The Focus is Ford’s answer to the Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3 and is the top-selling Ford globally. This is the major mid-life update for the current Focus that was launched in 2011, with the next all new Focus due in 2018. The range has been streamlined to fewer models (Trend, Sport, Titanium) and just one engine type, and has been given big price cuts.

Always close to the top of the small car segment when it comes to the driving experience, the Focus now brings much better value for money to the party, as well as improved manners that make it more liveable and more broadly appealing. And it’s still near the top in terms of dynamics, even if it has lost just a little sparkle from the driver’s seat.