2022 Ford Focus: Can a facelift save the Ford Focus?

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After all, the Focus used to be a firm fixture in the list of Britain's bestselling cars. However, in recent years buyers have flocked to SUVs and crossovers, leaving the Focus as something of an afterthought in the minds of new car buyers. To put the car back on buyers' radar, Ford has facelifted the Focus for 2022.
The changes include updated engines, refreshed styling and improved in-car technology, which are all designed to make this Mk4 Focus feel new and fresh. But 25 years after the original Focus went on sale, can this model still cut it?
In this CarGurus UK review, Rebecca Jackson spends time in the 1.0-litre EcoBoost mild hybrid version of the Focus with 155 horsepower as its disposal, and finished in ST-Line Vignale trim. As well as reminding us about how the car fares for space and practicality, Rebecca explores the new technology on offer and takes the Focus for a spin to see if it's still one of the most involving family cars to drive.
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00:00 - Introducing the 2022 Mk4 Ford Focus
01:38 - Practicality
02:31 - Interior and infotainment
04:46 - Driving impressions
06:38 - Verdict
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@Mr1Redwing Жыл бұрын

Good video. Yes have mine on order since November. St line vignale 155hp and automatic. And with all option boxes ticked. Can’t wait. There are scratchy plastics in every car no matter what you pay. Build quality is on par with VW and has a better look. Great car.

@xsankhd1374 Жыл бұрын

Ordered mine in January gets built this month, dealer say it should be ready mid to end of October

@ArvidNielsen Жыл бұрын

We have 2015 Focus. In the process of test driving all electric replacement options, I’m often very happy to get back into my own car. Great, reliable, yet fun drive, as it is.

@jackt7331 11 ай бұрын

Just bought one. 1.0 mhev 155hp, dark grey metallic, automatic and Active X trim, I love this car so much. I think it is extremely beautiful inside and outside. Feels powerful yet drives smoothly. I’m very happy with my choice.

@Saabinseptime 5 ай бұрын

The same as mine. But I have the manual gearbox . I'm also very happy with this car 😀

@jackt7331 5 ай бұрын

@septime great to read that :) What were the other cars you were interested in before you made the final decision? I was looking at Honda HRV Ehev which I almost went for, and I also looked at Renault Arkana and VW TRoc but I'm glad I didn't go for them.

@Saabinseptime 5 ай бұрын

@@jackt7331 Actually I had a Mondeo Vignale before the Focus. I wanted to switch the Mondeo for the Focus . But the Honda was a good idea . You fancy SUV's apparently, it's not my case but the Active is in the middle of the road between a regular car and a SUV.

@paulrowe7396 Жыл бұрын

Finally took delivery of mine on the1st Sept, 11 months after ordering. Alough it's not as quick of the mark as my previous diesal, I'm more than happy so far. :-)

@jamiep61 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Adding the Vignale Pack gives the Focus a bit of Luxury

@simon1066 Жыл бұрын

I have the 2020 Focus, it’s been a great car for me. Effortless power from the 2.0 Diesel engine, 53 mpg currently. I ticked all the options and they all really work well, but the B&O sound system is outstanding, a must have.

@dalesmith4985 Жыл бұрын

let us know how much you will spend on it in the Garage getting things fixed over the next 8 years, I got a ten year old focus and it only has 80,000 kilometers. so far I have replaced the steering rack, then the heater core failed and after that the camshaft position sensor failed, the check engine light has come on 5 times in the last year,water was also leaking into the rear hatch compartment....Fords build quality is cheap and not made to last

@christopherprose3881 Жыл бұрын

Great review of an outstanding hatch. Ford has its highlights and lowlights, but this is a strong effort. I wish we had the plethora of choices for cars here in the states that you enjoy over there. All we get is a whole lot of SUVs and trucks and so few estates and hatches. I'd feel like a kid in a candy store if I lived over there and was in the market for a new daily driver. Anywho, great video CG! Love all your content and expertise on the subject of new cars. I agree that much too much function and features are being relegated to touch screens when physical buttons and dials and just so much more sensible and less distracting. I hope the industry catches on and soon!

@interceptor-ss8kb Жыл бұрын

Ford have given up on the Focus they announced its getting axed as they move their concentration to electric suvs

@splodgeaug2009 Жыл бұрын

I have owned this car now for 3 weeks. I have no complaints… does exactly what I need it to do. I have the ST line Vignale 1.0lt eco boost. Better build quality than previous fords. My only wish is that the start button could have been red? But that’s it.

@Verbindungs Жыл бұрын

I love how it looks.

