SA (2018) Ford Focus

[sashami]

Originally Posted by stefcio007

Saw one on the road today.

Aftermarket parts are already showing up in China to customise the interior.

What was it? and what did you think?

[dannyhilton]

They're in dealership everywhere in South East Queensland, plenty of Trend, ST-Line and Titanium models and lots of colors and options.

[stefcio007]

Originally Posted by sashami

What was it? and what did you think?

Front looks nice.

[kevino]

Has anyone driven the new SA Focus yet?

I notice a number of reviews stating that there is a delay switching from p or d into reverse, which would be an issue on an incline ie car rolling away.

After the powershift fiasco in LW and WT Focus/Fiesta this worries me.

Dunno why they cant please the punters and bring this car in with a clutch and a six speed manual box.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by kevino

Has anyone driven the new SA Focus yet?

I notice a number of reviews stating that there is a delay switching from p or d into reverse, which would be an issue on an incline ie car rolling away.

After the powershift fiasco in LW and WT Focus/Fiesta this worries me.

Dunno why they cant please the punters and bring this car in with a clutch and a six speed manual box.

Urgh no delay in the one I've driven.



They would sell bugger all manuals.

[kevino]

Good to hear.

well... they would sell one manual SA to me!

[stefcio007]

When you open the door a small cover comes around the edge of the door to protect your door and someone else's car if your door were to come in to contact. Nice feature if you have kids.

[NX74205]

Sat in one recently, and I've got to admit I'm impressed - it's a big step up from the previous model, and has noticeably more rear legroom. Interior has mostly good quality materials, doors sound solid when closing. But I think interior is let down by the cheap feeling globebox lid that isn't damped, nor felt-lined, like it is in my Mondeo.

Lack of manual is a damn shame, as is the lack of full leather or electric tailgate in the Titanium.

[Craig@AUDI]

I'm driving a black ST-Line as a demo with the design pack.

Very refined, nice interior and with the 8 speed it goes like the clappers!

Good job Ford!

[Fast Eddie]

For what it's worth, the MkIV has finally won a WHEELS comparison test. I can not wait for the Focus ST as by all reports it's going to be a cracker.

[dannyhilton]

Focus ST-Line has won a drive.com.au test against the Corolla, i30, Cerato and Golf. Hopefully winning a few reviews will help in gain traction. I am noticing the adverts on TV all the time, and the adverts aren’t too bad.

https://www.drive.com.au/comparison-...nk=homeVideos1

[KosCo]

Originally Posted by stefcio007

When you open the door a small cover comes around the edge of the door to protect your door and someone else's car if your door were to come in to contact.

I was inspecting the new SA Focus today - Titanium model. Looking at getting one in about 6 months time. Checked the doors but couldn't see the door protector that comes out. What model were you looking at? Can't see this in the specifications or as being available as an option. Anyone enlighten more on this? Thanks.

[stefcio007]

Originally Posted by KosCo

I was inspecting the new SA Focus today - Titanium model. Looking at getting one in about 6 months time. Checked the doors but couldn't see the door protector that comes out. What model were you looking at? Can't see this in the specifications or as being available as an option. Anyone enlighten more on this? Thanks.

https://youtu.be/dh2WBDVMS3o?t=101

but it also seems to malfunction later on here https://youtu.be/dh2WBDVMS3o?t=485

Maybe it was removed from the design?

[cappie]

Originally Posted by stefcio007

When you open the door a small cover comes around the edge of the door to protect your door and someone else's car if your door were to come in to contact. Nice feature if you have kids.

This feature is not available in Australia.
My Titanium is being built on 22 Mar and I asked the stock controller at my Stealership if this feature can b added during the production process. She said it was not on her spec sheet.

[stefcio007]

Originally Posted by cappie

This feature is not available in Australia.
My Titanium is being built on 22 Mar and I asked the stock controller at my Stealership if this feature can b added during the production process. She said it was not on her spec sheet.

Thanks for the insight. Could be an issue that the mechanism isn’t rated for the extreme heat we get here?

[marg99]

Skoda has this feature of door protectors popping out when you open the door. Pity all cars dont have them may have saved my rear quater panel when some SUV rear door was flung open into it

[cappie]

Originally Posted by kevino

Has anyone driven the new SA Focus yet?

