Ford Focus RS vs Subaru WRX STi vs Evo X FQ400

How does the Ford Focus RS stack up against some competition in the form of the Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi Evo X FQ400? See what we thought when we drove all three back to back...
Special thanks to Petrol Ped: / greavsie6672
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[@cursedchild3639]

There is no car like the Evo. A legendary car. I do wish Mitsubishi bring this icon back.

[@lovecarsTV]

We have Evo vs Scooby coming soon....!

[@johreh]

My brother had an Evo 6, Tommy M edition. I have driven a few cars in my days...man, I love the Evo 6. It was a sadomasochistic experience. Th3 car screamed “Beat me!”. And I did, and loved it. Does that make me a bad person? :-)

[@reansooney]

I honestly hope that they don’t because if they do they’ll probably give it the Eclipse treatment.

[@jalalelyas1057]

@@reansooney eclipse was never a Japanese car it was American built coupe in America’s Mitsubishi factory! Toyota has Corolla and Corolla Cross so there’s no lost hope for new Evo sedan and Eclipse Coupe

[@reansooney]

@@jalalelyas1057 I know, I’m saying I hope they don’t give the Evo the same treatment they did to the Eclipse

[@V8dadmartin]

You’re comparing a wide production car to a 1 of 35 evo, that’s not a fair comparison, drive a s209 and then compare it

[@lovecarsTV]

Yes it was a little unfair. TBH it was a sunday afternoon drive that turned into a bit of an AWD car fest

[@SICSLIPKNUT]

A 22b isn't from the same era as an evo X.

[@DontAttme]

Cs400 sti is the main rival to the fq400

[@salutetojohnlennon]

the only difference between the normal evo and the fq400 is the trim and the hp the drive train is the same it will still beat the crap out of that sti when it comes to handling.

[@jacksonsutter8910]

Facts ^

[@GAGKEvo]

The new rs is a really great car.... but nothing can replace evo's place in my heart

[@lovecarsTV]

The Evo was definitely the biggest surprise of the day. Would you stick with the Evo X or go for one of the earlier models?

[@coopsnz1]

Evo cost 20000 pounds more brand new why its better , wrx sti 31,990 / evo x FQ400 52,000 pounds

[@lovecarsTV]

Ben Chesterman yup for sure 👍

[@letsroll2463]

evo still dominates all 4 banger turbo cars even at the base even though its almost a 5 year old discontinued car in speed and on the track

[@GAGKEvo]

Lovecars i love the evo x but my favorite evo is the evo 9, btw great quick review mate👍😊

[@miltonpaniagua4070]

Subie “seems too flat” 😂😂😂 flat -4

[@josephlodenquai3014]

Thought the same thing

[@flat_life750]

Of course you can't compare the FQ 400 vs the stock sti. They should've given you the Spec C or the RA sti.

[@lovecarsTV]

patayan tribe yes you’re absolutely right though we tagged along on Petrol Ped’s video. Just got lucky there were 3 relatively similar AWD cars there.

[@danielcurtiss7891]

The fq is still way better 👍 Watch the engineering explained video of the ra sti. I totally believe him when he says it's not worth the money.

[@bmwmdude]

Jsm madrid the extra 5 hp in the RA would have made all the difference...

[@Ben-go2ol]

The RA is not special

[@TheWappit]

The RA is not a comparison. I love subies. I own a 2018 sti but the FQ400 deserves respect for the monster it is.

[@ogre4375]

Love the evo but man, the wrx will always be my favorite. It's so unique and owning 2 (hawkeye and blobeye) they're truly the first cars I've fallen in love with

[@waynes.2983]

STI heavy steering is meant for high speeds and drivers who actually know what they are doing.

[@lovecarsTV]

Wayne S. We didn’t say it was a bad thing! And didn’t know you were aware of our driving credentials 😂 Thanks for watching and for the feedback 👍🏼

[@superaua]

Wayne S. what do you need high speed for when its a RALLY CAR....

[@Demofix33]

@@superaua its not a rally car...

[@brinkofinasnity6284]

@@Demofix33 its a rally car

[@nathanielrenteria9669]

@@Demofix33 is it a quarter mile car then? Look at sti's history its definatley a rally car

[@pinchmister966]

Evo fq400 by a mile. I got no 5 of the 35. Great car and super rare.

[@lovecarsTV]

Wow, lucky you. What a car. We did another more comprehensive video of that car on this channel vs the Subaru

[@Livetosucceed10]

isn’t a type R front wheel drive?

