Ford Focus Estate 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X 5dr Review

For The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X Estate certainly goes when you stamp on the throttle and yet it returns an average 56.5mpg when linked to a manual gearbox. Titanium X adds part-leather seats, a powered driver's seat, and bi-xenon headlights to an already extensive kit list. You also get a far more interesting centre console layout than with the base trims, which really lifts the cabin.

Against The engine is a little growly and there’s a fair bit of vibration noticeable at tickover. What’s more, the lower-power 138bhp version is cheaper and smoother.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X Estate gives you the best of both worlds. It produces enough oomph to turn the Focus into a bit of a stealthy hot hatch, and when you back off the power, you’ll easily better 50mpg.

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Key facts

0–60mph: 8.8 secs
Top speed: 135 mph
Average mpg: 56.5
Tank range: 746 miles

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The full Ford Focus review

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
All engines have plenty of go
Ride & Handling
5 out of 5 stars
No manufacturer engineers better
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Precise controls and excellent noise suppression
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Get a decent discount
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Big on style but a little short on substance
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Solid, safe and full of trick kit
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Superb driving position
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Not the class best but it’s hardly cramped
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
You can have as many toys as you like

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There isn't a bad engine among the ones in the range that we've tried, but we reckon the best is the 148bhp turbocharged 1.6 Ecoboost. It's smooth, gives you the sprightly pace with which to exploit the car's brilliant handling, and keeps running costs reasonable.

The 1.6 turbodiesel will be popular, too, because it's impressively pokey but incredibly efficient.

Similarly, all the trims are pretty generously specified, so there's no bad choice there, either. All versions come with air-conditioning, electric windows, DAB radio and Bluetooth. We prefer Titanium trim, though, thanks to the posher-looking stereo that gives the cabin a real lift.

Blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane-departure warning with built in lane-keeping are all available as options. As is Forward Alert, which warns of an impending crash, buzzing up a visual and audible alert. It can even apply the brakes to help minimise an impact.