Review: 2016 Ford Focus RS

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8 жыл бұрын

I review the 2016 Ford Focus RS! What do you guys think about it? Huge thanks to Will for letting me review his car!
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@dougbradley5550 8 жыл бұрын

I love how all the Sti owners make assumptions about this car having never driven it, then go to the comment section to get their assumptions affirmed by other Sti owners who've never driven it.

@daphenom45 8 жыл бұрын

*every KZfaq vid about any car with other competitors there just to make themselves feel better about their cars; its so annoying lol

@dougbradley5550 8 жыл бұрын

daphenom45 That too!

@PolarArctica 8 жыл бұрын

I own a Subaru Legacy GT and STi owners are some of the most insecure people I've met in terms of their car lol. The Focus RS can put up a really good fight against the STi and can probably even win a head-to-head race. The Focus has won me over the last few years. Subaru has been slacking in my opinion with the STi ever since Mitsubishi stopped manufacturing the Evo. I'd like to drive one of these bad boys and get a firsthand experience. I've heard the Focus is a car that you need to experience to understand.

@dougbradley5550 8 жыл бұрын

Dunkaccino25 Agreed, Subaru owners can be just as bad as Mustang/Camaro/Corvette guys in terms of defensive positions and trolling. I've always appreciated when a car comes out that challenges the traditional market leader. Subaru is letting the Sti (and Brz) rot on the vine... they need a good kick in the pants or they'll end up like Scion.

@Beer_Dad1975 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed, the STI is an awesome machine, but now it's been neglected by Subaru and it's fallen too far behind the opposition, it feels (just a little bit) out of date. Hopefully they give it a proper refresh with a new engine, up to date interior and modern turbo tech soon - then it'll be competitive again.

@drepop803 7 жыл бұрын

my only problem with the RS is I cant figure out which color I want .

@brendonthomas7207 7 жыл бұрын

email me when you're ready to get one :) my job is selling them for sticker, no mark up.

@RichardSmith-ic1zw 4 жыл бұрын

Brendon Thomas where you located at

@RichardSmith-ic1zw 4 жыл бұрын

Brendon Thomas where you located at

@RichardSmith-ic1zw 4 жыл бұрын

Brendon Thomas do you sell a 1986 Ford RS200

@delaticgaming2559 4 жыл бұрын

Oof

@2010gt1 7 жыл бұрын

Bastard. Putting the ad right when he's bout to accelerate

@kinggkaro320 5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@385garage2 5 жыл бұрын

Matt always does 1-3 pulls but in this video he legit does like 20 pulls. Matt loves the focus RS! Hell yeah

@cyberspd 8 жыл бұрын

Not thrilled that a Focus has a higher top speed than my 2011 Mustang GT.

@johnd5805 8 жыл бұрын

get you a new GT My friend just bought a 2016. Man they are nice,

@rsgerman4061 8 жыл бұрын

who cares, when are you going to use top speed anyway?

@XG0WNLUK3X 8 жыл бұрын

Should've waited one more year 😜

@carsaregood911 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's fucked up, the Mustang can go faster but the gearing doesn't allow it if I'm not mistaken. Also if I'm not mistaken the current GT is also around the same top speed as this?

@danesebruno 8 жыл бұрын

But it's nowhere near as quick on the 0-100people

@zacharycromlish7337 8 жыл бұрын

Subaru NEEDS to bring back the hatch for the WRX/STi to compete with this.

@Speedaholics 8 жыл бұрын

Not powerful enough IMO. Power numbers in the STi haven't changed in like 10 years if I'm not mistaken

@zacharycromlish7337 8 жыл бұрын

That is true. The one place Subaru lacks in is power.

@Speedaholics 8 жыл бұрын

Zachary Cromlish Yeah I just wish they'd give it a bump in power. 300 just isn't cutting it anymore

@zacharycromlish7337 8 жыл бұрын

I mean hell, the BRZ is only pushing 200. I know it's not meant for straight line speed, but that's pretty under powered in my opinion.

@Speedaholics 8 жыл бұрын

Zachary Cromlish yeah exactly

@jrzez 8 жыл бұрын

Also, subaru people trying to pat each other on the back. Get over it. The RS is the new benchmark, legit beating down M2's, AMG 45s, and RS3's (yes R) on road courses. The STI is still a fun car but that boat anchor EJ25 is needing to be replaced, which, you should thank Ford for that, as now I'm sure this will force Subaru to finally put a FA/FB variant into one soon. IN BEFORE the car is at it's limit. Stage 1 tunes, no bolt ons, 340whp/380ftlb, E30 pushing over 370whp. Many tuners like Adam Tuned, Mountune, Livernois, prove this. Now AMS is on board with this and have been legit excited for it. The car is legit, it's the real deal, and it's the new bench mark for these types of cars.

