At the Geneva and New York auto shows earlier this year, Ford revealed the facelifted Focus lineup, with the compact gaining substantial styling and mechanical tweaks.
From a styling point of view, the biggest change is obviously the addition of the big Aston Martin-style grille, but there’s a lot more going on beneath the skin. Auto Express’ Mat Watson was one of the first to drive the facelifted Focus hatchback, fitted with the 125PS (123hp) 1.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine – also introduced on the US model with this occasion.
The reviewer found the engine to have just enough power for a car of this size, but nowhere near as economical as official figures claim. As a matter of fact, Watson averaged twice Ford’s official combined economy rating. Sure, average fuel consumption depends on driving style, but that’s a rather disappointing find nonetheless.
Inside, the Focus has an updated dashboard that gives it a more upmarket feel and is more silent than before. Find out what else changed on the facelifted Focus from the video review that follows.