Why Would Anyone Buy A Ford Focus RS?
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- Опубліковано 23 жов 2024
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Today I get to test drive the 2016 Ford Focus RS! There has been so much hype around this car since it came out and it's one of the best AWD Hot Hatches on the market!
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Overall opinion of the RS.
It handles so well! The steering is so solid feeling and the body roll is controlled nicely. The bucket seats help give a great driving position and look fantastic with the leather/alcantara and blue stitching and embroidery. This car has the MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust which gives it a nice tone and some sweet pops! And the shifter is so easy to use!
I like the interior layout. Easy to use Navigation screen, heated seats and steering wheel, sunroof and a back up camera.
Thing I don't like. The boost gauge and temp gauges on the center dash are not too useful. They need to be bigger with more markings. The suspension is bumpy. While my Nismo has a harsh ride due to the stiff suspension, it feels super composed on bad roads. The RS is also a harsh ride, but feels less composed and just bumpy. Last thing, the power doesn't seem as much as I thought. I'm pretty sure my car would blow it apart :) The STI also feels much quicker. It's not slow, it just doesn't push you back in your seat. So a tune is very needed.
Overall tho, I think its a great car that looks stunning inside and out! It's a tuner car, so mod it! A few nice upgrades and the car would be perfect. Oh, and the turning radius.... at 7:50 you will notice me pull into a 3 lane wide road. Every other Car I have filmed and brought to that road, I could make a U turn!
I drove this car for an hour and let's just say the next day I bought one one of the best cars ever I definitely recommend it
What about now??
Can you push it to redline..? I don't get why you say it's slow when you're not even pushing it. Shifting at 5000rpm... wtf. It's a turbo. You have to let it spool up.
Alex Dc he cannot do that yet.its still on BREAK IN period.so the owner of that RS wont allow to pass 5 or 6rpm just to prove power in this video.if thats your brand new car,would you let somebody go REDLINE your fresh car within the break in period?if yes,you dont love your car and willing to spend more money for fixes eventhough its on the warranty,your dealership will void it when they found out its been abused early.
Martin Umaguing I thought it was a press car. I didn't know it was someone's else car (I probably missed it) . There's no point in reviewing it that early then. Pass the break in period would have made more sense. Anyway not my channel.
Yeah, after the break in period is where it's at.
The break in period is a lie.
Alex Dc lol "spool up" it makes Max boost at 2500 rpm then steadily falls off all the way to 5000 rpm
Still one of my dream cars
Wtf are you talking about? these give my Mustang GT a run for my money, And the sti cant compete with either the handling and acceleration is far better in the RS
The focus RS body style look sweet
ArtOfSpeedd It sure does!
ArtOfSpeedd of course, they copied Subaru
Shawn Moses -__-
Shawn Moses
You mean the worst Impreza model yet?
Keyser Soze ?
I drive an RS too. I just do not know wtf this video or people are talking about the rough suspension. Beginning to think that the majority of people driving these or similar Rally type cars have seriously never actually raced before. Just posers on YT making videos for $.
Michael Johnson That is what I have thought for two years now. I got to ride in my friends race cars that were not road legal. Those cars rode like shit an were crude inside and out.
Even expensive exotics have a bunch of cons when you see them in person. If you want a car to sleep in, get a Lexus. If you want a car to race, it will have NHV and for good reason.
Because literally everyone and their mother, including those on the forums, say it does?
Michael Johnson You said it so well Jeremy Clarkson couldn't put any better. I test drove an RS and I was thinking 100% the same thing.... What a hell is wrong with all that people on youtube??????? I have to agree with you this people are mostly just trying to make money. Let's see in 10, 20, 30, years from now how many of them will drive enthusiast's cars or race them or even better still making car reviews .... I think we all know the answers. Also it is super obvious ALL this people carefully exam the popular videos of the given subject and go with their opinion. The only problem with the car for me is when I was driving into direct sunshine the dash reflection was surprisingly bad on the wind shield. Guess what? ..... not a single review mentions this problem ever while it could be a problem on a race track... Driving my ST for a few more months than RS time... I hope,,,
Adrian Galambosi I have a 2012 se hatch, I can agree with the dashboard glare!
