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Ford Focus

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 72% Detailed ratings

Price $15,999 – $36,199 Payments

Fuel consumption < 8.9 L/100km

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The Focus is a refined compact available in multiple flavours: economical S, convenient SE, luxurious Titanium (all featuring a 160-hp 2L engine), sporty ST (with a 252-hp, 270 lbs.-ft. 2L EcoBoost) and very ecological Electric, an all-electric vehicle with a 143-hp motor and a 23-kWh lithium-ion battery. The ST comes only with a six-speed manual, while the S, SE and Titanium offer either a five-speed manual or a six-speed PowerShift automated manual.

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Is Buying a Pre-Owned Ford Focus RS a Good Idea?

Pre-owned vehicles

Compact sport car enthusiasts who hope to get their hands on one of the latest sensations like the Volkswagen Golf R, the Toyota GR Corolla and the Honda Civic Type R must cross their fingers, because availability is limited, and delivery can take a long time. The demand for these …December 9, 2022

Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze: Which One Is Best For You?

Pre-owned vehicles

American automakers have left the compact car market, now widely dominated by Asian brands, to focus on SUVs and pickup trucks. Was it a mistake? Many people have noticed the lack of affordable options on the market... Consumers who are not interested in buying a Civic, a Corolla or an …April 22, 2022

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Ten Most Fun to Drive Cars for Under $30,000

September 26, 2017

2016 Ford Focus RS: It's Good to Feel Young Again

From the first moment I hit the ignition button on the 2016 Ford Focus RS, I knew it was going to be a very enjoyable week. It had been a while since I'd driven a hot hatch and it's easy to forget how much fun they are. The RS stands …December 14, 2016

2017 Canadian Car of the Year Awards: the Sports/Performance Car Category

This week, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s 2017 CCOTY testing is in full swing at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington, Ontario. Among the eight vehicle categories this year is the Best New Sports/Performance Car Category that rounds up—as its name suggests—performance-oriented models sold by mainstream brands. This …October 27, 2016

Comparison Test: Ford Focus RS vs. Subaru WRX STI vs. Volkswagen Golf R

Comparative Tests

There are many different types of sports cars. England gave birth to lightweight and nimble roadsters such as the MG TD, the Austin-Healey 3000, the Lotus Super 7 and the Jaguar XK120. The long-gone musclecar era left us the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger, while the …September 28, 2016

2016 Ford Focus RS: Dream Come True

The Focus RS was once a unicorn—a car that all had sworn existed, but no one in North America had ever seen with their own eyes. Then, one day, a wizard at Ford ’s HQ waved his magic wand and poof, the RS was suddenly real. The 2016 Ford Focus …August 1, 2016

2016 Ford Focus RS: A Sizzling Hot Hatch

It’s rare that a car’s spec sheet alone gets my right foot tingling, but the 2016 Ford Focus RS is such a car. Scroll down the lines of published data and you’ll see that this five-door hatchback is nothing like the Focus ST. You’ll note that its 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder …February 10, 2016

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January 7, 2016

Quick Take: 2015 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost

There have been a few changes made to the 2015 Ford Focus's equipment list, along with a number of minor styling improvements, but the biggest news is the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine that is now available with the compact car. Previously seen with the Ford Fiesta hatchback, for 2015 the turbocharged …March 24, 2015

2014 Best Buys: Sports Coupes for Under $50,000

“Just because we’re affordable, it doesn’t mean we aren’t fun to drive!” This is no doubt the sort of thing you’d hear from the free-spirited cars that dominate this category, including the 2014 Ford Focus ST, 2014 Volkswagen GTI, 2014 Scion FR-S/2014 Subaru BRZ, 2014 Ford Mustang, 2014 Hyundai Genesis …April 9, 2014

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Ken Block’s 2016 Ford Focus RS RX Sold for $264,000

Racing driver and drift master Ken Block needs no further introduction. His spectacular stunts and Gymkhana videos have made him a star, just like his many custom-built cars. Last Thursday at the Barrett-Jackson Fall Auction, his famous 2016 Ford Focus RS RX was sold for an impressive sum of $200,000 …October 27, 2020

Ford Focus RS is Dead in Europe, Too

One of our all-time favourite driver’s cars is officially gone forever—unless you count the used-car market, of course. Sold in Canada for just three model years (2016-2018), the Ford Focus RS made quite a strong impression on hot-hatch enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the company decided to eliminate all but one car from …April 22, 2020

