When you dip the clutch and slot first gear, the RS has a robust feel and needs a firmer hand than the standard model. However, build quality is first rate and the interior seems as well put together as any rival in this class. But the RS's humble Focus origins are still clear, particularly when you look at the dash and revamped steering wheel. As a final touch, the shifter and handbrake are trimmed with alloy. Inside, there's a unique-look instrument panel, complete with turbo boost gauge, as well as a carbon fibre gearlever surround and bright green starter button. Heavily inspired by the fire-breathing Focus WRC, the machine makes an instant visual impact with its 18-inch alloys, flared wheelarches, massive air intakes and trademark blue paintwork. Aimed at the heart of the performance car market, it sits between the likes of the £15,995 Honda Civic Type R and the Subaru Impreza WRX costing £21,495. Thankfully, all those production delays that followed the car's announcement now seem only a distant memory.Įxpected to cost less than £20,000 when it goes on sale in October, the Focus RS sports an exhaust note that is soft but purposeful. The engine is idling and the driver's door is open, exposing the distinctive blue-striped leather interior. until now!įinally, the legendary turbocharged RS is on the road and ready for test. Two years of development have seen it grace the cover of Auto Express at least twice, but no one has ever driven the car. Few cars have enjoyed the limelight like Ford's Focus RS. Show star, cover model and dream machine. We can't think of another performance car that we would rather own. The price is competitive and the build quality exceptional. The hot Ford is guaranteed a place in the hearts of driving enthusiasts. It's been two years in the making, but the Focus RS is finally here - and has definitely been worth the wait.
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