Why Has Ford SCRAPPED The Focus RS?

[@AutoTraderTV]

Do you think Ford will ever build a fully electric Focus RS? Let us know ⬇️

[@bennicho]

It's funny how you mentioned a Fiesta RS being built instead because when I heard about this I thought why not go that way if the Focus RS is no more, because the one car that deserves the RS treatment is the Fiesta and it would sell like hot cakes.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

I doubt it, but I'd probably buy one to replace my current RS

[@DarkDutch007]

The next full electric EU Ford (non Mustang badged) could be in the spirit of a Fiesta or a Focus since hatchbacks and crossovers are pretty popular for its size and space.

[@DuvJones]

Rory Reid.... You know the Mach-E suggestion might have some merit to it, so I would keep that in the back pocket. I am pretty sure you are going to see something at Ford run with that idea because the drive train did seem like a platform that Ford build on top of, from the way that they were marketing it. And to be fair, the industry has been going in that direction for a while when it comes to EV's. I have been saying for a while that the Mustang Mach-E is a rather imperative milestone for Ford that they need to cross, it put them in a market with explosive growth, it works with their obligations with the EU regulations, and it begins work on a platform that they can build on top of for other models. It's pretty much the only reason to stick the Mustang badge on it, it is THAT important for the company.

[@DuvJones]

To your question, Do I "think Ford will ever build a fully electric Focus RS?" No, not with today's technology. I say this for two reasons, Weight and Range. The thing that will kill any EV today. the Focus is not that big of a car, and for it's size it's pretty efficient with gas. EV or not, if it's going to get the Focus name then that efficiency it going to be king on the design. The problem being that if you want a car with "Mad range" you are going to need lots of batteries which effect the weight of the car massively, and I can't see Ford square that circle having jumped into the EV market as of recently. Maybe after 10 years, it would be possible, right now... no.

[@M1tZk1]

It broke my heart when Mitsubishi announced that there won’t be a new Evo and now the Focus RS. Winter is coming for the car industries.

[@zolikoff]

There's a spring and summer after winter, let's not worry too much.

[@cococly]

2021 Subaru WRX STI with the new 2.4L boxer four is coming Oh wait, Europeans didnt get the STI for years now. Blame Brussel

[@M1tZk1]

@@cococly JDM all the way 😅

[@davidkelly2542]

The focus rs was not in the same league as evo. Evo's on another level compared to this overrated hot hatch

[@xPaulxOx]

This is all speculations but: Ford only said they were not working on a new Focus RS, but the thing is that they always release the RS as a 'special edition' at the end of the focus line up, so if the car ever comes out is going to be in 5 years from now, of course they are not working on the car yet. Now, I still think it is possible that the car never comes, we can only hope that cars like the Mach E sell enough so Ford's average emissions are lowered, the solution is not making the RS cleaner but to sell a lot of cleaner cars in the rest of Ford's line up. (Sorry for bad english tho)

[@dazzaMusic]

they scrapped the Focus RS for a Mustang SUV hybrid I can’t believe I’m saying that.

[@nolanmattila6309]

dazzaburger it’s not a hybrid it’s fully electric ⚡️

[@ProudMexican896]

@@nolanmattila6309 pretty sure its a rumored to be a hybrid v8

[@Pandadancypant]

Actually both are a thing. The mach e and the v8 hybrid (awd?) There's stuff floating around. Some patents have been filed on the hybrid drive train

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

dazzaburger: Mustang SUV....the name makes me nauseous......as long as the minions continue to buy bloated pick ups and SUV's......these stupid decisions will continue to prosper.

[@fawzee_em]

Supply and demand. Unfortunately, the world is all in on SUVs right now.

[@koolkat969]

Yes Rory, pls do a follow up re carbon emissions. Never understood this quite well before but very well explained. Good informative video.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

2nd this!

[@bugstv7588]

Yeah do a next video on follow up of other cars

[@Thiterest1]

Basically EU regs are based on the full lineup of cars that the producer sells. Ford sells shit tons of pickups in the US, and it effects it's global rating, meaning they have to sell super efficient cars in other markets to offset it. SUVs and pickups killed this fun car.

[@lastminutesolutions]

Thiterest1 I can get how some people need SUVs and pickups. FWD crossovers are the worst.

[@takanara7]

@voice of reason Electricity can be carbon neutral, and electric cars are so much more efficient that they pollute less per mile even when powered by a coal plant.

[@brazycinco5042]

It sucks being a 20 something year old car enthusiast in this era. This bs fully electric era is on the horizon.

[@zolikoff]

You're only 20 something, so you needn't worry. This current nonsense will last at most 10-15 years, it won't work out, and cars will return to being interesting out of necessity.

[@andrewshore262]

It doesn’t suck being a 20 something - I’m a 50 something that sucks

[@R3RS2024]

@@zolikoff thats what ive been thinking, if CO2 can drop in the real world then they can allow car co2 to go up again.

[@zolikoff]

@R3RS Personal cars are a very minor contributor to global CO2eq emissions. Nobody is "saving the planet" by stopping the use of these cars.

[@zolikoff]

@Judge Dredd Electric propulsion will stay but it will be an upgrade to the cars, not a replacement. Battery-only cars with huge wasteful batteries barely used for 50 km per day are a technological dead end. Well, not totally, they might be good for some applications like taxis. But as a general purpose car they're useless. Cars will be hybrid or plug-in hybrid, with small but effective battery sizes and they will keep their engines. Exciting cars and sports cars will keep their engines. It may not look right now that this can be the case but it's just political posturing and techbro enthusiasm drowning out the logic and reason, only for the moment being.

[@M17_Max]

Rory absolutely killing it with these videos. Severely underused on Top Gear mate, you know your stuff

[@garethbatster6205]

Max2k - I think the script on Top Gear didn’t suit him, he’s much better on this

[@M17_Max]

@@garethbatster6205 Yeah, I think hes more suited to the actual technical side as opposed to scripted gags

[@chooseymomschoose]

Thanks, Rory's mom!

