Ford Focus 2023 Review

[@carwow]

Would you choose the Focus over a VW Golf? VOTE below!

[@carwow]

VOTE: Focus all the way!

[@okithdesilva129]

No! But I like the Ford Focus! It's an amazing car!

[@carwow]

VOTE: I'll take the Golf!

[@NMSHAFKI]

Hi carwow :)

[@cvhhdfffxhjowkejkxbv]

Just make me win a focus first viewer

[@aguadoia]

Drag races are fun...no point denying it. But this type of videos are the ones that CARWOW and Matt became an integral part of the car industry. LOve to see them. Thanks!!

[@_-Anthony-_]

I wish you guys still did the "you can fit x amount of carry on suitcases" and then show how it fits in the boot. Was always so useful and easy to know the size of the boot that way. Knowing the capacity in plain volume doesn't hit the same

[@purwantiallan5089]

Add also the 2013 Ford Focus ST on this drag race list.

[@MOJump23]

best ford focus st kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipTddoN8prlqj6s

[@russelllapua4904]

Because it's a pain in the arse to lug around loads of suitcases. You'd have to have more than the space to know what can fit. Now include the staff and the camera equipment, you'd need a transit van to carry everything

[@morganpritchard5632]

@@russelllapua4904 They did a behind the scenes video a few years ago and they had a Transit

[@letsgobrandon5800]

You mean the trunk……

[@davidnewbaum6346]

I wish there's a sort of regulation regarding AC/ventilation controls, I find it very distracting to use digital controls instead of physical ones as you can feel the knobs without looking away from the road with them.

[@W_Ivar]

Agreed. Mighty Car Mods made a video of the previous gen Golf vs the latest Golf, where both driver had to change their AC to a specific temperature and direction. The older Golf driver did it in 2s without looking and the latest Golf driver needed almost 10s with looking away from the road a couple of times.

[@N1ckZ]

yes there should be a regualtion to prevent car makers from ever using buttons for climate controlls ever again, to annoy A/C control enthusiasts as well as the ones so incompetent that cant press a virtual button such as yourself.

[@JetsetDruid]

When the percentage of accidents blamed on touch controls starts going up we'll see the regulation come in

[@heinzketchup4558]

Hence why i‘ so glad that Mazda kept touch-nonsense on the down low. It still has a old BMW/Audi style control knob together with physical buttons and all in addition to the touchscreen which i end up never using anyways.

[@user-um3cp9es3k]

I agree. It's unfortunate that there's all these annoying regulations around things like noise, but nothing around the buttons

[@mustiosrs]

Have had mine for about half a year now, here's some remarks: - The "turbo lag zone" is very much a thing. You ditch your momentum for whatever reason and head all the way down to 2nd or 3rd and you can hear the engine having a hard time coming up to speed. I usually just go back to 3rd and slooowly let it rev back up - it's fine once you get used to it but you have to take it into account - The AC controls being on the screen is dumb. With analog controls you can reliably keep an eye on the road whilst changing it. Having to make a guess of where the control you're looking for is on the screen and then having to fumble with the slider to get the temp juuust right is a major distraction whilst on the road without a copilot. - The infotainment has a way of acting up. Sometimes it just refuses to connect to my iPhone X. I have an iPhone 11 now and it's been connecting reliably but I've had it ditch the connection once or twice. - On the topic of phones, the wireless charging bank absolutely fried both my phones to the point of overheating and becoming irresponsive. I use a charging cable and put my phone in the cup holder vertically and using the adjustable thingies to put it in place. - The collision alerts also have a way of acting up. Once I was at a red light and it went off for no apparent reason. Another time it went off because of leaves flowing in the wind. It's very sporadic, not enough to be problematic but it does catch you offguard everytime it does it. + The cargo capacity is amazing. + I just came back from a roadtrip through the mountains in Belgium and I now appreciate how well this car handles in curves. I felt so confident in how the car drives I've even let a friend drive it through the mountain roads and she was amazed aswell. + General comfort - engine sound is quiet when inside, seats are good, suspension is decent value for what you're paying, enough space everywhere, ...

[@FefyGT]

@@mustiosrs I generally agree, but I don't find the seats to be comfortable enough for the type of car. When the engine is slow to gain rpm is not turbo lag it is lack of power, the Focus needs at least 200hp.

[@AccidentalGenius158]

You can get the ST model it definitely has more than 200​@@FefyGT

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Great verdict, Mat - anything that entices people to stop buying resource-wasteful, inefficient SUVs is a good result in my eyes 👍

[@ZvonX7]

Two small corrections Matt :) 1) It has a guide for the rear seatbelts, you can see it at 7:57-8:00 and 8:05-8:07. 2) There is a button for LKA on the stork for the prefacelift model as well. I know because I am driving it.

