Ford Focus Hatchback

Compact hatches have been a staple of both brands’ line-ups for decades

The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space

One of the best all-rounders in the competitive family hatchback sector, the Ford Focus is also brilliant to drive

Ford has given the Focus hatchback a refresh for 2021, with a new design and an improved infotainment suite

Final report: Fun-driving Ford Focus proves a great car for everyday life

We drive the all-new Ford Focus on British roads to see if the family car is back to its best

We drive the Ford Focus Active in the UK to see whether or not this is a crossover that actually makes sense

We drive the new Ford Focus Vignale in the UK, but is it worthy of the premium badge?

The all-new Ford Focus has arrived, and we drive it for the first time. Is it a match for the VW Golf and Kia Ceed?

The Ford Focus diesel makes a compelling case for high-mileage drivers, rivalling the VW Golf TDI and Kia Ceed CRDi

The Ford Focus is due for replacement soon, but remains an impressively strong contender

Still one of our favourite family hatchbacks, the Focus performs just as well with a diesel engine - and provides impressive economy to boot

We sample Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost Focus in good-looking ST-Line trim, to see if it offers the perfect blend of sporty and sensible

Sporty Zetec model makes Ford’s sharp-looking Focus even more appealing, but old 1.6 petrol engine lets it down

1.5-litre EcoBoost version of new Ford Focus hatch is both punchy and efficient

We try updated Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost on UK roads in top-spec Titanium X trim

Refreshed Ford Focus hatchback is now more refined, and a serious rival to class leaders

We've had the chance to try the new Ford Focus 2014 - from the passenger seat

You can't go too far wrong with a Ford Focus diesel, as all are comfortable and good to drive

Ford Focus Zetec S offers sporty looks and a range of engines, including a nippy 1.6 Ecoboost unit

The Ford Focus is a capable and smart family hatch. However, can it beat the Volkswagen Golf?

This facelifted new Ford Focus is at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale in July

Ford Focus Electric car is late to the game. Can it keep pace with hi-tech rivals?

With prices starting from £300, the used Ford Focus MkI was voted the top car of the past 25 years

The Ford Focus ECOnetic promises 80mpg economy with no compromises, so does it deliver?

The new Ford Escort saloon, set for China, could be sold in Europe, too

They're two of the best-selling new cars in the UK, but which is better - the Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra?

We've been impressed by the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf, but how does it compare to the Ford Focus?

We travel back in time to rate seventies star against the latest Ford Focus hatch

We see if the new Focus ST can live up to the Ford hot hatch legend as it tackles the Renaultsport Megane and VW Golf GTI

The all-new Ford Focus ST is available as an estate for the first time. We drive it

New tiny-capacity turbo promises to be the best engine in the Ford Focus, blending efficiency with punch. Is it a wiser choice than the SEAT Leon 1.2 …

We get behind the wheel of the all-new 247bhp Focus ST for the first time