@ProudSunniMuslim 8 жыл бұрын

M2 is faster on track

@jrzez 8 жыл бұрын

Sorry, they go back and forth depending the track, weather, driver. So there's that. Statement stands.

@jrzez 8 жыл бұрын

That limp mode hasn't applied to outside of absurd ambient temps (Nevada levels) really since they tweaked it after initial testing. Follow up and do research before speaking. Depending on test, it's faster than a STI, faster than a manual Golf R, and loses to a PDK in a drag which who cares. The car is meant for handling, and it's the standard now for this segment of car, pretty unanimous from all types of reviewers from journalists to professional drivers, which means more than you or my own opinion. Deal with it. Be happy with your subie or golf, they're still fun cars and the RS being the better car won't diminish their performance. Maybe VW and especially subaru will step up their game because of it. You should thank Ford.

@idolnash13 8 жыл бұрын

HEY fucker, go enjoy your STI buddy

@jrzez 8 жыл бұрын

Outdoor Layne The Golf R and STI get walked on road courses by the RS. Deal with it. And I already stated the excessively high ambient temps being the only times the RDU disables in very limited cases, and yes, I'm on FocusRS.org, and I own a RS coming from an Evo and Scoobie, you Mook. There's a reason this car is getting the hype it has, it lives up to it's name. It's labeled as the benchmark for a reason. You VAG/Subie fans need to take it on the chin, and enjoy your cars. This car is just better and faster around the track, it's not instantly reducing the performance and fun you had in your car.

@obomasinladen 8 жыл бұрын

Squinty eyed and smiling, "Alright so lets turn onto this back road right here". Best part of every review.

@Trades46 8 жыл бұрын

The Focus RS feels a lot more comprehensive than the Impreza STI. A much more modern/powerful powertrain, playful AWD & is drift-capable. I also the Focus is a better overall car than the Impreza.

@Borntokirune 8 жыл бұрын

till the engine blows up at 70,000

@Trades46 8 жыл бұрын

Borntokirune Implying a EJ25 won't have gasket heads or ringland failures before 70k miles. Make fun of Fords all you want, but their engines are a strong suit.

@Bacon12954 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah Ford engines have always been some of the most reliable out there.

@csi2448 8 жыл бұрын

+Borntokirune You get an sti and you'll be lucky if it even makes it to 70k stock or tuned

@tommieboi707 8 жыл бұрын

+Trades46 I don't know if you're aware or not but the engine in the focus rs is the same engine in the Eco mustang. And that engine has been anything but reliable. Ppl have traded it in for the v6 mustang. Heck look at wrxfan here, he traded it in for a coyote. Hope ford fixed all the issues with that motor

@juanmartinez2457 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 STI and this car is long overdue. Glad to see more options for AWD enthusiast. I'm sad about the eVo no longer being in production. I appreciate the review not so much in terms of RS vs STI, but the RS on its own for the most part.

@hamronD73 8 жыл бұрын

You are an intelligent man Juan. Thanks for the level headed comment. Scanning these comment boards is exhausting.

@Lax10000000 8 жыл бұрын

I love it when you review fast cars because of the acceleration reactions

@griffinhuff8363 4 жыл бұрын

I love this!!! Seeing how excited you get just makes me want to buy one! Love how direct this review is... GREAT JOB!

@BeeRy116 8 жыл бұрын

I AM IN LOVE WITH THE INTRO! I think this was one of your best reviews Matt. great job!

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@rfreemanmodeling 8 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@caprisun2k1 7 жыл бұрын

"Let's turn onto this straight road here and see how it does..." - *KZfaq cuts to commercial* - these damn ads are driving me nuts!! lol

@SolidSnaky 8 жыл бұрын

You don't know how long I've been waiting for your review on the RS

@yonskiyon807 8 жыл бұрын

This kid never had a bad review. He's impressed with everything. Lol

@jonlosito2004 2 жыл бұрын

Hes not a kid 😅😅

@poker_18rs92 4 жыл бұрын

What I like most about it is that it looks so much different. An ST just looks like a regular Focus but with upgraded wheels.

@Karmiangod 8 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this thing forever.

