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Cougar

1998 to 2002

Ford Cougar Coupe 1998 to 2002
  • Looks stylish, handles well
  • Lumpy low-speed ride
Escort

1990 to 2001

Ford Escort Hatchback Hatchback 1990 to 2001
  • Easy to drive; cheap to run
  • Rivals offer more comfort and finesse
Fiesta

2002 on

Ford Fiesta Hatchback 2002 on
  • Easy to drive, room for four adults, lively engines
  • Dull interior, not enough luggage space for four adults
Ford Fiesta ST ST 2005 on
  • A thrilling drive
  • Not the hottest small hatchback

1999 to 2002

Ford Fiesta Hatchback 1999 to 2002
  • Handling; ride; good security kit
  • Cramped rear seat; poor luggage space

1995 to 1999

Ford Fiesta Hatchback 1995 to 1999
  • Lively 16-valve engines; much improved ride and refinement
  • Not enough room for rear passengers or luggage
Focus

2005 on

Ford Focus Hatchback Hatchback 2005 on
  • Good to drive; smart looking
  • There are better value cars around if you're buying new
Ford Focus ST ST 2005 on
  • Fantastic engine and handling
  • Boy racer attention
Ford Focus Saloon Saloon 2005 on
  • High quality; good to drive
  • Hatch and estate are more practical
Ford Focus Coupé Cabriolet Coupé Cabriolet 2006 on
  • Refined, quality feel, comfort
  • Rear styling not to everyone's liking
Ford Focus Estate Estate 2005 on
  • Good quality, good to drive, estate practicality
  • Dreary estate image

1998 to 2004

Ford Focus Hatchback Hatchback 1998 to 2004
  • Good choice of engines and trim, easy to drive, ST170 is cheap, fast, fun.
  • Poor equipment on early models.
Ford Focus RS RS 2002 to 2003
  • Attractive, exclusive and exciting
  • Needs concentration to drive quickly
Ford Focus Saloon Saloon 1998 to 2004
  • It's like the Focus hatchback
  • But looks rubbish with a boot
Ford Focus Estate Estate 1998 to 2004
  • Looks good and drives well, plenty of space, ST170 is brilliant
  • Pricey for what you get, sales rep image
Focus C-MAX

2003 on

Ford Focus C-MAX Estate 2003 on
  • Class-leading interior, solid feel
  • Expect heavy depreciation if you pay the list price
Fusion

2002 on

Ford Fusion Estate 2002 on
  • Excellent ride, more luggage space than Fiesta
  • Awkward styling and mediocre equipment levels
Galaxy

2006 on

Ford Galaxy Estate 2006 on
  • Practical, spacious and good to drive
  • Size makes manoeuvring more challenging

2000 to 2006

Ford Galaxy Estate 2000 to 2006
  • Comfort, car-like, passenger space, seven seats.
  • Wind noise, snatchy transmission, pricey.

1995 to 2000

Ford Galaxy Estate 1995 to 2000
  • Excellent all-rounder, class leader.
  • Minor niggles, especially electrical.
Ka

1996 on

Ford Ka Hatchback 1996 on
  • Stylish, cheap to run, fun to drive
  • Limited rear space
Kuga

2008 on

Ford Kuga Estate 2008 on
  • Style, quality finish, versatility, green engine
  • Restricted choice of engines, limited off-road ability
Mondeo

2007 on

Ford Mondeo Hatchback Hatchback 2007 on
  • Roomy, comfortable, stylish
  • May now be too large for some buyers; satellite navigation isn't standard on any model
Ford Mondeo Estate Estate 2007 on
  • Elegant styling, good lugging ability, roomy interior, high-quality fittings
  • Confusing model names

2000 to 2007

Ford Mondeo Hatchback Hatchback 2000 to 2007
  • Spacious, good to drive and comfortable
  • Heavy depreciation
Ford Mondeo Saloon Saloon 2000 to 2007
  • Spacious, good to drive and comfortable.
  • Saloon has narrower appeal than the hatchback.
Ford Mondeo Estate Estate 2000 to 2007
  • Spacious, good to drive and comfortable
  • Heavy depreciation

1993 to 2000

Ford Mondeo Hatchback Hatchback 1993 to 2000
  • Well designed, easy to own, satisfying to drive.
  • Some shabby cars about now.
Puma

1997 to 2002

Ford Puma Coupe 1997 to 2002
  • Fun factor; styling
  • Go-faster Fiesta
S-MAX

2006 on

Ford S-MAX Estate 2006 on
  • Stylish people carrier; good drive
  • Sporty styling isn't for everyone
Scorpio

1995 to 1999

Ford Scorpio Saloon Saloon 1995 to 1999
  • Affordable luxury; reliability
  • Styling - unless you like the trans-Atlantic look
StreetKa

2003 to 2006

Ford StreetKa Roadster 2003 to 2006
  • One of the best-looking convertibles on the market.
  • Ford skimped on the interior.