The editors got a bit carried away with the upside down effect

@kalebm9302

5 жыл бұрын

and the early 2000s hip-hop music lol

@BluesManSteele

5 жыл бұрын

@@kalebm9302 probably because it's from early 2000s lol

@rustlervxlbrx5984

5 жыл бұрын

I see you tj focus st city car driving huuh

@respectedgentleman4322

5 жыл бұрын

Just a bit. That was seriously annoying.

@chistophee

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao that and the music made it kinda funny

This review perfectly encapsulates chav Britain back in the 2000s. I kind of miss it in a weird way.

@edism

2 жыл бұрын

@@Echo-01 Nah it's fine, drive the MK3/4 and you'll see lol

Out of the 25 or so years that I've spent watching this show, I've learned that a hatch back is all the car you'll ever reasonably need. They do everything. And this one, still looks new 10 years later. Cheap to run, safe, easy to drive, reliable, practical and fast. What more do you want from a car?

@XxSniperHazzardxX123

2 жыл бұрын

dont know about cheap to run. ive got one aha. i can do easily £150 in fuel a night i drive it.

@Stefanatzf

2 жыл бұрын

@@XxSniperHazzardxX123 Im looking to get one as well. Have you had to do anything with the cylinder liners?

@bf3256

2 жыл бұрын

Cheap to run🤣

@shadowfoxy3776

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stefanatzf I own one aswell and i would say, the Liners will be fine aslong as you dont push too much power out of it and you dont rag it crazy or overheat it. Mine has 112000 miles and has not made any issues with the liners or anything tbh. Only had to do one alternator and some clearcoat things :)

@Prime.Era.

2 жыл бұрын

The face lifted version looks a lot more modern than the pfl version here. Maybe cause it’s the version the modern classic RS is based on

Hard to think this is 10 years ago

@anemite2

8 жыл бұрын

+Ian Townsend do you came from the future, by the time of your post not even 5 years have passed

@1958plymouth440V8

8 жыл бұрын

+anemite2 This footage was back in 2005...

@ismaeelhussain44

6 жыл бұрын

Ian Townsend xx

@xenongames7533

6 жыл бұрын

12

@hondamanvtec2894

6 жыл бұрын

Ian Townsend i come from the future of 2018

The infamous boy racer/chav car. I love the fact that it came in colour which can only be described as "fake tan orange". Someone at Ford had a sense of humour. A really good hot hatchback - until Ford finally made a 4 WD version of the Focus. Only one big downside of the car is there's no left foot rest(so long motorway journeys aren't as comfortable).

@alig.20

Жыл бұрын

Can it be a because of a RHD car? I have a diesel LHD one and there is a foot rest on the left.

Music used in this segment V.Smoove & Serg Sniper - Lose Your Breath Kelis - Milkshake (Instrumental) Akon - Bananza (Belly Dancer) Remy Ma - Whuteva Tench Itch, Don Davis - The Real Amon Tobin - Chocolate Lovely The Prodigy - Serial Thrilla Akon - Bonanza (Belly Dancer) Kelis - Milkshake (Instrumental)

@AsTaFTheRealOne

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@WhirlwindDrums

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@admiralrng6506

5 жыл бұрын

thanks m9

@basithph8958

5 жыл бұрын

Good music choice especially for the Focus ST

@bailey4857

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍👍👍

1:17 perfectly sums up this car haha

@TangoR34

8 жыл бұрын

+Louis Abrahams I thought it was 1:45

@CareerRealism

3 жыл бұрын

St is a nice car

@conorf8091

3 жыл бұрын

Even better in abso orange

Even the music choice is better. I love Top gear U.K.!!

@Slothdeman

Жыл бұрын

What is the song at 3:20?

I love the editing and music in this, it's so early 2000s it hurts.

I actually bought one, (ST not the 'Stang) I couldn't agree with you less. It is one of the best combinations of refinement and speed. Resonable fuel economy, fun around town, and when the mood takes you, an absolute speed demon, throw it a twisty mountain road and it will thrill. The EcoBoost is a feat in itself, not an ounce of turbo lag, perhaps it takes longer exposure to fully appreciate the brilliance of the Focus ST.

Still got mine. Its one reliable motor. And it still looks Great.👍

@ApnaChoud

2 ай бұрын

Me too!

I have this model,bought it little less than 1 year ago,no problems what so ever.There was 95 000 km test drive before me:)Summer time so damn fun to drive with snakeing roads,you can trust it doesnt pushing out of the road at tied corners.And now winter time its great also,its warming inside very fast even -30C and with the right tires you can enjoy it"almost"like summer:)Love the car and love Top Gear:)

@anthonypace9981

8 жыл бұрын

+kpk76 engine size and is it petrol or diesel ? thining about buying one thanks

@jammuman76

8 жыл бұрын

Its 2,5 L 5 cylinder turbo,and petrol

This man AND this video sold me my new Focus ST.

@sayno2lolzisback

6 жыл бұрын

Joseph Gunnar You happy with it?

