It really makes me mad that Ford is axing the Fusion. Out of all the Fords I have owned ( From Escort / Mustang / Explorer / Focus ) Fusion is my favorite !
Ford is making a big mistake pulling cars out of the lineup here in the US...its still a significant chunk of the market that they've given up on despite the shift in demand. An unfortunate and shortsighted move imo :/
Ford can't compete with Toyota and Honda for the sedan market. They were losing money on those factories. The Fusion peak sales was 2014 with over 306K units sold, and last year just a hair over 166K units sold. Focus sales were never that great, they stopped production in 2019 with only 12,480 units sold, previous years sales 114K. Compared to Toyota Camry and Corolla, 337K Camry sold and 304K Corolla. 267K Accords and 325K Civics sold. Tough market to compete in these days.
@@acdii This is actually FALSE. Ford CAN compete and were doing just fine. They don't have to be sales leaders in compact cars just to offer them for sale. Just look at the sales data from the last few years. Ford was selling an excellent number of Focus and even the Fusion sales were strong. The sales took a nose-dive when Ford announced it was not bringing the next generation of the Focus to the U.S. and cancelling all sedans. Remember, sales of the Focus were strong IN SPITE of the known defective automatic transmission. Had these buyers wisely chose the manual transmission, they would have had a completely different experience and would have realized how great the Focus was and is. The new generation Focus has fixed the automatic transmission issue by getting rid of the Powershift dual clutch and replacing it with an 8-speed torque converter. All Ford needs to do is introduce the Focus in the U.S. as a Hatchback only, and get rid of the sedan body style. It functions much better and looks MUCH better as a hatchback. Better than all the other hatchbacks in its class. And offer it with 6-speed manual as standard and 8-speed automatic as optional.
@Magnetorheological I agree. Let's all do our part to contact Ford USA customer service. Tell them what their customers want in North America, and they'll wake up from their stupor and bring it to us. Thank you for your help in this effort!
I feel exactly the same way as you. They can still be competitive in the compact and midsize car segment of the market with updated products that appeal to a wide variety of customers. For example, by offering the Focus hatchback and wagon body styles, Active body styling, and offering both 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options. If all of the their customers tell them it's a shortsighted move and a mistake, they will realize there is still a market for their hatchbacks in North America.
I agree. Let's all do our part to contact Ford USA customer service. Tell them what their customers want in North America, and they'll wake up from their stupor and bring it to us. Thank you for your help in this effort!
I was about to comment how we’re missing out on this wagon but The cost cutting of NO bottle holders or A/C vents in the back is not for small families. It’s for single or couples
Find out if it has under the seat vents for heating/cooling rear passengers. Yes, the lack of cup holders in the rear seat is a drag, but the nets behind the seats will accommodate bottles that can be closed with a lid. I wouldn't let these two negatives change your mind about buying the car-it's still the best-in-class compact hatchback or wagon
I wish Ford would see logic and reason and bring the ST wagon to Canada, I mean it's a sporty car like the Mustang so we should be able to get it. I drive a Fiesta ST now and there is no way I'd "upgrade" to a Ford SUV. Why would I give up a small, peppy, agile, fuel efficient car to drive a bigger, blobby, lardy SUV that gets 20-50% worse fuel economy? My commute isn't going to get any shorter just because I drive a less efficient vehicle.
I agree. I want to buy a Ford hatchback with manual transmission as my next car. Let's all do our part to contact Ford USA customer service. Tell them what their customers want in North America, and they'll wake up from their stupor and bring it to us. Thank you for your help in this effort!
always been a hb or wagon guy. this new focus wagon looks pretty sharp. wagons do sell well in the us. look at the subaru outback. they sell boatloads of them
About the only station wagon style vehicle in the US is the Subaru Outback. Haven't seen a Ford in this configuration in 20 years. Ford has completely abandoned sedans (other than the Mustang coupe).
Ford can still win by bringing a fuel-efficient hatchback car with a manual transmission as standard and an improved automatic transmission as optional that gets rid of the faulty Powershift automatic of the previous generation. If they offered a wagon, just make it the Active body style so that it looks Subaru-like. Somehow, Americans love Subaru wagons but not other companies' wagons.