@joeestrada6946 8 жыл бұрын

The car I've been waiting for since it was announced !!! Thank you

@ksptm4 8 жыл бұрын

i now have my focus rs ordered, watched this video so many times, had a test drive myself, such a fun car!! sheer joy

@INumba1Stunna 8 жыл бұрын

Veryy happy to see a Focus RS review on the channel. :) You surprise me sometimes. With this ride, the Challenger Hellcat, 2015 STi, Cayman GT4 .. all of these caught me by huge surprise. You get a chance to drive them before many others do, it's fair to say many people like you. Great work, enjoyed the review.

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah sometimes I get really lucky where one of the first owners of a new car immediately offers it for me to review which makes videos like this possible. Not too many people in the US have reviewed this so far so I felt pretty lucky to be able to review it.

@400hpmustang 8 жыл бұрын

Pretty darn impressive, 350 hp off the shelf out of a 2.3, sweet!

@gsppuffer 8 жыл бұрын

whats more impressive is cob stage 1 gett 400 ft lbs torque

@400hpmustang 8 жыл бұрын

Thing must get up with authority.

@RacerLechner88 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome review, love your enthusiasm. i like how you cover all aspects of the car. i am fan now and will gladly watch your other reviews, thanks and cheers

@josiahthibodeaux 8 жыл бұрын

Back when I first heard about this car the first review that I couldn't wait for was yours thanks.

@TWRX_Chuck 8 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to drive one of these. I'm not loving the interior or the exterior, but the performance is my real interest. I don't think its enough to release my interest in my STI, but I hope a friend buys one so we can cruise around together!

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they're nice but I think I'd rather have the STI too.

@NOFATCHICK1 8 жыл бұрын

your kidding about the interior right? Subaru does very cheap cabin the focus RS has a much nicer interior. as far as exterior looks the sti looks dated while the RS looks more modern and sexier. plus it's a hatch take that subie

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

NOFATCHICK1 I prefer the interior of the Subaru too. Metal knobs for climate controls, more comfortable seating position, cooler gauges, more storage space, roomier backseat, etc.

@NOFATCHICK1 8 жыл бұрын

+subaruwrxfan well I'll be damn I was never much of a fan of the interior in my cousins sti, but I've always liked the interior in the focus.

@TWRX_Chuck 8 жыл бұрын

NOFATCHICK1 Depends what generation STI you are used to as well. I agree that Subaru is not known for interior quality, but the most recent generation is way better interior wise than any of the previous. I had a 2012 before my 2016 and the 2016 has really stepped it up. Still not audi quality but much better than before. Not knocking the Focus, I just don't like the layout as much as my current STI.

@YeahSon81 8 жыл бұрын

Tbh you don't seem as excited as when you get on other cars. Great review nevertheless.

@theunknown4772 8 жыл бұрын

I think he just got off a GT350 so that has to do with that

@richisony 8 жыл бұрын

I've noticed the same thing..he certainly wasn't that much excited with the RS..good review though..

@raf8474 8 жыл бұрын

Honestly I think he tried to mash it from 3rd or 4th. He's usually coming from almost stopped out of a turn so he should have either done that or down shifted, totally negated the pull and torque he would have gotten from the AWD system.

@zy418r3 8 жыл бұрын

Idk but the review felt rush, for me

@motorcityman401 8 жыл бұрын

That's a good thing since he gets as giddy as a little girl.

@vincesplc 8 жыл бұрын

my mate has one in grey its stunning and handling is awesome, STUNNING piece of kit!

@iamfrankyrizzo 8 жыл бұрын

man you really are loving this car the smile on your face while driving is priceless!

@nawmean 8 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered were Stewart from MadTV went... good to see you back

@michaelb9757 5 жыл бұрын

nawmean noooooooow! I don’t want to go to school, school is bad. They smell.

@RichardSmith-ic1zw 4 жыл бұрын

nawmean same clothing also 😂😂😂

@RichardSmith-ic1zw 4 жыл бұрын

Michael B look what I could do lol 😂

@ProShotz762 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Matt! When are you reviewing a G37/Q60? Really looking forward to it!

@marcusblair432 8 жыл бұрын

never.. just look at the other reviews other ppl have done on the car

@ProShotz762 8 жыл бұрын

I just want to know what he thinks about it

@marcusblair432 8 жыл бұрын

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

I will be reviewing a G37 Coupe next month hopefully. Infiniti will hopefully be sending me the new Q60 once they start arriving at dealers.

@marcusblair432 8 жыл бұрын

subaruwrxfan :O

@MrGregory1399 7 жыл бұрын

jest look at how much fun this guy is having, that's the best part of the review !