[@Sellerieknolle76]

The adjustable cupholder isn't new as well. And I'm pretty sure I had the same wheels on my 2019 Focus ST-Line.

[@Danoots]

and the automation gear shift pictured is incorrect, the 7 speed looks like the old powershift one instead of the rotary dial on the 8 speed.

[@limericklad2000]

It’s a stalk. A stork is a large skinny legged bird.

[@ZvonX7]

@@limericklad2000 I stand corrected

[@dannyseville2543]

As soon as he said about the lka button I came to the comment's haha. It did take me a few months to find that button and over a year for the driv9ng mode button and I found that by accident trying to turn off auto brake hold.

[@lamarandson5636]

I really wish they still sold the focus and fiesta in America. The new generations look great.

[@SirMerv]

Same 😔

[@londonas2]

They won’t sell any of them anywhere soon

[@stickshifter8]

Agree, such a loss for our market…

[@mau9175]

Indeed. Unfortunately these aren't sold here in Brazil as well, which is a shame. BUT, to be honest, the previous version got shadowed by its transmission issues (DPS6 PowerShift) and maybe americans wouldn't trust the car no more, besides the fact the new Focus are developed and manufactured in China if i'm not mistaken, and we know americans doesn't like chinese cars.

[@jameslentsoane9037]

I will definitely go ahead and BUY IT!. Great car. It's a shame it is no longer available in South Africa, and so is the young sibling Ford Fiesta.😔😪

[@AlymerKiteboy]

I'm on my fourth Focus, a 2016 SE and would buy another without hesitation. Unfortunately living in Canada that's no longer an option because Ford sadly no longer offers it here. 😔 A couple of things you missed in this review: You mentioned the rear seatbelt getting caught in the latch when returning the rear seat to its upright position, true, but clearly visible as you are telling us this is the plastic "parking spot" clip for the seatbelt to stop this from happening! 😉 Also you forgot to mention that you can flip the rear seat bottoms forward before lowering the rear seat backs and get a completely flat load floor. I go one step further than this and remove the rear seat bottoms completely, 4 torx bolts, and have a completely flat load floor for sports gear all the time without the inconvenience of the flipped up seat bottoms restricting front seat position and taking up the rear footwell space. Great review that makes me angry at Ford... I have no interest in any of their current North American offerings. 🙄 Bye bye Ford, hello Kia!

[@CherryGS]

On the MK4 you can't flip the bottom part of the rear seats, this was only possible on the MK3 and older models.

[@Set_The_Controls]

I have the 2020 focus st and absolutely love it. Drives so well

[@edipires15]

9:09 The lane keeping assist button was always on that stalk, you’ve just missed it on all of your Ford reviews 😂

[@Frodokeuh]

i was wondering too it's the same but i rarely use it i almost crash a few times when the lane keeping assist was active lol

[@snbala]

I still own the very first MK1 Focus, excellent car that is cheap to run and fun to drive. I looked into a MK4 (this generation) and things looked cheap inside and I wasn’t sold on the looks of it. It’s a shame the Focus is going soon but it’s just the market with the horrible SUVs at the moment. The Focus will always be remembered though, especially the first generation.

[@tomteunissen]

I've had the honor of owning a MK1 too, the facelifted one with the 2.0l and 131hp. It was my first car and it was a blast to drive. It left me 1,5 years ago.. Its cylinders have been laid to rest. SUV's are killing the great, sporty and affordable hatchback segment and it's just sad to see it happening. I remember just a couple of years ago, SUVs were cars for old people and I still see them that way :')

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@tomteunissen the 1999 and 2013 Ford Focuses are still way better than 2023 Focus.

[@massimolettuce]

@@tomteunissen It is very sad indeed, but not only is it annoying that SUVs are taking over, but instead what the market has had to do. Look at the Ford Puma, Seat Arona, VW T-Cross or even the Toyota Aygo-X... None of them are actual SUVs! They are just raised hatchbacks that try really hard to become SUVs but eventually fail at being an SUV. Even further annoying is the fact that an SUV in the early 2000s was no other than a less capable off-roader (usually a 4WD) and now they're FWD crap that will get no one nowhere through unpaved roads. The automotive industry is in decay, but the SUV fever is just starting. 😔

[@ewaf88]

@@tomteunissen My girlfriend had a new Ghia version back in 1999. She put me on her company insurance so I could drive it My goodness the difference between her Focus and my Citroen Xsara. The Focus was incredible and I immediately felt jealous.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Ford hit a home run with the mk 1. Great car.