Besides not offering a manual transmission, the biggest mistake Ford made is not bringing the all-new Ford Focus to the US/North American market, in hatchback body style. This is MILES above the other vehicles in its class, namely the Civic, Corolla, and Mazda3, in terms of driving dynamics, looks, performance, and interior space/design and cargo capacity. Even the infotainment screen is better in the Ford. And it is much nicer overall than the outdated VW Golf. The Focus routinely scores BEST IN CLASS for fun-to-drive factor when comparing cars in its class in Europe. C'mon, Ford, WAKE UP and CHANGE COURSE, you're sailing into the abyss!! Bring it to the U.S. ASAP
@ 4:38, how can manufacturers be allowed to pass speedometers with increments not to scale. Look at the equidistant markings either side of 60 km/h. One is an 55 and the other is 70. SO WRONG! European sourced vehicles seem to be the main culprits, but not exclusively. If it's that difficult, then just install a digital speedometer instead. (Rant over)
Du u like extra lemon way to risky if your using your own money here in Aus fiat chrysler sales are so low that rumour has it they be pulling out of Australia. Too many owners burnt by the dog and lemon brand play safe buy a rav 4 or forester. Fiat chrysler is on tops scotty and John C dog and lemon list
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Even in Europe there are rumors then and when, that Ford could drop the wagons and normal cars as well in favor of SUVs. Renault is canceling its once popular and famous vans, although they have recently designed them crossover-like. I can understand the trend, but it makes the roads very boring, when every car looks like an SUV and all SUV look the same.
She mentioned the handling a little, but I agree. The Focus is always noted as the best driver's car in its class. It really is the best of all compact hatchbacks, and I suppose Wagons as well. But I like how the hatchback looks over the wagon- the wagon looks too bulky.
@@williamdeasy7507 In America, it has a bad reputation because of the Powershift automatic fiasco. But the manual transmission Focus has always been excellent and is the one I'd choose. I hope Ford comes to its senses and brings the Focus back with the manual transmission as standard and the new 8-speed automatic as optional. It drives better and looks better than the competition in its class!
When was the last time anyone saw a new focus on the road? People are not buying these cars from ford due to the whole transmission issue from the last model.
The new Focus fixes the flawed transmission from the previous generation - the 8-speed automatic is a torque converter, not a dual-clutch. No reason not to buy it, except that it is still an automatic. I would personally only ever buy a manual transmission for driver engagement and the pleasure of shifting a Ford manual gearbox, the best in the business!
Great review, and presenter is both good looking and quite knowledgeable. That said, my comments are focused (no pun intended) on the engine/transmission: is the 1.5 EcoBoost a 3 or 4 cylinder engine and is automatic the only transmission offered? Other comment: I like to think that I am reasonably adept at detecting and understanding most accents, however this presenter (maybe many Australians?) has a tendency to "drop off" as she comes to the end of a sentence. The voice volume goes lower as she nears the end of a sentence making the last 1 or 2 words (nearly) inaudible.
Incredibly, Yes, the automatic is the only option in Australia. In Europe, it is available with an excellent 6-speed manual as standard. So sad. Also, the engine is a 3-cylinder EcoBoost with dual injection to mitigate carbon buildup on intake valves, and yes, has cylinder deactivation technology: Runs on 2 cylinders to save fuel when 3 are not needed. Plus, it sounds awesome when accelerating: like a mini V6! It's a great engine for the Focus!
Let's all do our part to contact Ford USA customer service. Tell them what their customers want in North America, and they'll wake up from their stupor and bring it to us. Thank you for your help in this effort!
Wait What? 134kw_240Nm @ 1750Rpm - 5000Rpm from a 3cyl with no Turbocharger😦 or Supercharger😧 *And it can run on just two cylinders at low revs?* Ecoboost Witchcraft
Actually, the Ford Escape/Kuga has always been based on the Focus. Ford is making the mistake of not selling the all-new Focus in North America, and I agree, Americans aren't falling for the 'trick' since it is a more expensive, bigger CUV than the Focus hatchback. Why Ford, why have you let us down by not bringing the new Focus hatchback to America?
