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Ford Focus RS (2016 – 2018) At A Glance
Honest John Overall Rating
The Ford Focus RS isn't just a triumph of a hot hatch in comparison to its rivals – it's also likely to go down in history as an all-time great.
Supercar performance for £30k, outstanding four-wheel drive with huge levels of grip, lots of everyday usability.
Bland and uninspiring interior, hard ride will be too much for some, boot space has been cut to accommodate four-wheel drive.
Ford knew it would only sell a handful of the 2016 Focus RS, yet as a halo model and treat for enthusiasts it was unsurpassed. The moment the car was rumoured, deposits flowed in from eager buyers and that means used values have remained as strong as for any other eminently desirable fast Ford. IT's easy to see why when Ford threw everything at this car: four-wheel drive, clever rear differential, and 350PS from a turbocharged 2.3-litre engine. It resulted in 0-62mph in a mere 4.7 seconds and 165mph top speed. Little wonder it's reckoned to be a modern classic.
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Like the Escort Mexico and Sierra Cosworth, the Focus RS follows in the best of Ford's performance history. It's fantastic fun, offers serious performance and yet it's affordable next to competitors. The only thing that lets it down a little is the fairly conservative interior.
Power – all 350PS of it - comes from a 2.3-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine with peak torque of 440Nm. This is overboosted to 470Nm for up to 20 seconds, with a very short cooldown period - so in reality the higher figure is what you'll typically get under full throttle. Acceleration is accompanied by a great, characterful exhaust note, particularly in Sport mode.
Unlike previous incarnations of the Focus RS the latest model has no trouble transferring all of its power to the road, since it has all-wheel drive. Ford, though, has cleverly calibrated the onboard computer and mechanicals to prioritise pure fun over supremely fast lap times, unlike Audi with the RS3 or Mercedes-Benz with the A45 AMG.
The result is a car with huge, confidence-inspiring levels of traction, helped by a very well-judged suspension set up that keeps body roll at bay without being too harsh, even on uneven, broken British roads. Adaptive dampers are fitted as standard, but they only firm up in 'Track' mode which, along with Drift mode, is genuinely meant for track driving only.
A six-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard, instead of the paddle-shift automatics common on other all-wheel drive super hatches. The brakes are hugely powerful Brembos that can shave off speed as alarmingly quickly as the engine can build it up. It's a real, bona fide performance car, yet it's easy to drive in town and it's reasonably practical.
Inside, the Focus RS feels a little subdued in comparison to the likes of the vibrantly upholstered Civic Type R. It has supportive buckets seats and a pod of extra gauges, but is otherwise as staid and reserved as a normal Focus. That's partly down to the cost-saving production process – the RS is produced on the same line as other Focus variants.
The Focus RS costs about the same as an Audi or Mercedes-Benz but less-powerful, front-wheel drive Civic Type R – also hugely impressive. But really, the Focus RS is the more capable, well-rounded car. In fact, we think it's the best hot hatch you can buy.
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Ask Honest John
What will be the next classic cars?
If it were that easy I'd be picking my lottery numbers! High-end stuff is always a good bet - Ferrari, Aston Martin etc. Fast Fords never seem to go out of fashion - we reckon the current Focus RS will rapidly move towards modern classic status. Hot hatches always seem to have a good following, too. But don't forget the quirky stuff - Renault Avantime have a strong following.
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Should I remove the Mountune upgrage on my Ford Focus RS to achieve best residual value?
I don't predict residuals anyway, much less for a high performance car with enhanced performance.
Best sports car for 80 year old driver?
The 140i replaces the 335i and is half a step down from an M2. More rear-endy than an M2 because, despite the tyre burning pictures, the M2 is extremely well stuck at the back. That makes the 140i less safe than a Focus RS. But, having got hold of an RS you can probably show a £5k - £10k profit by selling it to someone who doesn't want to wait a year for one. M2 test here: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/bmw/bmw-m2-2016-road-trip/
On the inside of an Ford Focus RS (2016 – 2018)
Interior Rating
The Fords Focus RS is as almost as practical as any other Focus, with five doors and plenty of useful standard equipment.
- Boot space is 316–1215 litres
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4390 mm |
| Width | 2010 mm |
| Height | 1472 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2649 mm |
| Full specifications | |
Aside from that the cabin is so similar to more mundane Focus models, it's actually a little disappointing as there isn't as much drama as you get in the cabin of the Honda Civic Type R.