[@jaissenkalandaramen3715]

Would be great if you started doing a night time drive too to see the full effect of the lights

[@DRB3055]

The LED lights even on the base model are very good, huge step up if you're coming from halogens. The base model doesn't have auto dip but some people would prefer that anyway, I'm not sure about higher trim levels.

[@robinhosleftfoot]

@@DRB3055 how do they compare to Xenons on 2007 r56 MINI?

[@DRB3055]

@@robinhosleftfoot I don't know for that model, my only experience of xenons is a 2011 7 series and all the led lights on various cars have been much better.

[@markwilliams1172]

I agree ...... the cornering lights are a nice addition for the tight corners

[@gravemind6536]

@@robinhosleftfoot They will make the Xenons look dim especially on a car that age. Pretty much any oem LED set up will be better.

[@Hellndegenerates]

I've got a mk3.5 st diesel, with a stage 3 from Pumaspeed, 278 bhp 480nm, 47 mpg around town 62 mpg on a long run, and the handling on AP coilovers is amazing.

[@pavolmalovec37]

that seatbelt issue is a common "sickness" of all Focuses 😀 had 2nd gen now I have 3rd gen and its the same as you have shown

[@rynexl5646]

it is the same for 1st gen too.

[@DeGlennen]

My mk3.5 Focus also has that same issue. But for some reason my old Mk6 Fiesta didn't have any problem with that: That car had a special slot in the plastics next to the rear window; where you could put the seatbelt clasp.

[@nickidean3877]

@@DeGlennen My mk3.5 has those exact plastics in it. Wonder if it's a trim thing, or maybe an option pack that was selected?

[@DeGlennen]

​@@nickidean3877 My ST-line mk3.5 has those small plastic guides to stop the rear seatbelt from snagging. But I find those not to work at all. The system I mentioned on the mk6 Fiesta is way better. (that was a 3dr car though)

[@scottm9617]

I’d advise everyone to get the Estate. The estate version feels just as nippy, but you have the roof rails as standard, a massive boot, extra power sockets, automatic tailgate. I’ve got a roof-tent on mine too all with the 1.0 125bhp 3 cylinder petrol and it works fine. I’m getting 42mpg. I’m 26 and it’s only £250 per year to insure fully comp.

[@KA6ED]

£250 per year? How u manage that?

[@MrPikkoz]

@@KA6ED partially post code lottery, I'm afraid.

[@MrBazinger]

@@KA6ED I can vouch for the cheap insurance, I'm older at 45, but my ST-Line X only costs me £160 a year to insure.

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

The estate actually looks nicer too

[@KA6ED]

@@MrBazinger I’ve only driven old cars. My last car was a 2005 Astra and insurance was £70 per month and I was 38 at the time. Is it so cheap for you guys because you have new cars?

[@nishanth970]

Ik this off topic, but rest in peace ford Fiesta

[@purwantiallan5089]

Wish Ford Fiesta is ressurected.

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

No one cares

[@piprobinson6575]

What happened to just being able to jump in a car and just drive, no faffing about with driving modes. This doesn't seem too bad , but most hot hatches are dreadful and they don't seem to have a memory so you have to start all over again each time you get in. This Focus seems to be a thoroughly rounded family car, great review 👍😊

[@danielainger]

Not a hot hatch though standard focus

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@danielainger yep. But at least the car did its job done.

[@danielainger]

@@purwantiallan5089 I agree great car

[@jameshedges3857]

You don't have to mess with driving modes. You can just leave it alone

[@israelkeyzer9617]

I love this thing! Such a shame they stopped selling it in the USA, it looks like a great car for maybe a road trip, or for someone in college to drive. However, I wish that they could come back with the Focus RS. If someone can ls7 swap a Brz ( I Think, if not a car very similar in size) they can put a v6 in there and make it super fast!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Chuec wats hibrde. 4 or v6 Jude 4 kw batery

[@khelgarironfist3301]

Now they will stop selling it in the rest of the world too, which is getting muricanized with all the fat SUVs apparently.

[@stickshifter8]

Agree. Such a missed opportunity. Just look at the demand for the GR Corolla and Civic R in the US. These models sell 100% of their production and became unobtainable. That makes me think that a new Focus RS would be a great success in this country.

[@sebbach3747]

You live in the USA. Mustangs are cheap there. Why would you look at a focus?

[@neilmurphy845]

​@@khelgarironfist3301ya it'll be harder for the people learning to drive now Because the fiesta and focus were so good for that job

[@xtys9606]

This is what we're talking about a good old typical daily car you see in the UK How's about a video of the facelifted Focus ST next?

