Ford Focus ST hatchback (2020) review
Jul 2019:
Ford delivers the fastest, most powerful Focus ST yet. Is it top dog in its class?
(International first drive review)
Jul 2019:
Ford delivers the fastest, most powerful Focus ST yet. Is it top dog in its class?
(International first drive review)
Feb 2019:
Ford’s rugged Focus Active rather neatly bypasses a problem with its SUV range...
(International first drive review)
Sep 2018:
The fourth-generation Ford Focus has arrived in Ireland; time to test-drive the new ST-Line diesel version.
(Irish review)
Jul 2018:
The new Ford Focus Vignale adds some posh to the mainstream model, tried here in estate form.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2018:
All-new Ford Focus ups its game, delivering better quality, more refinement and great handling.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2017:
ST-Line freshens up the outgoing Ford Focus, and makes a much better fit than Vignale.
(Irish review)
May 2016:
Want to know what the new Ford Focus RS is like on Irish roads? Read our review now.
(Irish review)
Jan 2016:
Like John McLane and Harry Potter before it, can the third generation Focus RS overcome sequel-itis and be as thrilling as ever?
(International first drive review)
Jan 2016:
Want high-performance with low fuel bills? You can have it, but there are compromises.
(Irish review)
Dec 2015:
We sample the 2016 Ford Focus RS from the passenger seat. Oh my.
(Passenger ride)
Jul 2015:
Choose the 1.0-litre Focus because it's fun, not for its efficiency, and you'll be laughing.
(Irish review)
Feb 2015:
New looks and revised suspension for Ford Focus ST but can it keep pace with rivals?
(International first drive review)
Jan 2015:
Ford's new Focus ST comes in tax-beating TDCi diesel format now. Look out Golf GTD...
(International first drive review)
Sep 2014:
With clever tweaks here and there Ford has made the facelifted Focus a real contender for class honours.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2013:
An all-electric version of the Ford Focus will arrive here in January; we travelled to Frankfurt to try it out.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2013:
Is Ford's Focus ST now a rival for the mighty Volkswagen Golf GTI?
(Irish review)
Oct 2012:
Got used to the idea of a 1.0-litre Ford Focus yet? You should, because it's surprisingly good.
(Irish review)
Jun 2012:
We've driven the new Ford Focus ST - simply one of the best performance cars of the year.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2012:
We had doubts about a 1.0-litre engine in the Focus. Apparently we were wrong.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2011:
The new Ford Focus comes to Ireland in April. And yes, it is worth waiting for.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2010:
Ford will still sell you a Coupé-Cabriolet version of the Focus, but it's getting on.
(Irish review)
Dec 2007:
Ford demonstrates once again that family motoring and fun are not mutually exclusive.
(Irish review)