Ford Focus 2019 First Drive Review | Is it better than a VW Golf?

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Watch our video review of one of the most important cars of the year - the Ford Focus hatchback. It’s one of Britain’s bestselling cars, but can it close the gap to the benchmark Volkswagen Golf? We test the 2018 Focus’ drive, practicality and interior to find out.
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@chuckystang 5 жыл бұрын

Questionable styling? Are you blind? Looks amazing. Great progression from the outgoing looks inside and out. Front reminds me of the new 720s...

@alistairthow1384 4 жыл бұрын

Voted yes for the styling, and 90% agree. Estate is especially good looking. But thats our opinions.

@jonaseffey9372 4 жыл бұрын

Talks about Design while wearing THAT shirt...

@alistairthow1384 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonaseffey9372 agreed, 90% like the styling of focus. Not so the shirt.

@neil7769 3 жыл бұрын

Agree completely. I've just bought a two-year-old Mk 4 Focus and the look of the thing was a big factor. I'd probably never have considered a Focus until this new update. Isn't it weird how subjective these things are?

@jankoeneke6412 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeus, especially the state active

@pabloneruda9024 5 жыл бұрын

It makes the Golf look like 100 years old 😎

@saeedkhan-oq5gr 17 күн бұрын

Yeah but Golf is more reliable and the interior quality is solid ! Ford is still sh*t

@interceptor-ss8kb 5 жыл бұрын

Focus has always driven better then the Golf no contest.

@jaycejadiel7722 3 жыл бұрын

A trick: watch series on flixzone. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies these days.

@derekwilliam1581 3 жыл бұрын

@Jayce Jadiel Definitely, I have been using flixzone for since december myself :)

@interceptor-ss8kb 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaycejadiel7722 sounds kinda gay

@emrysthomas9117 6 жыл бұрын

Ford focus all day over the golf

@steed099 5 жыл бұрын

Oh dear, you don't appear to have answered the question you posed in the title.

@thesim1990 6 жыл бұрын

"NEW Ford Focus 2018 review | Is it better than a VW Golf?" Well I suppose that depends entirely on whether or not VW have bribed the journalists this year...

@saaber95 5 жыл бұрын

The Focus always has, and will continue to be better than the VW Golf

@Driftin 2 жыл бұрын

idk about that, i have the 1.5 st line and although i love it, the interior materials and infotainment system are just a tad nicer in the golf

@fergus247 6 жыл бұрын

the wait has been well worth it. the new focus is spectacular.

@whyzen2081 5 жыл бұрын

It looks brilliant. I'm not a massive fan of older Focus designs, they remind me of an older woman's boot sale car. But this looks really nice. Much nicer than the Golf which - in typical Volkswagen fashion - hasn't changed its looks for the best part of 30 years. Only thing I dislike is the electronic handbrake.

@user-yw2xx8jv3o 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it nice to be able to swing the car around on the hand brake, fun of the past!

@rscosworthfan 6 жыл бұрын

i think this looks miles better than the previous model love that colour too

@glenndavis2870 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy my 2017 Ford Focus. It's simple enough to keep price down. Drives nice handles with ease. If your looking economic in coast full coast are low as well. In a world where every car cost is very high. Ford offer's value for cost point.

@markrozee 4 жыл бұрын

I love the styling.

@AndrewKNI 6 жыл бұрын

Great review James. A very sharp looking Focus with an upmarket interior. Look forward to seeing it in the metal.

@jamesdennison9722 6 жыл бұрын

Andy K. UK Cheers Andy!

@RichardAucockCars 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed - good work, James: very impressive!

@jamesdennison9722 6 жыл бұрын

Richard Aucock Cheers Richard - much appreciated!

@q3b26 6 жыл бұрын

I saw one in Lakeside a couple of weeks ago, it was an estate and the rear end still had it's cladding over it but in person and in titanium trim that mouth is absolutely huge! It looks even worse when the horizontal slats are making it seem wider.

@AndrewKNI 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy. Must check out Ford dealer in Belfast to see if they have one to view. :-)

@treasure2433 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 Ford Focus SEL and it’s lit. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️

@thebomb363 5 жыл бұрын

I currently have a ST Line on a 48 hr test drive and it’s styling works for me in fact, it’s actually better in the metal and the colour white does a great job highlighting its shape. The interior is lovely and sporty with good materials. The boot is very usable with easy access. It’s a very nice drive and compliant on British roads. It has gone top of list to buy. I still have a few more cars to test drive before making a final decision like Honda Civic, Kia Ceed, Golf etc. I have tested the Astra and that sits middle of my to buy list.

