Ford Focus
The world has gone SUV mad, with hordes being drawn by the high-up view and the perceived safety of their sheer size. But do you really need a pseudo-off-roader?
Well, one drive of a ford Focus family hatchback could show you that you don’t, because while everyone else is walking about in the motoring equivalent of a hiking boot, you could be enjoying the benefits of an automotive Adidas Gazelle. It needs to be good to stand out, too, because it has a strong roster of direct alternatives, including the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Mercedes A-Class, Skoda Octavia and Vauxhall Astra.
In terms of size, the Ford Focus sits neatly between the smaller Ford Fiesta and large Ford Mondeo. There’s also an estate version of the Ford Focus if you need even more space and practicality, and hot hatch fans are catered for by the sporty Focus ST model.
The new Ford Focus’s interior is pleasant to look at, with a central band of shiny trim on the dashboard topped with a soft-touch section that spreads as far as the top of the door cards. The buttons for the Focus’s climate control and other functions are all large and well labelled so are easy to hit.
Entry-level Ford Focus Zetec models come with an 8-inch touchscreen, and voice-recognition technology, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone mirroring. The touchscreen is responsive and bright, but the onscreen graphics aren’t quite as sharp as in, say, an Audi or Mercedes and the general menu structure isn’t quite as intuitive, either.
From ST-Line X models all the way to the range-topping Vignale you get sat-nav. Also added from ST-Line X is a 4.3-inch colour instrument cluster screen for clearer driving information on the move. A wireless smartphone charging pad can be added to all but entry-level models for relatively little money, too.
Two tall adults will have no problems with the amount of leg room and head room around the Ford Focus’s front seats, while the driver gets a decent amount of manual seat and steering wheel adjustment, as well as manual lumbar adjustment as standard. In terms of practicality, the Focus betters almost all alternatives for space in the back – save an Octavia. Two adults will sit behind the two in the front quite happily.
Zetec Edition
Zetec Edition models get a bit more kit than the base ford focus with 16-inch alloys, cruise control, cornering front fog lights, and a leather steering wheel. The infotainment system is upgraded thanks to an 8.0-inch touchscreen with DAB radio, voice control, and smartphone mirroring.
5 engines available with the Zetec Edition trim 1L , 1.5L petrol , 1.5L Diesel
The ford focus Titanium Edition puts comfort before agility. 16in alloys feature, as well as LED rear lights and a chrome grille, climate control, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, heated front seats and 8.0-inch touchscreen, keyless entry, automatic headlights, automatic emergency braking, LED daytime running lights, leather steering wheel and gear lever and cruise control.
7 engines available with the Titanium Edition trim 1L petrol , 1.5L petrol , 2L petrol
The Active version of the ford focus comes with raised suspension that makes it slightly more comfortable than other Focus models. You also get 17-inch alloy wheels, some protective black body trims, twin exhaust tips, tinted rear windows and Active-branded scuff plates on the doors sills. Inside, you'll find blue stitching on the standard fabric seats and a touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation and built-in Apple and Android smartphone mirroring. There's also an extra 4.3-inch display nestled between the instrument dials.
3 engines available with the Active Edition trim 1L petrol , 1.5L diesel
ST-Line Edition
ST-Line Edition is based on ford focus Zetec, but gets a sportier look. That means larger 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, chrome exhaust pipes, a rear spoiler and sports pedals, as well as keyless entry. That’s on top of Zetec’s air-con, automatic headlights, automatic emergency braking, LED daytime running lights, leather steering wheel and gear lever, cruise control and 8-inch-screened infotainment system.
7 engines available with the ST-Line Edition trim 1L petrol , 1.5L diesel , 2L diesel
Titanium X Edition comes with Titanium’s LED rear lights and a chrome grille, climate control, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, heated front seats, 8.0-inch touchscreen, keyless entry, automatic headlights, automatic emergency braking, LED daytime running lights, leather steering wheel and gear lever and cruise control. Then they add rear privacy glass, large 17-inch alloy wheels, partial leather seat trim and an electric driver’s seat.
7 engines available with the Titanium X Edition trim 1L petrol , 1.5L diesel , 2L diesel
ST-Line Edition, but with more luxury. 18-inch alloy wheels, climate control, front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, an electric driver’s seat, heated front seats and a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen. That’s on top of ST-Line’s LED headlights, chrome exhaust pipes, a rear spoiler and sports pedals, as well as keyless entry, automatic headlights, automatic emergency braking, LED daytime running lights, leather steering wheel and gear lever and cruise control.
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