There are differences between lesser Focus models and the RS, though. The most notable change is the addition of bucket front seats, which offer loads of support in high-speed corners but are quite uncomfortable to get in and out of. Getting in and out of the hind quarters of the Focus RS is easy, even with the sporty front seats that do not take up vital room for feet.
The boot is the same size as any other Focus hatch, so the RS is as practical as it is outrageously quick. The only thing that lets it down a little is the fairly conservative interior.
Ford made all of its rivals look very expensive when it launched the Focus RS. This involved sticking with most of the same materials found in a standard Focus, which don't stack up quite as favourably next to the Audi RS3 and Mercedes A45 AMG with their very solid construction values.
Some of this dowdy feel to the Focus is down to the dash being all but identical to the standard Focus item other than the small bank of extra dials on the dash top. You'll find some soft-touch padding to the dash and door panels, but the rest is the usual mix of Ford plastics.
The Ford Focus RS came with the company's SYNC 2 infotainment system with 8-inch colour touchscreen positioned high in the centre console. It comes with sat-nav, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, voice controls and easy smartphone integration. As a result, it has all of the functions and features you'd expect of a super hatch of the recent past.
This is not to say the system is perfect as the screen can be very sluggish to respond to the touch of your finger. Plugging in a destination to the navigation takes longer than in many other rival set-ups.
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Ford Focus RS (2016 – 2018) Value
Value for Money Rating
The iconic appeal of the RS badge among Ford fans means the Focus RS holds its value very well.
A car that originally cost £28,940 new, and crept up to £29,995, will still need £22,000 to buy a four-year old example with 40,000 miles on the clock and in well cared for condition.
The last of the line Heritage editions are finished in a unique Tief Orange colour and have power boosted to 375PS. Only 300 were made and they cost a hefty £39,895, but you'll pay that to own one now due to their rarity and desirability.
A two-year old Focus RS with half that mileage will need you to spend pretty much exactly what it cost when new, so reckon on a £28,000 asking price. The good news here is that values are unlikely to drop as the Focus RS becomes a car sought out by collectors.
It's worth considering the longer-term position of Focus RS values. With only a finite number produced and many in the hands of owners who will never sell, the value of well cared for examples with low mileages and with all the desirable options fitted will always remains strong. Not only is that good news for the seller, it bodes well for a buyer who will only add miles at a gentle rate. As such, the Ford Focus RS looks set to join the same exalted group as its illustrious forebears such as the Sierra RS Cosworth and Escort RS models.
Ford claimed a combined fuel consumption of 36.7mpg for the Focus RS. However, the reality is few RS drivers were going to use the car gently and even when you only access the full power of the car only occasionally it will eat up fuel.
As a result, Real MPG figures show a Focus RS owner is more likely to experience average economy of 25.3mpg. That means a range of about 300 miles from full to empty.
When it comes to getting the Ford Focus RS insured, it's not going to be cheap as it sits in group 40. However, that's the same as for an Audi RS3 and four groups lower than a Mercedes A45 AMG, so it's at the lower end of this ball park of super hot hatches. Only the Volkswagen Golf R is notably lower down the insurance rankings as it sits in group 34.
With carbon dioxide emissions of 175g/km, a Ford Focus RS registered up to 31 March 2017 will attract an annual Vehicle Excise Duty tariff of £240 per year.
As the Focus RS production lifespan straddled that date, later cars registered from 1 April 2017 will pay road tax at the reduced rate of £150 per year.
Real MPG average for a Ford Focus RS (2016 – 2018)
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Driving Ford Focus RS (2016 – 2018)
Driving Rating
The Ford Focus RS can suffer from a brittle ride in town. It's not any worse than its key rivals, but it certainly lets you know you are in a serious performance machine.
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 19–31 mpg
Handling and ride quality
It still does a great job of balancing acceptable comfort with good body control as speed builds. Furthermore, the responsive, torquey engine makes threading together a series of corners a great experience, not least because the all-wheel drive system provides extra reassurance when using the throttle to its full.
The computers and systems are exceptionally quick to react to changes in road surface, steering and throttle inputs, making the car feel balanced and poised, but with a huge level of traction to keep the car pointing where the driver wants it to go. You don't have to work too hard to enjoy the Focus RS and yet it's still exciting and involving when you do put in the extra effort.
