THE ICONIC FORD FOCUS | 2023 Ford Focus Review

Join Caroline Kidd as she takes the New Ford Focus for a scenic mountain drive to find out if it's still the best hatchback in the segment. Let's find out if its spacious practicality, comfortable interior, strong styling and superb handling is enough to help it stand strong against competition like the Opel Astra or the Peugeot 308.

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Video Highlights:
Intro 00:00
Exterior Styling 01:13
Boot 02:37
Interior Rear 03:00
Interior Front 03:43
Driving 05:30
Verdict 08:07

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[robbennett]

I have the Titanium X model. I have owned it since March 2023 & have done 14, 000 miles. I'm averaging around 55 to 60 mpg! costing about 11.5p per mile. I love it. The B&O sound system is amazing & it's a joy to drive. Choose Desert Island Blue Ford colour ever. The best car I've owned

[Sydebern]

Great looking and seemingly good car. I'm considering it.

Not a fan of the disappearance of the physical buttons of the heating controls though.

And it's a pity there's not an option for a bigger engine (aside of the one in the Focus ST).

[TheZanshen]

I purchased the mild hybrid 125 st line and the engine is superb. Quick enough for real world driving and handling is great.

[MrShamrock]

Bought st line today, lovely car to drive

[lesfingal]

Terrific review, informative and professional. Thankfully no stupid jokes, funny voices or clarksonesque imitators! Bewildering choice of trims, front ends and cabin refinements.Wasn't impressed with the 1L engine on a recent test drive of a 22 plate. That said, a really lovely car.

[kayakp]

ive ordered st line x 155 mhev automatic in agate black i ordeed the parking pack, but because of constraints with the worldwide chip shortages couldnt supply the parking pack but no biggy still looking forward to the car in october

[buijs]

I took this Focus, same trim but m.h. and wagon version. Very quiet, comfortable car, a big improvement on the previous (2012) generation (which was also a joy to drive) You have to feather it to get the 5.5L fuel consumption with the 18" wheels though 😁

[kayakp]

The reversing camera is only an option with the parking assist pack in UK. The all round sensors are standard on all models.

[MalcolmKerr]

Great car but had the 153bhp I’d recommend that over the 123bhp especially for motorway driving. Cracking car handling fantastic and smooth

[Liverpoolne]

Frustrating that they have ditched diesel and even more frustrating that they have ditched the whole model. I have owned 7 of these since the mk1 and they always bring a smile to my face when driving. The 1.5 Ecoblue engine is so well suited to the car with good fuel economy, heaps of torque and enough power to make the car enjoyable to drive in any real-world environment. It seems like Ford is putting all of its eggs in one basket now rather than spreading the risk like other manufacturers who have retained a mix of petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric. Last time I visited the Ford dealer he said if you want a diesel next time you’ll have to buy a van. Sadly that means I won’t be buying a Ford. Gutted!

[paulmackintosh]

Hi, just subscribed.
Great review, clear, concise and informative.
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Paul 🇬🇧

[pauljohnson]

Why ppl buy puma is beyond me, they are built on fiesta chassis and small, focus is bigger. The juga on the other hand is much bigger but it is an suv.

[carzoneie]

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[kr]

Why don’t we have it in US?? No sedans no smaller hatchbacks.

[leeackerman]

Rear camera isn't standard, it's part of the parking pack

[thapelomashego]

Why this car not available in south africa

[markemarkpsv]

Elephant in the room ignored?
What about the HUD? Is it extra, or does it come with the ST line X?
👌😎🤘m-E-m

[darkzz]

wait! 18inch wheels means expensive tires every year!!! dont forget that! thats the most money eating point!!

[FInsight-uqnt]

Yes, ECOBOOST is 'WELL PROVEN' to FAIL. If there is no diesel option then I'm not interested.

[simon]

Lovely looking car. The colour is especially appealing.