[@stephanlazarz1921]

So true, get rid of that Muppet Mc Guinness, Rory and Chris would make Top Gear great again.

[@zolikoff]

Ford didn't put electric motors in a car with a mustang badge, they put a mustang badge on a car with electric motors...

[@nammar6435]

zolikoff the car is beautiful tho they should’ve badged an electric sports car with a mustang tho not an suv....

[@douglastodd1947]

@@nammar6435 DEATH OF A LEGEND rip.

[@mkviis]

if it’s able to take out people then it’s a mustang by default

[@flippypippy1851]

Disrespected a whole legacy I hate ford

[@keloduma]

They did

[@malcolmh5736]

I’ve an 18 Focus RS limited and absolutely love it! What a shame it’s discontinued. Hot hatches are so rare in the US.

[@malcolmh5736]

cannabased, I owned a Focus ST before my RS.. loved it! The RS has more grip, cornering, HP, sound, etc.. but the ST was great in all honesty. I live in New England so having the AWD is great swapping out wheels/performance snow tires each season

[@petergordon4525]

When I was in Carmel in 2016, I saw a new RS parked up. It was painted in grey but had Matt black roof and hood (bonnet) but the side sections of the roof, hood and grille were performance blue. It looked factory, but was that available in the States, or done by the owner, do you know? It had Orange County plates.

[@Rnfjaydee]

I see them everywhere lmao

[@Genrou138]

Same. I love mine. And while I liked the Nitrous Blue color, I'm so happy that I got the Race Red one.

[@malcolmh5736]

Race red here too 😎

[@aggy2942]

I really hope that they put the rs badge on a fiesta with awd.

[@calum4860]

Would be far better than the focus

[@Alanphuphalee]

Have you heard of the new upcoming Toyota Yaris GR? That thing is AWD and pretty much the size of a Fiesta. It looks promising

[@darronian4951]

@@Alanphuphalee trouble is the new yaris gr starts at just under 30k in the UK, I'd love one, but don't have the money, it is Co developed with tommi makkinon racing I believe.

[@finlayc121]

I’m still a bit confused how they can’t build a new RS, but Ferrari will keep building v8s? The systems seems a bit skewed

[@AutoTraderTV]

Ferrari are allowed to set their own limits.... Worth a video? -Rory

[@finlayc121]

Absolutely!

[@DuvJones]

@@AutoTraderTV Sure, the details of that would be interesting.

[@markus9333]

You need to understand how this Eu system will work. Ferrari can pool it self with someone who makes alot of clean cars. Like Fiat/Chrysler is a partner with Tesla so it gives more room for them.

[@ubauba6530]

Of course; the EU elites will still want their Italian supercars.

[@dylanwakley2553]

See you in 20 years when they bring back the RS name in a fully electric crossover with front wheel drive and 2 horsepower

[@nammar6435]

Dylan Wakley electric motors are strong as shit and really fun to drive stop saying nonsense this is all so the next generations can live

[@dylanwakley2553]

Nammar 64 what is fun to drive is subjective, some people think autos are fun to drive, some people think DSGs are fun to drive, some people prefer manual, I fall into the latter category

[@mbak7801]

Acceleration from an electric car is absolutely stunning. 100% torque available from standstill. No gear change delays as only one forward gear. Most boy racers would not cope with a modern electric car. Over a quarter decide to crash in their first year of driving anyway. Being 8 times more likely to die in the process than other road users says it all.

[@dylanwakley2553]

M Bak there’s more to driving than just straight line acceleration, and if you think gears are just a hinderance to stupid 0-60 times then you aren’t a true car guy

[@nammar6435]

M Bak you’re smart

[@ZaakirShaik]

The focus rs is my dream car and I felt like crying when Ford announced they not gonna make a new version of it😭

[@zacharycifers5016]

Zaakir Shaik same here

[@farmerhill1993]

I have a better chance of getting one and from my self they are awesome cars

[@kilbot9]

I own one. Highly recommend. It makes me smile every time I drive the beast

[@timjones3866]

You can get used 2016 and 2017's in the US for under $30k currently. You can't find 2018's at all.

[@Pedro-jt5bp]

Tim Jones are they available at car dealerships or do you have to get them on like eBay.

[@ollie2244]

When the Mk3 RS first came out I drove a number of miles from one dealership to another at 100mph. The car had trade plates on, still had the cellophane wrap on it and all the new car stickers. I wasn't meant to drive that fast, the car just sat at that speed with no hassle... easily one of the most exciting cars I've ever driven!

[@ARDEN440i]

Welp... EU car scene is gonna be as dry as a Dubai desert in a few years. Look at what's going to happen with the C63 AMG.

[@nealp885]

ARD3N VXR they should stop calling it the “C63” instead the “C45”

[@Omar-kw5ui]

have you heard of a car called the Porsche Taycan?

[@DanM012324]

@@Omar-kw5ui It's fast and drives well (it's a Porsche after all) but has no character/soul just like every other electric car.

[@TristanSilverwood]

DanM194 I bet your Dacia has plenty of character huh

[@dominikn.5940]

@@DanM012324 you didn´t drive it yet obviously. It has a TON of emotion and character. It feels more like a jet fighter with the electric motors sounding like jets honestly it is awesome. Not even talking about the acceleration.

[@xFlared]

I can't live without hearing the engine and the exhaust. It's what makes sports cars....sports cars. I don't care how fast refrigerators can do 0-60, they do not have tactile mechanical feel that merges the driver with the machine through sounds and feelings.

[@drivinglikeannpc1923]

To be fair, if I saw a new generation of refrigerator with a 0-60 advertised it would certainly pique my interest. I'd probably get the fastest fridge going before I got an EV. 😄

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Ford knows how to even make their fans hate the brand (myself included)

[@sklew]

Agreed 100%

[@timothybusing25]

HSV Commodore Idiots!

