Ford Focus 2016–2018 car dimensions: 4390 mm long, 1823 mm wide and 1472 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,599 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 260 litres.
The cabin centres on RS Recaro partial-leather sports seats and a flat-bottom leather steering wheel. Dual-zone electronic climate control is standard. An 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC 3, DAB and Sony audio is standard and supports Apple CarPlay plus Android Auto. Cruise control with speed limiter, rear parking sensors, reversing camera and Active City Stop automatic emergency braking come only in option packs. No blind-spot or lane-keep systems appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 260 litres to the parcel shelf with seats up. Fold the 60/40 rear seats and capacity rises to 1045 litres to the roof. The AWD hardware reduces volume versus a standard Focus hatch, though the load bay remains a practical rectangular shape with a wide opening.
Towing capacity is listed as zero and a tow hitch cannot be fitted because of the dual exhaust layout. The car is not intended for trailer work.
RS sports suspension with dual-mode dampers is standard. No heavy-duty cooling package is mentioned. the focus remains road and track use rather than load hauling.
The cabin centres on sculpted Recaro sports seats in partial leather that hold you firmly through corners, with manual adjustment. Dual-zone electronic climate control is standard. A flat-bottom leather-trimmed steering wheel and premium centre console with sliding armrest complete the focused, sporty feel. Optional shell seats are firmer and more race-like. An electric tilt/slide sunroof is available.
Combined fuel use 7.7 l/100 km and 175 g/km CO2 on 98 RON premium petrol.
Service every 12 months or 12,500 miles.
Euro NCAP 5 stars for the Focus generation.
Standard ABS, ESC with traction control, front/side/curtain airbags, TPMS, hill-start assist.
The 2.3 EcoBoost needs 98-octane premium fuel for full output. 95 RON works with a power drop. Official combined consumption sits at 7.7 l/100 km with 175 g/km CO2. Real-world figures drop under hard use.
Ford schedules oil and filter changes every 12 months or 12,500 miles. Track driving shortens intervals and requires more frequent fluid checks on the AWD system and differentials. Cabin and air filters follow the same cadence.
The car inherits the Focus generation’s five-star Euro NCAP rating. Standard kit covers ABS, three-stage ESC, multiple airbags (side airbags omitted on shell seats), TPMS and hill-start assist. Active City Stop low-speed braking is optional.
Keep the car with regular fluid changes, especially if tracked, and watch tyre wear on the performance rubber. The five-door hatch remains usable daily with dual-zone climate and supportive seats, though rear space is tight.
Length 4390 mm, Width 1823 mm, Height 1472 mm, Wheelbase 2647 mm (Focus 2016–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford Europe Focus RS Technical Specifications, That sheet lists, Ford-Werke GmbH Focus RS price list B-21705107, 24 May 2017, is the figure used.