto?

[@DoneDealMotor]

Thanks Danny. Hope the review gave you a bit of info to help you decide what to go for. I honestly don't know. I'll have to check with my videographer however I know it was shot in 30fps for the talking and the b-roll was shot in 60fps.

[@dannyblizard]

@@DoneDealMotor Just seems to me that the shutter speed was set too high. Might be worth a look.

[@slickrick4180]

I am looking at the petrol automatic version of this car, 2019 model. I heard the 18" alloys affect the drive, is this true?

[@Fosoforeal]

Still waiting for my new focus :( been waiting 2 months now, and still haven't heard from the dealer with an exact date :(

[@classicalshit]

we ordered it too. The dealer said it usually takes three and a half months to fabricate it in Germany and then to deliver it ( if your desired model isn't on stock, which is my case)

[@Fosoforeal]

@@classicalshit dealer said mine was already produced, but I'm still waiting :/

[@classicalshit]

@@Fosoforeal I don't know , make contact with the dealership , probably they will check out the situation of your order

[@69Clovis69]

You're my new favorite car channel next to carwow :) great work, you're really likeable. Also, has anyone ever told you you look like Zac Efron lol

[@nikeshbhattarai1264]

Great video. I've been looking into the focus' (Active, turnier) for a few weeks now but every now and then I come across annoyed owners who have constant transmission issues in their older focus'. Do you know if they have fixed that transmission and engine issues in this year model? Its been over a year already since this model is released and I'm guessing we should have some customer feedback already... Would appreciate your response. Thanks!

[@DoneDealMotor]

Hi Nikesh, Glad you enjoyed the video. We are unsure if the problem has been resolved however from experience usually if there's an issue like this that is common amongst many of the production vehicles, they will resolve it relatively quickly (a year is generally more than enough time). What we do know is that there's a comprehensive warranty on new cars so should the transmission have issues they'll be fully covered. Hope this helps you a little, and if you do go for it then enjoy, it's a brilliant car.

[@danielleroux6490]

Yes, they have fixed the issues with the previous generation automatic transmission. That one used the PowerShift dual-clutch that had design flaws. This new Focus uses an all-new 8-speed torque converter conventional automatic that shares NOTHING with the old crappy automatic. If you want an automatic Focus, this is the one to buy!

[@danielleroux6490]

that said, the 6-speed manual transmission in the Ford Focus is second to none. It is so smooth and satisfying, you will love changing gear. Go for the manual you won't regret it!

[@corneliusscipio777]

Great Video my friend! I have proved it here in Germany, 2000 kms. Amazing, except for one thing: no airflow for the rear passenger. We were 3 (2 Girls and me), and for the Girl who was behind it was not so nice :( P.D.: Little question… irish People suffered a lot from british. Why do you still are driving in the wrong side?

[@asmith9040]

Cornelius Scipio half the planet benefited from the British.

[@corneliusscipio777]

@@asmith9040 I am in the another half ;)

[@asmith9040]

Cornelius Scipio Britain destroying Mussolini’s army was very good for the Italian people. Although Italy and the other EU club med countries are and never have been any good at finances. Barmen and woman for the rest of Europe is all you are.

[@corneliusscipio777]

@@asmith9040 Britain winning the war? Oh no, who won the war was America. If they didn't help you, you would be speaking in german. And remember who gave you culture and civilization, when your people were living in the trees 😉

[@asmith9040]

Cornelius Scipio if it wasn’t for the Russians we’d all be speaking German. The Irish..we took in their poor , sick and dying. They should thank us.

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review

[@DoneDealMotor]

Thank you Jamie. Really appreciate it. Dave

[@bob6168able]

Which one is better. This one or the ST ?

[@michaelandreou4996]

I think the ST Line X looks way better. Sporty with the Red Calipers and Honeycomb Grill 👌🏻.

[@stevehayes7921]

You get all the kit on the vignale, interior on st line x is very basic, no ambient, no football lights etc ..

[@majky358]

Any comparison with Kia Ceed and Hyundai i30 ?

[@waynewhitfield269]

So if the key is in the door and the door is open it won’t start but close it and it will whats the problem unless you want to drive with you door open 🤪

[@furball6855]

Mud car park, mud on carpets, on feet, on suit cases...my ocd is in overdrive......nice review but nothing about refinement or how the diesel is to drive etc.

[@magnuswalker7957]

I love our 1.5 stdi focus, not only is it nippy, great to drive, and comfortable it returns a true 59.8 mpg. It suits this mature couple just fine.

[@yahireduardosotogarcia9433]

What kind of Matt Watson is this ?

[@micksey8212]

I have a 191 focus st line 1.0l ecoboost and at 1500km it had to go back to the garage to replace 2 anti roll bar links as they were all faulty i was told, now at 3000km the gearbox has to come out to replace the clutch as it is cracking when changing to 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear . NOT impressed .

[@DoneDealMotor]

Ohhh no I'm very sorry to hear that. Sounds like you've had a nightmare. I hope that's the end of the troubles with it. I know it's hard to see a positive side to it, but at least you have a warranty! All the best in the future with it. Dave

[@micksey8212]

@@DoneDealMotor Thanks dave love the channel keep up the good work.

