Focus RS Review: The Ultimate Hot Hatch?

Today my good friend Will has given me his Ford Focus RS Mk3 to review for the channel and it's a cracking video looking at all the aspects that make this car, but is it an a good car, or just overrated?
We cover the specs of the Focus RS with its 2.3 litre eco-boost engine, the interior, the gadgets and cool features, and then before we head off for a drive we get a sound of the exhaust notes that the Focus has to offer.
Once on the road I put the Focus to the test to see if the hype is all it was cracked up to be by testing it's power, handling and suspension on the windy B roads, and also testing the comfort for what is actually a 350 BHP family hot hatchback.
So is the Focus RS a worthy contender in the hot hatches you should look to buy for a daily, a family car, a B road blaster, and even a track car?
Watch to find out!
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[@mxtv1258]

I hope it becomes a classic. We only got the Mk3 in the USA and I got one, I am a very lucky original owner.

[@dominichills]

Oh nice, that's great to hear! They're great fun so enjoy it, but you've definitely got a gem right there!

[@LavshBeatsTMlavishbeats]

Definitely a certified future classic 👌

[@malcolmar]

This car is a future classic and what a cool friend! I respect the owner for keeping it stock and maintaining it. Looks like he plans to keep it for a while. I feel the same way about my FK8 Honda Civic Type R. I think you will also like the FK8. What I find is that many people who modify their cars beyond recognition end up not keeping their cars and one of the reasons why is that the cars loose their practicality. Just drove my daughter to the dentist today in the FK8 and even drove around a lake and we had a blast enjoying the car and enjoying the drive. BTW, because my exhaust is stock I did not spook the people or the ducks at the lake. We actually saw 2 Hyundai Veloster Ns on the road and 1 other FK8 parked at the lake but no Focus RSs. Sadly these cars are becoming more and more rare. I plan on keeping my FK8 for a very long time. I hope to see driver focused cars like this Focus RS and Honda Civic Type R and Veloster N on the roads and at events like Cars and Coffee well into the future so more people will be able to enjoy them as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@dominichills]

Thank you for your comment! Yes I agree, the Focus RS is a cracking car as stock, especially for a blast on the back roads because if you lowered it etc you'd be bottoming out or losing your splitter if you added an additional one. But each to their own if someone wants it for a show car. The FK8 is a cracking car, yet to drive one but I look forward to the day I do so I can compare it to the RS.

[@malcolmar]

@@dominichills Hopefully that day will come soon. You can tell Honda made something special with this car. If I was closer to you I would let you drive mine. Keep up the great work and keep sharing passion for these types of cars. Best regards.

[@BlueSkyCrystals]

I have an RS but OMG I love the FK8, and the new FL5 too actually. I see a few around Los Angeles but would love to see more.

[@samanthamartin3613]

Great video Dom!! 🙌🏻 You are really making me want to get one, need to get that test drive booked asap! 😂

[@dominichills]

Yes, do it!!

[@ngk68]

Hi Dom. This is the car I wanted so bad. The Lancer Wagon 4G63 DOCH 16V N/A is more afFORDable on a tight danish budget. Thanks for the review. BR NGK

[@dominichills]

Ah really, I really liked it and can see why it is such a fun car to drive!

[@s10lucky]

Haven’t watched the full vid yet, but having had one new in 2017 and sold it in 2020 I would have another in a heartbeat. I think it has to become a classic later on. 👍

[@dominichills]

Ah, what did you replace it for?

[@Barrick_Creative_Media]

I was hoping there wouldn't be any fake sounds inside the cabin, but clearly there are - 4 cylinders under the bonnet, 5 cylinder soundtrack 🤔 Still considering one though 😊

[@jayfrosvlogs]

nice little car. tbh i dont like how the focus down graded to a 4 cylinder when the mk2 st and rs were 5 cylinders but it seems alot more economical and practical the focus mk2 st get terrible mpg. with the mk2 my mate owns one and says you have to drive it fast allot for it to be reliable and driving it slow you will get problems not sure if the mk3 has that issue and i dont know what there like reliability wise but they seem better maybe? the mk3 focus looks beautiful especially the front and that massive spoiler or wing maybe the 4 cylinder is more pratical though the 5 clyinder sounds awesome

[@dominichills]

I do prefer the look personally, but yes, I know some say the 4 cylinder should've been left as a 5. They are just looking to be more economic I suppose. It still pulls nicely and was great fun. I obviously can't give much long term advice on it as I don't own one, but I know people who have them and say they're great.

[@bristolmod]

Same vehicle here on a 17 plate and under 19000 miles. Must say I prefer the standard front seats.

[@dominichills]

Ah really, on a normal focus you mean?

[@bristolmod]

@@dominichills no- the standard seats on a Mk3 RS Focus.

[@dominichills]

@@bristolmod are the ones on the RS in the video not standard? If not, I never knew that, I thought they're the stock ones

[@bristolmod]

@@dominichills the ones on the video are optional extras. Very expensive, and IMO not as good as the standard Recaros. Just my opinion though.

[@dominichills]

@@bristolmod ah interesting, I don't think Will knew that when he bought it!

[@Fordfocusstmk3250]

I hope not so it goes down in value so i can afford 1 😂😂😂

[@dominichills]

Haha I reckon they'll drop first before going up