[@Zerofightervi]

Livetosucceed10 Yep.

[@nathanlangford3113]

And fugly.

[@javanbybee4822]

Sadly yes

[@quincy578]

Yes but it acts like a awd but what should be in it’s spot cough cough a4..... _>

[@radiatewtris]

I wish its a awd but sadly a fwd again this 2050 :(

[@bliglum]

Stock RS and stock STI, vs a modified Evo FQ400, which itself was already a hopped up version of an Evo... Yeah, not surprising the you preferred the drive of the EVO!! Also, what's that FWD Civic even doing there? The thumbnail said "AWD face off".

[@TheDealer6373]

bliglum Yeah, I don't understand that car being there. I could care less about it.

[@jbritter913]

The Dealer the type r civic is awd

[@morpheus232001]

bliglum That's a stock FQ400 though 😋

[@jrzez]

Yeah, the older CTR at that too. This video made zero sense with it's choices, and can easily discredit the vid due to that alone. No kidding a modified from the factory then sold as new UK only car made more power thus felt more fun. The guy in the vid is a real goofball for doing this.

[@leninftp9132]

jbritter913 no it’s fwd

[@NICKFOXTV]

I should just copy and paste my last comment, as always fantastic video and always put together so well! Interesting line up and a real shame about the Subaru. I completely get it and you summed it up perfectly, they just don't seem to have moved on. Look forward to the next vid :)

[@lovecarsTV]

Haha, thanks very much Nick, and of course for all your input. Your frequent commenter's card is in the post. 😉

[@Khutch18]

I've never seen one of your videos before, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't necessarily agree with all of your opinions, but that's what these videos are about, and I like to see and hear different perspectives. Well done. Subscribed and looking forward to more.

[@iancross5370]

Nice review and edit👍👍👍

[@lovecarsTV]

Thanks very much Ian! 😊

[@dariogrimes8445]

That evo looks so great what a machine

[@lovecarsTV]

dario grimes it was very special

[@ejmsj94]

Awesome as always, great work 👍🏻

[@lovecarsTV]

Thanks Emerald, appreciate it! 😊

[@adambornstein9699]

Epic video, nothing but hits coming from Lovecars :)

[@lovecarsTV]

Adam Bornstein very kind words thanks! You know the feelings are very mutual with what you do 🙂🙂

[@warriormonx]

I am an RS owner but that Evo - damn!

[@robertmosqueda3172]

warriormonx congrats that's my dream car lol

[@trollyutosinyoucockroach8216]

warriormonx BYE BYE RS .....EVO 10X THE CAR TRUST.

[@trollyutosinyoucockroach8216]

warriormonx IM A EVO OWNER AND THAT EVO ... DAAAAAM! AND THAT RS WOULD BE A GOOD LEARNER FIRST CAR

[@jfar301]

Same bro

[@neilwilliams8741]

stick with the ford...i had a colt gsi great engine drive was shite...i got a 2litre tdci focus sport mode or comfort and youd think dfs had put in a 3piece suite..comfort drive

[@dlugsch]

The thing that’s exciting about the Subaru is the sound! The stock exhaust is way too quiet, but with an intake, downpipe, catback, and a tune an STi is a smiles per gallon machine imo

[@Nbomber]

I kinda annoys me that he said "theres nothing about it that would excite me or take it for a monster drive down some b roads" without actually driving it spiritedly. The funny thing about the evo too, its absolutely loaded with computers, traction, stability and active yaw control. Plus ultra light steering. The guy loves the car because he can drive it like a granny.

[@yizhouwang7904]

A catback is already sound nice

[@PetrolPed]

What a great day we had driving these cars. Loved the edit and that handbrake turn was EPIC !

[@lovecarsTV]

Thanks Ped, was a pleasure to spend the day with you. Glad you enjoyed the video! 👍

[@trollyutosinyoucockroach8216]

Petrol Ped any way have you learned that the evo is the boy ?

[@craigbishop2529]

Are these roads near the Welsh Coast? I recognise where you did the handbrake turn I think

[@lordzevallos]

I wish we would've gotten the FQ400 in the US.

[@lovecarsTV]

Alex Zevallos 😐👍

[@ianjohnson4541]

Alex - evo x finished in uk in 2014 with the fq440. That being said the x wasn't well supported in uk relative to the 9. US has much better tuning scene than uk.