[@S55M3]

Its not their fault that the EU are bringing in these bullshit rules

[@xIcarus227]

@PotatoPlayer Made in China. 1 bullshit dealership doesn't meant he brand deserves to die. You should send a message to ford corporate about this.

[@weasle2904]

Its literally because of EU regulation, how is this Ford's fault?

[@williamk1800]

I remember your Top Gear video clearly when it debuted. It was the introduction of Rory Reid to a lot of new viewers, although I was already a fan of your reviews prior to that. Glad to see you're still churning out videos for our viewing pleasure, cheers.

[@AutoTraderTV]

Thanks for watching. -Rory

[@dannyboyy31]

I seem to recall reading back in the 90's that it was also European legislation which killed off the Escort Cosworth. Sad times.

[@chrishoggett1375]

dannyboyy31 I hate the EU for this. Especially as it targets the regular Joe who works hard and wants to treat himself. For example, I live in Belgium, both my wife and I love the Mustang. Rented some beauties via Turo in the US. Well spect GT’s even a GT350 once. Now here in Belgium I’m at the age where I can afford a car like that without hurting myself, but because of taxes we just can’t bring ourselves to buy one, here are the numbers: a nicely packaged GT is about 45000euro including VAT (purchase taxes). But then there is a registration tax of 10500euros and annual road tax of again approximately 2500euro. In other words we would pay the state 25% af the purchase price of the car, that is madness. And that is not calculating in the 21% tax already in the 45000euro sticker price. Add that together and your car is almost half taxes... Now why do I say it targets the average working man. Because the tax is based on engine displacement and CO2/km, placing the Mustang (with a V8) in the highest bracket. So a wealthy person buying a V12 Ferrari for 350000euro for example will pay the same amount of registration and road tax for a car 10 times the price.... doesn’t seem fair, does it?

[@woooster17]

Sad day if there are no future RS cars developed..but it was inevitable. I’m old school, and really wouldn’t be interested in an electric RS. Electric just isn’t what an RS is about.. I’ll be holding onto my Mk2 RS

[@M135iboost]

waynester71 never had an RS but had 2 MK2.5 STs. That engine made the car. Spitting flames popping and banging and a seriously amazing induction sound. Never sell your RS. Epic motor.

[@karenlynneashby9688]

And I won't be selling my mk3 have had a smile on my face every day for almost 3.5 years.

[@M135iboost]

Karenlynne Ashby awesome motor pal 👍🏻

[@karenlynneashby9688]

@@M135iboost sure is😊😊

[@Xavipie91]

True!

[@PoxyMoxon97]

When he said 'Volvo' and 'T-' I immediately thought "Yes! Bring back the T5!" But that thought was ruined very quickly.. I hope they find a solution...

[@oliverhale7508]

I've got that engine! But it's in my V70R ;)

[@PoxyMoxon97]

@@oliverhale7508 Same here! But in an Orange Mk2 Focus ST 😂

[@bullshark9177]

Sad times wre're living in

[@douglastodd1947]

We the people could reverse it , instead of letting all the doom and gloom merchants pedal their lies, about climate etc, when it,s proved their lieing there should be a mimimum of 10yrs, in jail , like a shot taking from space of a desert , compared to 1 taken of it 10yr, ago it,s got bigger because co2 levels are down by 1,02%, during our Industrial revolution the planet was never greener, it,s like London and its emission charges pay the penalty , problem goes away , what do you pay road fund licence for, fun.stop lining corrupt illegal fines imposed by mayors.

[@erty2389]

douglas todd climate change is the biggest lie ever to be told. Its all just bullshit and its been proven. Its sooo easy to tell its just a hoax when you actually look into it, but everyone wants to be politicaly correct and if you speak out about it being a lie, you get called mentaly ill

[@elukok]

@@erty2389 You probably are demented (or close to id) if you believe it is a hoax. Temperature rising, more and more harmful particle in the air, pollution measurable from the space, raising oceans and melting glaciers... but sure, it is just a scam made by (choose your most fitting option - top 1%, socialists, communists, Jews, aliens, evil EU or Trump haters) to humiliate you and to make them more money. And all the governments pouring billions into reversing this do it just to make the lie more credible, same as all the scientists and everyone else.

[@kenbee1957]

@@elukok I expected a bunch of Climate change deniers in the comments I was hoping their arguments would be a bit smarter

[@erty2389]

elukok temps on earth have been going up and down for millions of years. It was way more co2 in the atmosphere millions of years ago when the dinosaurs ruled the world, was it us evil humans with our machines that did that too? Im not saying that someone tries to trick us, but those who support the whole climate change idea are just confused because of how scientist presented the information about climate change (many of them now say they are scared of how people reacted to it and apologises for how they presented it). The climate has never been stable and it never will be, we cant control the climate and we never will. Im not saying the climate isnt changing, im saying we humans have no influence in the climate or at least incredably small percentages

[@smartey2612]

Definitely reminds me of the incident that happened to the Ford Falcon over here in Australia back in 2016.

[@exposure127]

95g per Km, I wonder what my local bus service chugs out, bet they won’t get rid of those!?

[@DanM012324]

A bus can seat how many people though?

[@franklingoodwin]

Buses are exempt from the same limits because they seat around 80 people

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@franklingoodwin I see plenty of buses in my City, chugging out thick plumes of black soot, with 2 or 3 ppl on.

[@allanfinc1531]

I live just outside Glasgow. In Glasgow there is a corner thats the most polluted street in Europe & its mainly due to the amount of buses that travel that road topped up by vehicles. Busses should not be exempt they still harm you all the same regardless of how many they seat.

[@jimmyholster]

Well buses tend to carry a lot more than 5 people at a time so....

[@jamessheehy4895]

You were great on top gear man! That Rolls Royce rap that got you the job was fire been following you for years

[@markevans4832]

Once they start selling lots of EVs the average will come down thus enabling a higher co2 model such as the RS in theory.

