2021 Ford Focus Active review

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.

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.

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.