Did you buy one with the defective Powershift automatic transmission? If so, this all-new generation has an 8-speed automatic that gets rid of the faulty dual-clutch that caused the issues. It is a completely different transmission.
@@danielleroux6490 it is still 'mediocre' For cruising it's all right, but the fact that it gets stuck when changing from Reverse to Drive, it annoys me By stuck I mean, once I put D, it takes a while till the torque comes in
What? No Manual Transmission option for Australia?! In Europe, they get the manual gearbox as Standard. The automatic is optional. And the manual is an excellent one to operate, one of the best in the business! EPIC FAIL FORD!!!
who cares about the car when such a young hot lady is doing her thing, and its on purpose like we dont know.... :-) complete the look with hi heel next time so it will be perfect
Ford is lying. Americans love sedans, but Ford makes garbage sedans. The only good Sedans they made were Fusion and Taurus but because of a Class Action Lawsuit Regarding the Focus and Fiesta with their flawed transmission and unethical choices they're pulling out.
They don't make garbage sedans. The only issue was the defective Powershift Dual-Clutch automatic. If buyers had chosen the Manual Transmission, they would have been rewarded with one of the best manual gearboxes in the business to go along with the excellent handling, comfortable ride of the durable Focus and Fiesta. Here's the solution: Get rid of the sedan body shape and only sell the Focus / Fusion in hatchback form. That way they still satisfy this "We're getting rid of sedans" mentality. And make sure to include a manual transmission option even though the 8-speed automatic gets rid of the faulty automatic in the previous generation Focus.
Wagons makes so much much more sense in terms of practicality compared to silly SUVs!
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Great review, but at 5:48 "No rear vents". All focus since the original do have rear heating/cooling vents, they are under the front seats!
Here in the States, this 'sensible buyer' is loving his TSX Sport Wagon....which is the Accord Tourer elsewhere. Wagons are cool and useful!
Those are the 18in rims not the standard 17s. The 18s are part of a style package which includes the LED headlights over standard halogens.
Rear vents are not in the centre console, they’re under the driver and passenger seats
It really makes me mad that Ford is axing the Fusion. Out of all the Fords I have owned ( From Escort / Mustang / Explorer / Focus ) Fusion is my favorite !
Ford is making a big mistake pulling cars out of the lineup here in the US...its still a significant chunk of the market that they've given up on despite the shift in demand. An unfortunate and shortsighted move imo :/
Ford can't compete with Toyota and Honda for the sedan market. They were losing money on those factories. The Fusion peak sales was 2014 with over 306K units sold, and last year just a hair over 166K units sold. Focus sales were never that great, they stopped production in 2019 with only 12,480 units sold, previous years sales 114K. Compared to Toyota Camry and Corolla, 337K Camry sold and 304K Corolla. 267K Accords and 325K Civics sold. Tough market to compete in these days.
@@acdii This is actually FALSE. Ford CAN compete and were doing just fine. They don't have to be sales leaders in compact cars just to offer them for sale. Just look at the sales data from the last few years. Ford was selling an excellent number of Focus and even the Fusion sales were strong. The sales took a nose-dive when Ford announced it was not bringing the next generation of the Focus to the U.S. and cancelling all sedans. Remember, sales of the Focus were strong IN SPITE of the known defective automatic transmission. Had these buyers wisely chose the manual transmission, they would have had a completely different experience and would have realized how great the Focus was and is. The new generation Focus has fixed the automatic transmission issue by getting rid of the Powershift dual clutch and replacing it with an 8-speed torque converter. All Ford needs to do is introduce the Focus in the U.S. as a Hatchback only, and get rid of the sedan body style. It functions much better and looks MUCH better as a hatchback. Better than all the other hatchbacks in its class. And offer it with 6-speed manual as standard and 8-speed automatic as optional.
@Magnetorheological
I agree. Let's all do our part to contact Ford USA customer service. Tell them what their customers want in North America, and they'll wake up from their stupor and bring it to us. Thank you for your help in this effort!
I feel exactly the same way as you. They can still be competitive in the compact and midsize car segment of the market with updated products that appeal to a wide variety of customers. For example, by offering the Focus hatchback and wagon body styles, Active body styling, and offering both 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options. If all of the their customers tell them it's a shortsighted move and a mistake, they will realize there is still a market for their hatchbacks in North America.