[@henryfchapman3544]

Petrol and diesel cars are banned aren't they after the year 2035?

[@WarriorsPhoto]

This is my thinking. Unless they begin selling enough EV sports cars that it isn't worth developing gas powered cars anymore. :(

[@mziwendukuntsele671]

@@henryfchapman3544 Can hydrogen as a fuel continue the beloved legacy of the internal combustion engine?

[@martycrush6412]

No, once they’ve gone they have gone😢

[@Florian00]

@@henryfchapman3544 If they ban fuel cars in 2035 I will move somewhere else, not gonna buy a new car that I can't service myself and will only last a few years before big repairs start

[@begonethot4869]

Rory really has turned round this channel, props

[@JB-F10-M5]

Rory rocking the content is now the standard ✊🏼awesome upload brother and as for more content... May the Horse 🐎 be with you 😉or even a 2020 Shelby

[@robc6391]

You are an amazing presenter Rory, pretty much the reason I subbed to Autotrader after you joined the team. Even during these times, you are making vids with interesting topics.

[@AutoTraderTV]

💓 -Rory

[@dragospahontu]

That's annoying I guess I'll have to settle for the new Golf R when that comes around.

[@LukeBeasto]

Or wait longer and get the R+ with 400bhp

[@dragospahontu]

@@LukeBeasto nah I'll just tune it its waaaaaaaaay cheaper the cheeky Germans charge you 10k for 50 more hp

[@LukeBeasto]

Dragos Pahontu It is supposed to be more than just a tune though, for me I’d buy a R+ when they release it!

[@FCBruh94]

I think the word you want to use is "upgrade". Golf R is superior in just about all aspects other than crank hp from the factory. One simple tune on the R and you're flying past an RS with ease. I do own a mk7 Golf R, but I'm also a Ford engineer so maybe that cancels out the bias lol.

[@JTM610]

why not an A35 amg

[@SpeedDaemon3]

Because it was unreliable, way more expensive than it's target audience affords? Hothatches nowadays became way to expensive for the 21-30 y/o people to afford.

[@BerserkFury89]

Pretty sure they had to replace the engines on the entire first batch of focus RS's, and even since then they've had lots of other issues leading to warranty claims. Even without these emission requirements, the focus RS has been a problem child for ford. It performed great, but I'm pretty sure they were losing money on selling them.

[@cohokid6936]

@Chuck You couldn't buy one of these off the lot for under $2k over sticker, sales weren't a problem.

[@alanwayte432]

Chuck lol Chuck...your obviously American..simple minded fool...

[@xIcarus227]

@@BerserkFury89 what other issues? Haven't heard anything about it aside from the improper head gasket.,

[@lazyboxfish7113]

Maybe your thinking about super hot hatches. The ST range is pretty affordable.

[@ghost_lukh]

Thanks, mate, nicely explained. Pity here in South Africa we no longer getting the ST as too. SUV's seems to be the first choice now

[@MADDLANDD]

I love my RS and I love showing people Rory's Top Gear video. I just can't imagine an RS without a throaty motor and that's increasingly difficult these days

[@mshingify]

Real shame. There is something special about the Focus RS. I've owned some other quick cars since the Focus RS but there really is something special about them!

[@adamchase1517]

One way around this is sell a focus RS that meets all the regs, once delivered to customer there are engine upgrades etc to get it where it would have been sold from factory. Just like a modular phone.

[@QWE1233I4J]

Just like the 2JZ with the gentleman's agreement

[@stefan_4508]

Liam Ritchie not like that at all

[@DenzCasuela]

now I hate the EU, the focus rs was literally the best car

[@joshbacon8241]

🖕🏻FU EU🖕🏻

[@thepelaaja8764]

Have you ever tried BMW M140i??!

[@RobinvdTube]

@@thepelaaja8764 Stop talking crap about bmw… we are here talking about the future of the RS. If you like bmw, then go to bmw video's and hype that shit up there. RS fans lost something great.

[@XenonLxx]

They didn't cut it just because of EU. If that was the only problem, they'd downgrade the engine a little bit. The problem is that almost nobody was buying it, and I imagine with a downgraded engine it'd be even less.

[@alzhs3490]

The Pelaaja yep not the same fun as RS

[@wisdomservant2562]

Yes, please do a follow up! And more info on upcoming limitations, as some can save for buying a dream car - and not make it in time!

[@josetxoeciolazaancho6608]

They always do the same thing. They need to say it because they don’t want to cannibalize the Focus ST. They always release the RS at the end of the life of the model.

[@Mexxx65]

Yes, Ford late to the party, but they eventually party!

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Sad news indeed. Another reason why I am never getting rid of my hot hatch, a Honda Civic Type R. A high performance vehicle wrapped up in a practical hatch back design coupled with a 6 speed manual makes for some good driving fun. Makes me appreciate Hyundai even more for entering the hot hatch segment in these crazy times with their AMAZING Veloster N. That car is not to be dismissed. Job well done EU. I'm curious, do these standards also apply to China and if so, do they self regulate or will someone else come in to see they are actually meeting the their proclaimed targets?

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

SDFcommander Chinese manufacturers won’t have to meet these targets because they don’t sell any cars here. And until they stop making horrible pieces of shit that no one here wants to buy, that won’t change. There will come a time though, (when wages and living standards in China increase) that China will want the Eu to drop tariffs on imports, and the Eu will be able to insist that Chinese cars meet their emissions regs, even if they don’t sell here, in return. Of course, by then we might be all zipping about on fuel cell powered hoverboards.

[@danhebden3499]

Rory you hero, look at you giving advice to the stars! Yes please do a follow up video. I’d love to learn more of this topic. Thanks!

[@74aamer]

So that means the ones out now will go up in value immensely still a great sad to see it not coming in a new generation

[@edwardbristow2276]

Best car they ever made

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Edward Bristow Best sounding car they’ve ever made.

