Ford Focus hatchback review - CarBuyer

[@jamesallen8917]

Its 2024. Ive just bought this car, the titanium x. Feels brand new and very luxurious. Amazing drive

[@szilardszabo2728]

is it good?im having a look at one on wednesday

[@jamesallen8917]

@szilardszabo2728 yeah mate great engines. Cant complain so far. Just have a good test drive because they are prone for some dashboard rattles and stuff and the injectors are prone to going

[@shax232]

@@jamesallen8917what engine did yu buy?

[@doililar6178]

hi ..can it still good to buy 2014 ford focus today?

[@jamesallen8917]

@@doililar6178 good cars bulletproof

[@Mr.M1STER]

I have to say I agree with him completely on the gauges and steering wheel. That is one gorgeous steering wheel imo. The turquoise needles on the gauges are beautiful too.

[@JAXXNCREATED]

i have a 2014, the wheel is amazing

[@andylie7699]

@@JAXXNCREATED im looking to buy a used one... have you had any big problems with your car? currently looking at a titanium with the 1.6 diesel and 6 speed manual... do you know if there is anything in particular i should look out for?

[@JAXXNCREATED]

Andy Lie I’ve had no problems since I got it in January, it died once but that was because I’m in a hotter state

[@Mr.M1STER]

@@andylie7699 Make sure the maintenance is up to date and has been done at the correct intervals especially oil services. Those 1.6 citroen engines are known to have turbo failures if not properly maintained.

[@superbert35]

2014 focus titanium.just love the car, pretty darn luxurious and comfortable ride.proud to drive it.

[@K_Sadek]

I regularly drive a 1.6 petrol powershift focus titanium spec and these are my 2 cents: -Car is impressive around corners and has very little body roll -The cabin is very well insulated -Suspension is a bit harsh even on 16 inch wheels -Rear seats are very firm and uncomfortable for long journeys. Front seats are ok and have good lateral support -the dash board layout is very confusing and unintuitive -Boot size is not as good as other rivals (as stated in the review) -Avoid the powershift at ALL costs. This has to be by far the worst dual clutch transmission ever made.

[@mmazgalin]

I got 1.6 diesel manual transmission -Car is impressive around corners and has very little body roll (yes) -The cabin is very well insulated (get rid of that "very") -Suspension is a bit harsh even on 16 inch wheels (yes) -Rear seats are very firm and uncomfortable for long journeys. Front seats are ok and have good lateral support (yes) -the dash board layout is very confusing and unintuitive (i find it cool) -Boot size is not as good as other rivals (as stated in the review) (yes) -Avoid the powershift at ALL costs. This has to be by far the worst dual clutch transmission ever made. (trust him...)

[@toninocars]

Can't be more agreed with you Absolutely right for everything what you said , nice motorway cruiser but ugly and unpractical interior, very bad designed dash and instruments, bad seats, and horrible layout under bonnet if you need to work on yourself.

[@freescott6677]

K Sadek thanks

[@Unitedflyier]

I rented one last week. I was pleasantly impressed by the ride quality. It was very quiet at motorway speeds. In fact as good as my friends car costing over twice the price. It handled well and get decent mpg. Much better than any of the other cars I have rented in the last 12 months.

[@gsahrens]

what I like about the reviews from carbuyer is that they really show the car instead of read the engine specs

[@bangyahead1]

I test drove a 2005 Focus yesterday. 5 speed manual, 2.0 liter enigne. The handling, acceleration , and ride were fantastic. I had no preconcpetions for the car and was absolutely shocked at what a fun car it is to drive. I really did not expect that. I didnt expect its performance and acceleration to be so good. I've stopped looking at other makes and models now because I just fell in love with the Focus. The only downside to the one I test drove was it had 275K km's on it, but it still ran like a scalded dog. The price was low because the K's were high, though. I'm still considering it, but in the meantime I'm trying to find one with less than 200,000 km's even if the price is a little higher, and there are plenty around with an average of 168K kms to 195K km's.

[@urryx]

I just purchased Ford Focus SE 2014 and absolutely happy with it. Gas saver, stylish and diligent.

[@PeterRSX]

One of the best car reviews I have heard. Short, precise, and to the point.

[@benyaminewanganyahu]

you might be on to something there...

