Ford Focus Hatchback (98-04) - Review Review by David Ross on 23 May 2008 Last Updated: 02 Apr 2013 4 The Focus was nothing short of a revelation when it was launched, offering a superb blend of practicality, comfort and keen handling. A great all-rounder, it continues to be a hugely popular model and with a wide range of engines and trims there's something to suit everyone. Latest Ford Focus Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Good choice of engines and trim, easy to drive, ST170 is cheap, fast and fun Poor equipment on early models New price range: £9,993 - £17,000 Used price range: £395 - £2,626 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 The Focus was nothing short of a revelation when it was launched, offering a superb blend of practicality, comfort and keen handling. A great all-rounder, it continues to be a hugely popular model and with a wide range of engines and trims there's something to suit everyone. Easy to live with and simple to drive, the Focus makes an ideal small family car with the 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre Zetec models the pick of the range. There are also some excellent TDCI diesels which are refined and ideal for long distance travel. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 3.5 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 3.5 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 2.5 out of 5 Buying used 5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ It's an efficient car that gets me from A to B and is quite nippy. ” 3 out of 5 Jade Bennett , 25 Apr 2013 ... read more “ Five doors with decent boot size, so perfect small family car. ” 5 out of 5 Jon Hoyle , 22 Apr 2013 ... read more “ The boot has a hatchback and the seats lay down so can be used as a van to transport large items. ” 4 out of 5 Carol Frampton , 17 Apr 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Ford Focus Hatchback (98-04) information pack for only £1.99View 410 used Ford Focus Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 409 owners' reviews Tweet Other Ford reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ It's an efficient car that gets me from A to B and is quite nippy. ” 3 out of 5 Jade Bennett , 25 Apr 2013 ... read more
“ Five doors with decent boot size, so perfect small family car. ” 5 out of 5 Jon Hoyle , 22 Apr 2013 ... read more
“ The boot has a hatchback and the seats lay down so can be used as a van to transport large items. ” 4 out of 5 Carol Frampton , 17 Apr 2013 ... read more