[@alfiepow8352]

Edward Bristow I’m mclovin it 😀😃😄😁😊😃😄

[@tracktimevideos5164]

@NutriFIT nutritie si fitnes fwd sucks. The mk2 spent all the money on wide arches, on the nk3 they spent it on a very special drivetrain.

[@tracktimevideos5164]

So many great cars, Cosworths, GT, RS200 etc etc. Hard to name a best.

[@edwardbristow2276]

Track Time Videos in my opinion

[@adrianrobinson8458]

Im a massive ford RS fan, this started for me way back to the mk1 escort RS, ford RS for years have always been the game changer, and by todays standards nothing has changed, the focus RS is a brilliant car like all the other focus RS's however development is expensive for ford RS when they create a new model, it would be a shame if ford don't continue with the RS models of the future, which are all legandary on and off the race circuit.

[@tonyw3250]

Loved my 2017 RS, but the interia quality just needed a step-up, i now own a S3, which is on another level, although the S3 would never keep up with the RS in the twisty B roads

[@williamdeasy7507]

toyota are bringing out yaris gr4 which its inter is not great for 30k car but no one complains about its inter or how over priced if ford brought a focus rs or fiesta rs everyone would complain about price but no one says about yaris gr4 price

[@popeyepanther4519]

Ive never tried a late version RS, but ive had a S4. So you're saying that driven hard, the RS is really good?! I can imagine. Ford has really made us fans loose out big time. Just as Subaru screwed us all over by not continuing with development of the STi Impreza and finally giving us the 400+ version with new looks.

[@luckyrYtArd]

Nothing offensive but If you are looking for a performance car then you should not care about the interior quality. If you really do care about IQ then you should get a Double R haha :P

[@williamdeasy7507]

@@luckyrYtArd i dont get your joke but i dont care about IQ as you put it

[@tonyw3250]

@@luckyrYtArd I must be getting old, because I also wanted the auto box. the funny thing is, I modded the RS and the S3 to stage 2 and the S3 is faster accelerating, but like I said, not in the twisy's. I still love the look of the RS and the handling just not the harsh ride.

[@princej5723]

Yes!! Please do a follow up video. I live for this content!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾💯

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Well the great thing is, we still have Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Toyota making hot hatches. Sucks to be a Ford fan.

[@malcolmh5736]

There are no Toyota hot hatches in the US. They have a hatch but it’s not hot at all

[@tracktimevideos5164]

FWD sucks so sucks to be a Honda or Hyundai fan.

[@SuperDigitalMe]

@@tracktimevideos5164 Yeah sure, fwd sucks, Renault trophy R, nurburgringtime.... FWD sucks....

[@ArnelZapataJr]

@@malcolmh5736I'm talking about their upcoming Toyota Corolla GR Hatch

[@dominikn.5940]

@@tracktimevideos5164 you obviously have no technical knowledge whatsoever... You need to have good differentials and set up the car right and then it will be a ton of fun. The old gen 5zyl Focus RS had a good differential and was a biest although only FWD.

[@MrLLamaxX]

Hi rory, one thing i always loved was the reviews like this you do. As with the pnes on top gear. The rs review you done was amazing and im glad you got to review these cars as it made me want one

[@karlking8917]

Rory do more of these

[@grandfinish8929]

Excellent video mate. I own a nitrous blue focus RS and it really is a fun little car to drive daily.

[@andresortez6111]

I have loved my RS for a little over 3 years now. I was thinking about trading for a MK5 Supra, but I might just keep it now...not sure yet

[@karenlynneashby9688]

I'm not getting rid of mine. 3.5 years and still loving it

[@btzemat210]

Not getting rid of my RS for that ugly looking new supra.

[@NicholasNormile]

Who would sell their Focus RS for a BMW with a Toyota badge and the wrong transmission?

[@Wintintin]

Great Video Rory, it is such a damn shame! Every car enthusiast knows what the RS badge means. Not just fast Ford enthusiast's, car, motorsport lovers in general. I never feel the ST badge has the same pull, although I am sure they are damn good cars. Maybe Ford will look to develop a Fiesta RS in collaboration with MSport in the future?? Let's hope so! In saying that Ford have trimmed their motorsports division massively, Toyota with their homologation of the new Yaris GR clearly think high performance hatch backs are still relevant, even with a small production run.Times are changing too fast for my liking, I'm baffled by Ford, this is a huge nail in the coffin for all rally/motorsport and hot hatch fans.

[@Palios33]

There's just another way, create a subsidiary that will only develop sport cars on low volume

[@ANGELX55studios]

no one would buy that shit lol

[@midlandmachinery9728]

I’m glad I bought one brand new great car four years old now but still love it

[@williambonsor3915]

Do a follow-up video please 👍🤔

[@rorymcclernon4674]

Ford just wants to die, it seems. So do GM and whatever is still left of Chrysler. Build crappy vehicles that dont appeal and the customers stop buying. Who'd a thunk it? That mutant mustang is ugly as sin.

[@MastersOfMask]

Ford, GM and Chrysler can survive just by selling trucks, suvs, and muscle cars in the largest market which is USA. Gas is cheap here, so small cars and sedans are just a waste since most crossovers, large, medium and small are priced about the same as their car counter part.

[@digitalcamaro9708]

Nissan as well. They're next to shit now and ugly as hell.

[@Orcawhale1]

No they don't. Infact it's the opposite, Ford and GM have the sales data, and it turns out that people arn't buying them. The reality is that most car enthusiast are all saying they want this and that, but when the car makers finally make them, they arn't buying them.

[@digitalcamaro9708]

@@Orcawhale1 Ford and GM are selling SUVs and Crossovers with some Pick Up Trucks, they're just not turning a very good profit. I honestly think this bubble will pop soon because there is just too many different trucks and SUVs out now. The ones who can't sell enough are going to lose money. Sometimes supply just out runs demand. And when gas gets more expensive again and the prices on said vehicles go up AGAIN this will be a problem.

