For This is a cracking small hatchback, with a roomy cabin and a smooth, economical and flexible diesel engine. It’s also good to drive, with a fine ride and sharp steering and handling.

Against The list price is high and residual values will be weak. At this price you’d expect alloy wheels as standard. Not all the interior trim is as classy as that on the top of the dash.

Ford Focus Hatchback

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3 out of 5 stars

This is one of our favourite versions, thanks to its frugal, flexible and refined engine. Style supplies most of the basics, but it’s only a small stretch to Zetec, which is our choice.

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Key facts

0–60mph
10.9 secs
Top speed
117 mph
Average mpg
62.7
Tank range
727 miles
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The Focus range is so big that it really does provide everything from frugal runabouts to fire-breathing hot hatches, via practical estates and sexy coupe-cabriolets. These three- and five-door hatchbacks are the core of the range, however. The sheer number of used Focuses out there means that residual values aren’t strong, but the flipside is that you can get a big discount on the list price.

Entry-level models are a little short on power and kit, so we’d recommend moving up to Zetec trim if you can, because you’re then unlikely to have to add any optional extras.

Of the wide range of engines, the 1.6 TDCI is our pick. It’s flexible and refined, yet provides incredible fuel economy and emits very little CO2. The dearer diesel and petrol models push the price uncomfortably high, while the hot hatch ST model sounds great, but its five-cylinder engine is thirsty and it’s not as much fun as it should be.

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