your claim is high. The new Focus, says be proud to be a manufacturer, Ford, will not be less than the best Compact in its class.

since what felt like an eternity of Cologne chases after the Golf. 2018 became the VW-slow burner to 43. Time in a row, the most popular car of the year in Germany, again with a proud 211.512 new registrations. But at least in terms of quality and driving fun of the competitor from Cologne has powerful, if not even at least. The fourth Generation of the Focus has been so successful that it has earned many words of praise and also a comparison test of “auto, motor, Sport” against the Golf won.

the all-new Ford Focus drives with three-cylinder EcoBoost

Also we have learned in the Test: It is truly hard to criticize something. When you Open the heavier doors and the first Sit in the newly designed interior is striking: it All feels stable, well finished, solid .

+ The all-new Ford Focus brings up a lot of space for the occupants.©Ford

And the space, even for larger people. The slightly thicker and heated leather-wrapped steering wheel feels good in the Hand and operates when Driving pleasantly light, direct and precise. The 1.3-Tonner strong> is satisfied and . Downright fools makes sure the car is compact control.

usage: How much is the Ford Focus takes?

The already excellent three-cylinder EcoBoost naughty grumbles pleasant and quick and is also sufficiently quiet. the Our test consumption of 6.8 liters of Super per 100 km was due to the liveliness of the 125-horsepower gasoline in order .

+ The Ford Focus used in the Test of 6.8 liters of Super per 100 kilometers.©Ford

The slightly raised seat at the end of six-speed manual to be accurate, without the long switching paths. And the assistance systems in the Cockpit are very logical and user-friendly arranged – everything is easy to understand. In addition, the 8-inch touch screen Monitor reacts to the touch of your fingers pleasantly, quickly and flawlessly. Points of criticism? .

interesting : In this nondescript Ford Focus is a real HP Monster.

Ford Focus: The sporty “ST-Line” in the view

we have tested sport contains more user-friendly Version of “ST-Line” , among other things, custom bumper, dual-pipe exhaust system, a distinctive radiator grille, Entry trim strips with “ST-Line”lettering, 215er alloy wheels and aluminum pedals. Also, the suspension is relatively taut, sporty. In the basic price of the proud sum of 25,300 euros, cruise control, navigation system, and Park are to get the help of the front and rear. In the case of the hatchback variant of the Standard Luggage compartment volume in the new Generation increases by 25 to 341 litres, and the volume with folded rear seat Backrest 92 to 1.354 liters.

+ The sporty Version of the Ford Focus has about the individual bumpers.©Ford

conclusion : We are really excited by the new Focus and are inclined to say of his role in the compact class: an Absolute peak.

Technical data for the Ford Focus ST Line 1.0 l EcoBoost

engine and transmission : three cylinder, engine displacement of 999 CC, power output 125 HP at 6000 Rev/Min, max. Torque 170 nm at 1,400 to 4,500 rpm, six-speed manual, front-wheel drive.

drive performance : 0 – 100 km/h in 10.3 sec, a top 200 km/h.

fuel consumption : 6.0 l/100 km, EU-standard inner-city, 4.3 l/100 km extra-urban, 4.9 l/100 km combined 6.8 l/100 km (Super) test fuel consumption CO2-Emission of 110 g/km.

dimensions and weight : length/width/height 4.378/1.825/1.446 mm Luggage capacity 341 litres, weight: 1.322 kg, payload 523 kg.

price : the proud sum of 25,300 euros

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Ford Focus in the Test: All good things are four