[@Orcawhale1]

@@digitalcamaro9708 Yeah, because you suddenly more about what cars get sold, than these guys, who have the precise data.

[@ps3dubbs]

🤔 Will surely miss the RS

[@dano8012]

I saw your legend when reviewing that Ford RS on TG!!

[@JB47000]

What a stupid regulation. It should be based on the cars sold because that’s how much emissions are actually put out into the atmosphere and the performance cars would make up a negligible percentage of those emissions. It’s shit like this that makes me glad that Brexit happened.

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

Joel Bavidge But that is an impossible target to aim for. How can they develop engines and cars based on what model car, and how many, they are going to sell? They won’t know until they sell them, and that’s too late. And with or without Brexit, this still would’ve happened, because compared to the rest of the Eu we are a small market, and no one is going to develop something purely for us. That’ll apply to everything, not just cars.

[@JB47000]

Howling Mad Murdock well you can use sales forecast figures or limited production runs. For instance you know the Ford Fiesta is going to sell a hell of a lot more than a Ford GT. In general I hope we can use some more US spec products. Obviously this doesn’t apply to this example because they don’t get the Focus or Fiesta

[@CakeLorde]

I wanted an RS so bad after someone wrecked my ST, but used ones were listed for msrp of a new one so I just got a used 5.0 lol. Dealerships in the u.s. Over inflated the price of the RS because so many people wanted them, but in doing so they ruined the fact that they were supposed to be more affordable than the mustang gt

[@SunnyD1865]

“They still have 3 options, one of which is to partner with someone else to develop a new engine that delivers big power and low emissions.” A certain company springs to mind, begins with the letter C. They’re an English company and their name is strongly affiliated with coming after “Escort” and “Sierra.” You know who I mean :)

[@mbardos]

Also, interesting, that other brands can absolutely nail 4wd (Merc A45 I mean), without having to ditch any of their other models (with big V8s in them)

[@ryanpham3308]

Surprised they're still alive after all these years. If Ford does make another partnership, the result is bound to be bonkers.

[@idknils2920]

It's sad that such a significant car just does not have a place in the modern world. Same goes for a lot of other cool sporty cars.

[@xRoRox]

The only 2 fords I’d consider are the focus RS and mustang. After my fiesta which is a huge let down I’ll probably never own another one. Quality just isn’t there on mine. Sad times

[@yitzele]

Which Fiesta did you have?

[@hsvcommodore4111]

K L while I hate to agree (I have a Ford galaxy and a Ford Ka) it really is true, Ford quality is terrible. The doors don't even close properly, you have to slam it

[@xRoRox]

Yitzi Margolis 2016

[@xRoRox]

HSV Commodore my steering wheel volume/phone controls haven’t worked since buying it, boot open latch takes a couple of pushes to open, clutch is wearing out very quickly (27,000 miles and the bite is at the top), reverse gear pops out regularly and then the little niggles are dash board glare when it’s sunny, stone chips on thin paint and the mpg is low on a 1.25. Then there’s the one my mother used to have, Bluetooth and volume broke completely, was rusting from the inside out, corroded chrome and it always seemed to be needing work doing. Once we sat at the ford dealership and a lady popped in with her new car on a tow truck, 2012 at the time and her clutch went at 2,000 miles. She swore never to buy another and so did my mother, then I pass my test and bought one with rose tinted specs on. Think I’ve learned this time now the money will be coming out of my own pocket.

[@Whos-That-Guy]

@@hsvcommodore4111 The Ka was a terrible car, no way you should judge a brand based on that one car alone. It really was a deathtrap. On the flip side, my wife and I have over 20 years worth of ford ownership, 95 lazer, 98 Festiva, 06 focus, 2010 XR6, 2014 & 2016 Kuga (the first one was written off). All issue 100% issue free. The festiva was actually my wifes car she bought before I met her and yes it was crap but it never let us down. My XR6 was easily the best car you could buy for the money, yes better than the commodore and in no way anywhere near comparable to a Ka. Sadly, we have written off 3 of those, none our fault, so not only were they reliable they saved our lives... HA and I don't even consider myself to be a ford fan..

[@kennedysingh3916]

Like your show ,live in Jamaica, Never saw a Ford Focus RS in my country (not this model). The older ones winner on our local Rally competitions.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

They could have it in the UK. No EU here my old sports :)

[@Zero_Ninety]

They're not going to develop a car just for the UK. Your comment shows how deluded brexiters are.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@@Zero_Ninety Might want to check your history. Plenty of cars have been UK only. Brexit 🇬🇧😂

[@Zero_Ninety]

Yeah in the 1960's. That not how it works in the 21st century. UK cars will still be EU spec even if we're not in the EU because they'll be the cheapest way for manufacturers to do it. I can't wait for you brexiters realise you've been conned, it's going to be a lot of fun.

[@petergordon4525]

@@Zero_Ninety you do realise that when the EU ( needlessly ) moves between Brussels and Strasbourg for one week a month, they produce co2 emissions estimated at between 11,000 and 19,000 tons! Then they tell us what we can and can't drive, your EU is a joke. Glad we've left!

[@kenbee1957]

@@petergordon4525 "When the EU needlessly moves....." Are you on drugs?

[@dariodalcin5177]

was it to hard to do an average weighted on the number of cars produced, instead of just averaging the models?

[@Shawn12399]

Sad to see this go, I’m getting the Mustang HPP in replacement for it

[@AutoTraderTV]

#StangGang. -Rory

[@SheddysGaming]

I'm usually a "Clarkson, Hammond or May- only" kind of dude. But this guy's quite watchable. Subbed. ✌️

[@pjb9010]

She will be missed💔

[@dicedavis84]

When top gear and fifth gear come together it would look like This segment. Keep it going please. With the new emissions rules there are alot of business who need to revamp their fleets so some ideas based on industry in relation to the best possible choices. Just a thought

[@lukasbarnes]

When I heard Fiesta RS I couldn’t help smiling like a lunatic😁😂

[@xIcarus227]

A Fiesta RS would make sense, especially since the Toyota Yaris GR will be in that niche all by itself.