[@samymasta]

are you sure about that? The reason UK had the FQ series in the first place is because the market for Evo's in UK were insanely demanded back then,especially in the tommi makinen days. Therefore the tuning scene would be too? The 4b11 is just more complicated to tune than 4g63,it's well known,even in in North America people don't really know how to tune those.Despite what people say 4b11 is better I believe,AMS performance and such tuners make their own 4b11 with only slightly bigger bore. It wasn't well supported at all in North America at first if you remember?People whining,wanting their 4g63 back.Not being a real evo for not having 4g63 and bla bla bla.

[@ianjohnson4541]

samymasta - some fair points although my impression is that the x isn't that popular a tuning platform over here. I think some of it has to do with the ecutek system. I have a tuned x (mhi 18k/boltons) but 8/9's seem far more popular, particularly in tuning scene. Quite often get parts from states - tuning scene seems pretty healthy over there.

[@samymasta]

Yeah well I think it has to do with big companies like AMS,ETS,STM,which made extremely powerful and reliable parts/tunes. You got some 2008 evo x on E85 running 1000hp+ The aftermarket car culture is,by far way ahead in the US I'll give you that,more than anywhere else on earth. It's the tuners around here you have to be very careful.In north America we're used to 8 cylinders that push 700 hp+ like a fart. It's a completely other thing to tune a 2.0l turbocharged engine to 700hp lol,especially considering how suprisingly lean the Evo x runs. Here where I live in Quebec,Canada,there are only TWO well known tuners who are recognised as being knowledgeful of the 4b11,for the whole province. I don't know if you know,but Quebec,is fucking huge lol. The 2 biggest evo forums in Canada actually recommends to go have your Evo tuned in the US,not Canada. That gives you an idea lmfao. Not only that but pretty much all world records are held and broken by American tuners times and times again.

[@oualidaouida2619]

Beautiful collection 😍 I am in love with drift botton in the focus RS 💪 Great review 👏👏

[@lovecarsTV]

Oualid Aouida thanks a lot. We put the drift button to the test in a more in-depth Focus RS video coming soon!!

[@oualidaouida2619]

Looking forward to see that 😊

[@Cactusception]

You have to push the sti to your and the cars limit to have "fun" as he makes it out. Subaru puts quality and safety above anything else no matter what. If you push the STI, it will most definitely be a more enjoyable experience since it is meant for daily driving, especially here in the U.S.

[@lovecarsTV]

We don't think we did the STi justice. We didn't push it at all and only drove it for a short distance (didn't bond with the car at all). We really want to give it another go and see how it does on a longer test

[@ukaszgotszald1475]

Great video - thank you!

[@robertl2856]

Great work thanks

[@lovecarsTV]

Glad you liked it Robert, thanks for watching!

[@GameraS2K]

Too bad the new Focus RS is blowing head gaskets like crazy

[@lovecarsTV]

Senpai 😐👍

[@jrzez]

Yeah huh? Single digit percentage is crazy. It was a low percentage of cars that had the wrong headgasket installed at the factory due to unskilled european laborers. Ford recalled all the RS sold even if the correct gasket is there and replaced it just in case. Too bad you can't use that line anymore, goofball.

[@AmanJandu]

HeAdGaSkEt?!

[@nathanschroeder4846]

Aaaaaaand now its gone

[@cyprianskiba8768]

Open deck motor..so sad. Those are usually made for NA cars

[@legend2533]

Evo X > All of them

[@lovecarsTV]

Good call. If you like that see our video we just posted all about the Evo X 👍

[@Bennyy7]

Very nice review

[@ogeoffreys]

Great vid and Shout out to my home town Minehead where you were filming at a few bits of your vid!! Some great roads around that neck of the woods!!

[@longtailgt]

Great review! I share the same opinion on the Evo. I think its a brilliant car and in my opinion the most exciting of the three. Mercedes and Ford are feeling so proud of making 4 cylinder engines with 350hp but they apparently forgot that Mitsubishi made 400hp 5 years ago. Would I pick the Evo over the Focus RS? Most likely I would. I love the Ford, being a newer car with more features and a more comfortable ride (my mom would hate the Evo) its definitely got appeal. However, the Evo is just bae, isn't it?

[@lovecarsTV]

You've nailed our sentiments. Such a good analysis and summary. The Evo was / is very special

[@ethanatorism]

My man is criticizing the Subaru when he calls it a Scooby... He doesn't understand the purpose of the STI

[@subabuu2427]

i think his taking the piss XD

[@clothmanandcars8564]

Ethan Knowles, so I was hearing that right?!