@grimcity 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'm test driving one next month when my local dealer gets one in... it's a bit out of my price range, but I daily an ST and it'll be fun comparing the different dynamics on a familiar platform. Awesome.

@Dreww31786 8 жыл бұрын

He didnt really get as giddy as usual when he hit the gas. Idk, doesnt seem like the cars worth my money

@SpaceySniping 8 жыл бұрын

Lmao i was thinking the same thing

@trippplefive 8 жыл бұрын

have to agree. i think after you drive a 5.0/5.2 naturally aspirated mighty V8, these ricer 4 cylinder-turbo motors may seem too childish.

@ajandruzzi 8 жыл бұрын

after you drive gtrs,amgs,and m models everything else kinda falls flat (I'm assuming)

@Ichibuns 8 жыл бұрын

You'll find that the Focus RS is very comparable in performance to a V8. What about the car seems ricey or childish? Is it just the turbo? These are fantastic for people who want performance and have a family car. Or is everyone not aloud to have fun their way?

@yemil6292 8 жыл бұрын

Im thinking because he had the Ecoboost and he mentioned how it feels like it, so he's probably used to the power.

@pedrofernandez3893 8 жыл бұрын

Piping in exhaust sounds through the speakers is really a dumb thing to do, I don't get why you need that!

@johnd5805 8 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on that Pedro. Keep it all real. No fake

@pedrofernandez3893 8 жыл бұрын

John D Poke a hole in the muffler, if you must hear your exhaust, it's a lot cheaper.

@johnd5805 8 жыл бұрын

i once took my tire tool and hollowed out my catalytic converter. Back in the old days. Yehaaa

@goodapollo19 8 жыл бұрын

Its not piped through the speakers. There is an actual tube that runs from the intake into the fire wall, providing a better intake sound inside the cabin.

@bobchuck3096 8 жыл бұрын

On the ST, yes, piped through the firewall, on the RS, through the speakers.

@Slibbo 5 жыл бұрын

i bought a 2015 fiesta st because of you and now im gonna get one of these. thanks for these videos aye

@GOD999MODE 8 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this... FINALLY!!! Thanks man

@roybatty- 8 жыл бұрын

Looks like he almost hit puberty.

@dizzik6751 6 жыл бұрын

I like Every time when he says "let's turn to this back road and see how it handles" in all his videos.😂😂

@trevorcrawford9050 8 жыл бұрын

love your reviews, I don't even have to watch the video just listening (cause of work)

@holdthissl 8 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this review! Love the intro also

@smilepermile888 8 жыл бұрын

*Its always great to see you driving performance-orientated cars Matt. If you do come to Europe, you should try out the MK2 Focus RSs. They have a less conservative design, with 3 doors and awesome 5 cylinder turbocharged engine shared with volvos. Although I'm more of a handling guy than a horsepower-junkie, I really do think that Subaru needs to wake up with their STI. In Europe in the early 2000s, the EP3 Civic Type R, MK 4 Golf R32s, MK1 Focus RSs, E87 BMW 130i hatchback, Audi S3s had performance to rival the WRX (being the bug eye or blob eye) because they had less than 260hp and having less aggressive differentials or AWD. The EVOs and STIs of the day were at a performance segment above those cars as they had 280hp+, more differentials and AWD drivetrain. Now though, the modern day equivalent rivals being the FK2 Civic Type R, MK7 Golf R, M140i, Focus RS, A45 AMGs have the same, if not more performance than the current STI. If anything, the STI should have around 380~400hp in order to make it stand out from those (formerly lower) competitors.*

@smilepermile888 8 жыл бұрын

***** I'm not sure if Citroens have cars that can match performance of a Mitsubishi EVO/Subaru STI but I wouldn't be surprised if the Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy-R and Peugeot RCZ R could do so.

@850t5m 8 жыл бұрын

I'll take the new ecoboost over the volvo's 5cyl. Mostly because of the better internals. Don't get me wrong the b5234t volvo motor sure is nice and torque-y. But the newer ford engines are so nice.

@XxCiTiZeNxX 8 жыл бұрын

Starts at 36k? Negative. Starts at 42K and then a 10k mark up. Its a great car but ridiculously priced at this point in time. 52k for this? These dealers are killing it..