@user-yw2xx8jv3o 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you bough the focus?

@CT-ie8ll Жыл бұрын

Does yours have the auto full beam

6 жыл бұрын

Great review! Rear vents??

@stevewilson6390 5 жыл бұрын

Careful ! How reliable are the ecoboost engines ?

@Interceptor254 5 жыл бұрын

what's the difference between the zetec, st line and titanium x?

@JackKing12. 6 жыл бұрын

Looks better than the VW golf ...golf is just plain boring...

@tomjardine100 6 жыл бұрын

Yan Lee They have played it too safe, they should discontinue it and make something much more modern

@epoxone 5 жыл бұрын

Sry, but the Focus is getting in that direction aswell. They cater to people who actually buy these cars, and they want it to be more like the Golf.

@Davi_uk 6 жыл бұрын

The golf is so boring why does everyone use that as a bench mark for premium quality. They've barely changed the interior in 3 decades.... Not keen on the exterior of this focus but the interior is a huge improvement.

@CyAn-S 5 жыл бұрын

3 decades? that is a bit exaggerating.

@markrozee 4 жыл бұрын

This will be my next car. When they become 2 years old and£10K. Much better than golf or A3.

@53strat55 6 ай бұрын

Agreed, I was looking between these 3 brands. Ford came out on top for me.

@amiddled 6 жыл бұрын

Looks better than the old model. The longer bonnet and lower ride height work.

@adebugagao1301 6 жыл бұрын

I hope they already address the speed sensor issue.

@jamiep61 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video Review. Better than a VW Golf

@ABPhotography1 Жыл бұрын

Love my ST Line mk4.

@djiminitraveller 5 жыл бұрын

That adaptive cruise stop and start only works on the automatic version (Adaptive 2).... #justsaying

@garymac7075 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice jam jar !! 🚗

@voices00 5 жыл бұрын

If "Is it better than a VW Golf?" is in the title it would be nice you have actually address that question in the video.

@therickman1990 Ай бұрын

The Focus blows the Golf out of the water, in fact, every ocean in the world. Then again the Golf is intended for the more business minded driver, if you want an amazing sporty looking car with great handling, it's the Focus anyday for me. I used to have a 2015 Seat Leon (basically a mk7 Golf) and I just picked up a 2019 Focus ST-Line hatch last week.

@khd8667 6 жыл бұрын

When Real ST comin out?

@joeoldfield2075 5 жыл бұрын

Need some opinions on what car to get. The new Ford Focus ST-Line X in this colour but with the better wheels or the Audi A3 Sportback Black Edition in red. Any help? 😂

@poddyea2k9 5 жыл бұрын

Joe Oldfield depends what you want from a car! Focus exceeds in driving, but you can’t beat Audi when it comes to cabin quality. I would say the Focus is a bit more modern though in terms of exterior styling, the A3 is due an upgrade now.

@crnamrlja 5 жыл бұрын

When the reviewer says at the beginning something in the likes of "we loved its pinsharp handling back in 1998" I wonder how old was he at the time...?

@B1gLe0 5 жыл бұрын

Good point. This guy would have been about 3

@gk51171 6 жыл бұрын

spot on shirt mate!!!

@jamesdennison9722 6 жыл бұрын

Giorgos Kotsakis Hah - glad you liked it! Plenty more where that came from...

@stebinalex1395 4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdennison9722 james where do u get that shirt. Its 🔥

@rsa2hi 6 жыл бұрын

it is the most beautiful Focus Ford has ever made

@KB-bh9hp 5 жыл бұрын

Rui Santinha Agreed, styling is a subjective thing, but I'm glad this focus has more mature, less bulbous, yet more muscular design.

@matt12345b 6 жыл бұрын

The shape looks like a focus x mazda 3 x bmw 1 series combined

@alexisamtosta 5 жыл бұрын

The rear is close to the rear of the Fiat Tipo that I love so much ..

@nickcarvell2713 5 жыл бұрын

makes me question his review when he says the styling is questionable. it looks great.