[@angrygamer2713]

Hes bias af🤣🤣 only channel that ive seen who criticize wrx sti 🤣

[@thekingdomwarrior123]

I would assume it’s stock af too lol

[@aviationlife1590]

I need some opinions on what I should go get to tune and bring it on to a race track (not rally racing) I've been thinking about three cars, Evo X, WRX Sti, or mx5 Yes, I know this video was about awd but I have a new perspective on the Evo and wrx after watching this. Any suggestions or opinions would be helpful. Ty

[@superaua]

Id get the evo. Mx5 is okay inguess but if a mazda go for rx7

[@OhYeahBeats]

thank you... def helped me with my future decisions

[@uptheduffagain]

I own a 9 year old Evo X running 408bhp (see my KZbin dyno run) and it has covered over 110,000 miles on UK roads and it is still going strong and has had no major issues. Ford on the other hand has only just produced a car that puts out 350bhp (evo's have been putting out more than this for years,last UK model put out 440bhp) and it turns out that the engines will let go at a few thousand miles due to the head gasket. In my eyes Ford are still playing catch up to what Mitsubishi was doing years ago ! Such a shame the Evo is no more.

[@lovecarsTV]

uptheduffagain will check it out on your channel now. We were very impressed with the Evo. What a great car.

[@brandonar868]

FORD - Fix Or Repair Daily

[@hkrsescort]

Production error not the car. Personally I'm a bigger fan of the 5cyl but the current one has a ground breaking AWD system which is ahead of the competition

[@Zerofightervi]

cliff owens The AWD system in the MK3 Focus RS is basically what you'd find in a Range Rover Evoque, I also remember hearing that even in standard trim Ford were right at the limit of what it could reliably take in terms of power. The Evo might be the oldest car there but it's got Super Active Yaw Control & an Active Centre Diff, the only mechanical downside is the 5 speed gearbox. Ford have now issued a recall for the defective headgaskets on the RS.

[@fordgtguy]

Ah yes because Evos never had any kind of mechanical failures in small amounts of their vehicles, what a silly thing to say.

[@Germaingazm]

Nice video mate! Would be good to get your hands on the new MY18 Type R and STI and give them a go too. I just got a MY18 STI and loving it, a bit more out there with those big yellow brakes, 19" wheels etc. Maybe Subaru are doing one last dash before the Hybrids come in? Anyway I agree you do need an exhaust on the STI to make it sound a bit more exciting too. 👊 I test drove the RS and definitely the quicker car but the interior let me down. I mean compare the gauges to the MY18 STI gauges for example. My 2c!

[@lovecarsTV]

Germaingazm love the feedback, thank you! Nice car you have. I enjoyed driving it but it was almost a bit too good and predictable for me. A louder exhaust would solve a lot of problems in my book 😜

[@Germaingazm]

Haha I know what you mean! I lasted 2 months and ordered a cat back exhaust for that subey rumble! The steering is heavy though as you said, when I drive my girlfriends Focus ST and go back to my STI you can really feel it.

[@MrStlover99]

Germaingazm sti gets louder the more you drive it. Brand new, it's quiet

[@Germaingazm]

good thing I got my invidia r400 exhaust on the way too :D haha😍

[@lovecarsTV]

Shawn Moses that’s good to know. The one we drove missed some drama in the noise department!

[@lewis2827]

That new focus may be a great car as I’ve heard but there’s something about evo’s they’re just so raw and great to drive, as much as they are a pain in the arse when they go wrong, a lot. But they’re a joy to own, that’s why there’s an imported 7 sat in my garage. Great video yet again lads

[@lovecarsTV]

Thank you and the evo is full of character 👍

[@macdawg6403]

I agree.. I love just jumping in my 18RS and going for a tour. Good Review!

[@lovecarsTV]

Mac Dawg you’re very lucky. Was a fun car to drive. We did some drifting in it too. Coming out soon!

[@___blaggard999___8]

Evo and subaru have just always been my childhood dream cars . I will 💯 own both cars in my life .

[@lovecarsTV]

Hope you're right and you get both and more!