@davisdesigns1153

4 жыл бұрын

@@sayno2lolzisback I guess not

@sayno2lolzisback

4 жыл бұрын

@@davisdesigns1153 😂 fucked it

"It's got adjustable steering, you can make it heavy or light or normal and to be honest, that's just something to go wrong". Cracked liners and chocolate driveshafts are certainly more of a worry in 2020

@stuee_mk1stuee_mk169

2 жыл бұрын

Never had a problem with driveshafts, only go wrong if you happen to be a dickhead a floor it in 1st gear everywhere. As for cracked liners think how many of these were made and how many have suffered this… a tiny percentage

@TheBladerunner73

2 жыл бұрын

I love mine to bits. It’s just so much fine but yeah drive shafts need to be changed every so often

@hampuslind7546

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBladerunner73 Had mine for a year now almost. No driveshaft changed that i know of i last coupple of years. But I see it happening in the facebook groups

@spuff1984

2 жыл бұрын

As an update on this comment, I had to replace the driveshafts on mine at a cost of £800 last year because it became almost undriveable ... and then replaced the whole car for a Mondeo diesel ... because 2022

This review made roll up to the nearest ford dealer and buy a brand new ST3 in black back in 07, I didnt even haggle for a deal. Loved the car, apart from the disgraceful fuel economy never managed better than 18mpg in town.

@NuttyBusDriver

Жыл бұрын

It's a juicy car for sure but who cares.

ROOOOOOONNEEEYYYYYYYY

@FarmYardGaming

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I came here for. *ROOOOOONAAAAAAAAAY*

@rudranshu65sengupta14

4 жыл бұрын

A Chelsea Fan saying Rooney!? A sacrilege!!

@naturalborndylla

3 жыл бұрын

Just Retired :(

Being from one of the "colonies" I had to look up ASBO. Now when I watch this, I laugh even harder.

@RatelHBadger

5 жыл бұрын

Basically the equivalent of an electronic bracelet and community service work.

@callumthomas653

3 жыл бұрын

@@RatelHBadger it's what they give to kids both tag and asbos 😂

My 2007 ST-2 is still going strong as a daily driver. Got the mountune kit and eibach pro springs fitted last year (I highly recommend it for some sub 6 second 0-60 times!) :D

But is there a compartment to store my celery?

@avtarrai3517

7 жыл бұрын

the glovebox of course XD

ive gone from vauxhall to ford and ive never looked back! got a fiesta st so not as powerful but still nice and nippy

The first Top Gear review I've ever seen that's so positive. Completely. Makes me wonder...

@ChrisSmallman1981

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 15 ST3... Get one, they are so unbelievably fun!

ROONEYYYYYYYYY

@sinclair144

5 жыл бұрын

sucks.

@ronnie2740

3 жыл бұрын

Why does he say that

@neelparmar6690

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronnie2740 he’s pretending to be like the rowdy loud young people who buy these cars

@ronnie2740

3 жыл бұрын

@@neelparmar6690 oh okay 😭😂

I absolutely haaaaate the dark filters they always use

@GewelReal

6 жыл бұрын

I never notice

@toad3222

5 жыл бұрын

It's called vignette

@MrMarkhall1

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah,cringe.

@eponymous7910

5 жыл бұрын

You mean England?

For a compact car the Focus is actually very good.

@alisonwilliams4862

5 жыл бұрын

I had a Focus Sport until some bastard in a stolen Audi wrote it off. It was the most reliable car that I've owned so far too!

Downsizing sucks. Who wants a 2.0 4cylinder in the new ST vs a 2.5 5 cylinder in the old? Old engine far more tunable also.

@DevasionX

9 жыл бұрын

Dave Johnson plus the Sound is gone and turned into a ricer fartcan sound.

@DevasionX

9 жыл бұрын

***** I understand engines are getting more sophisticated and efficient, but Id miss the sound of a half V10

@TekkenBones

9 жыл бұрын

***** I live in the UK & petrol is expensive, but I still don't want a 4 cylinder engine.

@TekkenBones

9 жыл бұрын

***** That is very true.... Too bad most 4 pot's sound like crap. I'll give exception to Type R honda's and maybe some 4 pot alfa 's

@ben3291

9 жыл бұрын

Dave Johnson new car Pro's is cheaper than a Golf Gti faster as well and nicer to drive Con's smaller artificial sounding engine and a tad ugly. Old car pro's nice looking great sounding engine con's mate of mine owned one and he said its quite thirsty and he owns a new one now and said its better on his wallet and still just a fun but he does miss the 5cyl sound .

They really got carried away with the soundtracks in this episode lmao

I own a blue st3 and I love it!! even at 15mpg haha

@coolbeanz147

8 жыл бұрын

+Will Palmer how does one achieve 15mpg in a car like that?

@WPTUNED

8 жыл бұрын

Sean Pierce town driving and led boots

@P_ounds

8 жыл бұрын

Bought mine two days ago. Got to work today averaging 15.3. So hard to stay out of boost!