@bbjgarcia 8 жыл бұрын

Dude I went to the ford dealer and tried to see how much it would be to get into one of these and the salesman told me it would be about 1100 a month car payment. I straight up told him he was stupid if he thought I was going to pay that much for a ford lol. I can get a m4 coupe lease for less than that

@XxCiTiZeNxX 8 жыл бұрын

bbjgarcia Exactly. They want 5-10k on top of the already marked up car. The funny thing is that people are actually paying that. Every dealership Ive went to this past week has said they sold them for 8k markup and 10k markup. One of the dealers had one for a 20k mark up.. I don't know if he didn't know what he was talking about but that's what he told me. Doesn't look like ill be getting one anytime soon.

@coopsnz1 8 жыл бұрын

Focus rs 51 k and golf r dsg 56 k Australia . I see people comparing the price of a golf r manual to a focus rs . golf r dsg is 5k more than a rs focus in Australia

@bobchuck3096 8 жыл бұрын

You can find these at MSRP.

@slowanddeliberate6893 8 жыл бұрын

If I could chose the price, I would only pay $26,500 for it. It should be cheaper than the base model Mustang, in my opinion. (Note: Not sure what the base model Mustang's price is)

@ALawyerIRL 8 жыл бұрын

The quality of this video was way beyond some of your older stuff. Wicked car aside, great job man!

@bmossk20 8 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed to you channel. I just love you facial reactions and how your emotions are when you get on the gas!! haha priceless

@daniellechner599 7 жыл бұрын

Dude looks like one of the Hardly boys from southpark

@durangotang1681 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Lechner , I've got a raging clue coming from my trunk.

@thatonebeone 8 жыл бұрын

I hate the dash. I want to get it but 10k markup he in california also sucks. love this car looks good outside and nice power but I can't stand the dash interior

@snotwurfit Жыл бұрын

The smile on his face says it all. That's what Fast Fords do. We don't buy them for the plush interiors or the comfort, we buy them for the smile it puts on your face and the feel of the drive. It makes you feel connected to the road.

@KyleSVT 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review Matt. New intro is much better than the last!

@shamannnnnnn 8 жыл бұрын

"Its properly quick!"

@nosenugg3ts626 8 жыл бұрын

+subaruwrxfan When are you gonna do a Shelby GT350 review buddy?!

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

+NoseNuggets87 I'll be posting one next week!

@nosenugg3ts626 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome cant wait! You do a really good job on your reviews!

@DevPack 8 жыл бұрын

R or regular?

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

+DevPack it's the regular.

@Mxrider92i 7 жыл бұрын

Really nice vid man, i love your enthusiasm ! This car looks like a lot of fun to drive. I'm sure it would do good on a racetrack too

@Ike-yq3gf 7 жыл бұрын

Starting to watch all of your videos just for the acceleration reactions! HA they're great

@michelhoek6721 7 жыл бұрын

I love this car

@muskokamike127 8 жыл бұрын

350 hp, imagine the euro version with 450???

@gongolie 8 жыл бұрын

I love your new Intro!! 💪🏽

@TEAMMOOSE 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, Matt! This kept me well entertained through some of my cardio today! I hope to have the speed3 keeping up with the new RS quite soon haha.

@thefives7ar 8 жыл бұрын

There is a dead moth in the grill lol Might have wanted to check that out before starting the video

@Circu1t 8 жыл бұрын

The Focus RS looks pretty good and all . . . but you have yet to drive an MK7 Golf R or an Audi S3 !

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

I still really wanna review both of those!

@Circu1t 8 жыл бұрын

Look forward to it ! I really like your reviews , keep up the good work!

@coopsnz1 8 жыл бұрын

Fk driveless cars auto suck balls

@ponygt6629 8 жыл бұрын

Have driven Golf 7R and its a better daiy driver than Focus RS, but if U r the kind of person who take cars to race tracks, dont even think of looking into VW, the Ford nails it

@carsaregood911 8 жыл бұрын

stfu

@doubleclutchonline5811 8 жыл бұрын

Love how much fun he's having in this thing!

@BdaB164 8 жыл бұрын

I've been excited for this one. I tend to wait for your reviews before I put cars on my list.

@geds7 8 жыл бұрын

you drive like my grandma

@TylerWolstie 7 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he says almost the same thing about every single car

@rickygonzalez.o2126 5 жыл бұрын

A lot of cars are the same shit lol

@trevormcgrath1485 8 жыл бұрын

It's awesome how excited you get when accelerating in all these cars.

@LeeVai666 8 жыл бұрын

i can tell you really like this car by that big ass smile on your face. you are ear to ear the whole time you are driving.

@marksuave25 8 жыл бұрын

I've seen a total of.....ONE of these on the road and it had 30 day tags on it.

