Ford Focus Zetec S video review 90sec verdict

[snnyburnett]

Does the British fuel economy standards differ from the US epa estimates? Because I don't understand how 56.5 combined is even possible for a diesel with epa estimates for other cars.

@Adelante077 But... how long will it last? :))))

[theclassicgamer-]

Your forgetting that manufactures want the customers to modify their ride because incase you hadnt notice car designers get knowledge from your typical ricer because they know how to get the optimum performance of the vehicle and also in some cases comfort

[lffit]

Just as satisfying as any other Focus? can't go wrong with that; a damn good well built car, why? had one for 12 years now, best handling most reliable car I have ever owned!

[SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

@MrWizardSleeve You can predict the reliability of the new car by looking at the similarities between the new and the older model. What problems did the older model have and what did they do to remedy it in the new model. A true car critic would delve into such topics before even talking about the superficial looks and frills, even in 90 seconds. Its why they are professionals with the big budget shoots. They can start with surveys, recalls, customer satisfactions, and reported defects.

[MrWizardSleeve]

@GlockNinja You don't test for reliability on a new car they just received for 24 hours. That's not logical. Check consumer reports or look for a long term test car.

[weedmastersr]

@dsyebert its a diesel so what would you expect?

[ScottPC]

Iv seen the 2012 ST already, Top Gear were filming were I live (UK Kent)

[flatblackstrat]

@Adelante077 Except you won't get to drive it as much because it will be in the shop.

[Prodriver]

turn in looks quite good. @ 0:28 looked to almost over steer.

[ChristopherJManess]

@Tunerdude94 Not every model is attractive, but I fancy the 159. It looks menacing! I dig that in a car.

[RichardMajor]

£21k!? How much will the ST cost!? This all seems rather expensive.

[SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

I have yet to meet one Ford Focus, Fiesta, or Fusion owner who has not had a problem with the car within the 4 to 5 years time. I've talked with people who worked in rental agencies in Europe who tell me that between the Ford Fiesta and the Toyota Yaris, the Ford gave them the most problems. Its sad when American cars can't be more reliable than Korean cars. Something is rotten in Denmark!!!!

[aethrus]

Now this is a reasonable car for a 90 seconds review.

[SwPiotrek]

New Focus seems to be sporty looking Golf...
or
New Golf seems to be calmly looking Focus?

[DarrenCassey]

People don't tend to like watching videos that are too long online, which is why people like Autocar are told to keep it short and simple, but I think 90 seconds is taking it a bit far. If you're searching for videos of cats, 30 seconds each video is too long and youll get bored, but if youre watching this youre probably a car nut and are willing to watch a bit more. Also remember, they don't have resources to make long top gear-esque videos, these are just extra content from mag reviews

[besttyler]

@leparkourtutorials Look at the BMW 535D with 300hp, how can you say that's not sporty? Now they're coming out with the M550d which will be even faster.

[flatblackstrat]

@DocWolph I guess you realized it just was better to put the keyboard

[DualofChaos]

0-60 in 8.6 seconds? This is a Cold Hatchback.

[Justdrivethere]

@TheVtieg6 Diesel never will be sporty. There have been attempts, but they never compared to the petrol versions. A sports car is about excitement and response, things an oil burner can only hope to promise.