@julioanimersion1 6 жыл бұрын

The best car of his category

@cley123 6 жыл бұрын

I had a test drive in a Focus St 125ps today, I was very impressed. The car handled well and it was very responsive. As I do not want the 125ps version as it has a torsion beam rear suspension same as the Fiesta, I shall go for the 1500 cc 3 Cylinder Dragon engine which has the link rear suspension. It's now just a question of haggling about money and discounts.

@53strat55 2 жыл бұрын

when is the best moment to ask for discounts? I asked at the Ford and Opel dealer and they said its fixed prices;p

@nigelbell6574 6 жыл бұрын

No Hybrid st line?

@CT-ie8ll Жыл бұрын

Love mine best car I’ve had only downside I don’t think mine has the automatic full beam headlights

@gianericpe 5 жыл бұрын

i like the new st line model...its different than the older one...

@peterdebel7379 6 жыл бұрын

Yes,

@subieasunayuuki 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is

@arunarjun9427 6 жыл бұрын

focus win

@khathulation 6 жыл бұрын

when are we getting the electric boot, one that open and close on its own?

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

In the UK it’s available on the estate version, but not the hatchback.

@davespragg4570 5 жыл бұрын

Khathu Mudau How lazy can you get ?. self opening boot indeed !!.

@B1gLe0 5 жыл бұрын

88% like the styling. Shows what you know Mr presenter lol

@ParkersTV 5 жыл бұрын

We’re glad you like how the Focus looks Chris, but please understand that the poll is there to gauge the opinion on a subjective matter.

@alistairthow1384 5 жыл бұрын

@@ParkersTV 88% is (pretty) conclusive, we think St lines are nice.

@Tom-wl7sm 6 жыл бұрын

Why are they taking off all there sedans 2018 of the market

@crb2222 5 жыл бұрын

The New Ford Focus 2018 Advert (paid for by Volkswagen)

@afdzalreza3508 6 жыл бұрын

How is it compared to the MINI Clubman?

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

Different! Focus is comfier and more fun to drive. Clubman might appeal to more fashion conscious motorists.

@peterdebel7379 5 жыл бұрын

So the answer is YES!

@ShiftRGaming 6 жыл бұрын

A lot of lines and creases... I think Lexus has won that award

@B1gLe0 5 жыл бұрын

Or the new civic

@raymondhunt6109 6 жыл бұрын

Just worked out the price of this car against my New Civic SR and to get this Focus with less spec than my Civic is over £3000 more !

@dazspurs9899 6 жыл бұрын

Raymond Hunt but the new civic is one ugly duckling

@Godzukidan 6 жыл бұрын

Will there be a Focus ST for 2019?

@Cougarsamurai 5 жыл бұрын

Godzukidan Apparently so - announced later ths year.

@mattiloponen92 2 жыл бұрын

Idk i think it looks good. Rear looks a bit outdated tho. My mom has a 2018 fiesta and its good fun to drive. Steering is very sharp.

@borjacanobarredo3451 5 жыл бұрын

better chassis for sure

@JamieZarrr 3 жыл бұрын

It's incredible how biased the presenter is. He doesn't like the exterior design, well, some of us wonder how can he possibly not LOVE IT. Interior-wise? He prefers the VW Golf... again. I personally don't know what he is talking about, the Golf interior styling bores me to death. Kudos to the Focus!

@ParkersTV 3 жыл бұрын

That’s not bias, that’s simply an opinion! Two very different things 😉

@ofri6309 5 жыл бұрын

Is this video made in Australia?

@ParkersTV 5 жыл бұрын

Nope, South of France.

@tomjardine100 6 жыл бұрын

Does this focus come with an electronic handbrake? I would prefer a manual one

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, as standard on all models.

@nickhickson8738 6 жыл бұрын

Needs Auto hold as well like my Golf. A fabulous system while it still works though!

@tomjardine100 6 жыл бұрын

Nick Hickson I am sure sure it works well, but my old Passat had an electronic handbrake and it sometimes wouldn’t release, so i do prefer a manual one

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

The one in the Focus gave us no problems on the launch, but you’re right. Many customers do still want a manual handbrake lever.