[@___blaggard999___8]

Lovecars i appreciate it , and same to you hopefully you get your dream cars and more 🤞

[@teopini]

It's a shame he wasn't able to do any aggressive driving with those cars, what a waste

[@lovecarsTV]

teopini obviously not on camera. We were on public roads 👍

[@isaackent5836]

Good work!!!? amazing and super nice video only you are sharing something new on net after watching your video i subscribed your amazing chann

[@michaelmatta1791]

What that guy said about that STI actually hurt me hahahaha he has no clue what he’s talking about

[@hoodyFPS]

Michael Matta agree. I have a ‘17 STI and I have a hard time not finding a reason to just get out and drive it. I love the noise, the handling, it’s little quirks. All around perfect car for me.

[@itsmarz2809]

Subies are different and thats why they are my favorite.....#Subiecrew

[@lovecarsTV]

Great cars

[@christophercamargo4560]

Yup where all part of a cult called vape naysh

[@zaydoesninjayt7022]

Mazharabbas Sherali Subaru’s would are definitely the most reliable out of those cars.

[@christophercamargo4560]

@@aaronnolting2924 i know dude its a joke i realy like subaru too

[@christophercamargo4560]

@@aaronnolting2924 ok 😀

[@dejandb]

The FQ400 is a super limited production car (as said in the video about 35 ever sold) that costs over 50K GBP (~$83,000) so it's almost double the RS price.

[@juanerikestrada8286]

Whit that price.I get a GTR

[@coopsnz1]

why it wasn't sold in the states , Yanks would winge paying $70000usd without taxes

[@vga-kingmrc3619]

After 7 years of owning the FQ400 i havent got board of it yet and i normally get board after 3 years. Its an absolute pleasure to drive, it's a keeper for sure!

[@discoveryford1089]

Does anybody know how to upgrade Focus 1,6 to RS ? Is it really possible ?

[@TheJMedia]

Great comparison! The Evo X Fq 400 is such a beauty!

[@rodrigopandocairo4949]

Love the Focus RS..... its a little stiff for me... but what a machine!!! Great comparition!!! You always deliver!!! Such a great channell!!

[@lovecarsTV]

It's a very impressive car for sure! Thanks for your kind words Rodrigo. 😊👍

[@lovecarsTV]

Outdoor Layne must be frustrating for Ford. It’s a good little car. But lacked the quality feel of the equivalent Mercedes, VW, etc

[@TheEryk03]

Rodrigo Pando Cairo it's stiff so should be fast on track but it's not.

[@SPURTIS00]

Not true. Ford messed up by putting mustang eco-boost head gaskets in some. Bad mistake by Ford assembly yes, bad engine, no.

[@davetek490]

Someone posted the engineering documentation reports on the RS engine in the FocusRS forums. It's a long read, but, my takeaway is this engine is pretty maxxed from the factory. There's not much margin in it. Not to say that makes it bad, but I'd rather have a heavier, more stoutly built block. People are going to want to tune a hothatch, and I don't know if a high specific output all aluminum open deck design is conducive to it.

[@fentol8936]

Ill take evo fq400 any day

[@lovecarsTV]

Fento L good choice

[@nastystew6942]

I had an EVO X and it was a great car but you can feel the weight when you toss it around so I I went back a generation and picked up a EVO 9 and oh boy! Never getting rid of it! Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it!

[@UK-ScOpE]

great video mate. I'm a big ford fan, getting a new st line in few weeks. shame its only a 1.0l low pressure turbo but 140hp is plenty for where I live haha. great vid thumbs up! :)

[@waqasiddiqi]

Didn't like the STI, wow clearly this guy has no clue

[@lovecarsTV]

Completely clueless!

[@subabuu2427]

at the end of the day its personal preference, but his also not wrong the STI is probably the less exciting (stock), it has less power than the three and probably one of the heaviest cars in its catagory, but damn put hi-flow intake and turbo back exhaust and tune on the STI and your laughing. im pretty sure (dont quote me on this) the STI has more capability with bolt ons than the others.

[@trevorguillen7231]

Did he try the different modes. I never saw that while he was trying out the sti

[@vincentgao8839]

SubaBuu 4b11 has more potential and easy to upgrade🤫 It’s hard to make 350p on ej25 with stock block.

[@inbloom08]

Good vid ruined by the lamest most cliche music jacked up loud as hell. Shame.

[@lovecarsTV]

MelburnDownhill thanks watching and for the feedback. It’s really appreciated and helps us improve each time

[@waynes.2983]

MelburnDownhill damn right. Gotta keep your finger on the volume. Ruined the whole experience.