I notice a number of reviews stating that there is a delay switching from p or d into reverse, which would be an issue on an incline ie car rolling away.

I read just the other day that there is a software patch to rectify the delay from Park and Drive to Reverse

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by dannyhilton

Focus ST-Line has won a drive.com.au test against the Corolla, i30, Cerato and Golf. Hopefully winning a few reviews will help in gain traction. I am noticing the adverts on TV all the time, and the adverts aren’t too bad.

https://www.drive.com.au/comparison-...nk=homeVideos1

During Wheels COTY they say it was the best car dynamically out of all of them. It was only price and spec that stopped it progressing to the final.

[Fast Eddie]

Journo's have always said the Focus is the "best car dynamically" etc. in the tests that I've read in the past and it ultimately never won one until this MK IV Focus. Yeehah!!

[DFB FGXR6]

Got to drive a new ST-Line Hatch today as a service loan car.





Very, very impressive car!
Loved the refinement, dynamics and the new 3 cylinder engine is fantastic.

More here....
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showth...51#post6265351

[Fast Eddie]

Is the Indicator Stalk on the Left or Right Hand Side., please? I'm asking because in my circumstance it does matter. T.I.A.

[cappie]

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

Is the Indicator Stalk on the Left or Right Hand Side., please? I'm asking because in my circumstance it does matter. T.I.A.

It's on the.......RIGHT HAND SIDE :-)

[Fast Eddie]

Thank you, cappie.

[dannyhilton]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

During Wheels COTY they say it was the best car dynamically out of all of them. It was only price and spec that stopped it progressing to the final.

I’d almost forgotten Wheels magazine even existed, I used to rush to buy each copy as soon as it came out as a kid. Will have to have a read!

[marg99]

I think they believe its overpriced for the stuff you get in it. Many car importers seem to like the idea of moving "up market" to get better prices for their cars It does not always work as Holden has shown when you over price and the cars do not sell.

[cappie]

Originally Posted by dannyhilton

I’d almost forgotten Wheels magazine even existed, I used to rush to buy each copy as soon as it came out as a kid. Will have to have a read!

I used to get Wheels and Modern Motor (now called Motor) as a teenager. Ahh, those were the days...

[Fast Eddie]

So I had reason to drop by my nearest Ford Dealer today and wandered into the Showroom and had my first look at the Mk IV. ST-Line Automatic was there. I liked how the 60/40 Split Fold has the 60 on the left hand side (like the Mk I) and the Rotary Dial for the transmission could well be a nifty feature but was told that to start the car one must have their foot on the brake before starting it. Hmmmnn, not a fan of that feature but could live with it. Likewise I have a preference for the Left Hand Side Indicator Stalk but could live with it being on the opposite side. The car looks pretty well built but I thought the material used on the Steering Wheel is better on my Mk I compared to this Mk IV. Would I buy one, most likely. For the price, it's loaded with features that I like. Hell, even E.S.P. wasn't an option on my LX Spec back in the early 00's.

[fiestaz]

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

So I had reason to drop by my nearest Ford Dealer today and wandered into the Showroom and had my first look at the Mk IV. ST-Line Automatic was there. I liked how the 60/40 Split Fold has the 60 on the left hand side (like the Mk I) and the Rotary Dial for the transmission could well be a nifty feature but was told that to start the car one must have their foot on the brake before starting it. Hmmmnn, not a fan of that feature but could live with it. Likewise I have a preference for the Left Hand Side Indicator Stalk but could live with it being on the opposite side. The car looks pretty well built but I thought the material used on the Steering Wheel is better on my Mk I compared to this Mk IV. Would I buy one, most likely. For the price, it's loaded with features that I like. Hell, even E.S.P. wasn't an option on my LX Spec back in the early 00's.

Starting the car with your foot on the brake is extremely common now. Especially if its keyless start. They all do it.

[stefcio007]

The new Fiesta ST has a similar look as the new Focus. Australia isn’t getting that though right?

[dannyhilton]

Originally Posted by stefcio007

The new Fiesta ST has a similar look as the new Focus. Australia isn’t getting that though right?

Second quarter this year at last look!