Ford, Chevrolet Dropping Compact Cars is a Mistake, Report Shows

As you know, Ford and Chevrolet have both terminated their compact cars and dealers across North America are running out of stock. The reasoning is that today’s consumers are much more attracted to bigger vehicles, namely SUVs, crossovers and pickups. However, a new report by Edmunds suggests that these automakers …November 19, 2019

Court Approves Settlement Against Ford and its Dual-clutch Transmission

A Canada-wide settlement has just been reached with Ford certified by the Supreme Court of Ontario. It involves the manufacturer’s PowerShift dual-clutch transmission. Customers who purchased or leased a 2011-2016 Fiesta or 2012-2016 Focus may receive anywhere between $65 and $2,932 in cash or a Ford certificate ranging in value …May 17, 2019

Ford Fusion, C-MAX and Focus Recalled for Faulty Charge Cords

If we’re the owner of a Ford Fusion Energi , a Ford C-MAX Energi or a Ford Focus Electric , model years 2012 to 2015, we may have to head down to our local dealership. Ford of Canada announced a recall regarding these cars, and it’s not the vehicles themselves …August 30, 2018

New Ford Focus Unveiled!

In its current form, it’s been on the market in Canada and the United States since 2011, and it was due for a redesign. The Focus, one of Ford’s most popular vehicles of all-time from a global standpoint, has received a full redesign and will be on sale in North …April 10, 2018

Next-generation Ford Focus to be Built in China

The American automaker recently announced a few details regarding the next generation of its compact Focus . The latter has been on sale in its current form since 2011, and is assembled in Michigan, USA, with components sourced from various parts of the globe. However, and although Ford initially planned …July 25, 2017

Limited-edition 2018 Ford Focus RS on the Way

The 2018 Ford Focus RS will hit the streets later this year, and thanks to conversations picked up on enthusiast blogs, forums and Facebook pages, Ford has come up with a special version of the hot hatchback that will be available in limited quantities. The limited edition of the Focus …May 31, 2017

Hennessey Gets on the Case of the Ford Focus RS

Only months after the Ford Focus RS was unveiled, tuners are already scrambling to give the small hatchback more power. Mountune was the first outfit to come up with upgrades: developing 370 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, this version fully complies with the manufacturer’s warranty. It’s now Hennessey’s turn …September 2, 2016

Mountune Spices Up The Ford Focus RS

The new super-Focus has barely made it into buyers’ hands that some are already wishing it had more than 350 horsepower. To help those people, Mountune is ready to add some juice into the compact. Mountune has been preparing high-performance parts for some time now: they specialize in European Fords, …August 8, 2016

You Can’t Have a 2016 Ford Focus RS

We only wish we were kidding. The Focus RS has done the rounds on the web for the better part of a year now, and as both the hype and the anticipation grew, potential buyers began salivating and placing orders. For lovers of hot hatchbacks and hooning, the Focus RS …July 29, 2016

The 2016 Ford Focus RS Wants to Play in the Snow

When the Ford Focus RS arrives in dealerships next spring, buyers will obviously drive them right away. In fall, however, a few of these hot hatches will be stored for the winter. This is a mistake: Ford’s engineers took a lot of time to perfect the RS’ AWD system in …February 17, 2016

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A video of the Limited-edition 2018 Ford Focus RS, starring Ken Block!

2 Minute Test Drive: 2017 Ford Focus RS

This week, Russ checks out the new Ford Focus RS. Russ also goes down memory lane with a guest appearance of the the last Ford RS model that ever made it to North America. (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2016 Episode #20) …

Motoring TV: Sports Car of the Year for 2017

Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Sports Car category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

This Week's Ride: 2017 Ford Focus RS Exhaust Note

We here at Motoring TV like our cars loud and fun, when appropriate. However we can't decide how we feel about the exhaust note of the new Focus RS. In Sport and Race mode it has a crackle and burble that might be a little forced. It's like Ford is …

The Car Guide rating 72%

Pros

Safe and precise handling
Attractive silhouettes
ST and EV trims are especially good
Good driving position
Finally, the cruise control is excellent

Cons

Worrisome reliability and durability
Angular dashboard
Flimsy plastic used for some controls
Trunk too shallow (sedan)
Brake endurance not up to snuff

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	5/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2014

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Recalls

Other
August 21, 2019
Fuel Supply
July 8, 2019
Fuel Supply
October 23, 2018
Electrical
August 23, 2018
Structure
September 6, 2016
Fuel Supply
April 28, 2015
Fuel Supply
September 4, 2014
Steering
August 22, 2014
Electrical
August 12, 2014
Powertrain
October 30, 2013

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