I've owned a 2008 sti, 2015 sti, and a 2016 rs...the RS has the worst ride quality out of all 3. I've owned about 14 cars (almost all sports cars, but about 4 datsuns) in the past 10 years and the only one with a worse ride quality was a miata on racing beat coilovers. I love my RS, but I do plan on getting different shocks or coilovers.
The FOCUS refinement is in the handling: best response, safe, real, predictable, controllable. - nice!
If Ken is into it, what else do you need?
What are you smoking this kills the sti in every aspect
sti feels faster but it's not. its just the way the boost smoothly goes through the power band ... i think. I test drove one twice. a type R FEELS fast as well, cause it jolts you back in your seat. So ya, youre right about the tune.
Were you driving it in normal or sport? It's feels slow in normal but comes alive in sport mode. The thing you were pressing on the indicator stalks stiffens the suspension for track use, putting it sport mode you have to press the drive mode button where the gear box is.
iaMLaW45 I was only in Sport and Track mode
Overall you have made a superb video, great camera angles and excellent sound capture. Best of luck in all your videos!
The 0-60 is 4.7 compared to the sti 5. How is it not that fast?
I'm sure the RS's launch control is what makes it do that. But the overall drive, it just doesn't seem to have as much power from a roll. Similar to how a GT-R will obliterate everything from 0-60, but it's not much different than normal fast cars from a roll.
Wtf are you talking about. A GT-R normal from a roll? Get off the internet dude you have zero clue what you are saying.
Zachery, he really doesn't know what he's talking about. Yes, the RS is quicker then the STI, and it will go around a track a couple seconds faster.
Bro you weren’t pushing it all the way how can u say it’s not that fast that’s not even a fair comparison.
zachery D sti is 4.7, stfu
I think you mistake the STI's turbo lag for power. I have an RS and pulled a newer STI 40-100mph pretty convincingly. I shifted at 5500 rpm because I was still breaking the engine in (oops). The power comes on early and steady. Also, yes the turning radius is AWFUL!
* turns off sport mode* "yeah this car doesn't seem quicker than mine"
lots of negative fan boy comments. who are you trying to impress? 26k miles on a '16. daily driver. fun, economical for the performance. have had the head replaced under warranty. nothing to whine about. comments from people who have actually lived with the car are generally positive. you can find something to dislike about any car.
I drive an ST, and I can tell you with a stock map it won't hit overboost without your foot on the floor. Likely why you're not feeling what you were expecting.
Kristoffer Pence That's interesting. I only did that once and I could feel some extra power, but it didn't seem like it had as much power as an STI or my Z at 3/4 throttle. A good tune is needed.
Bros FOURR Speed I went stage 1 with my ST. No looking back haha. A completely different animal
nice, I bet
I don't know, I wouldn't get anywhere near one of those if there's a slightest smell of it being modified. I'd have the ECU checked to see if it was flashed, check with local tuners to see if that car was ever modified, and have a full leakdown + compression test. Money/time well spent if you indeed were a serious buyer and planned to keep it for the long haul. Kind of a buzzkill as much as it was hyped when new!
It doesn't bounce all over the place in sport mode at all. I own one and sport mode is epic.
"Boost gauge, pretty useless you have to guess between 1-30" yeah cause that's so hard to do lol. That's a pretty handy tool to have from the factory...
I heard the nest thing to do is lease the rs for 3 years under warranty so if any problems within that time they get fixed then buy it and it will be more affordable then.
stock RS can take a 370 nismo no problem just sayin
+Otdoor Layne - youre either wildly misinformed or you are making excuses because you own a golf r.. read any magazine comparo and see how the RS mops the floor with the golf and sti
RS with a tune of course
+Outdoor Layne - If you buy a hot hatch for roll racing..you bought the wrong car. The RS beats the Golf and STi where it counts, on a track, in the corners.
Americans should not review cars.
@@85MasterV exactly. Fuck straight lines and roll racing.
The STi is definitely not faster than the RS
MrGreenwizard that's even worse. German engineering, lmfao. Yes, all that tech is good but those German cars fuck up and too expensive to work on. You dumb as shit or born in Germany. Asian cars are the best built, get a grip
Shawn Moses Euro design German built, beats any Asian hothatch in build quality and performance. Top gear car of the year.