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wing Miami vice c e farti

[@MartyGry]

I’ve got the ‘20 1.0l 155hp version and I love it. This facelifted version looks bonkers too, especially the front, but one thing that buggers me the most is that the rear indicators and brakelights are still made with incandescent bulbs, while competitors like the new Renault Megane and Vauxhall Astra have got full led tail lights (the Megane even has dynamic turn signals!) So that’s a bit disappointing. Other than that it’s a beaut. Love the red also!

[@Hazmatx220]

bonkers? xD

[@MartyGry]

@@Hazmatx220 haha yeah I know, little bit exaggerated, it just looks good xD

[@andy.higgins]

@@Finkelkaas Does the mild hybrid have a wet belt? I went in to the dealer to look at a 155 petrol - ended up driving off with a diesel ST.

[@baileybunnies5151]

@@andy.higgins No it’s a chain cam now

[@joelbrown2782]

I like the updated design and like diamond cut alloys, the ones on the car that Mat is testing are nice.

[@Manoah.]

I think the Focus is definitely one of the best hatchbacks/wagons you can buy. Although reliability does sometimes leave some question marks (I used to work at a Ford dealership, the 1.0 Ecoboost do tend to break their crankshaft after 150k miles especially when chiptuned) I think interior quality and practicality is pretty good and they're absolutely lovely to drive. I never mind working on those although for regulair oil changes I have to take out 17(!) screws before I can take off the undertray.... Butt overall, great cars and I'd definitely recommend one to someone looking for a new car

[@klaajt3141]

I was considering buying a 2019 Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost ST , do you think its reliable? It has around 25k miles one it. I have heard that the 1.0 Ecoboost has alot of distribution belt problems.. any advice?

[@Manoah.]

@@klaajt3141 Yes they have timing belt problems. Because they have a 'wet belt' meaning the rubber belt is inside the oil pan. Which after a while makes the rubber go bad, and fall apart. Rubber bits will then end up in the oil causing oil passages to block...... But when you change the timing belt more often than Ford adviced you won't really face any big problems. Although for some reason all Ecoboosts like to eat their spark plugs, they crack sometimes causing a misfire

[@klaajt3141]

@@Manoah. how often would you change the belt? Or specifically when?

[@Manoah.]

@@klaajt3141 Ford says every 10 years/ 150k miles but I'd recommend every 5-6 years and no more than 80k miles

[@FefyGT]

Engine is quite reliable, but do not tune it, it already has the power to piston surface ratio of a formula 1 engine.

[@wykisz]

I wish you guys started adding the name of the car in the title again

[@alessandro_lon]

@@altern8tive lol

[@KTLam]

I have a ST-line from 2019 with the I-3 1.5L Ecoboost - 134 kW. The refinement of this engine compared to the 1.0L is so much better and a turbolag is almost non-existent. Fuel economy is quite good. Such a shame Ford phased out the 1.5 from 2020 and on. Glad I have this excellent engine before it was gone. If they only had it combined with the mild hybrid, it would have been a good combnation.

[@WKogut]

I'm usually not a fan of small cars but focus looks gorgeous

[@carsreports]

Countryside roads, ST-Line X suspensions and tires and sport mode on it’s quite fun to drive it. Only reason I’m happy to go to work really 😂😂

[@MrFlazz99]

My father (late 70s) is on his second Focus (67-plate ST Line), but not a gadget fan. I suspect that the march of gadgetry may frustrate him if he goes for another one - he's itching to get a newer car just for the sake of it, but I'm telling him to stick with what he's got (which will last for ever with his mileages). Call me a stick in the mud, but even I in my 50s feel left behind. No CD player means no-go for me, no matter what the car.

[@keithronson2624]

The Focus is a forgotten gem! Handling and size. Would make far more sense for many than a ''pretend'' SUV... even better than stable mate Puma. Will be a sad day when the Focus is no more.

[@jameshedges3857]

Completely agree. Although the puma is actually the stable mate of the fiesta not the focus. The puma is just a fiesta on stilts in the same was a kuga is a focus on stilts

[@shinobi-zensei]

I hate that we don’t get this in the US anymore. It looks fantastic!

[@eclipsegfxable]

You guys get so many other great cars compared to the UK

[@karimtemri1664]

@@eclipsegfxable they are great to look at but not really nimble

[@silkyblack5880]

@@karimtemri1664 far from the truth. modern suspension designs along with great FR/FMR balance goes great, regardless of weight. Yes, I'm looking at you Ford Mustang GT500 and Corvette C7 ZR1.