[@darronian4951]

They mentioned a fiesta rs years ago, but it'll never happen.

[@onethirdmayo8556]

Honestly, I am jealous of the new fiesta ST being only in Europe, that`s a better car than the focus RS IMHO. More mechanical, less computer interference into the driving experience, and lighter weight. Very advanced engine compared to a potentially cracking variant of the Mazda L series block in the RS. Not saying the RS is bad, but if I can, I will go for the new fiesta st.

[@marcvic_1595]

Love the video. Love the addition of Rory!

[@animalcol1]

Very good episode. More of this please!!

[@neilbowness6074]

Ford have got rid of the focus RS because as much as people said they loved it nobody bought it in viable numbers to make it, nobody put their money where their mouth is....they bought Audi’s, AMG ‘s and bmw M.

[@adamriese3610]

the mk3 rs sold pretty good.... i dont think, that this is a reason. But they also want to keep it special and not as common as a gti and other cars. so the investment shouldnt be to high

[@stevewood7230]

I've owned the mk1 focus rs and to me that's still the best rs they made. It ticked all the boxes for me and it was limited numbers like an rs car should be not the mass produced mk2 and mk3 and then a bunch of special editions like the heritage bollox they can charge double for

[@neilbowness6074]

Steve Wood the mk1 focus rs was always gonna have a hard time trying to fill the boots of the escort Cossie RS and the competition it had with the scoobys and lancer evo’s that reigned supreme at the time, that’s probably the only reason it wasn’t produced in large numbers, simple lack of demand and it couldn’t compete, regardless of the diff it was a 2wd car (front wheel drive) in a segment where 4wd reigned supreme.

[@intrelex9390]

The Mk3 RS actually sold really good. Ford built around 35k of them, even though they didn't plan to build as many, but the car sold well and they did it. In comparison to the Mk1 and Mk2 (both less than 10k built) that's a huge step forward. I think there's more behind this emission thing and they won't tell us, imo.

[@xIcarus227]

There's no way it sold poorly. The RS was sold in 8500 exemplars in 2016 + 2017 in the US alone. ~350 orders/month is absolutely not a bad number for such a niche car. If IntreLeX' 35k number is correct then that's a very healthy number of sales.

[@shifty277]

Very well explained. I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks, thumbs up 👍

[@26Tackle.reviews]

looks like it will be more fun just to jump on the bus to Birmingham the way things are going!

[@bramcoteelectrical1088]

that's what they want...build back better cough cough

[@flmovieproduction892]

for an example, 150g/km co2 from gas engine, then they throw a hybrid in there, which maybe get it to 55g/km, but the batteries they use is releasing so much co2 in the production, so in the end i doesnt matter, they just moved the actual release of co2 to the battery factories instead of the exhaust.

[@IOWPCV]

Ford is going bust,they have to evolve with electric car technology or die, as crazy as it sounds. For me the last Focus Rs is a great car but a chav mobile.

[@ewanhill677]

P L - There’s not many chavs with a mk3 RS. Do you know any personally?

[@IOWPCV]

@@ewanhill677 not personally but I see chavs driving them quite regular where we live & car clubs I'm affiliated with,finance is easily obtainable these days.

[@RICHARD10195]

There’s more of these on drug dealing estates than fast Audi’s now, anyone can get finance these days and the price of these second hand isn’t ridiculous

[@johnstonlee]

Darren Elliott look on autotrader at how many have been messed with

[@machiavellivip2767]

Very informative ! Like this, keep it up !

[@tanmaysharma2742]

E.U after making the new emission standards: " The hardest choices require the strongest wills"

[@jdbtracker]

It's sad to see, I worked for Ford helping design their engines and cars. Talked to Von Gitten Jr to work on the chassis for the Mustang, made it a great drifter. I remember the same was done with Hoonigan; It was a big effort to create an ultimate car. The Ford team hired racing experts, employing new software packages, state of the art stuff just to produce the RS. Coming from engineering design I can tell you it is possible to reach nearly 0 emissions. Working on big Diesel-Electric Locomotive engines pumping out 6000 hp, the team at GE I was working with managed to drop emissions down 95% for Tier V emissions regulations. It dropped the hp to 4400 but the engine is flawless. Doing it this way gave my team a huge advantage over rival companies use of Urea to solve the problem. Here's what we did, Metallurgy is Critical! being able to simulate the heat/shock wave provides countless efficiencies Balancing the cylinders for Zero friction,(as much as possible anyway) Crankshaft, bearings, cylinder sleeves, nano-textures on surfaces. Exhaust Gas Recirculation: by using the filtered cooled down particulates from the exhaust it's possible to further combust byproducts, it also cools down the fuel/oxygen mixture for even more efficiency. Multi-piezo-electric injectors: Similar to Mazda's SkyActive-X which I also worked on,(Mazda is a Ford Subsidiary) Variable Cam Timing( Triple Profile-performance Cam), adjustable runner lengths, etc for controlled Air Pressure Speed & Load parameters. Being able to adjust Fuel/Air mixture is critical. I was working with Von Koenigsegg to develop pneumatic Exhaust/Intake Valves; This makes a Huge difference, Double power and allows the possibility to design cylinder wide valves. Variable Geometry Turbos: Obviously. Very Expensive Catalytic Converters And once you start getting to the Plasma 5000 degree ignition cylinders... well... I haven't worked with Ford in a while, but I can tell you that everyone's cash reserves got drained just getting the bulk of the vehicles to 95g/km of Co2. And everyone is Focused on Electric development... it'll be a while before the Last final developments of the combustion engine are revealed. Buy these cars, that is all I can tell you. They are all examples of an unprecedented push to modernize automotive performance. Trust me, I'm the guy that designed The Ford GT, AMG GT R, The Viper ACR, and started the Focus RS project... you're not going to see cars like these for a long time.

