First registered 30/09/17

Theres so much to enjoy here with this car. Its a stylish , well made , comfortable and well refined vehicle  finished off in the very attractive performance blue . The Focus is an excellent car that has developed a reputation for being the most fun-to-drive model in its class. The Ford Focus eco boost ST-Line is powered by the excellent, 1.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine which produces 125bhp giving a lot more low-end torque and is fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox ., and it returns a very respectable 46.3mpg and reaches a top speed of 129mph ! It’s common knowledge that the Ford focus itself is a great car to drive. Sharp handling and great driver feedback make for a fun experience behind the wheel at ‘ST’ level, it’s an absolute riot. The problem is, not everybody wants to drive fast and use up lots of fuel, and not everyone wants a firm suspension. Ford has recognised this, and as a result, is now offering the ‘ST–Line’ trim level, so your car can look like an ST, but drink fuel slowly, and with small sips.

This ST-Line scores on quality, looks, comfort and the general sense of wellbeing it exudes. Its also gets a set of  S-Line 17” Grey alloy wheels,  LED tail-lamps , front fog lights. Now, just because the Ford Focus ST-Line promises to look sporty, it doesn’t mean it’s brash and in-your face. The body kit which makes the car look ever so slightly more aggressive is quite subtle and, instead of making the car look sporty, it makes it look smarter and crisper. You might notice there’s some nice smaller touches, like the little ‘ST-Line’ badges near to the wing mirrors on the side of the car, and the tasteful rear boot mounted spoiler. There are the more obvious exterior touches, too, like the dark metallic finished alloy-wheels that mimic the colour of the wheels on the full-fat ST.

The Equipment fitted as standard includes sports pedals and suspension, keyless start, stainless steel ST-logo’d scuff plates, a quick-clear windscreen, Hill Start Assist, cruise control, an 8in touchscreen and Ford’s Sync3 infotainment system with built in sat nav, blind spot warning system, reversing camera, parking assistance, lane departure warning, privacy glass. The flat-bottomed, leather-trimmed steering wheel gives you that very sporty feeling which is what the ST-Line is all about. The comfortable red-trimmed sport seats and are a really good mix of having a sporty feeling ,comfort and support all in one. Just because this isn’t a full-blooded hot hatch, it doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun to drive. The steering, body control, pedal feel,  manual gearbox and overall responsiveness of the car to your inputs make this an enjoyable motor to drive fast or slow.