@rhysmainwaring396 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Why oh why are manufacturers insisting on going touch screen for key controls. Part of the reason I'm staying old school in my vehicle choice from now now.

@bikeman123 Жыл бұрын

Screens are cheaper than buttons, less wiring.

@roberth.8807 11 ай бұрын

Quite rightly you can't look at your phone at the wheel, but it's ok to tap at this screen whilst driving?

@m__r1100 Жыл бұрын

Is all this hybrid tech adding anything? I drive 1.4tsi Leon - 150bhp, 45mpg around town and 53mpg on a long run...no hybrid tech

@PiperX1X Жыл бұрын

I have this in the estate model at 125 hp and I absolutely love it, it’s definitely a drivers car and definitely doesn’t feel like such a small engine and the engine noise and exhaust system reminds me of the Subaru Impreza. As for the touch screen I was a bit sceptical at first but everything now so easy and second nature. I can personally highly recommend the focus st line Vignale.

@RonnieMain Жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm picking up the Active Vignale estate MHEV Auto 125 next week. Currently driving the 2019 Active X Estate Auto 155. How are you finding the 125 to drive?

@PiperX1X Жыл бұрын

@@RonnieMain absolutely awesome Ronnie, there’s no way anyone would think that it’s an 1.0 ltr car, it goes like stink it really does and I’m still getting a smile on my face every time I push the start button. I’ve just this week gone over 1000 miles and it’s been averaging between 38 and 41 mpg, I live in the country with quite a few hills so I’d expect anyone on the flat will probably get a few more. I have spinal problems and I find it really comfortable and can adjust my seat with ease with just the push of a few buttons. My one and only gripe is that the petrol filler cap doesn’t lock and any person wanting free fuel will be able to help themselves so I’d suggest if you can when you park up is to park close to a solid structure so they can’t get access to the filler cap.

@RonnieMain Жыл бұрын

@@PiperX1X Hey, really appreciate your reply here, you've answered my question well. Regarding the fuel cap, I thought this with my 2019 Focus Active X but if you lock the car, there's a small trap moves over about a foot down in the filler pipe to stop fuel theft.

@abelisraelcruzayuso4682 Жыл бұрын

ST Line Vignale? When I tested it in the 2018 presentation in Nice, the Vignale and ST Line trims were separated... 🤔🤔🤔🤔

@vijaymistry4169 Жыл бұрын

Most features need to be accessed via the screen except the volume nob, however you can change the volume on the steering, so what’s the point?

@athollmcnicoll1028 Жыл бұрын

What do I think of the Mild Hybrid Focus over what I am used to Fiesta Active 1 ltr with Turbo,. Sorry Rebecca but as usual I'll stick to what I own and if I need to change, think I'll try out "ONTO" as the no fuss Subscription package for motoring. There you go no laughs this time round at the office - Hahaha!!

@georgeboothroyd7074 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your reviews Rebecca

@daveomeara2419 Жыл бұрын

I’m looking to buy a new St-Line estate with the 1.0 125bhp engine. Can anyone give me an idea of what it will be like MPG wise ? I currently have a 2020 active estate with the 1.5TDCI 120bhp

@craigoverton Жыл бұрын

I have the St line vignale estate diesel. I love the car however I have a few complaints. Sometimes the keyless entry doesn’t work. On some songs a get vibration for the door which is frustrating considering it has a B&O sound system. I also don’t think the fuel economy is as good as my last car, but that could be as I’ve got from the hatch to the estate and it’s a heavier car.🤷‍♂️

@jcarter3562 9 ай бұрын

A superb car! I have the Titanium model mild hybrid 125 auto. You mention a jerky driving experience when the mild hybrid system is operating? Well I don't find that at all! It is seamless and smooth in its operation. Maybe your test car had an issue? The sync 4 is also excellent, and having most of the controls built into it really is not an issue, you get used to it very quickly. It certainly gives you a very attractive and uncluttered looking cabin.

@jamesbirkenhead876 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2020 focus mhev and mine doesn't jerk. It takes a little bit of getting used to at first but it's not jerky. Might just be that specific car

@nelolorenzolorenzo7409 Жыл бұрын

I love your work she just looks superb I love her

@jimmyjackson5605 Жыл бұрын

just today picked up my new focus st-line x 125ps.....seems a bit more punchier than my 68 plate st-line...more refined inside and i do like the new infotainment system and the new digital binnacle....i have done 91 miles mixed driving and attained 44.6 mpg...my overall rating of this facelift 4.5 focus is promising.....

@Bobblenob Жыл бұрын

I have ordered an STLine Vignale auto in Feb, still waiting, possible delivery end of Oct.