MrGreenwizard reviews mean what? Euro cars are fast but they are not the most reliable. Over here in America, you do not see historic tags on Euro cars but you do on Asian. Look at the 7 series and s class. They are worth nothing, in a few years. A subaru sti is worth way more, used
@@MrStlover99 you mean the Asian cars not built in Asia? It's not the 90s anymore hell even Kia's and Hyundai's are reliable now.
@@kottyking Euro cars still cost way too much to repair.trust me, my co workers have bmw, benz, bentley. Astronomical repair bills
The RS is a good all round car enough space for family if you have one, you can drive it like an everyday car or drive it like you stole it and it performs well. If you like it buy one if you don't like it buy something else I have had mine for six months and I can't fault it in anyway
When i drive my rs it doesn’t feel fast until i look at the speedometer and I’m going 40-50 in a 30 one of the reasons i believe for this is the high ride height
Whoa 40 in a 30? Calm down buddy lol. Don’t get too crazy!
RS is a Dig monster got to drive one at Cobb in Austin,tx that car was nasty
To get full power you need wide open throttle or the boost wont spike it will gradually build called overboosting . Great vid tho #iwalkeda370 😘
kyle Costa I have a focus RS and exactly what I was thinking watching him say “it doesn’t pull as hard.” He clearly was not driving the car how it was engineered to be driven.
I must be crazy right? But to my ear, the RS does not sound nearly as aggressive, clean or refined as the Type R.
I was reading comments that the RS has really bad tranny issues. You can even Google Ford Focus RS transmission problems and find a ton of threads. kind of relieved cuz i have a 15' 370z sports :)
kafaya77 Z FAM
kafaya77 I did just what you said and googled. I found one post and the owner had modified his shifter an linkage.
And they've engine failure issues already☹
Head gasket problem within 30k.... no thank you..
ua-cam.com/video/KQhBGU6-4BU/v-deo.html😢😢😢😢
Fair enough nismo z shut off the traction system on the left of the wheel beside the 6 speed manual shifter rev match on then test out the Nissan 370Z nismo 6 speed 2016 to 2018 🙂
Great video. Never thought I'd consider buying a Focus haha this car is pretty sweet.
I looked at this when upgrading from my 350Z but ultimately went to 370Z. Just felt more fun to drive than the RS. The driver position in the RS felt too high both standard seats and the Recaros. It’s a good car but was not for me.
Drive it properly and you will see what it can do, awesome cars 😁
People learn how to research. The RS does not have a head gasket issue. That was a distributor issue where a small number of cars were given the wrong gasket.
Yes, I think it also surpasses the STI in number of head gasket failures too. I wonder how many Engines Ford already replaced.
Your really not a great driver.
So with the stiffer suspension & poor MPG, is it really a good daily driver? Also, does it still make those pop noises in 'normal' mode?
the reason that you dont feel the RS is faster is because the AWD, RWD feels the pull for sure, nice 370 nismo man!
The RS is actually quicker then an STI. RS goes around the track a couple seconds quicker then the STI. I drove the new STI, and yea it is great, but I'm curious to see how good this drives. If ur going to do a car review, at least really know the difference between the RS, and STI.
I test drove a used one at 25k miles three days ago. I've heard it pop only twice. What is the deal? I went for it hard even redlined it twice
This one did have an aftermarket catback tho.
I would agree to this review, and I enjoyed watching, but if you could not hold it up to the 370z nismos standards, that would be cool.
says "you should save sport mode for the track because you can feel every bump" and puts it back in comfort. Even though sports mode and comfort have exactly the same suspension setup. this guy really knows what hes talking about lmao
i'd so much rather buy anything else, currently drive a regular focus but jeez it has put a bad taste in my mouth can't imagine buying a ford ever again.
What has been wrong with yours?
I’m drooling over this vid, I really want one. I have to wait till I have enough money tho 😂 and till I get my license since I’m only 13 lmao
Keep at it.. I was 17 and a broke high school student when these were first announced and I knew I wanted one.. I finally bought one a few weeks ago and it’s been awesome
If you enjoy driving sideways and turning with the rear of the car you will love it
The reason I got rid of my Z, the fact I have to fix Nissan's fuck ups to be able to sport a sports car. I.E. the oil cooling issues, fuel starvation on right hand turns, and CSC issues. You want a purely touring car, get a Z. You want something you can take to autocross out of the box, get a RS.
Love this car! Great review
Thanks!