[@simonfearing4907]

I owned the mk2 focus st and loved it for raw speed and power recently I’ve ditched a 7 seater and opted to go for the mark 3 focus zetec s mainly because I could quite afford an st or rs but I bloody love it whilst it may lack serious power there’s nothing about it I dislike and it’s certainly a cheaper alternative for a little performance

[@EYLS39C]

My goodness this comment section..... Is this a car review video or a post all your anti-American comments board??? Regardless, I love my 2014 Focus model. Absolutely perfect!

[@dorrisgonnawreckyou7111]

there is nothing american about a focus

[@JeanV1986]

The trunk is smaller than average because the car has a multi link rear suspension. Compared to my previous Civic 8g, the boot is smaller, but the car handles much better.

[@SIl_Ae]

I love my focus, coming from an altima and driving this baby in the snow is magical. great car.

[@thebeatlesrule1970]

I totally see what you guys mean. I'm American and every time I turn around there's another Chevrolet Tahoe or Ford Mustang. When I was in England, it felt as though I had moved about 20 years ahead in motoring and economy. I mean, all I want for my first car is a Honda Civic Si; Sporty, economical, comfortable, and all while keeping the ice caps from melting. But the only reason we don't use diesel as much in smaller cars is because it's much more expensive here than gas (petrol).

[@jozigirl7114]

Gas in the US is cheaper as you use a lower octane than we do. I can't remember ever seeing an octane lower that 93 in the UK.

[@muhammadharis8006]

Which one is better Ford focus or Vauxhall astra And which ford focus variant is better I mean value for money Thanks

[@memphis407]

I just bought a used 2012 focus that was once a rental car and its in great shape. If the focus can withstand a year or so as a rental car and still look like its new then it should be fine on the quality scale.

[@ChristopherRingham]

I've just got this car and I can say its fantastic a lot better than the old model.

[@saandriod2]

I actually just bought this car like 3 days ago and I watched this before I got it:)

[@stephenc8]

What's it like so far

[@saandriod2]

@@stephenc8 yeah its good

[@juukame]

My dream hot hatch or hatch at all is the GTI/Golf. But if life doesn't work out I'd be more than glad to have this focus. Hell I'd take the fiesta, everytime time I see one it puts a smile on my face (the fiesta that is).

[@davidbutcher5788]

Mine has just turned over 200K miles on the original motor and clutch. No interior rattles or squeaks either. Still getting 60 mpg. I would say ford did a good job

[@eternalhalloween1]

I'm not sure there is such a thing as the perfect car. No matter how much you like it, there is probably always going to be one or two things to complain about.

[@bangyahead1]

They built the perfect car. It was called the Stuudebaker and it flopped.

[@devilinthedetailers7661]

People want different things from their car some want big boot and cupholders others want a fast sporty car

[@YellowSynth]

this is the best looking ford

[@devilinthedetailers7661]

No way!

[@Sunburst75]

I previously owned the Focus before this model, the Mark 2. It was a great car with ample space inside, I kept it for 6 years. I recently went on a 300 mile trip in a friend's car as a passenger in this new model Focus tested here. It was nothing like my old Focus. It is very cramped inside in front and rear, the roof has been lowered to make the car look visually sportier and I found getting out the rear of it akin to being a contortionist, I'm 5-11 tall but I found I had to bend longways and dip my head under the upper door frame to lever myself out like a belly dancer. On the way home I sat in the front. The front seats are bucket shaped and were clearly made for either a dwarf or a 7 stone woman. The footwells are big enough to sit with your knees only about 6 inches apart. This car in fact reminded me of a 1975 Fiat 126 inside where the car is actually sprayed onto you and looks like a metal jacket. If you are thinking about buying one of these and are over 5'-9" tall and not skinny, I seriously recommend a long test drive and several entries in and out the car to see how it feels, to me it felt like being driven in a can of sardines or one of those fairground dodgem cars. This new model does look better from the outside than the Mark 2, but at a high cost of space lost.

[@kaspah2628]

I’ve got this car and I went for the titanium model.. the main reason being it’s slightly more spacious, brilliant car though

[@fordgtjr]

I agree with you 100%, live in the US and work for a Ford dealer. The only diesel we offer are in big heavy duty trucks. If Ford offered a diesel in the focus and fiesta, the hybrid technology would be killed. What type of gas mileage do cars with diesels get in the UK? I have talked to Ford people and they are planning of bringing diesel cars over, but I truly think it will never happen. :(

[@taylorthrall7321]

what was the best fuel efficiency you got out of this both on normal roads but also on motorways going 70mph or above. Thanks.