[@ganigani9430]

Nice video lol I like making of video 😍

[@gordoneaglesvlogs6696]

Witch car would you prefer a Ford Focus rs a Mercedes Benz a45 or an Audi rs3

[@lovecarsTV]

Think you know our answer....!

[@oddities-whatnot]

No excitement with the STI he says its too flat !? Genuinely baffled by his comments. Id have that over anything else because its different, sounds awesome and you feel alive in it. Solid dependable car, last you for years if looked after.

[@lovecarsTV]

Yes you're right. We don't think we gave the car the justice it deserved. Next time we will put it through its paces for sure

[@oddities-whatnot]

Lovecars thank you for replying :)

[@lovecarsTV]

Ernie Flannel anytime! 😁👍🏼

[@mitsumike6g729]

Honestly Subarus are not impressive I cannot believe people still consider them to be something as good as Evo's they don't compare at all they don't hold boost very well they are highly expensive for cars that are barely running 6-second 0 to 60 s with a turbo how pathetic is that how are you going to have a 13 second quarter mile with an engine that's supposed to be one of the best 4 cylinder turbo is out there may be back in the 90s it was but it isn't now an evo n a focus are two way better options Subarus are for people who want a sporty car but don't want to pay the money to actually own a race car

[@oddities-whatnot]

mitsumike 6g72 I just like it for what it is, im not obsessed about all the technical details and 0-60 times, I just prefer the car over the others. I dont compare cars to other makes and models if im not interested in them, so comparison doesnt come into it for me. Some people like marmite, some dont. Its personal choice, I dont need a reason.

[@harveyandbyronfishing2294]

Go to 3:10 mins and you’ll hear a nice little voice crack hahahaha, much love tho mad video

[@jose6066]

Great 👍🏽 video, would’ve loved to see you push that Evo. 1 in 35 have fun with it.

[@lbcitylacounty4982]

Where can you get those EVO X front bumper?? What are they called??

[@evma559]

I love my 14 STi but he speaks the truth :( .... I’d like to see something new in the year 2020

[@subabuu2427]

yeah i own 16 sti and yeah i agree i feel like they are going to be FA in 2020, i still love my car tho :)

[@coopsnz1]

sti out sells type r , rs in Australia .So 300hp on wrx sti doesn't put buyers off , if it sells well don't fix it .

[@mrwolphie7]

I have been looking into getting an Focus RS until I have been hearing about the cooling issues and the not starting.

[@joemomma7161]

Subbed and liked!! I’m highly contemplating modding my 2014 evo x gsr. I love the car but it lacks straight line performance. My 2012 mustang gt is much faster but that one lacks cornering confidence. So tough!

[@Vision33r]

How is it fair to compare a limited prod car like the FQ400 vs other standard trim models? If you mod other cars to be close to the price of FQ400 you may have different results.

[@lovecarsTV]

Good point, and agree with you. It was WRX vs RS, and our friend came with the FQ400 as an unexpected bonus.

[@jrzez]

Yeah, it was a really stupid review to do something like this. Instantly removed all credibility from the source. Won't watch again. It's just such common sense not to do something stupid like that.

[@johndavies3969]

What a naughty boy he is. You tell him captain.

[@michaelfarinella8507]

Go to 3:09 for a good voice crack😂

[@lovecarsTV]

Booster Buddy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@-slurmdaddy-8147]

There an owl in the back seat lol

[@gluten-freedogs6686]

So can someone real quick just explain to me whats the difference between the normal Evo x and the Evo x FQ400?

[@AutoHouseMotoring]

Good video and it is interesting that so many people choose the Focus. I was so geared up to get one and really wanted one until I drove it and found it so boring and un-engaging - not too mention the exhaust which I thought sounded awful! I said no to Ford and went straight to Subaru and picked up a WRX STi Final Edition, never looked back.

[@AeonianMinds]

Lol funny cause I walk stis daily in my RS, around corners and digs too 🤣🤝

[@441meatloaf]

I'm not sure if this guy notices, but Evo X has more computer ECM controls than either the ford or subaru.

[@lovecarsTV]

Aoru yup get that for sure. But it just felt so much older and analog. It’s a compliment to the Evo really, as the other 2 were very predictable!

[@santigarciarosa]

Yeah. Evos always had much more driving tech than STi’s.