@RyanFiore211 8 жыл бұрын

me too. In that bright blue color.

@marksuave25 8 жыл бұрын

Ryan Fiore yup

@govnor1495 8 жыл бұрын

I saw one two days ago and I live in an area where Lamborghini's and Ferrari's are a normal thing to see. Super rare car. Then again I drive a Hyundai Veloster Rally edition and I've only seen mine :)

@marksuave25 8 жыл бұрын

Lance Haynes lol. I live I. Cleveland, Ohio. We almost never see those exotic cars, our roads are horrible. I didn't even know they're on sell yet.

@Aku112811 8 жыл бұрын

I spotted one last week it was in that dark grey color. Looked nice. Also there is a wild gt 350 that I see parked but never driven also in dark grey lol

@comptoncity2 8 жыл бұрын

Love everything about it.... Just hate the back of th car with a passion... Only reason I'm leaning towards leading a wrx

@comptoncity2 8 жыл бұрын

Leasing*

@comptoncity2 8 жыл бұрын

***** you debadge it and put overlays on the white part of the tailights and it looks really good... While this... Well looks like a regular focus.... Which is fugly

@arielr3200 8 жыл бұрын

Have you taken a look at a Golf R mate?

@comptoncity2 8 жыл бұрын

Reginald R the gf don't like golfs

@arielr3200 8 жыл бұрын

+comptoncity2 i'd urge you to drive one and make a decision later.

@billblake4029 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent job as usual brother. Please keep up the great work.

@FezzaYT 8 жыл бұрын

Great review! This is THE car of the moment. It's going to take some beating.

@krowblack6839 7 жыл бұрын

This car would be a monster with a twin clutch box.

@kiliabgonzalez9977 7 жыл бұрын

Kinda funny how this car has 45 more hp than the STI yet they both feel like they have the same power with roughly the same 0-60 time.

@PR1NCETD0T 7 жыл бұрын

Haven't looked at dyno sheets of either one but im going to guess they have the same amount of torque then?

@soloking2141 4 жыл бұрын

PR1NCETD0T no. RS has 50 lbs more of torque. Don’t be fooled. The rs is more of an animal than the sti which is outdated and needs a major update to the engine.

@rosepreetbatth5481 8 жыл бұрын

matt, ur reviews are awesome man. hope u gain more subs that u deserve. enjoy ur day

@musclekid31 8 жыл бұрын

Love the new intro man!!

@MrHav1k 8 жыл бұрын

36k for this car to start? LMFAO!! I'd rather drive a Benz.

@jzavala2122 8 жыл бұрын

AWD makes it with it.

@rizocars6115 8 жыл бұрын

i tough i was the only one, still a focus

@jimbochoo3316 8 жыл бұрын

You do not understand the demographics for this car. It's a car for the car enthusiast. 99% of people would rather buy a Benz or Lexus for that money; but this car is made for that 1% of people who like to hoon their cars. This car is special and the demand significantly exceeds the supply. Every driving enthusiast wants one.

@rizocars6115 8 жыл бұрын

Darth Chau i still take an is f sport any day sir, and i am an enthusiast. this is over hype

@rizocars6115 8 жыл бұрын

daphenom45 to each there on, im definitely not a brand whore since i dont like any Germans at all. is just an insult to me 36k for this focus, but hey if u like it go for it.

@StirlingMossDrives 8 жыл бұрын

Should have gotten this over your mustang.

@lukeskywalker1840 3 ай бұрын

I don’t think we will see Ford ever bring anything quite like this to this country again. This is a truly iconic car.

@dhaze9095 8 жыл бұрын

you can tell when he's really excited to drive the car he's about to review at the moment he speaks lol good review

@WiseGuy02 8 жыл бұрын

now we wait for all the reports of issues with the ecoboost engine.

@johnnycincocero 8 жыл бұрын

You squealed more during the Fiesta ST review!

@MegaEriable 8 жыл бұрын

I have test driven the Fiesta ST, Focus ST as well as the Focus RS. The Focus ST is fast and powerful, but the weight does a number on the overall thrill factor of the ride. The RS is stupid-fast, but again, the heavy weight and the AWD system make the ride rather composed. The Fiesta ST is incredibly fun to drive, and makes you giggle like a clown. It is not as fast the Focus ST and the RS, but driving them back to back in town, it may legitimately make you think it is the fastest. The light weight, small engine, fast-spooling turbo and the marvelous TVC system make the car **feel** very fast. Every sharp turn you make makes you feel like a rally hero!

