Ford Focus ST Line X 2019 | 3 Good 3 Bad

The new Ford Focus looks fantastic. By far the biggest improvement is the cabin quality: it’s on a par with the VW Golf and Mercedes A-Class. There are a host of new engines, and a new 8-speed automatic gearbox you’d actually want to choose. Space is in plentiful supply, especially in the back. The only downside: the price is also on a par with the VW Golf and Mercedes A-Class. And the options lists are longer – and pricier – than before.

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[stuartmiller]

If you're getting one and you love your music, get one with the B&O Play system installed. It's jawdropping 😎. Simply jawdropping.

[peadarbroe]

On my second Focus, this one is the ST Line X. I do 60, 000 miles a year plus. Great car, had it Ceramic Coated by SPR Detailing, car looks better than a showroom cat.

[englishdragon]

What I’m hearing is this car has basically no issues, bar the passengers, who can’t complain cause you’re giving them a lift, and an automatic gearbox issue which is solved by going manual

[squilacci]

The drive modes are great, all have a completely different feeling.

[asmith]

What’s your thoughts on multi link suspension compared to twist beam? Seems the earliest st lines had multi link...not now. Although I’ve read the twist beam is the suspension from the fiesta ST.

[ipwnxdemonzz]

How do you Hagel with the dealer what do you say to get the price down

[heliusuk]

I just brought the 1.0 ecoboost 125bhp and it's OK ish on normal short roads, but when you take it on a lomg road it's so lagging power. You put your foot down and it's like stuck with it now for 4 years.

[owo]

I noticed that the build quality isn't really that amazing
The side panel bents quite easily compared to the old one
Try squeezing the door, with the window door, it goes in easily, wth

[bogsdolics]

Hi Great vid, does the badge say st line x or just st line,
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[KAZUYADOG]

Have to agree with how the 8 speed auto works in urban 30mph area's with tarmac speed humps in "sport" it goes into crazy i dont know which gear to select and will rev its bollox off while it decides, this is in a 2021 Kuga 190 AWD,

[asmith]

29mpg on normal mode. I’ll post eco mpg next week. Sports mode is awesome but can almost watch the petrol gauge go down whilst flooring it up the motorway..

[CharlieCB-]

Can anyone advise… does the ST line X come with the interior scuff “ST” guards and the alloy pedals, or is this something you have to buy extra? Same with the red break callipers. Is this standard on the ST line X or extra cost?

[stretchfred]

Don’t understand when car reviewers feel like we need to watch them chat chat chat chat I want to see the car not May I consider voice over

[louiscooklin]

I have a Ford Focus 2020 ST-Line X 8 speed auto MK4

I have had non stop problems with this car. However, I persist because I like it.

*short story*

I got the vehicle on 9, 000 miles.

Prior to collecting from Company called Cazoo they stated the gearbox was broken. They stated they then fixed it with a ‘software update.’

Driving it for a while, I would notice when coming off the accelerator there would be a ticking sound. You could hear. However, disappeared when going back onto the accelerator. When shifting from P, R, N and D it has always been a bit jerky.

It went to Ford numerous times and they always stated cannot find customers complaint with the engine and ticking noise as well as numerous engine, warning, lights and drivetrain problems popping up on the dash.

Finally, it got to 30, 000 and the engine blew up. Thankfully still under warranty with ONE day left.

So at the moment on the clock, it’s down 33, 000 miles in which three of those 30, 000 have been driven on the new engine.

So that is the story of this Focus, hopefully it helps.

My one question if anyone can help or relate is: when I shift from R to D the car jolts forward every time as if you were driving a manual car and stalled. However, does not do this on a cold start. Ford are useless and can someone with a brain please shed some light.

All other autos I’ve driven and other ford focus’ do NOT behave like this.

Personally, I would not recommend a Focus unless its an engine above a 1.0L and a manual.

Thank you so much!

[DroningaboutIreland]

How much can I reasonably haggle a Ford dealer for a 2nd hand 2019 Focus ST Line, there's ones going for 16/17K with less than 10K miles on the clock, is there much wiggle room for me as a cash buyer? Any help would be appreciated.

[Mikeyp]

Does the UK St line x have led mood lighting.I.e in the cup holder areas as the Ford brochure doesn't say really

[movieplayer]

so Bad No. 3 is ridiculous from you.
If your driving in Town why do you need to put your car in sport
For example if your driving on a track this high revs are better to accelerate


Ore if your driving fast on a country road

It is not a bad point in my view


But nice video ;)

[callummcintyre]

Majority of the video was your face and not the car. Thought it was a car review? Ok you were in the car but not really relevant to the video because it was just your face.

[richghost]

Had my 1.5 st line x (182bhp) for 3 months and absolutely love it. Would strongly recommend manual over auto. I was given an auto version as a courtesy car and hated it. Sport mode is lovely and I only choose eco when in rush hour traffic. I went through an online company that rhymes with bar pow and saved about £3k off the book price ;)

[Cougarsamurai]

Concentrate on your driving presenting.