Ford Focus 2011 - 2018 hatchback in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

Mat takes you through a full 4k review of the new Ford Focus. For years this hatchback has been ultra competitive in its class competing against the Volkswagen Golf, Peugeot 308 and the Vauxhall Astra, but how does it handle and how much boot space does the Focus have in comparison to the rest of the market? Mat answers all your questions and more.





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[bismarchiavelli]

Love the 5 best/5 worst feature breakdown. It's so detailed and nit picky that I know you've looked at the car critically. I don't get that from any other reviewer. Wish you were on Top Gear. Keep it up Mat.

[MrEngland]

Focus, will always be my 1st love with cars lol

[resplendentwitticism]

Man, this has an ST steering wheel, awesome wheels, and a manual transmission...all things we can’t get in America. Now there are going to be zero Focus’ in the states :(

[vladpresecan]

The 2017 Focus comes with SYNC 3, which in my opinion is clearly the best infotainment system from it's class, in this video it was the SYNC 2, one of the slowest systems i could see

[ttmusicchannel]

i really don't get why everyone is hating on the car... i own one since 2 years and i haven't had any problems with it in those two years. also the window in the backseats is the same as in the front seats. i think it looks really nice and yeah, the interior could be better but thats what you get for the price. period.

[amirkhanmazari]

I just got my new Ford Focus full option last Friday it’s amazing

[connorpiper]

I don’t understand how this is a 2018 review. The Zetec S was replaced with the ST line in 2016 and Sync 3 has been standard since early 2017

[ssmfernando]

I own this car for almost two years, exact same color, titanium 1-liter eco boost with 16". much more comfortable and no need to worry about hitting curbs. I would say, according to the today's standard, infotainment system and interior "could be" better. But folks, this model around 18K euros. it comes with very refined driving pleasure, Sony sound system, automatic pilot parking, start and stop, reverse camera, sensors everywhere, and other standard equipment for titanium trim, folding mirrors, led interior lights, daytime running lights and list goes on. Also ford focus has good reliability records. Stop complaining if you don't know. buy something else if you don't like the brand or model. period!

[SuperSweetToffee]

"The camera was out of focus" 😂😂😂😂😂

[josipmatic]

I have Ford Focus titanium 1, 6 tdci from 2010, avsome car for drive, 12000km in 8 month, avarage fuel consuption 5, 3l

[mertozelci]

Focus is good, especially on 0:04.
Very smart Mat..

[MC_AFC]

Another great review. Have a 2012 Focus myself and I find it brilliant. I really like this new design on the zetec s and will consider buying one for sure.

[MrRawUK]

Not a bad review Mat! The Focus is about the best you can get for that money. I rented 4 cars in 3 months (inc a Focus) when I sold my 2006 Audi a4 and have just bought a 2017 Ford Focus St line.1.0 Ecoboost.
It's a lovely car to look at, sync 3 is actually very good. Driving position is great.
Fuel economy is average so think twice about a 1.0 and maybe go for the 1.5 as Mat said.
Rear windows are wind up? were you thinking?
Road noise at speed is not great but all in all i am happy and give it 7/10. Yes the VW and Audi's are better but i would have had to spend close to £20k for one to spec, this cost me £14k.

[petermarshall]

I've owned the current model Focus since it was released in November 2014, and Matt I have to disagree with every negative point you made about the focus. cheap feeling steering wheel! no headroom in the back! I'm 6' 3" and sometimes travel in the back and my head doesn't touch the ceiling. it's a very quiet ride on 17" wheels and is brilliantly screwed together. 20 months and 43, 000 miles and not a single squeak or rattle. And if you want or need a bigger boot buy an estate car. A Focus estate!

[raymondhambleton]

I have a 2016 Focus Ecoboost 1.0 Titanium. It's a superb car for it's size and will tackle all weather conditions with no hessitation. I've driven through flooded roads and deep snow with no problems. The driver's seat is very comfortable and doesn't cause aches on long journeys. I get about 50 mpg from the 1 litre engine which is pretty good. The display shows fuel economy of 70mpg or more. It's well built and if you you fit Mitchelin tyres, you don't get much road noise. I have my Focus serviced by a Ford dealer and they know all my car's history and only fit genuine Ford parts.

[LewisNelson]

I lost it when the car was trying to find a parking space 😂😂😂😂

[colnegonyeh]

I'm 21 and I have just bought one of these focuses titanium the 1.5 tdci version

[ericgeorge]

I love my 2009 Focus and definitely want another...GREAT CARS.

[jezstokes]

Currently on my 3rd Ford Focus, great cars, never give me any trouble