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For The Ford Focus is the sweetest-handling car in its class. It’s also refined, safe and has competitive CO2 emissions.
Against The boot is small and cabin quality is no match for the class leaders’. Some of the engines aren’t particularly efficient in real-world driving.
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The Ford Focus is great to drive and comes with lots of safety equipment, but there are some more practical and classy rivals.
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There are 35 Ford Focus versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
There isn't a bad engine among the ones in the Ford Focus range that we've tried, but we reckon the best is the 113bhp 1.6 diesel. It’s strong enough and impressively smooth, although it’s not as efficient as some rivals in real-world driving.
All versions come with air-conditioning, electric front windows and a USB connection. Popular Zetec trim adds alloys, Bluetooth, a digital radio and a heated windscreen. We’d understand if you wanted to upgrade to Titanium trim, because this brings more convenience equipment and a posher-looking dashboard that gives the cabin a real lift, although it’s not cheap.
However you specify your Focus, make sure you get a big discount. Dealers should be prepared to knock off thousands of pounds, especially on more expensive versions. The Focus doesn’t have particularly strong resale values, so a discount will help partially offset the steep depreciation.
Reader test team says:
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec S 5dr
I took delivery of this car in April 2012, after negotiating a discount of roughly 18% plus options worth over £2500 all in the price was just over…
4
out of 5 stars
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.0T 125 Ecoboost Zetec 5dr
I test drove the above car yesterday. I liked it so much. I bought the 1.0 Ecoboost Titanium X. Pick it up at the end of this month. I will only…
5
out of 5 stars
Ford Focus Hatchback Focus 5dr
I wrote a review for this car when I first took delivery in July 2011, and overall I'd still say its an ok car. However, in terms of the owning…
3
out of 5 stars
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec 5dr
We used to own this model, but are delighted to have sold it on. After only a few miles, the after depressing the clutch, the pedal refused to rise…
1
out of 5 stars
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Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec 5dr
The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 115 Edge is a great car to drive, and has superb official figures for emissions and fuel economy. You might struggle to match the claimed 67mpg, but it should still be cheap to run.
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