@nelolorenzolorenzo7409 Жыл бұрын

are those models launch also in south Africa

@Fastwunz Жыл бұрын

35k for scratchy plastic interiors like this??? It’s almost as unacceptable as VW’s corner cutting and price hiking

@DeanoEV135 Жыл бұрын

Cheap scratchy plastics everywhere in a 25-35k car is unacceptable no matter how good the car is otherwise. Good review though 👍

@wall-e7179 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@dezze0n Жыл бұрын

It’s ford to be fair

@TheDarrenP Жыл бұрын

Most cars know have cheap scratch plastics you just need to know where to look. I refuse to pay the money for new cars the cost is silly close or around 40k or more for a Focus ST, or Golf . Just go for one 3 years old or so. Less than half that.

@ABPhotography1 Жыл бұрын

Love the Focus

@zuti071 Жыл бұрын

Facelift model looks much better now, but i notice huge price increase of 5000 euros than (pre facelift) year ago.

@fredw2185 Жыл бұрын

Luv that lipstick color on you, it upscales the car 💋💄😘 Ford nailed this red colour

@slw0599 Жыл бұрын

Virtually every car now has a stuck on iPad to the dash, and with the size of the focus infotainment screen looks too much of a distraction to me...telsa's too.

@hanumanadampage3079 Жыл бұрын

I love the way you say 'focus'. Good review.

@simeonbennettphotography9111 Жыл бұрын

The Ford Focus is such a staple family car.

@marcopozzoli4541 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video . Fantastic car. What is the exact colour of the car ? Tks very much !!!

@CarGurusUK Жыл бұрын

We think it's Beautiful Berry

@marcopozzoli4541 Жыл бұрын

@@CarGurusUK Tks !

@stuartwilson3432 Жыл бұрын

I’ve ordered the vignale st line 155 bhp only went to see it today put my ordered in told me be ready in 6 weeks but I’ve heard people been waiting a long time hope the dealership is right good review

@mlukubone7134 Жыл бұрын

Good but want the ST

@flyme195 Жыл бұрын

As a family car, how does the 3 cylinder engine fair when lugging about a family and a boot full of stuff?

@davidhayes4814 Жыл бұрын

Leave your family at home..

@buijs1967 5 ай бұрын

Jerky driving experience!? I got used to the regenerative braking within a few days and the sync 4 system works great. Better order with optional AGR driver seat which has all adjustement you need.

@emiLydad Жыл бұрын

The ST line looks just doesn’t do it for…just bought the Active X edition it’s a beauty

@surfbug1 Жыл бұрын

Love her voice!

@manuelpinzon9854 Жыл бұрын

Diesel ?

@faustinaadu2284 Жыл бұрын

Mazda 3’s and BMW 1 Series’s are still very good to drive. But they all have Electric Power Steering so the steering is still a bit numb

@pb5x5 Жыл бұрын

So does the Focus. Very few cars have hydraulic power steering now.

@audie-cashstack-uk4881 Жыл бұрын

All cars do it being elec is irelevent its not weighted currently I have a brand new i20n. The steering weight is amazing and customisable

@pb5x5 Жыл бұрын

@@audie-cashstack-uk4881 Electric power steering gives very little to no real feedback at all. Just different kinds kinds of numbness. Eco numb, comfort numb or sporty numb.......

@pb5x5 Жыл бұрын

Might be best off getting a late pre-facelift Focus.

@mkr10001 Жыл бұрын

@pb5x5 Жыл бұрын

@@mkr10001 You'd still have a heater when the touch screen packs up.

@hathilawwa Жыл бұрын

Why would a Ford have a VW infotainment system as mentioned in this video? 🤔

@-DC- Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you have to deal with Ford dealers that seem to offer a Customer service experience stuck in the mid 80's, Far better choices available.

@itechtalk03 Жыл бұрын

Great review, although cheap plastics for a not so cheap car isn’t the nicest, I would go for the Peugeot 308 GT.

@LUNITICWILL Жыл бұрын

shame Ford stopped selling them here in the US. they should have kept the Focus and the Fusion just to keep 3 cars in their lineup. a Muscle/Sports car, a Compact/Hatchback, and a Sedan but no, all we get to keep is the Mustang

@ram64man Жыл бұрын

Ford should do an ev version to beat vw battery sizes with the focus , it’s good to see something that’s not a cross over but needs the latest ford4.0 or full android, and please Ford europe stop making every model interior black , we like lighter interior trim as well

@garymcnidder9688 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely hate the Black rooflining, dark & depressing

@Paulo-ov4yo Жыл бұрын

I couldn't bring myself to buy a £30k brand new Ford when I could buy a 1 - 2 year old premium offering like a Lexus.