[@royhsieh4307]

wait until someone switches on the focus rs hidden mode. its a real game changer. its called the broken gasket mode

[@lovecarsTV]

😬

[@mikufocusrs9446]

I like the reality of your video. We all saw the Honda and thankfully you reserved comment since you didn't really drive it. Looks like the Golf R was missing for a perfect comparison. In Canada we receive an RS with summer-only tires AND a set of winter tires and rims, perhaps you'd like to try out the summer set to analyze one more time.

[@Phlfwlr]

I saw that Focus RS today in that same color! Such a pretty car!

[@lovecarsTV]

Cool! Yes the colour looks great in real life

[@EdwardV20]

The Focus RS is a future classic for sure, they must drive phenomenally. I've been passenger in one and I loved it, sound great too, just need to get behind the wheel of one to have the full experience. Great video guys!

[@lovecarsTV]

Thanks very much Edward, fingers crossed you get to have a go in one soon!

[@mayaboylan5414]

The only problem is they have problems with the RS is head problems

[@person2186]

1.6 ton small car and slower than the cheaper more fun type-r when you lap them on track. Don't fool yourself it won't be future classic.

[@noreason6]

Too bad they blow heads more than brazillian male prostitutes

[@AlienNinjaPuppy]

Classic for having engine problems. Sure.

[@drewj5764]

The evo fq400 is much more special than the other cars why didnt they just get a regular evox gsr?

[@lovecarsTV]

Drew J good question. We just turned up to meet a friend in his WRX and the EVO ended up being a huge bonus!

[@jrzez]

Poor planning and thought process really is why it was included.

[@lemarseillais514]

WRX STi (WR1) is much more special than FQ400!

[@lllowelll]

Cause every youtuber wants mitsu to win Subarus are not allowed to win.

[@mrlilmatt123]

Filming on Exmoor and stopping off in Dunster it looks like? Dammit, that's where I was planning on filming

[@lovecarsTV]

Spot on with the locations! We're only up the motorway a few junctions, so will be back there again very soon (avoiding the caravan silly season!)

[@krazykorean42069]

So I'm guessing Ford tuned the suspension to be less stiff? That's the biggest complaint I hear from most reviewers, and they definitely stray away from it as a daily driver because of that. So, did they improve the suspension or do you just not mind the rough ride?

[@ShadowFX88]

Love the hatchback style of the RS. I have love for all those cars, except for the Honda, hard pass. But the fq400 limited edition at a $20k more than the rs or sti, it better make you feel like a kid in the candy store compared to the others.

[@edreyez484]

I hope mitsubishi will still make evo cars.. still the best even its older.. mitsu please dont abandon evo..

[@lovecarsTV]

Edward Reyez Cant see it happening. Shame 😐

[@edreyez484]

Lovecars we'll see.. now nissan and mitsubishi merges..

[@coopsnz1]

Regulations in Japan killed it

[@4g13cyclone9]

@@edreyez484 nissan killed 2 cars i love the pajero and now the evo...

[@tobylongmedia]

Great Video and a pretty good comparison. Yes the FQ400 is a limited edition however with minimal mods you can bring a stock 290hp Evo x up to some pretty respectable numbers AND they will keep doing those numbers for years without fault if you look after them. I’ve had my Evo X for 9 years now and it’s done 135,000kms, currently pushing the equivalent of 500 engine horsepower and it’s still running an unopened motor with stock internals and still on the ORIGINAL factory clutch! That’s what makes the Evo’s great. My VIDEOS show the sort of abuse the car sees regularly, along with lots of daily driving. Focus RS would be the pick of the modern 4wd turbos.

[@lovecarsTV]

Thanks very much. Very jealous of your car! Will watch your video soon 👍

[@haydenm2397]

Was the reason for not liking the Suburu because it's competent, does everything you'd expect but doesn't have engine popping? I don't understand

[@lovecarsTV]

Jayson McGuiness nope. It was because it was very uninspiring and had little excitement or personality. For a sports car, personally we don’t want it just to be “competent”. We didn’t drive it far and will try it again as perhaps we didn’t do the car justice.

[@bi3643]

Lovecars imo the post 07 stis have gone to shit and in general the value of the Subaru is the cheap parts

[@haydenm2397]

ASAP BAS Agreed 👎

[@EV6CrashCam]

So the Subaru is the worst because it’s not AS exciting and AS powerful compared to the others? When you push it to the limit the car is really agile and sporty. You just haven’t driven it the way its supposed to be.

[@lovecarsTV]

Yes a few people said the same. Good excuse to try it out again soon.

[@bigwes9959]

No hes right.... they are pieces of shit.