To think ford was one of the first car manufacturers and are ending cars in their motherland .... Henry ford is turning in his grave
I agree. Let's all do our part to contact Ford USA customer service. Tell them what their customers want in North America, and they'll wake up from their stupor and bring it to us. Thank you for your help in this effort!
Beautiful car and has a bigger boot then a mid sized SUV.
Great work ! Congratulations, looking forward for further videos ! Greetings from Greece !
Great review as always...best regards from México...
Jenny with her driving glasses again. oooooosh
I was about to comment how we’re missing out on this wagon but The cost cutting of NO bottle holders or A/C vents in the back is not for small families. It’s for single or couples
Find out if it has under the seat vents for heating/cooling rear passengers. Yes, the lack of cup holders in the rear seat is a drag, but the nets behind the seats will accommodate bottles that can be closed with a lid. I wouldn't let these two negatives change your mind about buying the car-it's still the best-in-class compact hatchback or wagon
I wish Ford would see logic and reason and bring the ST wagon to Canada, I mean it's a sporty car like the Mustang so we should be able to get it.
I drive a Fiesta ST now and there is no way I'd "upgrade" to a Ford SUV. Why would I give up a small, peppy, agile, fuel efficient car to drive a bigger, blobby, lardy SUV that gets 20-50% worse fuel economy? My commute isn't going to get any shorter just because I drive a less efficient vehicle.
I agree. I want to buy a Ford hatchback with manual transmission as my next car. Let's all do our part to contact Ford USA customer service. Tell them what their customers want in North America, and they'll wake up from their stupor and bring it to us. Thank you for your help in this effort!
0:12 what car ?
always been a hb or wagon guy. this new focus wagon looks pretty sharp. wagons do sell well in the us. look at the subaru outback. they sell boatloads of them
yes, i would definitely buy it in hatchback form in the U.S. with 6-speed manual for sure!
About the only station wagon style vehicle in the US is the Subaru Outback. Haven't seen a Ford in this configuration in 20 years. Ford has completely abandoned sedans (other than the Mustang coupe).
Ford can still win by bringing a fuel-efficient hatchback car with a manual transmission as standard and an improved automatic transmission as optional that gets rid of the faulty Powershift automatic of the previous generation. If they offered a wagon, just make it the Active body style so that it looks Subaru-like. Somehow, Americans love Subaru wagons but not other companies' wagons.
how are the skies in Australia nowadays? I wish wagons would sell here in the states, but they don't...unless of course you tell people it's an "SUV".
Great reviews but we are missing you it's been a while since you've done a video we want to see more videos of you Jenny😍
Jenny do you do Voice overs?
Actually yes :)
@@edenakasha7574 Great! I'll keep that in mind :)
Sure! I have a pro studio too :)
Wish they would bring the full fledged ST Wagon here.
the upper rear tail looks very active, good design usage.
Thank you wind 0:02
anothe awesome review as always by the lovely Jenny
is there a person that writes the script she reads off of?
Besides not offering a manual transmission, the biggest mistake Ford made is not bringing the all-new Ford Focus to the US/North American market, in hatchback body style. This is MILES above the other vehicles in its class, namely the Civic, Corolla, and Mazda3, in terms of driving dynamics, looks, performance, and interior space/design and cargo capacity. Even the infotainment screen is better in the Ford. And it is much nicer overall than the outdated VW Golf. The Focus routinely scores BEST IN CLASS for fun-to-drive factor when comparing cars in its class in Europe. C'mon, Ford, WAKE UP and CHANGE COURSE, you're sailing into the abyss!! Bring it to the U.S. ASAP
@ 4:38, how can manufacturers be allowed to pass speedometers with increments not to scale. Look at the equidistant markings either side of 60 km/h. One is an 55 and the other is 70.
SO WRONG! European sourced vehicles seem to be the main culprits, but not exclusively. If it's that difficult, then just install a digital speedometer instead. (Rant over)
It kinda annoys me as well but then, it feels like you're getting faster since the speedo reaches the middle in few seconds
Nice to see Jenny again, it always makes my day. Jenny, what do you think of the Fiat Panda Cross 4x4? from the UK.