[@H3lloSE]

still love the 09 :)

[@srabchun]

I just tested the US version of the focus titanium sedan recently. The steering wheel looks allot bigger in this video than it actually is. Does the European version not have MyFord touch with sync? Personally I thought it was the coolest feature of the whole car. You can control climate, radio, phone, iPod, navigation, and satellite radio by voice commands. The European version offers features that the US version does not have. Like auto start stop, sign recognition, and diesel engine.

[@monkeysokks1]

i have this car :) in red though!

[@oxrdz3932]

I don't care

[@tonigeorg7652]

😂

[@deljkicbenjamin3775]

I'm got a Ford Focus 2011 car,its so amazing car with titanuim

[@xXxBo5sANaCxXx]

Hows the sound system?

[@andylie7699]

how is the reliability... looking to buy a used one and wondering if there is anything to look out for...

[@troyafiat6480]

as a student i would agree that you wouldn't need that big an engine to get you around, just as long as it goes nice and decent. And the interior's well made..

[@hamzauysal]

I like how it feels. It is soft and direct.

[@MaccGaz]

Thanks for the review. I think I'll be going for one of these towards the end of the year. For me, it's the the best looking of all the similar cars with good all round performance (Although I prefer the interior on the Ford site). It looks sporty enough without looking like a scally car!

[@taylorthrall7321]

what was the best fuel efficiency you got out of this both on normal roads but also on motorways going 70mph or above. Thanks.

[@MaccGaz]

@@taylorthrall7321 Hi Taylor. I didn't get one of these in the end. I kept my existing car for another couple of years and then bought a Seat Leon Fr instead. Sorry, not much help!

[@andrequinn8130]

I have a 2012 1.6 diesel focus is it a gud car to have with 103000 miles

[@Roblox901143]

I just think the older Fords failed on electric windows, because when my parents had a 1998 Fiesta, the only problem it ever had was the driver's electric window.

[@boaz.bananas]

I understand that the Powershift gearbox is unreliable, is it true and what issues are there?

[@MrEngland92]

I loveeee mu focus! 10 plate and idc if it dont holds its value cos i still never had any problems with it, everyone i know who has an vw golf in the other hand... Loool they always complain how unreliable that crap is yet so many ppl buy it have no idea why

[@L.A.97.]

@zfirer Oh, and if you thought that was weird, I can tell you that cars like the BMW X3, X5 and X6 are all built in the US. These cars are SUV's and cars like the Mercedes GL and ML, which also are SUV's, are also made in the US, and so are the R-class.

[@9000Gameplays]

im learning to drive in one of these. its an awesome car!

[@cdwilson12]

I have this but as with most new Ford diesels the dual mass flywheel causes clunking when changing gear etc. Apart from that it's a nice little car but I would definitely get petrol to avoid this issue.

[@keithjohnson7677]

I got one it's a good car l have paid for new springs for the front because of the roads of the UK .

[@AsherPiesman]

@FMcD I think the Mini convertible, that’s the summer bit sorted with the roof, it looks great, it’s got decent power, decent insurance group, it’s iconic, it’s fun to drive especially round corners, it’s well built becuase it's owned by BMW

[@conyo985]

LOL! At the steering column cover. What a crude way to cover it. Is this fixed yet?

[@BoeingvsAirbus1578]

It takes a while to grow on you. Also, seeing it in real life, especially in Titanium X shows how smart it looks, compared to the internet photos. It looks lovely when it's sitting on your drive. ;)

[@highdesertutah]

Nice, but I'm kinda wondering why a Euro version of the Focus still has MPH bolder then KPH on the speedometer. When I buy, it will be between the Ford Focus wagon, the Chevy Sonic LTZ, and the Subaru Impreza wagon.

[@BoeingvsAirbus1578]

Ford is working on that, one of Fords 4 main improvements is 'drive green' and so even the new Explorer is fuel efficient. There are many cars that the U.S have that Europe doesn't, like the Explorer which would do well in the U.K and maybe the Taurus SHO.

[@CWarfox]

This reviewer is great. I subscribed to get more from him.

[@2ndjim]

He seems a little biased IMO. The fact that their common as muck and trade in value that's probably worst in class plus came 55th in the latest JD Power survey says it all for the Focus. Great to drive but thats it.

[@idworkhard]

does the electric assisted steering have hydraulic component (in case the sensors break and you have to steer without them)?

