New Focus - nothing special?
Discussion
Popped home at lunchtime to let the dog out for a piss and found the new issue of Auto-Express on the doormat.
Had a quick read through their road test of the new Focus 1.6TDCi Zetec v's Golf 1.6 Bluemotion v's Astra 1.7CDTi.
Basically the Focus is marked down on having a smaller boot than the last car, not being as economical as the Golf and not being as quick as the Golf. Also the interior quality isn't up to the standard of the VW either. The review concludes that the Golf is the better car.
Looks wise, the Focus isn't a particularly interesting looking car. The vertical tail lights are gone, and the car looks more Korean than European to my eyes.
So, have Ford made a mistake here? The car doesn't seem to move the game on very far, and the lower spec models don't seem to have any major advantages over the model they replace.
Had a quick read through their road test of the new Focus 1.6TDCi Zetec v's Golf 1.6 Bluemotion v's Astra 1.7CDTi.
Basically the Focus is marked down on having a smaller boot than the last car, not being as economical as the Golf and not being as quick as the Golf. Also the interior quality isn't up to the standard of the VW either. The review concludes that the Golf is the better car.
Looks wise, the Focus isn't a particularly interesting looking car. The vertical tail lights are gone, and the car looks more Korean than European to my eyes.
So, have Ford made a mistake here? The car doesn't seem to move the game on very far, and the lower spec models don't seem to have any major advantages over the model they replace.
frosted said:
arun1uk said:
I dont think so. Remember this is the first truly "Global" Focus. I think they needed to be relatively conservative...
I've driven it already and it easily beats the Golf
Seriously, it doesn't and the price difference ain't that great I've driven it already and it easily beats the Golf
Very true , only a mug would buy a focus over an golf brand new . Used prices are different because the golf will be worth a fair bit more than the focus which was cheaper ( i think )
Recently had a go in a new RS , ok it's quick , drives pretty much bang on but on the whole the interior is a bit Naf . Proper tool if you don't mind having to wear a neck brace
Recently had a go in a new RS , ok it's quick , drives pretty much bang on but on the whole the interior is a bit Naf . Proper tool if you don't mind having to wear a neck brace
arun1uk said:
I dont think so. Remember this is the first truly "Global" Focus. I think they needed to be relatively conservative...
I've driven it already and it easily beats the Golf
They tried that with the Mondeo(Contour). It flopped. Me thinks this will go the same way, it's a horrible looking mess.I've driven it already and it easily beats the Golf
I had a good look around a new Focus late last year and not only is the boot smaller than the previous model but the interior also feels tighter in both front and back. The dash has some nice features but is very busy and is certainly not a match for the latest Golf in terms of perceived quality, but is better than the new Astra. The exterior looks pretty bland and those huge fake vents in the front bumper look odd on a basic spec car.
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