Du u like extra lemon way to risky if your using your own money here in Aus fiat chrysler sales are so low that rumour has it they be pulling out of Australia. Too many owners burnt by the dog and lemon brand play safe buy a rav 4 or forester. Fiat chrysler is on tops scotty and John C dog and lemon list
Beautiful with nice car, i like it hope the FOCUS wagon is imported to Taiwan
This vehicle was on sale at my local Ford dealership soon after this review
Jenny working overtime on her overtime😎
*Thank You **CarTell.tv** for putting a Basketball player in your reviews for size reference*
Us tall people always get "Looked Over" by car companies😋
*Pro Athletes are the type of people that can afford all these cool cars yet most can't even fit comfortably in any car other than large SUVs*😅
You are welcome! We have an odd but convenient connection with the local B-ball crew ;)
Im a huge fan of hyundai i30 CW diesel
Even in Europe there are rumors then and when, that Ford could drop the wagons and normal cars as well in favor of SUVs. Renault is canceling its once popular and famous vans, although they have recently designed them crossover-like. I can understand the trend, but it makes the roads very boring, when every car looks like an SUV and all SUV look the same.
Gorgeous! And the car is okay
Focus is best for handling in its class i didn't hear that in this review
She mentioned the handling a little, but I agree. The Focus is always noted as the best driver's car in its class. It really is the best of all compact hatchbacks, and I suppose Wagons as well. But I like how the hatchback looks over the wagon- the wagon looks too bulky.
@@danielleroux6490 i agree especially in st verson but focus is a great car but i really don't think everyone sees that
@@williamdeasy7507 In America, it has a bad reputation because of the Powershift automatic fiasco. But the manual transmission Focus has always been excellent and is the one I'd choose. I hope Ford comes to its senses and brings the Focus back with the manual transmission as standard and the new 8-speed automatic as optional. It drives better and looks better than the competition in its class!
@@danielleroux6490 i agree but i dont think it will go back to America
When was the last time anyone saw a new focus on the road?
People are not buying these cars from ford due to the whole transmission issue from the last model.
The new Focus fixes the flawed transmission from the previous generation - the 8-speed automatic is a torque converter, not a dual-clutch. No reason not to buy it, except that it is still an automatic. I would personally only ever buy a manual transmission for driver engagement and the pleasure of shifting a Ford manual gearbox, the best in the business!
Great review, and presenter is both good looking and quite knowledgeable. That said, my comments are focused (no pun intended) on the engine/transmission: is the 1.5 EcoBoost a 3 or 4 cylinder engine and is automatic the only transmission offered?
Other comment: I like to think that I am reasonably adept at detecting and understanding most accents, however this presenter (maybe many Australians?) has a tendency to "drop off" as she comes to the end of a sentence. The voice volume goes lower as she nears the end of a sentence making the last 1 or 2 words (nearly) inaudible.
Incredibly, Yes, the automatic is the only option in Australia. In Europe, it is available with an excellent 6-speed manual as standard. So sad. Also, the engine is a 3-cylinder EcoBoost with dual injection to mitigate carbon buildup on intake valves, and yes, has cylinder deactivation technology: Runs on 2 cylinders to save fuel when 3 are not needed. Plus, it sounds awesome when accelerating: like a mini V6! It's a great engine for the Focus!
Jenny, pls review the latest Mazda CX-9 2020
Alvin Oh 😅😂🤣 it is the same junk
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Wagon better than SUV, but not so many kind of wagon can buy in Taiwan.....
I love Ford whateva they say lol. This red car is beautiful.
Oh no....those shoes. Why ???
Very pleasant design
4:21
dangerous!!!
Lol she's definitely hot. But Rebecca from Car Gurus UK is even hotter 😍
Brian Mccarroll
i know!
she is so cute!
Brian Mccarroll thank you .i really don’t know Rebecca join to this channel
Nice review, but a Ford Focus is meant to drive with a manual gearbox. It gives a much nicer driving experience.
Are these still made in Thailand?
DM Bennell no, they’re from Germany.
@@cameronm4201 That's good!