@johnnycincocero 8 жыл бұрын

It's like a party on wheels.

@sublimekid247 8 жыл бұрын

I wish I went with a FiST over my FoST

@johnnycincocero 8 жыл бұрын

+sublimekid247 Go for a test drive. If it puts a smile on your face, and I don't see how it won't, trade in or sell the FoST.

@sublimekid247 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny CincoCero haha I am honestly thinking about the BMW 228I or for 2017 the 230I. If those are meh my current top choice is the new MX5

@eg619rip 8 жыл бұрын

Love the new intro!

@Haepax 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the cupholders, that convinced me to buy this.

@Locke99GS 8 жыл бұрын

Shenanigans. You've repeatedly said that the fords pipe sound in through the speakers. Thats not what the "sound symposer" does at all. The speakers are in no way connected to the interior sounds of the cabin. An easy test would be to disconnect the speakers. Until you can prove that any engine noises are going through the speakers, you're just spreading misinformation (like most the rest of the internet).

@alexanderwillems6611 8 жыл бұрын

Dude no one really cares.

@Locke99GS 8 жыл бұрын

Good one bro. You obviously cared enough to reply. The "engine noise piped through speakers" thing implies that the audio is somehow synthetic. The internet gets pretty butthurt about synthetic engine noises and it is a turn off for a lot of people. Matt is a reviewer so people use his videos as a source of information, and him providing provably false information doesn't look good for him, and it does a disservice to people who are using his reviews.

@alexanderwillems6611 8 жыл бұрын

+Locke99GS Most people have accepted that exhaust noise will be tampered with these days. I don't think that alone would stop anyone from buying an M4 or an RS. Most of the people who complain, like you said, are on the internet and most likely can't afford it buy it in the first place.

@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын

No, it actually does. You can see it here, same as the EcoBoost Mustang: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMygoLp0vNmxpJs.html

@Locke99GS 8 жыл бұрын

You're right. The 2.3 EcoBoost in the Mustang and the Focus RS apparently uses Ford's "Active Noise Control" system, vs the EcoBoost's in the ST's which use just the symposer without electronic augmentation.

@THEHOAG4 8 жыл бұрын

You can buy a brand new 370Z for about $6000 less than this.

@hamronD73 8 жыл бұрын

Then you would have a 2 seater severely dated impractical Datsun. No comparison between the 2 in terms of performance and even practicality. Nissan 370z skid pad = 0.90g. Ford Focus RS skid pad = 0.98g. Nissan 370z 0-60mph = 5.1 seconds. Ford Focus RS 0-60mph = 4.7. I could go on... There is a reason a 370z costs much less haha

@THEHOAG4 8 жыл бұрын

Rs is no match for the 370Z the only thing is if you need 4 seats your facts are all fucked up.

@hamronD73 8 жыл бұрын

THEHOAG No, your logic is all fucked up. The RS is a better car in every way fanboy. Accept it.

@THEHOAG4 8 жыл бұрын

hamronD73 Not even in the same ballpark Nissan>>Ford that says enough.

@hamronD73 8 жыл бұрын

Doesn't say anything to me.. Nissan make cheap junk. Have they ever beat Ferrari at LeMans twice? Have they ever won a WRC title? No.. They built the GTR, that is it. Which isn't even impressive anymore. The facts I've stated above are enough to prove the Focus RS, and Ford period are a superior car manufacturer. Sorry.

@Dormantee 8 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh the new intro is sick!

@BRGT350 8 жыл бұрын

nice review! Looks like you really enjoyed your time behind the wheel of the RS.

@alex75877 8 жыл бұрын

Seats look great but that steering wheel is still disgusting.

@smgs921 8 жыл бұрын

it looks so damn cheap

@brentonshoulders4303 8 жыл бұрын

Looks better than the evo steering wheel. Those are pretty cheap looking

@coopsnz1 8 жыл бұрын

Look at the price for the power figure what do you expect

@smgs921 8 жыл бұрын

Ben Chesterman i look at the same price on the golf R and the faster 0-60 time on the golf and wonder why im paying so much.

@coopsnz1 8 жыл бұрын

The dsg cost more than a maunal .The manual golf r will lose to a focus rs

@dingusmagee3326 8 жыл бұрын

love the car. dude is pretty cringey tho

@masitraproductions977 8 жыл бұрын

That's kinda his thing tho isn't it haha? Pure cringe. Still good to watch tho....