[@karimtemri1664]

​@@silkyblack5880 hum hum we also get the Ford Mustang. You're probably right ✅

[@colinjones2505]

I'd really not want to buy a car that you've been testing, the way you throw and RAM stuff around. They must look like well used bangers when you've finished with them. Do you treat your own cars the same way?

[@ShyamG94]

I recently sold my 69 plate Ford focus st line and I have to say this car is essentially exactly the same with a bigger screen and the logo being moved to the bumper I find it crazy how this is considered an update

[@pscotXRPking]

Bought 1 brand new in 19 . 1 litre eco boost . Great car . Fun to drive. Never given me an once of hassle

[@andrewdrewdrew1637]

and yours has physical climate control buttons. These new digital ones are pure crap

[@ant2312]

@@andrewdrewdrew1637 don't care

[@andrewdrewdrew1637]

@@ant2312" i love it"

[@Dara-jz9hl]

Eco boom they call it

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Great video. ☺️ Edit: I used the 2020 version of the Ford Focus ST for my driving lessons and driving test and it was so nice to drive.

[@kayahall7835]

U were using the ST-line. An instructor isn't gonna teach students in a 280bhp ST. And I can confirm as I've seen a few driving instructor cars with advertising and stuff on them. But ur right tho, amazing car to drive I actually own one myself🤣

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

@@kayahall7835 He got the 1.5 liter Diesel version late 2020. It was mad fast.

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

@@kayahall7835 The KZbinr KSI'S old Lambhorgini Aventador was turned into a learners car for a few months before being sold again. You'll be surprised what they teach u in nowadays.

[@kayahall7835]

@Joshua Hall a.k.a. Controlla Exact one I've got except 2021. It moves for sure 🤣

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

@@kayahall7835 When he first got it, I was driving in normal mode at 50mph and without pressing harder the car jumped to 70mph within a few seconds when he put it in race mode for a short section 😂

[@Spark010]

Why to most modern cars have the centre console arm rest to high up. It really interferes with gear stick access if you’ve gone for a manual option. The A3 is the only car that’s seems not to have this problem.. yet…

[@Spunksock]

I was put off the older focuses because if you paid close attention you'll see 95% of them with door seal rubbers hanging out of the doors just seems like poor build quality it was actually shocking.

[@ShonuAlonsus]

Haha, mine had exactly that on a 2019 plate. Eventually it stuck back

[@SurgeDashcam]

I have a MK3.5 Focus. All 4 of my door rubbers came loose. I had to stick them all back down with adhesive tape. Otherwise, nothing too bad build quality wise.

[@Spunksock]

@@SurgeDashcam I've got a mk5 Mondeo fords are good cars mate

[@T.E.S.S.]

wow sounds like you did exhaustive, detailed research

[@jjharson7344]

easily remedied that to be fair, my 2019 Focus had that happen, I used some loctite on it and they have held perfectly ever since. the rest of the car is really solid having had it for over 3 years now, I got the diesel version and its quicker than the standard petrol versions by a fair margin, it launches from the lights really quick, 0 - 60 is more like 7.5 seconds on the 1.5 turbo diesel. and I have to agree with Matt, it's fantastic in corners, you can't help but pull up on most cars in corners due to it's great handling.

[@JimmyThomasjtpro14]

Forget the focus… check out that Alfa Romeo 145 at 10:34 on the left 🤤 such a rare car to find in UK!

[@TheBIOSStar]

A lot of the changes like the lane assist button have been there since the 2020 refresh, but great review as always!

[@MichaelTheGamer10]

My 2017 mk8 Fiesta has the Lane assist button on the end of the stalk. Was quite surprised the focus didn’t when it was released in 2018?

[@lcpp5804]

My 68 plate Focus has lane keeping assist button also, so it has been around since the Mk4 started being manufactured.

[@SurgeDashcam]

My 2016 Mk3 focus also has the lane keep assist button, so it has been around for a while.

[@Tibchy91]

Never had a Ford before, but I have to say, this looks pretty damn good.

[@gamesmaster1060]

I have a fiesta 2013 and its super fun to drive

[@sibghatullah1117]

@M K I actually have the Ford focus ST line X 2021 which i feel is actually a tad better as it's virtually identical but has a manual blower instead of one of touch screen! And I prefer the ford label not being on the grill.... But otherwise a beautiful car to drive

[@mark_graham]

Owned the car for 4 years, but over 3 years, I spent £4.5k on repairs on a Used Approved Golf mk7 GTD (not including main dealer servicing, timing belt / water pump etc..). Currently have a Used Approved mk7 GTI Performance, which has already been back to dealer for +/- £1200 worth of warranty work. Highly likely will go to Ford next time round.