@xpertvis Жыл бұрын

beautiful car, but bit pricey for little fofo :-/

@paulmorris3266 Жыл бұрын

My Seat Leon, with the same horse power manages 60 mpg, need to try harder “Ford”

@andypalin3287 Жыл бұрын

Ridiculous price for a family hatch! 😂🎸😎🤘

@ivorverybigone2211 Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see a car rather than a people carrier branded an SUV, crossover or the utterly nonsense coupe. Given its low weight and small frontal area it is no doubt a fun car. Likely to become more relevant when the life of petrol cars is extended from 2030 to 2035 in order that synthetic petrol fuels can be rolled out so people don’t get stuck by having to buy an EV. Although, as Ford won’t actually sell you this car today, I doubt they’ll still be in the UK by then.

@Lotus.F Жыл бұрын

With an interior design and quality like that its shocking Ford thinks its worth the price tag.

@Brian-om2hh Жыл бұрын

If you parked it next to a current model Skoda Octavia, the quality - especially the interior quality - of the Focus is all the more shocking.... And the Octavia has way more space inside, including a much bigger boot.... and £30k gets you well up the trim levels with an Octavia. You would get the 1.5 turbo engine too, which can take the Octavia to the far side of 130 mph....it's one of the better petrol engines around just now.

@balachandrangiridharan8886 Жыл бұрын

Rebeca and you are 5'.4.5'' tall!

@bikeman123 Жыл бұрын

45mpg, jerky drive, extra complexity and higher price... sounds like the mild hybrid is a bit of a let down.

@wayneheyes904 Жыл бұрын

Cheap start stop button is appalling

@richarddastardly6845 Жыл бұрын

Sweet spot you say, hmm…🤔😉

@YouTubenonesense Жыл бұрын

And I thought the new Honda Civic is pricey. Now it makes sense. If you park this Ford next to the new Civic this Ford will look like an old car from design , tech to the engine power.

@ewan5536 Жыл бұрын

There's loads of room upfront because you are tinier than tinker bell 🧚‍♀️

@BispoOnRoad Жыл бұрын

To be honest this looks like a downgrade from the pre facelift version. Why do they removed the physical buttons for the climate(replaced them with volume knobs??)? that is so dumb especially when you are using CarPlay or Android Auto and you need to be constantly changing between the two "Operating Systems". And the mild-hybrid is so useless as well, only brings complexity and worst brake pedal feel the fuel gains are marginal don't even make up for the price of the system itself. Talking about price, makes no sense, the car should be priced around low 20s, it is a very nice car with good sound insulation but not a luxury vehicle in any shape or form. If you want my advice save some quid and buy the pre-facelift model.

@mikeowen1192 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to say ford have been left behind by there old rival Vauxhall Corsa easily outselling fiesta new astra looks far better than focus and will probably out sell it but good to see it's not another crossover for me though would be astra had enough of VW Audi

@jrs9264 Жыл бұрын

Focus is no longer sold on this side of the pond, but a visit from the lovely Rebecca would be most welcome ! Another thorough and detailed review. 🥰☝🥳🤗

@PlantisHere1 Жыл бұрын

The one time I’m into a Ford car, they discontinue it in USA

@simonflorey5428 Жыл бұрын

I like the presenter , she's lovely.

@mkr10001 Жыл бұрын

Why you just slagging it off

@stevo091 Ай бұрын

The Ford Focus isnt quite up there. Like for example Peugeot. On tec and design. Focus is sadly flaking 😟

@BEGGARWOOD1 Жыл бұрын

33 k for a 1l Ford . No thanks

@Brian-om2hh Жыл бұрын

Not only is this the latest Focus, it's also the last, as Focus production is to cease in 2025......

@leonardocaffarini3218 Жыл бұрын

For that price, the new Honda Civic is a better choice overall.

@JackKing12. Жыл бұрын

Conclusion: Not very good in the creature comfort departments.

@MrMislav Жыл бұрын

Looks like latest Fiat Tipo

@naferemix Жыл бұрын

As brilliant as the ford ecoboost is, I reckon a 1.3 4-cylinder would be far better suited to the focus

@Habs1967 Жыл бұрын

Why are almost all new cars so ridiculously overpriced??? I'll gladly keep on driving my 2014 Vauxhall insignia.

@billshoe22191 Жыл бұрын

They ruined it with the awful touch controls for everything. No physical climate co trol buttons is a huge miss. Lazy and cheap. Largest display mean nothing