@tomjardine100 6 жыл бұрын

Parkers The new fiesta still has a manual handbrake, hopefully if enough customers complain they might introduce a manual handbrake in the future

@harrisj2278 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it will make it to North America but from what I’ve been hearing it will only be the Focus Active that makes it over. Shame

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

Tis a shame. Focus Active looks promising, though.

@alexandrecoelho8828 6 жыл бұрын

Boa tarde,,, esse modelo vira para o Brasil ???

@mariocarneiro7237 5 жыл бұрын

Normalmente os modelos começam a ser fabricados no Brasil quando deixam de ser produzidos na europa, não compensa aos fabricantes no Brasil ao mesmo tempo que nos outros paises, quando a produção acabar na europa ,eles usam todos os equipamentos necessarios para fabricar o veiculo na Fabrica do Brasil, neste caso não sei se isso acontecerá porque a Ford está a pensar em encerrar a fabrica no Brasil, não compensa ter uma fabrica a produzir só para o mercado Brasileiro, e como o governo Brasileiro insiste em colocar impostos extremamente altos nos veiculos importados, é provavel que possa nunca chegar ao Brasil. Aqui em Portugal o carro já está à venda desde setembro de 2018.

@yagnation649 6 жыл бұрын

Does It Have A RS Version?

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

Not confirmed, but hopefully within the next 2-3 years.

@christianschonrock8184 6 жыл бұрын

Focus is better!!!

@robbieshaft 6 жыл бұрын

Christian Schönrock better than what?

@jurgenl.2487 6 жыл бұрын

You descrip a lot, but you doesn't tell us anything about the 182 hp engine you drive. So you get my thumb down.

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry you didn’t enjoy the video, Jürgen. We do try and be as comprehensive as we can but sadly this isn’t always possible. If you want to know more about the engines, head over to the Performance section of our full review where we go into the 182hp 1.5-litre Ecoboost unit in more depth. www.parkers.co.uk/ford/focus/

@cley123 6 жыл бұрын

Its the three cylinder dragon engine, when at low power it disables the middle cylinder to save fuel.The insurance on the car with the 150ps Ecoboost Dragon engine is little different to the Ecoboost 125ps

@user-ij3rd7mo5j 6 жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me the price in euros please ?? 6:07

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

We’ll try and dig that out for you!

@user-ij3rd7mo5j 6 жыл бұрын

Parkers I will appreciate it if you can

@comedyman112 6 жыл бұрын

20.198

@axabrta9124 6 жыл бұрын

simple. Entry level trims will be at least 1000 euro cheaper than actual model, due to rigid rear suspension and other cut cost reduction High trims probably 1500 euro higher than actual models, due to new tehnology involved ( adaptive dampers, automatic gear box with torque converter, etc)

@linusperez2158 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

@thievery1243 6 жыл бұрын

i have both, an mk7 from 2013 and a focus from 2015, both came new and can say the golf its a much bu a MUCH better car, the quality its far superior, the focus already spend the double in maintenance than the golf and its 2 years younger. Golf its the King of the segment, the mk8 will carry on the path

@stephennoble2647 4 жыл бұрын

Sadly the Golf has never been the "king" of this segment. The Focus has ruled since it first arrived on the scene and continues to do so. Reviews of the new Mk8 Golf already show that it doesn't measure up 🤕

@bjornb6130 6 жыл бұрын

Focus and Golf are equally good. Final choice then comes down to fun or boredom!

@stuartmiller7419 4 жыл бұрын

...and the fact that the majority of people that drive a car do it for a lot longer than a 'reviewer' reviews it before never driving it again.

@MAXpaowers 6 жыл бұрын

Where the 2.3 liter at?

@ParkersTV 6 жыл бұрын

Currently not available in this Focus.

@f00lxpl 6 жыл бұрын

Focus ST will have it with around 280-290 ps

@alexd.3120 5 жыл бұрын

@@f00lxpl i don't think so...Pretty sure Ford will still use the 2.0 litre engine...

@VoxSweden 5 жыл бұрын

What do you know about 1998??

@jamesdennison9722 5 жыл бұрын

I was a very perceptive four year-old.

@VoxSweden 5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdennison9722 😂

@hiwithaar 6 жыл бұрын

Questionable styling? It's not about your personal taste.

@t-bone9239 6 жыл бұрын

Exterior not bad but I still dislike the interior.