[@James_08_07]

7:10 this is one of those... "did they seriously never ask anyone to open the rear door?" moments

[@sm_flys]

I really wish we had this in the States. ☹️

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or even in ASEAN countries.

[@jamesrico7633]

*When it comes to investment, diversification is key. That is why I have my interests set on key sectors based on performance and projected growth. They range from the EV sector, renewable energy, Tech and Health.*

[@richardwilliam486]

Actually, when someone is good at what he/she does, their good work will surely speak, Mr Paul Williams is really a top notch in trading, you can try him out

[@ryanswilliams9018]

March this year, I started an investment with Mr Williams, I invested $9000 which I went into his short-time trading and he helped me clear my Bank dept over $62,700

[@richardwilliams7833]

You should checkout Paul Williams trading platform! their students/investors make a killing trading with him.

[@robertnoah6346]

I think someone else has also drop it up there, anyone who he handles he's or her trade for I believe is lucky.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Ficus. Ev dose exist 90 mile rangr

[@Lot76CARS]

Probably the best Focus ever made, but the last Focus that will be made, following Fiesta and Mondeo out the door. What a pity as I recall driving a Mk1 which was a revelation, how about testing that with it’s 1990s contemporaries to show how much a step forward it really was.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

It's still a fantastic car.

[@just_juice]

Wow 😳, the new Ford I30N looks really good

[@xIcarus227]

I think Hyundai stole so many design ideas from so many brands you peeps forgot who came with said ideas originally. The i30 always tried to look like a Focus, and now Hyundai's borrowing from Audi hard - just like Genesis is borrowing from Bentley. You can say many good things about Hyundai, but originality isn't one of them.

[@Johnny24rs]

@@xIcarus227 I totally agree.

[@theaaa01]

@@xIcarus227 It’s true that the latest model of Ford Focus look like Hyundai i30 which came out earlier. So Ford also stole Hyundai’s design

[@richardgp5691]

Looks nothing like the i30n haha.

[@xIcarus227]

@@theaaa01 this facelift is an evolution of the MK4, so they didn't steal anything 🤦‍♂

[@Digi20]

If you want to buy used i would recommend to get the pre-facelift with the 1.5l petrol (doesnt really matter so much if 150 or 182hp), its a much more refined engine and doesnt have the turbolag from the 1.0. once rolling and in the middle of the rev range the 1.0 is fine, but you can clearly feel that its a bit on the small side for the rather heavy focus when quickly accelerating off the line or on the motorway at higher speeds in a high gear.

[@raresborcea]

Image: "Best ever! You need this car" Then: "You should shortlist it"..

[@nestlevel351]

I love the design of the car

[@purwantiallan5089]

The design of the 2023 Focus seemingly top level.

[@MOJump23]

best ford focus st kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipTddoN8prlqj6s

[@kkiwi54]

"In the wrong gear - turbo lag"? The seven speed dual clutch transmission takes care of that 👍

[@PLively]

Rear seat belt guides: I've had the last two Fiestas since 2015. There are guides, that are normally hidden when the seat back is upright, but I only found out a couple of weeks ago. - it isn't obvious The Focus has the same thing. At 7:56 take a look to the left of the red seat catch on the C pillar. Looks like the same "blades" of plastic . You can put the belt through these.

[@mcdonaldsmenuguy8859]

I like the fact that it comes with a subwoofer in the back

[@P4R4LL4X]

Car companies really overlook the lag free infotainment system and backup camera quality. I personally have these as one my deciding factors in my car purchases.

[@velkovskinikola2]

Had a pre-face wagon as company car. Great handling, well built, comfortable, good gearbox. A bit larger and harder to park than some of its competition. Also I am skeptical about the logevity and reliability of these 3 cylinder eco boost engines. Anybody done like 200 000 kms with one of these? Can they make it without problems?

[@Jusbaus]

I just received my 155 hp st-line hatchback and it does not have the multilink rear suspension but the "worse" torsion beam. So no different to the other trims. And the turning circle is better with 17 inch alloys. I believe the 18 inch are also wider and thus require turning limiters so they don't scruff the arches.

[@kayahall7835]

This the face lift one? Cos I've got the diesel st line and it has rear springs not torsion bar

[@Jusbaus]

@@kayahall7835 it's the facelift yeah. I believe the st-line wagon still has the multilink. Don't know about the diesel.

[@cyberpope2137]

They don’t put multi link suspension on hatchbacks since may 2019

[@agrch9282]

Estates, Active trims (all) still have multilinks (at least pre lift).

[@manoz6194]

The other cool thing about the fuel hole is that there is very little leakage

[@StuyKhohliso]

Ford needs to bring this vehicle back, we need it!