@vcupiano 8 жыл бұрын

That voice 😖

@dingusmagee3326 8 жыл бұрын

+richie crozier Yeah I'm not sure this is the first and only video I've watched from him. Not a bad review video though either I enjoyed it

@hulkhatepunybanner 8 жыл бұрын

Do you mean the weird giggling?

@vcupiano 8 жыл бұрын

Seems like a really nice guy though. He's pretty good at making these.

@handmouth 3 ай бұрын

I bought a 2018 RS 6 months ago with only 15k miles. I love it! I never thought I would find anything more enjoyable than my Srt4. Still have the srt4 as well. Both amazing fun cars. My first was a 1983 rabbit GTI back in the 80s. The Srt4 filled that need. The RS is like the most improved version of both of these predecessors.

@sambattige200 8 жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for a while and always know what to expect with the same exact structure every time. What about mixing it up a bit?

@ohplezz 7 жыл бұрын

After a few years, it will brake down constantly.

@07acanoia 7 жыл бұрын

Good one. Glad you have a crystal ball.

@ohplezz 7 жыл бұрын

Its a ford dip shit. When you get older you'll understand.

@07acanoia 7 жыл бұрын

ohplezz calm down mrs. butthurt. It'll be okay.

@enginemodify 7 жыл бұрын

ohplezz probably even sooner than that. sti ej has been running 10 plus years this is a car to wait on a year or two and see how many recalls/issues come up

@ducke295 6 жыл бұрын

My mustang GT has almost 200k miles on it and I still drive it like I stole it everyday and haven't had an issue

@jose15238 8 жыл бұрын

Golf R is faster.....and it has 50 less hp

@mustanguy102 8 жыл бұрын

Slower* but only by .2 seconds.

@jose15238 8 жыл бұрын

DSG model

@coopsnz1 8 жыл бұрын

That's because you arent taking your foot off accelerator to change gear ... The golf r manual would have no chance vs focus rs

@jose15238 8 жыл бұрын

the rs beat the Manual of the line but then the golf R started to overtake it. The R has like 60 pound feet less too.

@mustanguy102 8 жыл бұрын

+Gli_Fahrenheit no, the R had started to SLOWLY close the gap by the 1/2 mile.

@smilebro100 8 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt .

@zackmack7 8 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize you lived in the Baltimore area! Keep up the great videos man

@redsox351 7 жыл бұрын

This guy is really, very, white.

@Mellow262_ 8 жыл бұрын

Way overpriced of what it has

@alexiscervantes9222 8 жыл бұрын

not really

@MrTman9218 8 жыл бұрын

not at all. Subaru didn't make a hatch for their new gen so Ford did it for them.

@MrTman9218 8 жыл бұрын

not at all. Subaru didn't make a hatch for their new gen so Ford did it for them.

@MrTman9218 8 жыл бұрын

not at all. Subaru didn't make a hatch for their new gen so Ford did it for them.

@Mellow262_ 8 жыл бұрын

+Derek D that's insane

@tregmcmuffen8839 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful review Matt!

@syphonh11 8 жыл бұрын

You are smiling a lot, I can tell you are really enjoying it. Good for you man. :) I want to get my own but I'm waiting for the Type R to come out next year so I can do a side-by-side comparison before I decide which one to get.

@ricktobin9920 8 жыл бұрын

Fact is it is still a ford and will fall apart in 3 years lol

@hamronD73 8 жыл бұрын

hahaha you say that with your profile picture being a BMW.. the irony lol

@ricktobin9920 8 жыл бұрын

Funny you say that. My last 3 BMW's did fine for 10 year each:)

@ricktobin9920 7 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm what has gone wrong in the last 4 years with my f30? Oh shit I had to put fuel in it😂😂😂 the thing has been a full out race car for 4 years. Do that with your ford😅

@ducke295 6 жыл бұрын

My mustang GT has almost 200k miles, I still drive it like I stole it every day and no issues

@jsutty7530 7 жыл бұрын

This guys creeps me out alittle

@StormAutoAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

I was wondering when you were going to get a Focus RS to test. I'm glad you got one, because this is one of my favorite reviews by you now! What an awesome machine that RS is! I love that it's AWD too. That would be pretty rough having 350 HP / 350 TQ on the somewhat narrow 235 mm front wheels with only about 3,200 pounds of car without the AWD... It would be great for smoke shows though! lol

@warriormonx 7 жыл бұрын

Have bought a magnetic RS which arrives into Sydney in May and I have been compulsively watching RS reviews like a total fanboy for 12 months now. This review is by far my favourite and I only hope that my RS is close to as awesome as it appears here.