[@steeldevil98]

Respect. Can you tell me what went wrong with all the 1.0 ecoboost failures? Then telling the customer its down to their driving and refusing warranty claims? Ford are on their knees without a pot to piss in my friend.

[@jdbtracker]

@@steeldevil98 WTF... your lucky I don't have an NDA. It's a design oversight, remember where I wrote about Shock Waves & Metallurgy? It is Important! Hot spots develop on the Block. A back frequency convergence occurs in the heat & shock waves going through the block... once it gets to a crescendo... your Engines cylinder head will pop. It's a problem I spotted back in the day, a simulation of the block showed the problem, It was corrected Immediately, that block didn't last more than a year. And yes it is up to your driving, but I'm not a Ford representative and this was like Ten years ago. I designed the Ecoboost 2.7 & 3.5 along with the Coyote & Vodoo V8s. There is a limit to the boost that can be applied with OEM parts, I intentionally put limits on One key components: The Head Studs. You won't believe how important the properties of the threads on head studs & head bolts are. It's the difference between adding an extra 50hp safely to blowing your block to smithereens. If Anyone thinks adding horsepower by increasing boost is easy, Don't. Upgrade the Head bolts to Head Studs first. Head Bolts Stretch... Don't Mess Around.

[@dominikn.5940]

Ford had a good time period when the RS came out. But 2019, 2020 they just screw up SO bad. Mustang Mach-E, all those ugly small SUV, no more sedans... Idk but if they don´t overthink their strategy i think they will not survive for long. Korean and japanese cars are way to good now that they can kinda cheap out on the cars and innovations....

[@superchief15]

The Fusion/Falcon isn’t going anywhere. What do you call it in the UK?

[@adammccalden]

One day... One day I'll own one

[@adamchase1517]

For me the biggest loss was the M140i last rear wheel drive 3.0 litre NA hot hatch with the B58 engine which pulls like a train and will win any hot hatch including the RS3 & A45 on rolling.

[@ShelbyGT5OO]

Easy, clean air exhaust system that the aftermarket can “fix”

[@Carlos_Teixeira_Drums]

Yes please do a follow up video about the everyday cars that are at risk of the carbon emitions! I have bought a fiesta 2013 1l ecoboost to be exempt of the carbon tax and because of the diesel cars situation, I believed at the time (as I intent to keep this car for a number of years) that I went the right route.. Specially when considering that more cities will have the restrictions on diesel cars around the city centre etc

[@johnn7609]

Errrrrrrrrr we ain’t in the EU ! Build them in Britain 🇬🇧

[@absy184]

Could we start seeing more detuned vehicles sold in collaboration with tuning companies such as Mountune? The Mk4 ST has massive tuning potential with its 2.3L engine. Mountune's first kit for the ST brings it up to a respectable 330ps. An RS Line edition, with the appropriate styling, a tick in the emissions box for ford, but the power brought up to spec through a tuning company? I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't mind sticking an RS badge on themselves.

[@bremCZ]

I always laugh when I hear "metric horsepower" like there are metric and imperial horses running around out there.

[@AutoTraderTV]

They don’t run. They drive. -RR

[@bremCZ]

@@AutoTraderTV Now I'm picturing a horse sitting on the cart instead of pulling it.

[@nickfraser422]

I love listening to clear spoken descriptive English and thank you for speaking highly of Ford...........Sierra Cosworth; Ford Fairlane/Thunderbird etc

[@weatherfox1]

Life Hack: Never buy a used performance car.

[@m1keyw]

WeatherFox why?

[@ITALIANO0110]

why

[@weatherfox1]

Think about how you drive your performance car. People drive them hard! It's just my opinion though.

[@m1keyw]

@@weatherfox1 Nothing wrong with driving them hard as long as they are looked after/maintained well etc. I've bought lots of used performance cars without issue. The small risk of having some unexpected costs is offset by the saving in depreciation.

[@ITALIANO0110]

@@weatherfox1 but not every one can afford a 90k new car

[@poolieboy6403]

Top Gear is now a joke and not a show for car enthusiasts, Rory did simply the best, most entertaining, and educational review of the Jaguar F Type, I’ve watched it 100 times and it’s emotional, fantastic motoring journalism !!!

[@AutoTraderTV]

Thanks. That’s a lot of watches! 😀-Rory

[@Maxu88]

SUVs are the worst thing that happened to us.

[@kings_chronicle592]

Indeed Ford focus is the most drivable car on the road I think Ford really should make that model again

[@manlikeswifty9568]

Iv been told ford going to make a fiesta RS and that was from a sales man at ford 🤞

[@Taylor40667]

Salesman should be politicians they talk so much shit

[@JMB1891]

In my experience, salesman know sod all but like to make out they do. In other words, they talk a load of bollocks.

[@tonyjacques6956]

Again Rory is spot on with his analysis. I had this RS for 18 months and I'm sure it is the best car I'll ever drive but emissions rules have killed it off. It will be one of the future classics ........

[@h3684]

The RS was too expensive for what it was. Hence why so many little bought this vehicle.

[@leonbennett4678]

They sold every single RS they made so I mean. What?

[@xIcarus227]

What are you even talking about? This car outsold Ford's expectations. The limited edition sold out instantly as well.

[@farmerhill1993]

I'm so thankful my dad has one as these cars are awesome especially launch mode

[@jamie1552]

Cause this car spends more time in my mechanics garage than my own

[@jimmmyz169]

Drove the Civic Type R, couldn't stop thinking about it. Drove the RS after and was extremely underwhelmed. Needs more power or less weight...idk which but it was boring where-as the Type-R stunned me.