I assure you, everyone state side still doesn't understands Ford's decision. I love(d) my Focus(es) and wish they didn't kill the line.
Hail beautiful wagons.
I really hate that dash and that screen.
See you next time... Peace 😊
Great car, we own one
Kobe Bryant at the back seat????🤔🤔🤔🤔
Here in America, people view cars as a utility item, not a fun past time, well except since of us, who apartment aren't worth the car sales business
*confused in american*
Please Ford USA !!
Let's all do our part to contact Ford USA customer service. Tell them what their customers want in North America, and they'll wake up from their stupor and bring it to us. Thank you for your help in this effort!
Hello jenny nice vedio.
Wait What?
134kw_240Nm @ 1750Rpm - 5000Rpm from a 3cyl with no Turbocharger😦 or Supercharger😧
*And it can run on just two cylinders at low revs?* Ecoboost Witchcraft
Who said no turbo?
I think ecoboost literally translates to small engine, turbo.
@@the_irate_juan8462 Yeah, EcoBoost is turbocharged. Don't know why @Deadpool thought it wasn't, but afraid to ask, you know how capricious he can get
@@bsjeran7352 oh yeah. We don't wanna upset Deadpool. 😅
It is indeed turbo
Just a few changes, it becomes Ford Escape in North America. Well play, Ford but you can’t trick me 🤣🤣🤣
Actually, the Ford Escape/Kuga has always been based on the Focus. Ford is making the mistake of not selling the all-new Focus in North America, and I agree, Americans aren't falling for the 'trick' since it is a more expensive, bigger CUV than the Focus hatchback. Why Ford, why have you let us down by not bringing the new Focus hatchback to America?
Great Car !
Unlike the Focus ST line wanabe sporty, Jenny is sure hell the Real Deal... :-)
Everyone is so cheap. Sad. It had my hopes up with the silhouette.
Well proven EcoBoom
@Isaac C. Lol tell that to all those Fiesta owners.
I would never buy another Ford Focus Ever! Never! Nope!
Did you buy one with the defective Powershift automatic transmission? If so, this all-new generation has an 8-speed automatic that gets rid of the faulty dual-clutch that caused the issues. It is a completely different transmission.
@@danielleroux6490 it is still 'mediocre'
For cruising it's all right, but the fact that it gets stuck when changing from Reverse to Drive, it annoys me
By stuck I mean, once I put D, it takes a while till the torque comes in
What? No Manual Transmission option for Australia?! In Europe, they get the manual gearbox as Standard. The automatic is optional. And the manual is an excellent one to operate, one of the best in the business! EPIC FAIL FORD!!!
I don't care this car ,but nice dress,Jenny
so many precisely chosen phrases in this review. mmm... suspicious.
Those were 18", get someone who has the first idea about the auto industy and cars...
Amazingly sexy review...
Cute dress Jenny
I had watch three times to finally realize the car was ford focus. Jenny looks so pretty in that dress.. so easily got distracted...
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I think Jenny is my future wife
A lot of people think that...
It's a car review guys...not a wife audition. Geez 😐
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who cares about the car when such a young hot lady is doing her thing, and its on purpose like we dont know.... :-)
complete the look with hi heel next time so it will be perfect
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Ford is lying. Americans love sedans, but Ford makes garbage sedans. The only good Sedans they made were Fusion and Taurus but because of a Class Action Lawsuit Regarding the Focus and Fiesta with their flawed transmission and unethical choices they're pulling out.
They don't make garbage sedans. The only issue was the defective Powershift Dual-Clutch automatic. If buyers had chosen the Manual Transmission, they would have been rewarded with one of the best manual gearboxes in the business to go along with the excellent handling, comfortable ride of the durable Focus and Fiesta. Here's the solution: Get rid of the sedan body shape and only sell the Focus / Fusion in hatchback form. That way they still satisfy this "We're getting rid of sedans" mentality. And make sure to include a manual transmission option even though the 8-speed automatic gets rid of the faulty automatic in the previous generation Focus.
I hate SUV's. I wish they were illegal.
Fords and Dodge have the worst motors on the streets, the focus is the worst car of all time 2010s going for 500-1k they completely suck