[@wxyzpqrst]

hi, i'm a student on tight budget. which of the ford focus from 2004 to 2010 is the best of that generation to buy, as used? i'll be very grateful if someone answers. thanks :)

[@Gogeta307]

The 2008 facelift and beyond

[@0161pumaste]

1.6 zetec

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

You can buy a MK1 (1998-2005) for a good price.

[@SwiftHDX]

Jaguars are very fuel efficient depending on which engine you choose. I believe he was talking about cars sold in the UK and not British cars though.

[@fattyboy123456]

How do you steer with that wheel? It looks Gigantic!

[@hammy434]

whats wrong with the sound of the door? the sound when he opened it is the door handle springing back into place, and it sounds solid when he closes the door. the focus is a great car very well built. although i prefer the design of the old one to the new one. its built great and its a great car.

[@FSXgta]

When i get the license i want to test drive this car. If its good i may buy it

[@marzy2423]

At the start when he is talking about the back seat, why does it seem only the interior of the car is moving?

[@mrthomas2000]

Man this car is awesome.... I can't understand how a Golf don't get to loose as much money as the Focus at resale time... I drive a mk5 Golf, so I am not biased towards the Focus. But this car is better in every single way. VW from 2009-2012 are extremely unreliable.

[@l8tr597]

going in to test drive the new focus ST with 270lbs torque, I drive a Challenger RT now and really like it, but if this focus blows my shorts off, well I am sure they'll take my perfect RT loaded with extras on top.

[@jonny2k100]

What's the build quality like, I've seen a few of these new Fords and it doesn't seem to take long for them to start looking a bit worse for wear, obviously a lot of it depends on how the owners treat them but I've seen a 18 month old Focus with badges beginning to fall off and panel gaps so inconsistent they would put an old Leyland bus to shame, my grandfather always uses the philosophy of "if Ford can't make a good car then nobody can" but I find they go for driving ability instead of quality

[@rvind92g]

True in a way. What they need is small petrol and diesel engines. Not some oversized V6s and V8s. Their engines aren't so efficient and good anyway.

[@mcdsamvs]

Hey, i wonder if someone can help me. I'm 19 years old and looking to get a new car. I'm my mothers full time carer and we're entitled to a motability car. But im not sure which car to get. This new focus has been near the top of my choices for a while. What im after is something that is relatively roomy, stylish and something that isnt gunna be slugish but also need something that we can enjoy the summer's in. Other choices i was lookin at where the Punto Evo, Mini convertible, C3 and new C4.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2011-present Ford Focus is assembled in Wayne, Michigan Saarlouis, Germany

[@TheMartzyanu]

trust me, i have a white golf VI and its smooth as silk man and i live in romania, we have roads like those on the moon.. with big ass craters ;)) but with golf i didnt notice them.. and the quality of the materials are like in a premium car. sorry for my bad english :) trust me its the perfect car for someone in their 20's i had to choose from astra, golf, focus and megane.. the golf is by far the best choise for me and the 1,4 tsi 122 hp its one of the best engine its fast 7-8 sec 0-100 km/h

[@thisisbenji90]

I'v owned my 2012 Focus SE Hatch for about three months now and just figured out that the back seats go completely flat...

[@l8tr597]

i wish we would have been offered the focus RS here, ford said us Americans wouldn’t pay the price like the brits. I absolutely loved my little focus SVT, sadly even though car&driver and road/track loved it as I did, it commercially didn’t make it...

[@andrewhunter9482]

SWMBO jst got one of these and altho it's better than prev focus to drive and sit in, the boot (trunk for u USAs) is too small. Ride as Matt says is a bit hard in town, better the faster u go. However,I doubt if 3 could travel in comfort in the back. Space if taller passanger is in front means little legroom in back. TDCi economy is impressive at 55mpg avg local driving. Car is not as quiet as oters I have been in.

[@vosvodin]

The funniest Kitkat commercial :D

[@crakehallprimary8751]

Got rid of Cr v and got on of these silver , titanium ,19 inch alloys AP13BZL

[@dexternuqui753]

Hey, arent you the guy from carwow?

[@quarantinejet2312]

He is

[@iiceleron]

the focus 2 had electric steering too!

[@thepatrioticaudiophile]

the boot is massive on the previous model

[@danielmgalli]

good review, but i don't think that "family" and "hatchback" can be used at the same sentence

[@brandonpike3515]

My first car was 4 cylinder, and my second is a 4-cylinder, but I'm Canadian haha. But its pretty much impossible to find a 1 Litre engine in North America.