[@MutzHD]

Lovely car. Wouldn’t pay 26k for it though. I got a 2014 TDCI for under 6k with 60k miles and the 22 model is not worth an additional 20.

[@Lib654]

but read the coments, it is plenty of idiots with money who will pay, that is reality, how this car can cost 26k is beyond me, Ford 26k ahahaha

[@MutzHD]

@@Lib654 You’ve got to be an idiot to buy a brand new car.

[@akuskus]

Just wanted to comment the same thing. Quite recently such small hatchbacks didn't cost anything. This 26k should be divided by 2, then can maybe start negotiations.

[@SonicSystemX1]

Starting price at £26k wow. 10 years ago this car started at around £14k. That's nearly double the cost and no matter the bells and whistles this new model comes with, it is not double the car in any measure. Such a shame....

[@Alvio64]

I hate it that car makers are putting all the controls on a touchscreen. If I was choosing a new car it would be a deal-breaker for me

[@TheDieqo]

That’s trousers suit your really good Matt. 🤝🏼

[@220pug]

They have the hdi Peugeot engine in them

[@paulfinch1083]

Still driving my Ford Focus MK2.5 CC3 Duratech 2.0 petrol and hasn't missed a beat so far. Bought for 3.5K almost 4 years ago.

[@garavifield]

And now you can sell it for 4k LOL

[@SDADanCars]

It is great ! After i did the Test Drive i was thinking about it a few days :)

[@malcolmtucker8042]

Matt seems to be channeling Mitchell & Webb’s “Coverage of people buying a house and then living in it.”😂😂😂 Love the show Matt

[@alandavies9929]

Decent car. The only issue I have is that lease price on this is more than I am paying on my 4 series. I wanted to downgrade from bmw. But current prices are shocking. Hopefully prices will get better on all cars

[@andersnielsen6044]

They never will.

[@FefyGT]

Why would they? I've never seen things getting cheaper in my entire life😂

[@grzywi19]

very cool car, i personally hate the switch to SUVs that is currently happening

[@WalfordJrDavid]

But this type of videos are the ones that CARWOW and Matt became an integral part of the car industry Was always so useful and easy to know the size of the boot that way.

[@AntneeUK]

Just checking that Matt knows that USB-A to C cables are a thing 😉

[@Silver-st2zq]

Ford's always drive well just a shame the build quality and reliability are never up to scratch.

[@Kudo716]

Such a shame we don't get this thing in America.... It looks gorgeous.

[@mihnealazar7039]

7:06 it’s because the same door is used on the Focus sedan (that’s not sold in the UK) and that would look really weird with a hatchback door (like the Golf door for example).

[@ArshadAli-gh4wu]

Same crappy focus with poor build quality. Automatic gearbox has been disastrous for ford. No wonder they stopped production. Skoda scala n Kia ceed are much better choices in this class of vehicles. Ford has crap reliability, crap economy, the only reason ford introduced mild hybrid was to improve fuel economy which was below other manufacturers. But reviewers go on n on about handling, who cares!

[@allseeing357]

Nearly bought a 1.5 TDCi 120 ST Line X Auto nearly new a couple of years back, as we were looking to downsize from an MPV. Drove and went incredibly well (still to this day staggered at how puncy the 1.5 engine was....expected it to be pretty pony) but determined it wasnt quite big enough for our needs so didnt pull the trigger. That said, from experience (not a particularly good 2 years with a 2017 S Max Bi-TDCi Titanium Sport) it rather put me off having another Ford product. Perceived quality was good, actual quality wasnt....also it cost an inordinate amount to maintain (1st MOT needed discs and pads all round, 4 new tyres as well as a major service and a powershit (sorry...shift) gear oil change.....wasnt alot of change from 2 grand.....bearing in mind the car hadnt been used v hard and had done alot of motorway miles......decided to get shot before the inevitable problems with the gearbox started.......

[@batjimadventures2201]

I got one of these cars for a hire car and it’s really good, but I don’t think I will ever be able to afford one at the moment but so nice to drive

[@daveomeara2419]

The lane keep assist has been a button on the indicator handle for years. I have a 2020 focus and I’ve never had to go in to the digital display menus to change it.

