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  • Road Test: Ford Focus (1998-2005)
    Small Family by: Matt Prior
    Ford Focus (98- )
    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    Pleasant to drive, good cabin layout and ergonomics, wide range of engines and body styles, excellent common-rail turbodiesel, high levels of refinement and quality.

    Drawbacks
    Non-common-rail diesel a bit loud, ride could be a smidgeon more compliant ... not much else.

    Verdict
    Still one of the very best cars in the class.

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