@JB-ki9ql 5 жыл бұрын

After all that he wouldn't give us his opinion on which one was better.

@JunHanh2gether4ever 6 жыл бұрын

You need to wait at least 1 year from now for its hitting US market !!!!!! WTH are they doing ?

@boss32233 6 жыл бұрын

Presenter is a Golf fanboy!

@B1gLe0 5 жыл бұрын

Yep. And i frikkin hate people that say "like this video" at the start of the video. Make a good video and I'll like it, but stop being so beggy

@mickey5515 6 жыл бұрын

it looks like a freaking subaru brz

@HesteBremse 6 жыл бұрын

It is understandable that Ford has gone in a completely new design direction for the Focus - This is a more international design that also will work in the growing Asian markets and it is not a bad design but Mazda has not lived in vain. Overall it has lost the more aggressive styling in the former generations while the Fiesta has kept its lineage. The new Focus is mainstream looking and was it not for the strong DRG of the Front one would not be able to recognize this car as a Ford - So yea it is a marketing driven and platform-driven design well executed but with the trade of losing a lot of character. Nothing to point fingers at in the inside - well done, but overall this Focus has lost any want to have drivers appeal for me, so im just happy that this major DNA change has not happened to the Fiesta.

@pokernative76 5 жыл бұрын

Intro please?

@Samual911able 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best looking Ford Focus yet and better looking than the current VW Golf which although looks okay, is a bit plain and boring.

@thomasparker1456 6 жыл бұрын

What's with the big ugly screen in the middle?

@Leylandrover1 5 жыл бұрын

It's the same / similar screen that's on all German cars too!

@stephennoble2647 4 жыл бұрын

This is a German car, built in Germany by German's. Ford may be an American brand, but this is a Ford Europe car, nothing to do with the USA..

@Subjohny 5 ай бұрын

Sad Ford stop selling them in North America....same as Fiestas

@allanmacbadger5692 6 жыл бұрын

Give me a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo over a dull and boring VW Golf / Passat anyday

@Lotrioni 5 жыл бұрын

i hate a reviewer who is biased, this one starts off right off the bat by criticizing the looks. why don't you present the car and we will decide

@ismailbeygirci9394 6 жыл бұрын

looks like mazda rx7

@dewagede216 6 жыл бұрын

looks like miata MX-5

@JMB1891 6 жыл бұрын

Answer to your question, yes, it’s better than a Golf.

@netiturtle 6 жыл бұрын

Rear is over-designed, otherwise looks good. Interior, at least from the video, seems no match for the Golf still

@person2186 6 жыл бұрын

vinagle is def better. very well job ford. Im surprised.

@saeedkhan-oq5gr 17 күн бұрын

Owned both right now , Golf Mk8 and ford focus 20 plate and tbh focus is rubbish, the interior quality is like I’m driving 2010 car and also not reliable at all. On the other hand Mk8 golf quality and interior is just amazing no comparison! Also no resale value of ford focus no one wants to buy it . Oh I forgot the wet timing belt in ford 🤣

@carlwarmington5325 6 жыл бұрын

The presenters disdain for "THIS/THESE" car/'s is very obvious.

@keithfreeman4015 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t like the way it looks.

@AGH2304 6 жыл бұрын

Gutted. Will be sticking with my 2016 model for a while longer. Looks horrible.

@tadejbozicko9869 6 жыл бұрын

Rear doesnt fit...looks like caravan.

@djchangman 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about the styling Looks like a Volvo at the back 😂😂😂hope the rs will be better styling I have the mk3 much better looking 🤔🤔🤔

@tonycat47 5 жыл бұрын

Looks better than the old one....

@SuperSyro1 5 жыл бұрын

The front looks good the back is still ugly tho

@godfreya.1599 5 жыл бұрын

You have no taste

@SuperSyro1 5 жыл бұрын

@@godfreya.1599 dunno what car you like but it can't be good looking

@torbenlarsen4294 6 жыл бұрын

He is just a kid. Don't they have grown up people for that ? :)

@simongibbs2986 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a Kia or Hyundai to me

@stuartmiller7419 4 жыл бұрын

So you can't even answer your own question. Would have been more honest to change the title. I think that's what's generally regarded as a definition of clickbait. Or is it? Find out by watching this video... or not.