Absolute dream car, Ford hit it out of the park with this one

@JamesEvans-uh7nu

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a vacuum cleaner compared to the mk2

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say it sounds bad, but not that interesting all things considered

@potatochobit

2 ай бұрын

there are many reasons this car was discontinued buddy. if you were old enough to shop for one you would know about new cars blowing head gaskets.

Yes not perfect...but an Iconic car. A pure Ford hot hatch that will be a future classic.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s certainly pretty good

I'm hoping to get one within the next few years they look so awesome. Great video!!

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Nice man! Would recommend

3 years I've had this car and whilst I've had ups and downs it's been worth it and extremely fun 😊

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

They are definitely great cars!

Great to see the channel growing, loved the early stuff, the Accord modding journey was so awesome to see and the gains you made with that car were impressive. Of course the quintessential hot hatch has to be the Gti-r pulsar 😉

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man

I love Angel's review! Short, sharp and accurate 😅

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Haha I’ll have to keep her on!

Glad you kept it on the road up there 😉✈

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yep definitely

I’m currently rocking a 67 ST-3 focus 250bhp love it plenty of power handling is great too. Not gunna lie would love an RS but I feel fortunate to own an ST 😊

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

How good

These were all the rage when they came out, but not heard much about them for a few years. Looks like I'd want to increase power by 100%, but I'm a mad man

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah me too needs a bit more I think

@4pexPredator

2 ай бұрын

Stage 1 remap,jump from 44nm to 60nm+ and you will feel what you missing.But i m also mad man and gone for 500hp+

congrats on 20k

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

_Very cool car, love to own one, even though I’m a Honda guy 😜_ … _great review_

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

They are definitely cool

Having had the privilege of previously owning a 2010 Mk2 RS and now a 2017 MK3 RS I am surprised by the hate towards the Mk3. Mk2 was a great car, but had its flaws. Really enjoyed both but always felt the missing part of the Mk2 was AWD. The handling in the Mk3 is what makes the car.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah a lot of people seem to hate the mk3. It’s good, but having driven most of the competition I wouldn’t say it’s like amaaaaazing ya know?

@christopherscott8272

Ай бұрын

I think a lot of the hate comes from the US actually getting a RS. It's my opinion, that some people preferred it stay exclusively out of the US.

Great review!, I like these and the previous generations as well are cool cars, but I would probably look elsewhere for hot hatch thrills.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I’d say it’s good but not good enough for me to buy one

I’m In the US & I have a 2018 RS. I assumed it was going to be faster than what it is, however, I’m told it’s the ECU cutting the power output in first and second gear because they’re cramming so much boost into a small four-cylinder engine. It’s still fast enough and the all-wheel-drive system makes up for a lot of that because the car handles really well. It’s still a very fun car overall for the right person.

@KiwiCarLife

Ай бұрын

Ahh that’s interesting maybe that’s why it doesn’t feel like an absolute rocket…

@camdrabek9303

Ай бұрын

Im tuned to 365hp 400tq. This isnt supposed to be a super fast car. Turbo cars dont go as fast past 75mph

Did you get a new camera recently?

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah relatively, a new lens actually

The Focus RS as a daily was far to crashy in suspension and seat comfort as you mentioned, so I went with a Golf R which is super comfy and goes like a rocket too.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I’d probably do the same. Even the Type R is more comfortable

@JasonISF

2 ай бұрын

Golf's are boring

@42cuba

2 ай бұрын

@@JasonISF depends how you drive them. They are made to be boring if you want. Absolute weapon otherwise

I have been an owner for years and while I can attest to this car’s ability to keep up with or dust its competition in the canyons, this car is definitely not for drag racing. 3400 pounds and boost limits in 1st and 2nd gear. Subtle mods transform the car. 2018 cars had revised dampers front and back which sort the ride out very noticeably, and they can be bought and added to the 2016s and 2017s. They also had the limited slip front diff. RS1 trim weighs 3300 pounds and does not have the moonroof so the rigidity is better than the RS2 trim, which is the porky one, with the heated seats/wheel/mirrors and nav plus moonroof. All 2018s are RS2 trim but not all got a moonroof. You can’t go wrong with any year but those looking to buy the best version of this car should look for a 2018 with no moonroof, but fair warning they are super rare and only come in Race Red or Nitrous Blue.

@KiwiCarLife

Ай бұрын

This is an RS2 then with no moonroof. Even in 3rd I felt it wasn’t as grunty as it should have been… but it’s a great car nonetheless! Glad you’re enjoying yours

@BlueSkyCrystals

Ай бұрын

@@KiwiCarLife Yeah it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. There’s not much drama with this car. Other cars definitely feel more lively, especially lighter cars like the Civic Type R.

Having tested mine in the canyons, gravel,mud and snow I gotta say it handles itself great in all conditions. I just wish Ford offered a rally edition with big coilovers and sequential trans. Engine could use an extra cylinder but with a tune,intake and exhaust it wakes up a bit.

@KiwiCarLife

Ай бұрын

Yeah I would say it’s kinda a jack of all trades. Is good in every area but doesn’t excel at anything particularly. That doesn’t make it a bad car it’s just uncompromised I guess

Out of curiosity what would you have as a weekend toy I’m tossing up between a 2017 RS or a Lexus ISF, I’ve the RS a few times I love but the ISF is very tempting

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Focus will have better tech, but the Lexus overall is a more special and comfortable car, that in the real world is faster too

@junit7590

2 ай бұрын

Weekend car though, you'd want a manual the Lexus is a great car but auto is more a lux daily not a weekend fun car.

@JasonISF

2 ай бұрын

The ISF will outlast any Ford by 30 years.