The Ford Focus RS uses a 2.3-litre turbocharged engine with 350PS and 440Nm of torque available from 2000rpm right up to 4500rpm. That means the engine is responsive almost regardless of which gear is selected and working the six-speed manual gearbox is a great experience.
From rest to 62mph takes just 4.7 seconds and top speed is 165mph, so the Focus RS is quicker than its German rivals with top speeds electronically pegged to 155mph. The downside is poor fuel economy. Officially the Focus RS offers 36.7mpg, but it's likely to be closer to 30mpg or worse when driven hard or in urban traffic.
The RS enjoys the same five-star crash test rating as other Ford Focus models from this generation. It could have performed better overall if Ford had included autonomous emergency braking as standard on this pricey model rather than leaving it on the options list.
You do get twin front, side and curtain airbags as standard, along with a Hill Hold function and tyre pressure monitoring system. The RS was also supplied with Ford's MyKey, which lets you programme up to four keys with individual settings for the car, so different keys can be set with limited top speeds and even restrict the volume of the stereo.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3T EcoBoost 350 | 37 mpg | 4.7 s | 175 g/km |
Ford Focus RS (2016 – 2018) Models and Specs
All Ford Focus RS models have 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, 350 mm ventilated front disc brakes with lightweight Brembo calipers, RS performance rear spoiler, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps with adaptive lighting, and automatic headlights.
There are also heated washer jets, rain sensing wipers, and heated door mirrors with integrated turn indicators. Inside, there are RS branded Recaro front seats with leather side bolsters, dual-zone climate control, SYNC 2 infotainment with 8-inch touchscreen, DAB audio system, and Quick clear heated windscreen.
You also get four pre-set drive modes, comprising Normal, Sport, Track or Drift, as well as Launch Control, and dual mode damper settings. In the boot is a tyre repair kit.
Options for the RS included the Luxury Pack that added parking sensors, cruise control, keyless ignition, and folding door mirrors. You could also add Recaro front shell seats and 19-inch forged alloy wheels.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4390 mm |
| Width | 2010 mm |
| Height | 1472 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2649 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1560–1583 kg |
| Boot Space | 316–1215 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 12500 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £32,795–£39,925 |
| Insurance Groups | 12–41 |
| Road Tax Bands | H |
| Official MPG | 36.7 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.3T 350 RS EcoBoost 5dr | £32,795 | 36.7 mpg | 4.7 s |
| 2.3T 350 RS Edition EcoBoost 5dr | £36,325 | 36.7 mpg | 4.7 s |
| 2.3T 350 RS Heritage EcoBoost 5dr | £39,925 | 36.7 mpg | 4.7 s |
| 2.3T 350 RS Red Edition EcoBoost 5dr | £36,325 | 36.7 mpg | 4.7 s |
Good
- Four-wheel drive gives huge levels of grip.
- Supercar-rivalling acceleration.
- Affordable £30k pricetag, compared to rivals like Audi RS3. Sensational speed and cross-country pace thanks to all-wheel drive and sublime handling.
Bad
- Suspension is fairly firm - though still better than some hot hatches.
- 260-litre boot is small for a car of this size and down on a front-wheel drive Focus.
- Interior is bland and almost identical to Focus ST.
- Cabin feels a little too ordinary in looks and quality for a car of this value.
What to watch out for
24-9-2017: Report of cylinder head gasket problems with the 2016 Ford Focus RS.
3-7-2019: Report of repeated cylinder head gasket failures in November 2016/66 Ford Focus RS. First production run of Focus RS (built before mid 2017) were recalled in 'Field Service Action' to address spate of engine failures due to original fitment of incorrect cylinder head gaskets. Reader's car first recalled in May 2018 to be fitted with new head gasket that failed almost immediately and had to be replaced. During latest annual service in 2009, impending failure of head gasket was again detected and and was replaced.
Model History
- September 2015: Focus RS launched
- September 2017: Ford Focus RS Edition launched
- December 2017: Ford Focus RS Red Edition introduced
- February 2018: Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition 50 revealed
September 2015
Focus RS launched
Priced from £28,940 it has a 350PS 2.3 litre engine that develops 440Nm with a 15 second overboost to 470Nm
The car gets from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 165mph. Focus RS drivers can select four different Drive Modes that configure the AWD system, damper controls, Electronic Stability Control, steering and engine responses, and exhaust sound to deliver optimum performance in road or circuit driving conditions. Normal, Sport or Track settings are available, alongside a special Drift Mode to help the driver achieve controlled oversteer drifts under circuit conditions.
