2023 Ford Focus

The Ford Focus has struggled to grab the attention of buyers in Australia. That's a shame, because even the activewear-wearing Active is a good thing.

Want a small SUV but prefer a car-like drive? The Ford Focus Active and Mazda CX-30 are two of the very best – but which is our pick?

The Focus ST-Line is one of the best-kept secrets in the small car class, offering warm hatch performance and dynamics with a dash of class.

The hot hatch battle is heating up. We compare the Ford Focus ST manual against the automatic, drag race them, sound check them and then drag race the Volkswagen Golf GTI!

It's the first time Ford has offered the petrol Focus ST hot hatch with an automatic transmission. That's a good thing, right? We find out!

Ford's new Focus ST is its hottest hatchback, and the performance division has done a bang-up job crafting an agile and bloody quick pocket rocket. There's a brand new auto option, but here we test the one with three pedals.

The saga between Ford Focus, Fiesta, and EcoSport owners with the Blue Oval over defective Powershift transmissions has arrived in the High Court.

This year, we said goodbye to some thrifty hybrids, hot hatchbacks, cute drop-tops, and some budget-friendly fare.

European Focus production is ending as Ford pivots to a more SUV-centric line-up with more American styling and potentially higher margins.

Two of the best hot hatches money can buy are being retired from Australian showrooms, as stock shortages bite and Ford focuses on volume.

The German plant that produces the Ford Focus is expected to close in 2025, casting doubt on the small car's future.

Ford is reportedly reducing production of its Focus range, leading to speculation its plant could be shuttered.

A potential oil leak in 2019-22 Ford Fiesta and Focus models could lead to an engine fire.

Owners have said they've taken delivery of special edition Ford Focus ST-3s, only to find they're missing advertised features.

Ford Australia is delaying the launch of the Focus ST, and won't substitute in an older infotainment system to get it here sooner.

Ford has been forced to produce the updated Focus with its older, smaller touchscreen in Europe, though it's unclear yet if Australia is affected.

In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.

The updated Ford Focus ST performance range-topper has been detailed ahead of its 2022 launch in Australia.

Whether it's a lack of supply or a lack of buyer awareness, these 10 new cars simply don't sell well in Australia... and they ought to.

The Blue Oval's popular hatchback is going big on tech to battle the VW Golf in Europe, with fresh looks and new mild-hybrid engine options.

The 2022 Ford Focus ST has a sharp new look, more technology than before, and a two-tier range for Australia.

Ford has culled the Focus ST-Line and Active for 2022, moving to an ST-only range on the back of slow sales.

The Ford Focus is set to receive a mid-life update in 2022 that'll feature a restyled front end.

Ford has recalled the 2019 Focus to fix a problem with a transmission stud that could chafe on the engine wiring loom.

Ford's hot hatch has been given a new, limited-run flagship chock full of equipment... that used to be standard on the regular model.

It's mid-cycle facelift time for the Ford Focus, with visual tweaks including a slimmer grille and headlights.

Ford is giving its Focus range a mid-life nip-and-tuck, with slimmer-looking headlights and tail lights and daytime running lights resembling those of the Mondeo.

The Ford Focus has picked up some additional equipment for 2021, though the sporty ST has lost its blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The range opens at $30,990 before on-road costs.

Belt-up for the new Volkswagen Golf GTI, BMW 128ti, Skoda Octavia RS, Audi S3, Hyundai i20 N, Toyota GR Yaris Rallye, and updated versions of the Renault Megane R.S and Hyundai i30 N.

The MY19 Ford Focus range has been recalled for a potential stalling issue, affecting more than 2700 vehicles in Australia.

Our resident green car connoisseur counts down some of the most iconic shades of green in automotive history – which is your favourite?

Ford will roll out a more tightly-focused hatchback range in December this year, killing a number of variants for the 2021 model year.

As the Ford Focus ST enters its fourth generation, we take a look back at the hot hatch's history.

The fourth generation of the Ford Focus offers everything from a crossover-style hatch to a sporty wagon and a cracking hot hatch, with prices starting at $25,990 before on-road costs.

Fines for exceeding emissions targets in Europe are so great that they killed the Focus RS, and in future they'll likely necessitate an electrified Focus ST replacement.

There's no all-paw version of the Focus ST coming as a replacement for the retired RS, says Ford. It says there's simply no need, with the new front diff and sticky tyres.

Goodbye Focus RS, we barely knew thee. Emissions standards and a steep development cost spell the end for Ford's hatchback hero.

Ford has confirmed the Focus RS will be no more. Blame a raft of tougher emissions regulations, and the cost of developing low-volume cars to meet them.

C Maher purchased this Ford Focus used for $20,990 (including all on-road costs) in 2022. C Maher would buy this car again because: "I would absolutely buy this car again. The Focus is the perfect car for me and ticks all the boxes. It looks very dynamic and modern, handles flawlessly, and has all the features I could need. More exotic than your Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato, or Toyota Corolla. "

Sam purchased this Ford Focus used for $28,000 (including all on-road costs) in 2021. Sam would buy this car again because: "Yes, I would buy it again. My Focus ST is an excellent compromise between being a practical and comfortable car for weekly duties, while being a pleasure to carve some corners with over the weekends. So far, if it's been a packed full airport pickup, winding road of Apollo Bay or countless freeway trips, the ST has handled all with ease and pleasure."

Cameron M purchased this Ford Focus used for $5500 (including all on-road costs) in 2021. Cameron M would buy this car again because: "I’d buy the Focus again, as I have 3 times already, because it’s such a perfect car. It handles perfectly, drives smoothly, looks very modern for its age, and is always a head turner. The LW Focus was definitely a once in a lifetime thing. "

Brad M purchased this Ford Focus used for $20,000 (including all on-road costs) in 2018. Brad M would buy this car again because: "I love it, value for money, fun factor, practicality, comfort (for me)"