Bring that car here, show you how to push that thing to the max.
So all end all after reading random ppl comments the number 1 n 2 main problems are the head gasket and the rear differential ... jezz nd i actually wanted this car to. Damn Fords
Do you think this is a good car to learn manual on?
I love to get an sti never cared for ford but this is a nice ride
I am currently in build Audi A4 ultra sport 6 speed manual would like to put a Chevrolet 5.3 ls4 with a blow thru carb turbo so I am ready to test awd properly mate
think its cause of the weight, 1600kg, also how it delivers the power counts. My megane rs 265 feels quick for its power mine is mapped 310 bhp but feels just as fast as my old bmw 135i with 380bhp. Bmw weighs 200kg more. ford seems to have major problems with the engine blowing on these rs. would stay clear tbh
Haha I finally drove one and I’m getting one...it is most def quick and handles better than my gt350!
I really want to buy it, but I feel like it’s gonna break more than a Range Rover..I can’t have an unreliable daily like that... might have to settle for an STI. I was hoping they’d fix the mistakes next model but ford just decided to axe the whole project 😔
Big Gucci dude this the 2017 model they probably fixed it in 2018
2018 model*
Wait till the engine starts to leak coolant into the cylinders due to bad engine design. Plenty of UA-cam videos about it.
The 1980s was the best period ever!
Oh really....you know I've never heard of this issue before your comment.
It wss literally just a batch of 2016 models as there was an error in the factory in Germany where mustang ecoboost headgaskets were being put on RS Engines. Jesus everyone makes such a big deal out of this, Ford even issued a recall for the Focus RS's and replaced the headgaskets for no charge.
slydog98j
I’ve read a lot about the head gasket issue but I’m a bit skeptical. I really want this car but at least every video I’ve watched on UA-cam has some comments about it. But i also agree that some things can be exaggerated online by people with strong opinions
It was only the wrong head gasket fitted to a batch of engines once that's done there are no more problems.
I just bought a 2016 with 2,500km, dealer is replacing the head gasket before I get it. Lots have already been replaced as well.
Did that have an aftermarket exhaust or was that stock? I’m assuming aftermarket?
Focus RS Against Your Nismo 🌚
I would love to!
Outdoor Layne stock for stock they're about even in a roll
Sum of whole video "it's not the fastest car, unlike my STI" and "You kinda have to press the throttle more to get more power out of it."
Thats a cute little car
I sat in one the other day nice seats, nice body kit but nothing special other than that (until you drive it). Didn't sound that great revving it. Isn't it supposed to be quicker than the Nismo you didn't feel it felt anywhere near as quick?
Made In Machines It should be a bit quicker. I'm sure with launch control and WOT, it will beat me in a line. But other than that I feel like my car puts out more power without having to actually push the engine. From what others have said, you have to literally floor it for full boost. I only did that once, but I still think my Z and an STI would smoke it.
Bros FOURR Speed not a chance mate the 370z is not even in the same performance class the STI is a slower car on both off the line and in gear acceleration we are talking about 4.5 seconds to 60 in the RS and probably high 5's in the 370Z the RS also hits 100 mph in 12 seconds again I highly doubt a 370z will be close to that. Of course throttle application gives you more power and boost it's a very adjustable car in every aspect
Total Focus the Z does 0-60 under 5 seconds, and 0-100 in 11.7 sec. Using launch control I'm sure the RS would win. But other than that, any type of roll, the Z would beat it
It's plenty freaking quick!
Total Focus
You're delusional.... oh, I see.... justifying your purchase. SMH.
did u just do h&t or just hit the gas pedal while down-shifting?
Sti is definitely not faster then the rs ? I think in low revs it doesn't feel that fast but once your past 3000 revs goodbye !! Launch control blows you away!!
I would take one of these over my gti anyday
I like the real handbrake! A rarity these days.
This car is ridiculously overpriced in Canada. It STARTS at $58,999. No one would ever buy that.
Everything is overpriced in Canada, you can’t say something is overpriced unless you have used it. That’s just like me saying you have crap clothing....
Clearly didn't drive it right there mate. Same weight but 30% more power. Seems to run underboost in 1st which my Cobb Accessport fixed up no worries. Now it's a flippin animal
The Ford Focus RS is a great replacement for your 370Z Nismo
piece of junk replacement for NISSAN 370Z ? LOL
Stuart Myhill I couldn't disagree more
nerdyun1corn sorry for asking but how is an RS a piece of junk?
slickmet defo not a piece of junk, different cars completely.
