This is our pick of the Focus engine range because it has all the efficiency you’ll need with decent acceleration. It's equipped with a manual gearbox and gets mild-hybrid tech to improves efficiency.

1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV

Hatchback

Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.

This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.

The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.

Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.

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FOCUS

This trim lets you make the most of the Focus's great handling characteristics without paying the premium cost of the Focus ST hot hatch. Like Active, it gets most of the same equipment as the Titanium trim but adds 17in alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, sportier styling, and lowered and stiffened suspension, making for a more dynamic drive. 

ST-Line

1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV ST-Line 5dr

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Front inertia reel height adjustable seatbelts with pre-tensioners

Front variable intermittent wipers with electric wash

Remote central locking & engine immobiliser

Electrically operated front and rear windows with one touch opening and closing

Lane keeping system - lane keeping alert and lane keeping aid

Electrically operated heated power fold door mirrors with puddle lamp with side indicators

Manual 4-way driver seat adjust, with manual lumbar adjust

Ford Focus ST

The Ford Focus ST is not as fun to drive as the Honda Civic Type R, but it is more entertaining than many other rivals – as well as being competitively priced and well equipped. Plus, it's just as practical as the regular Focus, making it perfect for performance-hungry families.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Engaging handling </li> <li>Thrilling performance </li> <li>A characterful engine with an enticing soundtrack </li> <li>Reasonable running costs </li> <li>Not hard to live with day to day</li></ul>

A popular choice with UK buyers since the days of the original Volkswagen Golf GTI, the hot hatchback mixes everyday practicality with higher performance and the sort of handling and agility that’s ideally suited to British roads. A good hot hatch should be fun and, since it’s likely to be your daily drive, it should also deliver respectable running costs.

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