The Focus RS Launch Control system configures the vehicle's chassis and powertrain systems to deliver the fastest possible acceleration, whatever the track conditions. The driver selects Launch Control from the cluster menu, engages first gear, applies full throttle and then releases the clutch. The system then delivers optimum drive – including distributing torque through the AWD system, maintaining maximum torque using turbo overboost function, managing the traction control system, and setting the dampers.
To achieve maximum acceleration through the gears, a performance shift light in the instrument cluster alerts the driver when approaching the optimum upshift point of 5,900 rpm, and flashes if the engine hits the limit of 6,800 rpm.
The Ford Performance AWD system uses twin electronically-controlled clutch packs to manage the car's front/rear torque split, and also can control the side-to-side torque distribution on the rear axle – delivering the "torque vectoring" capability, which has a dramatic impact on handling and cornering stability.
The AWD system monitors inputs from multiple vehicle sensors 100 times per second. To deliver optimum driving dynamics, Ford Performance AWD was calibrated alongside the car's advanced Electronic Stability Control, in particular the brake-based Torque Vectoring Control system that works in parallel with the torque-vectoring AWD.
Focus RS drivers can select four different Drive Modes that configure the AWD system, damper controls, Electronic Stability Control, steering and engine responses, and exhaust sound to deliver optimum performance in road or circuit driving conditions. Normal, Sport or Track settings are available, alongside a special Drift Mode to help the driver achieve controlled oversteer drifts under circuit conditions.
The new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine for the all-new Focus RS shares its fundamental structure with the all-aluminium four-cylinder engine in the all-new Ford Mustang and is significantly upgraded for the Focus RS to deliver 10 per cent more power. The engine features a new low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with larger compressor, enhanced air intake design, and a large-bore high performance exhaust system.
September 2017
Ford Focus RS Edition launched
The Focus RS Edition features unique styling, including signature Nitrous Blue paint with striking black exterior details, a two-tone seat execution and carbon-fibre trim.
The Focus RS Edition has been developed by Ford Performance engineers and evaluated at locations across the globe to further enhance the high-performance hatchback's class-leading traction and responsiveness using a Quaife LSD for the front axle.
The mechanical LSD limits the engine torque delivered to a wheel that has reduced traction on the road surface, and redistributes torque to the wheel with more traction to counteract the wheelspin that can hamper acceleration and stability.
December 2017
Ford Focus RS Red Edition introduced
The RS Red Edition is a limited production run of just 300 cars. In addition to its Race Red exterior, the Red Edition features grey brake callipers behind black-cast alloy wheels and the RS Edition's trademark contrasting black roof, door mirrors and rear spoiler.
The Focus RS Red Edition features a front mechanical Quaife limited-slip differential (LSD), providing even more traction and driving appeal for performance driving enthusiasts. It is priced at £36,295.
February 2018
Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition 50 revealed
Ford announced a limited run of 50 Heritage Edition Focus RS models, exclusive to the UK market, before production stops altogether on 6th April 2018.
Following the announcement of the "RS Red Edition" in December, just 50 RS Heritage Edition models will be produced in a unique "Tief Orange" ("Deep Orange") body colour, marking 50 years of the Escort nameplate in the UK and commemorating the most iconic model of its line, the RS.
In addition to the Deep Orange exterior colour, the Heritage Edition features grey brake callipers behind black forged alloy wheels and the RS Edition's trademark contrasting black door mirrors and rear spoiler. It also comes equipped with partial leather Recaro seats, privacy glass, a sunroof, rear parking sensors, power-fold door mirrors, cruise control with speed limiter and heated steering wheel.
All Focus RS Edition models features a front mechanical Quaife limited-slip differential (LSD), providing heightened dynamic sensation for performance driving enthusiasts. The Heritage Edition also gains the dealer-fitted FPM375 Mountune upgrade, increasing overboost power from 350PS to 375PS, and torque from 470Nm to 510Nm, thanks to a high-flow induction kit, uprated turbo re-circulating valve and calibration. The RS Heritage Edition will be priced at £39,895.
Source: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/focus-rs-2016/
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