[@TheRustedPixel]

"To ease the pain of that 33k" followed by a hire purchase plan forking out another 3k more. Why not save up until you can afford the car in cash? Personally I never buy a car unless I have three times the amount in my savings account.

[@DoneDealMotor]

I completely agree with you. Personally I never have, and never will buy a car on finance of any kind, however, reviewing cars, I have to bare in mind that much more than 50% of people buying new cars these days are purchasing on some sort of finance and so I have to talk about the various options. Cheers. Dave

[@TheRustedPixel]

@The Truth I'm not rich I just know how to save and I know that PCP plans are the next bubble to burst. I also have the common sense to know that if I can't afford it now I don't need it and I need to work/save harder to get it. It's why I don't have any debt.

[@stephennoble2647]

Good review, but this particular Vignale model is way too expensive. Also the interior quality is good, but look below knee level and cheap, nasty plastics abound. Not what I'd expect for 33,000. Boot space is bigger than the Mk3 but not massive by any standards. I've owned five Ford Focus cars since 2002, however this new Mk4 model has really turned me away from Ford. I just can't like it enough to want one..

[@accobra383]

Great review, two small points, it's not just Tesla and Mercedes that have hill assist, most upmarket cars have this, along with park assist, had this many years ago on a VW CC.... as David says, a bit unnerving and never actually used it :-)

[@DoneDealMotor]

Hi, thanks very much. You're dead right, it's available on a lot of premium cars and like you said most high end VW's. I only realised this after filming. Thanks for pointing it out as it's great to get the feedback. Dave

[@accobra383]

@@DoneDealMotor Still a very good review :-)

[@corneliusscipio777]

@@accobra383 I had it in a Passat CC (first Generation, 2011). It was pretty useful ;)

[@beretka1389]

Great car

[@PurpleAkiInATracki]

Mo Robinson’s new job

[@duingt1]

Finalement la bonne vieille Mondeo arrêtée en 2022 était semble t il mieux finie. Je m'attendais à mieux pour une voiture plus récente.

[@gerrywhelan7426]

Why test such a posh expensive model? Most people won't afford this. Common problem with car reviews.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Very valid point Gerry. I would be inclined to agree. The reason most of us test the higher spec versions is because the dealers/ manufactures who supply the cars usually give us the highest spec possible to make the car come across the best that it can. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching. Dave

[@corneliusscipio777]

expensive??? really??? it´s cheap for what it offer. The most expensive Vignale (Benzin, 182 PS. Automatic and ALL the extras) costs 38.000 €

[@JB-ki9ql]

Good review, but I'd would buy a two or three year old 3 or 5 series BMW than spending 33 grand on a ford focus.

[@DoneDealMotor]

Thank you. And that's a great point. It goes back to that old argument of new vs old and getting more bang for your buck in the second hand market, but then the trade off being less, or even no warranty. I think it depends person to person what suits best. Thanks for the comment. Dave

[@dadycommunity2784]

tbh I'd put it up against a 2019 BMW and still get the st line x version

[@tinasheroy]

DaDy Community - which 2019 BMW are you talking about exactly? I have a 330i and the focus st line has absolutely nothing on the Beamer whatsoever

[@eduardbenson4732]

No rear air condition?? Really disappointing for this trim level but otherwise its a good car

[@danielleroux6490]

It's under the front seats so it still has it for the rear seat occupants, just hidden under the seats.

[@smudger671]

Most of those cars in the top left could be a Focus - they all look the same. Non of them have the originality of the Mk1 Focus.

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

33k for a ford focus 🤭😂

[@polarlicht4758]

Well it starts at 15k ...

[@kerimguden3613]

@@polarlicht4758 no? XD it is way too expensive for a focus, even tho this one is really well made.

[@MrProthall]

Buy 1 year old, 14k km. pricepoint 22k. Can't beat that. If you buy cars new youre a sucker anyway.

[@dalesmith4985]

it's a shame they couldn't make the 2012 focus better,they had dodgy Automatic transmissions and the steering rack in mine had to be replaced after just 58,000 kilometers,cheaply made cars with too much plastic crap under the hood. they are not designed to last too long.

[@angeharos6886]

Do a Dodge Challenger

[@DoneDealMotor]

I would absolutely love too but unfortunately we cant buy them in Ireland so I don't think we'll be able to get our hands on one. Thanks for the suggestion though :)

[@archiejane8522]

SAT NAV ON PHONE LEGAL!!!!

[@neilrennie8121]

Thinking of buying an ecoboost? Read Facebook 'ford ecoboost nightmare' before you do.

[@blackclint1]

Do not buy this car this car is so poorly designed I bought this car brand new after 6 months after having it the transmission started rattling and hesitating what's CVT Transmission in these cars is a piece of shit. Ford CVT transmissions not going to last you if you want a good car in a CVT transmission go with Toyota Or Honda. In 5 years I bet you you don't see no old Ford Focus on the Highway cuz they're all going to be tor off to hell