[@FezzaYT]

That was a really well presented and edited video! Loved it. I have an RS and it's a great car. Huge fun . The Subaru...I think they lost their way a long time ago, which is a shame.

[@lovecarsTV]

Fezza thanks very much for watching and for the feedback. (Jealous of your RS!)

[@mcdonaldswi-fi9502]

Ya if Suby brought back the hatchback they would get their fire back

[@johnparlato5530]

Let's start a pation to ask them to develop a new shape but old style engine with some new mods or something like that? Just a suggestion like to get Scooby back on there way

[@FezzaYT]

sure...but I'm in Spain ;)

[@FezzaYT]

Oh no! That's unfortunate. Hope you can find a replacement! Look forward to the video ;)

[@bobmizen1]

Always look forward to your videos. I think there are so many capable cars these days that some of the "classic" sporting saloons are being overshadowed. However it's still great to see these legends surviving and continue to be modernised. Regards, Bob

[@lovecarsTV]

Robert Mizen hi Bob. Thanks for the kind words as always. Hope you’re doing well

[@lg6578]

In what place was the video made

[@dominicabel8667]

Pity they don't make the Evo x anymore, Focus will do 165 mph 0-60 4.7 and apparently the new eco boost engine boasts 20% less Co2 than the older 5 cylinder version and can be boosted for more power.

[@lovecarsTV]

Agreed, perhaps the Evo will make a triumphant return in a few years?

[@letsroll2463]

highly doubt it when nissan owns 1/3 of mitsubishi, they will most likely not make it compete with their gtr or 370z sports line

[@Vysiblez]

Lovecars considering the electric world now emerging... its hard to see our fav car to exist... come to think of it, what the next gen will miss out

[@djrwmix_jx9036]

Evo my favourite car but sad is i think no more evo 11 more...

[@MJB-cx1qg]

Race it against the wr1 I’d love to see any of them keep up

[@4bvenom733]

Do a video of and older car evo x fq400 comparison to the sti s209

[@LordKingPotato]

For an average Joe type like myself, any car would be nice! I have an Mk 1 Ford focus 2.0 Zetec 😂

[@coopsnz1]

FQ400 is the best , because it cost 20000 pounds more than the others when it was brand new $52000 pounds /$ 73685 usd/ $90865 aud

[@lovecarsTV]

Ben Chesterman good call. But price and value aside, we would still choose it :)

[@coopsnz1]

it cost more than a Hsv gts back then . I'm sure people whinged at the price for a Fq400

[@brian5863]

Sweet, more STi models for me to look into while buying one ✌🏻

[@wyattoutlaw2370]

Is that only 5 speed manual in the evo?

[@ginubinukb2652]

I'll go for the evo

[@OmarDelawar]

The evo looks the sweetest out of all the cars here. Don’t listen to me though I’m biased as an evo owner lol

[@lovecarsTV]

👍fair enough

[@trieder9985]

Does the RS come with cracked heads?

[@PR1NCETD0T]

Is the civic Type R just there as a camera car?

[@emlix1]

I've got an FQ 400, it's the most nutso car I've ever had, I'd marry it if it was legal.

[@TTime685]

Evo fanboy

[@lovecarsTV]

TTime685 Same same!

[@cavan216]

Subaru butthurt

[@trollyutosinyoucockroach8216]

TTime685 POOBARAU FAN BOY????

[@NickWavvy]

TTime685 shutup bitch

[@knownasnut3944]

Not really fair to compare a 1 of 35 special edition evo to the normal production version of all the others is it?

[@lovecarsTV]

That’s true. It was just a Sunday drive that somehow turned into a very popular video on our channel 🤷‍♂️👍

[@bondy284]

I prefer my Focus RS mk2. The Evo looks really nice. Always great videos to watch.👍🇦🇺

[@MrStlover99]

I must be bland because I love going driving in my Subaru. We do not have a fq400 here

[@Miragedude28]

FQ400 all the way.

[@lovecarsTV]

Matthew botha it was very impressive

[@trollyutosinyoucockroach8216]

Lovecars EVOS ARE THE DOGS TESTICAL POUTCH .

[@drivinglikeannpc1923]

I had a hard time choosing between the Focus RS and the WRX Sti. I still wonder to this day if I made a mistake. 🤔

[@audiwankenobi361]

There are 3 channels that I will give a automatic Thumbs Up to and this is definitely one of them......just ask me for the other ones if you care to.