Ford Focus car reviews
Reviews
Ford Focus Estate (2011 – ) expert review
The Ford Focus Estate is a good-looking addition to the line-up of Britain's best-selling car. It's also more practical and packed with equipment.
Date added: Wednesday 29 June 2011.
Ford Focus hatchback (2011 – ) expert review
The third generation Ford Focus is more refined, efficient and safer than ever before, although it lacks the sharp-edged driving thrills of previous models.
Date added: Tuesday 22 March 2011.
Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet convertible (2006 – 2011) expert review
The Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet is one of the better looking cars in its class and it’s also one of the best to drive, too. However despite this drop-top Focus being very desirable, residuals are surprisingly poor.
Date added: Friday 03 December 2010.
Ford Focus Estate (2005 – 2011) expert review
The Ford Focus Estate is great to drive, well-equipped and practical, despite its advancing years. Indeed it’s still good enough to give rivals a run for their money.
Date added: Monday 22 November 2010.
Ford Focus ST hatchback (2006 – 2010) expert review
The Ford Focus has long been regarded as the most complete car in its class and the sporty ST version adds a dose of fun.
Date added: Tuesday 12 October 2010.
Ford Focus (2004-2010) used car guide
The second-generation is a Ford Focus medium-sized family car has been amongst the UK’s best-selling cars since it was introduced in 2004. A wide variety of engines and equipment levels are available and the sheer number Ford sold means finding a good one with the specification you want should be easy.
Date added: Friday 06 August 2010.
Ford Focus hatchback (2005 – 2011) expert review
The Ford Focus may have been around for a while now, but it still delivers a first-rate drive and good practicality. However, an all-new version is imminent.
Date added: Sunday 01 November 2009.
Ford Focus RS car review
The Ford Focus RS is a landmark car. It redefines what is possible for a front-wheel drive car, and is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished hot hatches ever built. But is it worthy of carrying the evocative RS badge? Stuart Milne went to find out.
Date added: Wednesday 23 September 2009.
Ford Focus 1.6 car review
Since its launch at the end of 1998 the Ford Focus has been one of the UK’s most popular cars, selling by the bucket-load. Ford has added a hot ST version, coupe cabriolet, saloon and estate to the range – models which all hold their own against the competitors.
Date added: Friday 19 December 2008.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi car review
Take one legendary hairpin-crammed French road, add the latest version of Britain’s biggest selling car and what do you get? Proof the Ford Focus is an absolutely brilliant car.
Date added: Friday 30 November 2007.
News
Resilient UK car market records growth in October
Amid a backdrop of economic doom and gloom, the UK car market appears to be bucking the financial trend. The Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported a rise in new car registrations for October 2012 compared to the same month last year.
Date added: Friday 09 November 2012.
Focus becomes world’s best-selling car
Data from IHS Automotive shows that Ford has sold a huge 489,616 units, compared to its nearest competitor, the Toyota Corolla, of which 462,187 have been sold.
Date added: Tuesday 04 September 2012.
New vs old: Ford Focus ST
If you’re in the market for a new performance hatchback, your decision as to which model to plump for just got that little bit harder. The new Ford Focus ST is finally available in UK dealerships, and it’s spoiling for a fight with the very talented Renaultsport Megane 250 and Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Date added: Monday 23 July 2012.
Ford Focus ST: driven
The previous incarnation of Ford’s Focus ST earned the respect of many a performance car enthusiast thanks to its sharp handling and superb 225bhp 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine. While not as hardcore as the headline-grabbing Focus RS, the ST was the perfect all-rounder, offering everyday practicality and driveability combined with engaging enough performance to keep most enthusiasts happy.
Date added: Thursday 14 June 2012.