See this on the motorway on my way home quite abit

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Oh nice haha

It does everything well, but no mention about its reliability.😅

@17t135i

2 ай бұрын

Yeah they had head gasket issues early on, assume most were repaired under warranty by now.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah so I’ve heard at a guess they should all be sorted by now

@ketufo

2 ай бұрын

Says the same thing about bmws lol

@ketufo

2 ай бұрын

Or lack of

@JasonISF

2 ай бұрын

​@@17t135iit wasn't the HG but the blocks warping on them even at factory power. Wouldn't touch one with a 10 ft pole.

The Focus RS is a great cahh!

@KiwiCarLife

Ай бұрын

Yes it is very lovely

The RS is known to make about 320bhp really not the 345, its also a bit heavier than most other hatches at 1550kg. ive had mine for a year now running msd400 with a mountune short shifter and gearbox mount, intake and dual port bov. its an amazing drivers car, probably the last of an analogue experience where it doesnt feel too insulated from the outside.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah that doesn’t surprise me tbh, definitely didn’t feel any faster than the CTR

@TheSoundzUK

2 ай бұрын

Msd400 however feels as fast as my.stage 1 golf r 7.5 i had, launch feels even more agressive than the golfs too

@BlueSkyCrystals

Ай бұрын

345 is when you floor it. The “Overboost” activates only when you floor it. I don’t know how Ford got away with advertising the 345.

Had many problems with 2016 model. Has issues after issues with leaks from PTU, head gasket issues, had to trade it in. The car was brand new and I traded it at 12000km. Should have bought a Type R at the time. Good review and I think you are spot on!

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I heard these have head gasket issues, gee 12,000km that’s not much! Well yeah I’d hope the Type r would be more reliable haha

Would love it if you could test drive an Alfa Giulietta 1.4 turbo in manual.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

That would be interesting

That's big balls taking a borrowed car over Paekakarik Hill road. Pete O

@KiwiCarLife

Ай бұрын

Thanks Pete for your concern

Is that engine same as in Mazda mps?

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

A much more modern version but in essence yes

@GandhiBeatz

2 ай бұрын

@@KiwiCarLife i think a test vs any honda is not so comparable because they are all fwd, but if so that would be fk2 rather than fl5. Carwow drag raced various type rs and fk2 is the fastest. Dunno was it actually available for nz market

@HashDogg06

2 ай бұрын

@@GandhiBeatzCarwow also done a race between the FK8 & Focus RS, as you'd imagine the Focus ate the Civic off the line but a different story in the roll race, Civic even kept up with the A45 AMG. Link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6yNyZOCdNWwhdY.html

Widdiwy da pewfect cah

@KiwiCarLife

Ай бұрын

Ah yes

Not my xr5 engine bay shot 😅😂

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Haha you know it

I nearly bought one, but it's the 10% car. The car that during the 10% of the time when you are up it for the rent delivers in spades. The rest of the time it's poor ride, noise from wind and tyres, and low rent interior constantly remind you where Ford didn't spend it's R&D budget. I didn't find the seats too uncomfortable once you are in them, but getting in and out quickly becomes a chore to the point I'd rather walk to the shops to buy milk than drive.

@KiwiCarLife

Ай бұрын

Yeah that’s a good way to summarise it

Those are optional seats. I have the cheaper seats which are very comfortable and still keeps you from moving on sharp turns.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Ahh I see maybe that’s why

Eco boom 🎉

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yes

Had it for nearly 7years now. But still think it is too hard for daily. Even with ps4s which is way better than the uk oem pss tyres. The engine sound is a fake one by the way. It comes off speakers according to the rpm.

@KiwiCarLife

Ай бұрын

Yeah would agree it's an impressive car but it's needlessly stiff. And yeah there's a bit of fake sound. It's not obnoxious though that's good

Weren't these catching on fire?

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

I thought that was the Ford Kuga>

A GR Yaris is far lighter, faster and more nimble and better built than this thing, not to mention the aftermarket support for the GR is better too.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Ehh, I doubt the Yaris is faster in a straight line but it’s a good car nonetheless

@JasonISF

2 ай бұрын

@@KiwiCarLife can get sub 5 sec 0-100 kmh with a hard launch. Also the new one coming out to Australia soon has more power and torque so would definitely be faster.

Previous Gen RS with the 5 cylinder was a better car in my opinion.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

I could understand that, more special engine

Bagging the interior , man its an 8 yo car 😂😂😂 and a weapon.

@KiwiCarLife

18 күн бұрын

Yeah and I’ve got in cars 20 years old that have nicer interiors haha. It’s very good, but I dunno. I didn’t leave feeling as though it’s the “best hot hatch ever made”

first ✅

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Well done

I prefer euro r or volvo s60 5T bmw will broke

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

This is a focus video?

Mk2 RS is 10 times better 👍

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Need to drive one

That 340hp is prob closer to 250-260hp atw

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

Yeah for sure

@matthewling3293

2 ай бұрын

I dynod my stock RS years ago and it put out 331hp at the crank

@4pexPredator

2 ай бұрын

@@matthewling3293 You should go to ford to update your firmware.V1 firmwares did that.Mine after update by Ford did 349hp/44nm and 47nm overboost,before update dyno was 328

Terrible car

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say terrible, but it's definitely not the best hot hatch ever made

Please spare some used ones for when I can actually afford to buy it 🥲

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

I’m sure they’ll depreciate in no time haha

@amrazing33

2 ай бұрын

@@KiwiCarLife I hope this age well, because last I checked, It's selling for MORE than what it was when it launched. This car's value is somehow still skyrocketing.

@KiwiCarLife

2 ай бұрын

@@amrazing33 not here, this one we traded for 43k to retail for like 50. There are plenty in the 40k range retail

@amrazing33

2 ай бұрын

@@KiwiCarLife I assume that's in NZD? That's actually cheap