[@owo7094]

Yes, he complained about it that there was no way to disable it but it was a visible button (as seen here)

[@daveomeara2419]

@@owo7094 there is a way to disable it. You just press & hold the button to turn it off

[@owo7094]

@@daveomeara2419 I think you misunderstood my comment, you don't even need to hold, just press and it's gone

[@gu5589]

i just got one recently and thats true, you want to take this car to a twisty roads, its so much fun to drive 😀

[@truter5243]

Wish they still sold the Focus here. And would be amazing to get it in the 2 liter again

[@bauc]

I've owned a MK1 115hp TDCI Focus for 10 years and now I own Mk3 115hp 1.6 TDCI Focus. Both cars are great, but the MK1 stole my heart and its still in my mind the best Ford car made in decades. Mk4 focus, even this one the redesign does not attract me at all I don't know why.

[@garyfrew1330]

Have they sorted the rubbers around the doors

[@dariusnastac]

I've got the pre facelift mk4 focus with a 2.0 diesel 150hp automatic(st line) and I find it a very good balanced car altho I don't find it that sporty it understeers a bit if you take corners too fast ,very good fuel consumption 6.2l/km average in the last 9000km and in the city 7.2 ,the audio system(b&o) it s very good for the price but it got some flaws with the bass if at full volume on some songs ,and the front bumper it s just too low (it s very easy to hit things with it )mine is all scratched below but I guess that s what you get for beauty .The gearbox is kinda slow and changes gears hard in the winter for the first 10 min .

[@drazenstan]

Pause at 1:30 , it looks like Mat's a giant. I wonder how would this Focus look near that Brabus GL from one of the latest videos :) Damn, even Urus looks like a toy compared to it

[@dominiquecharriere1285]

I've been driving a SUV (VW Tiguan 2.0 Tdi) for the last 3 years and while I love the fact that the seat is at the right height when I get in and you see a bit better in the city (sitting higher) SUV make absolutely no sense otherwise. They are big from the outside and small inside, they are clumsy, unstable, noisy and above all absolutely non aerodynamic so consumption is far worse. They let me a golf 2 months ago to do a 650 Kms trip and I was amazed to see the Golf was avge 4.8 l/100 Kms while my Tiguan is usually 6.1! Big big difference. I also found the Golf much more pleasant to be in for that long trip. My next car? This Focus or the new Astra, I love them!

[@rokan81]

Such a good looking hatch. I wish we got the new gen in the USA.

[@lukesmith3253]

Just sold my MK 4.5 focus ST got it in June and it's an amazing car !! But I just like to change every 6 month 🤣

[@thobaniSizo]

Wish ford never discontinued this car in South Africa, I'm sure they would have gotten good sales, If they had the right competitive prices-to-spec ratio. What a beautiful car.😍

[@salihkhan5941]

Amazingly first time seen a manual american car that too a modern car...had seen ford focus for sale ads on old newspapers two decades ago 😊

[@jubelnoorislam8676]

Got the 69 plate ST line X, and that seems better than the new one... it has 182 BHP Now I am getting the new vauxhall astra ultimate 1.5 D

[@chibacha21_CarBoi]

7:57 There is a guide for the seat belt right next to the seat, Mat! 🤦🤦‍♂🤦‍♀

[@asianinashed]

I thought it was a Hyundai at first

[@DavidKent0407]

The MG4 EV is practically the same price and your review was a glowing one.

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

My major issue with buying one is that Ford is backing right out of making regular passenger cars full stop - and you don't really want to own a car that's no longer produced if anything goes really wrong. I'd also bit slightly concerned about the quality of cars produced by people who are somewhat job-insecure in the medium term.

[@AnishKumar-ur7ef]

Looking awesome ♥️

[@RustyBonnet]

I'm still mourning the loss of the fiesta and i see the Focus going that way :( How about Hot fiesta generations drag race? Mk1 XR2 to the Mk7 ST?

[@penguinsfan251]

Ford does not offer this car in the US because of its management's infinite stupidity. I have two 2018 Focuses with a manual transmission...yes there are a few of us Americans who still shift our own damn gears..and they are great cars for the money.

[@Republic3D]

Would it be fair to say this is a facelift plus? It looks mostly the same, many body panels are the same, but some design changes mostly in the front and parts of the interior?

[@emilch8341]

I've thought this is facelift Hyundai I30 at first.

[@silvafoxx2001]

I bought a new Ford Focus Active in April 2023. In 7 months, it went back 8 times. It kept going into "deep sleep mode". The dealership were not able to fix it. Ford technical support were also not able to rectify the problem. Finally, February 14th 2024, the car was rejected and went back to Fords and a new car ordered. I was originally told that the new car would arrive at the dealership at the end of February. This was changed to 11th May. So, it's unlikely that I won't get the new car until the end of May. The whole saga has been very frustrating and has caused a lot of inconvenience. After over 2 months without a car, Ford customer services have hired me a vehicle. (Not a Ford).

[@GK-qc5ry]

In this day and age how are touchscreens laggy still?