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Ford Focus Saloon (1998-2004) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

At a glance

Price new £12,340 - £16,385
Used prices £347 - £2,329
Road tax cost £190 - £415
Insurance group 11 - 17
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 363 - 653 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

It's like the Focus hatchback

CONS

But not as handsome with a boott

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

You don’t see much of the Focus saloon on the road, despite the hatchback being one of the UK’s best-selling cars. The main reason is we Brits just don’t like small saloons in the UK; we prefer practical hatches and useful estates. Still, the saloon inherits Focus’s best bits, including a good drive and above-average reliability. As it’s not as popular with buyers, it’s a cheaper and better value used buy, too.

The range isn’t as wide as the hatchback and estate, but there’s still a choice of three new engines (and a discontinued diesel).