Ford Focus Hatchback (1998-2004) review
At a glance
| Price new | £9,868 - £16,840 |
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| Used prices | £347 - £2,371 |
| Road tax cost | £195 - £430 |
| Insurance group | 9 - 31 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 320 - 690 miles |
| Number of doors | 3 - 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Alternative fuel
Pros & cons
Good choice of engines and trim, easy to drive, ST170 is cheap, fast and fun
Poor equipment on early models
Ford Focus Hatchback (98-04) rivals
Overview
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.
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