Ford Focus Saloon (1998-2004) review
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At a glance
Price new | £12,340 - £16,385 |
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Used prices | £340 - £2,245 |
Road tax cost | £190 - £415 |
Insurance group | 11 - 17 |
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Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
Range | 363 - 653 miles |
Number of doors | 4 |
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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
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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).
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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