ST beats a 370z on the highway until 120 Mph. I imagine the RS would simply destroy it.
Good review
Of course it’s not gonna pull as hard or be that fast if your not pushing it all the way...
Thank God they are taking this Brittish masterpiece of a car away from the US car market.
P.s learn how to change gears!
“Bend” “Twisty Road” 🤣😂 Never saw one in the whole video!
How much you pay for monthly and insurance?
0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds seconds think that powerful
It's not bad, a quick hot hatch!
What kind of MPG does the RS get?
You should learn about the car before reviewing because the suspension is the same between normal and sport it only firms up in race
nice video!
Amir Dadabhoy Thanks!
Does anyone know how these compare fuel wise to a focus st. I'm really thinking of upgrading
RS is down by a bit. But the difference might only be a couple hundred bucks at the end of a year if anything. Don't let MPG sway you on purchase
How much do those cars go For?
I hope ford comeback to indonesia for sell the ford focus rs :")
The brand bias makes your channel a joke.
Is there such a thing as an unbiased truthful car review on UA-cam?
how can a car with over 400 Nm of torque can be slow? I don't get it.
3:35 What is the hissing/BOV/dump valve noise ? My RS makes no such noise
It is stock under the hood. It should just be the stock recalculation valve echoing out of the intake.
AK agreed
Hell no. I would not buy a Tacoma from an Evora while trying to convince myself that I'm getting a supercar. Unless you believe a Focus RS is a supercar. How is it your channel is interesting.
Line that RS up with your 370z,it would leave you in a hole bro!
Why it sounds so funny in the beginning
This is not a tuner car, it's a hot hatch.
You got a supercharged 4.6
What?
I brought one worst mistake I ever made
No, you did not...
Adi yes, I did. First the rear drive unit failed overheating every time I went for a drive, then the head gasket went and finally the block cracked in the middle between cylinder 2/3 Ford repaired all of these under warranty but I owned it for 8 months and Ford had it back for 6 months. After legal action Ford offered to buy it back for the original value. I've always been a Ford guy and I had a mk2 RS before this it was bomb proof had it for 6 years. I've now brought a GT-R, best decision ever!
Well sorry what happened to you, but still do not see why it was the WORST mistake of your life. You were one of the pioneers who smoothened a road for all the other owners, so today Ford has 3 days to take care of each of this problems for the customers who has the same issues. Thank you for that. Also I'm pretty sure you drove the car pretty hard. (?) that would not be an excuse thought.... This kind of trouble can happened any high performance car in today's world. I have to admit the gasket issue is very stupid. Congrats for the GTR but please do not wright ford down just yet. Thanks for the details.
GT-R is nice, If I didn't have the need/want for 5 door hatch I'd have one in my driveway.
Any chance for a 2018 Civic Type R review?
if I can find one!
Because it's got an engine made from chocolate and it gives you something to eat while you're waiting for the recovery truck.
Does it have auto rev matching?
The way u floor it the 0-60 is gonna be about 12 seconds !!!
Well 'm not going to redline a car I don't own. But I have driven a few of these and they just don't feel that fast. Even drove a tuned one with like 350 WHP and they don't seem that good. Just not a big fan of these
Are all the rs shift ? Or automatic?
TAZE CLAN auto for pussies
The blue brimbos make me weak
K
Dude, do you mean Brembos?
If 15 rebuilds and headgaskets are included, soo YES, otherwise NO !!!!!
Mattias Andersson they actually are included because of warranty
Try taking it out of normal mode then 🤔🤔🤔
It was in track mode the whole time..
Bruhhh you even said it your self your holding back Cuz it’s not your car, but yet you still say it’s slow.?!🤨 believe me the RS beats the STI
The ST feels slower then an STI in this same driving circumstance. STI just has more power down low. At this point I have driven both cars and floored it. RS just doesn't feel fast to me. Neither car is fast, but the STI feels quicker
Because its the best car in the fucking world
Because they wanna deal with blown head gaskets? Lol
he's drive it like renault clio 1.2 looool
It’s not that fast cause you’re shifting at 5k, not 7...