[@711leon]

@highdesertutah the reason MPH is bolder is because its a UK spec car where MPH is used.

[@revampted]

does the gearbox feel jerky?

[@rvind92g]

I love this Ford Focus, would prefer it in saloon form.

[@simoncsaby3073]

its Titanium version?

[@emrysthomas9117]

I love my Focus

[@Roblox901143]

Infinite respect, and I agree. Also, look at what 16 year old American teens get for their first car and look at what 17 year old Brits get. 16 year old Americans get V6 engined gas suckers or Earth killing hundreds of CO2 emission cars. Us British get 1.0 engined cars. They sip petrol, very economical and compact, and cheap to run. Americans would hate to get that. They're so spoilt.

[@lffit]

Just bought a Fiesta didn't like the look of the new Focus, its a car which looks ugly in some colours, but in white it looks kind of better! Had a MK1 model for 10 years.... best handling and most reliable car I have ever owned.

[@mariolosberg4257]

It is clear; in this class- golf,focus or astra..

[@djuraster]

lol... how about civic, mazda 3 and auris

[@BomberFletch31]

No. New Focus looks magnificent

[@Roblox901143]

Eco is always better than anything. Plus, with car tax in the UK, the lower the co2 emissions, the lower the tax prices. I think the highest cO2 emission you should have is 165g/km or lower.

[@zfirer]

@MacGyver920 Aren't they all made in the same place?

[@importcarenthusiast]

Idk for sure, but Im guessing Zetec or Zetec S, by the wheels.

[@JcnoProductions]

I actually like the looks of this new Focus, but I'm not saying it looks better than the second generation.

[@SwPiotrek]

I like his reviews, and I like this car.

[@IanMcCully]

are you 5ft 11 or 5ft 10 thanks

[@rvind92g]

I remember him saying he was 5ft 10 and a half in certain reviews.

[@ppzzeedd]

I think the look of this car is pretty good.

[@luisinhoens90]

@ceeed09 I think this new Ford Focus looks better in person. And maybe dynamics have gotten a little bit lower compared with last generation but there is also more power this time. And I don´t think the Electric steering will take much of that responsibility because the Focus II also had it and it was one of the benchmarks in the segment (I can tell you 100% sure as I have a 2009).

[@rustyfrombluey]

That’s not something you can say about all the Focus's rivals. Yooka: So you think rear seats go completely flat, pretty much. Pathetic move. #respectVW

[@yourbangness]

How do I get the seats to fold like that? Is there a switch or something? The car salesman didnt even know...Maybe only in Europe?

[@ivanhayek99]

review the Fiat Bravo and tell me which car's better the Fiat or the Ford

[@Roblox901143]

The highest 17 year old brits would get is a 1.6 Focus. Eco and performance in a cheaply insured package.

[@devilinthedetailers7661]

Now they'd be geting the 1 litre ecoboosts

[@scottishfanta]

He filmed that near where I live! It's called marhall

[@derbigpr500]

@Pracer7 Its frustrating to me that 99% of people today know ABSOLUTELY nothing about design, and dont see the huge differences between cars that you mentioned.

[@unclefart5527]

Try to get the one with the experimental Gertag transmission. And marvel how Ford's Washington lobbyists kept it all quiet. BTW vehicle was discontinued shortly after word got out.

[@MimiCAR96srb]

He allways say "...pretty much complitly flat" :D

[@Meatlooaf]

if it had the face of the C-max...i'd love it. i own one and it's a lovely car.

[@casmatori]

@MacGyver920 I see a lot of differences in the two. You guys' Fords share the hatchback type body shape; whereas we favor a sedan/saloon for our base models. Like the Fusions are completely dissimilar - yours is a sub-compact where ours is a sedan. Obviously, we have SUVs like the Explorer and Edge. Your Ranger is pretty weird, it looks like it has raised suspension or something. xx

[@derbigpr500]

@Pracer7 I can notice a difference between Astra and Focus from 200 meters away, at any angle. People always whine about cars looking the same. Well, what do you want? A 7 door convertible with upside down seats? Its a hatchback, there's only so little you can do to distinguish the cars. And yes, again, There is a big difference between Astra and Focus since they dont have a single detail or line that similar on their body. If you want a different car buy Citroen DS4.

[@aaapisto1014]

This car with some extra parts can be really outstanding