@WPTUNED

8 жыл бұрын

Haha I know the feeling

@C4LD3R10

8 жыл бұрын

Feel your pain mate sitting on 19.3 atm too much fun to hit the boost

I remember watching this wgen i was a kid all those years ago and wanting one. Now i finally have one and i absolutely love it. Fantastic car

The sound guy thought we were in Fast And Furious

I used to have a Focus ZX5, with a turbocharged 2.3, it was so much fun to drive. And I will definitely echo Jeremy here when I say that it was the most dependable car I have ever owned.

Still using my 56 reg Focus that gets me to work and back. Black with the ST stripe. The actual prototype for the ST500. Still a great car to drive. 👍👍

One of my dream cars finally have one at 19 and running stage 3, 320 ish bhp and around 400 ft/Lb I believe, looking to go big turbo or hybrid next and aiming for 400+

@jackovxr

7 ай бұрын

How do you even insure it at that age?

@albielukas

6 ай бұрын

@@jackovxrdepends on where you live. I have one at 19 0 years ncb 1600 a year

@jackovxr

6 ай бұрын

@@albielukas bro insurance charge me 2100 for a stock astra sri 1.8 with 1 year ncb

@wololo4761

6 ай бұрын

@@jackovxrit's called lying to your insurer....

S/T stands for Street Technology and R/T stands for Racing Technology. That badge all depends on the type of equipment put into the car; brakes, suspension, turbo etc.

Died at the Burberry filter

@RatelHBadger

5 жыл бұрын

Very Chavvy

I got my Electric Orange ST on the back of this review way back in 2006......LOVED it!! One of the best cars I've ever had and really miss it....:-((

My driving school had one of those in orange! And I learned to drive in it ;) It's one hell of a car!

+ I miss this show and this guy. it sucks that it fell apart

@MrMarkhall1

5 жыл бұрын

The old three just got too big for their boots.

@HieronymousLex

5 жыл бұрын

Go watch The Grand Tour on Amazon now. It’s literally an even higher budget Top Gear with all three original hosts

"it's everyone's favourite car" - AdamC

Got one of these about 8 years ago, never looked back, still love it

@fishermcberg7435

3 жыл бұрын

Still love it??

@360flipmaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@fishermcberg7435 Yeah 100%. Great car.

its just great to watch old videos and renew the memories.

Milkshake instrumental just knocks me right out 😩💀

I had a test drive in a new ST, and i liked it. You do miss the rumble of the five pot, and it hasnt got the same grunt on lower revs. But it shifts very nicely, and has loads of power. Mountune is working on a performance upgrade for the ST, so there is still some performance to get out of it. You have to compare the new ST to the Golf GTi (easy to live with, civilised hot hatch) and the Focus beats the GTi with ease.

12 years ago, this is why i brought one of these, in Performance Blue, loved it, miss it!

The editing and production quality is amazing.

This made me fall in LOVE with an orange car. i mean look how much it brightens up your day.:) x

I just bought one! *happy*

@mrg2176

6 жыл бұрын

Ultrabenbooyah Ford STD

@JustifyJustin

6 жыл бұрын

Whats your fuel consumption like? Consider this or a 2013 Fiesta ST... similar money.

@GruszkuEntertainment

6 жыл бұрын

The Focus is a proper car, whereas the Fiesta is just like a toy - hot hatch. The 2,5 Turbo engine roars like a monster and gives out 300 HP with just a chip-tuning and a good ehxaust system. Consumption is approximately the same as in a 330i BMW.

@Sirdiggar

6 жыл бұрын

Engines are great. Volvo 5 cylinder. Sound lovely too. Other than it's just a focus everywhere else.

@dungareesareforfools

6 жыл бұрын

...which means great handling and stability. And besides, it's widely available with the correct number of doors and so looks much better than any Focus made for the last 8 years!

I've been proud ST owner for 4 days now and I love it, haven't paid a cent so far but I'm sure they are happy to take it back to the dealer after a week when I get my licence suspended.

Here in Australia they are called XR5, well 2011 was the last XR5 I think ? now it’s an ST like everywhere else. I own a blue 2010 with the leather heated seats, still stock but not for long.

The old ST was so much better than the newer one.

@crosstolerance

9 ай бұрын

I own a 2014 FoST with 75,000 miles its as good as when I bought it with 20,000 miles. With a few modifications it never disappoints.

I will own one of these one day, I love this car and my dad bought one to use on track and it’s made me really jelous

I just got a 2017 Ford Focus ST, and I'm impressed.

This might be my favorite soundtrack for a top gear film ever. Banger after banger

Bruh that rooneyyyyy kills me every time 😂

1:18 always make me laugh

I still have my PB ST2 and she's 11 years old and still going strong :)

Ford Focus ST MK2 Made in Germany!

@MrMarkhall1

5 жыл бұрын

So are Aston engines now.

The best looking focus st ever!

Base model £17.5k. 2 gen later the base of the new ST is almost doubled the price...

I'm buying one of this tomorrow actually !!!

all I can say Volvo 2.5T...that's the whole point of this car.

@mcokgo

10 жыл бұрын

5zyl. Turbo Design Suspension

@arinoconnor1723

9 жыл бұрын

***** well for all practicallity you can get the slow regular focus which does not use premium fuel, tad bit slower but for driving in the city is much more practical... haha fuel economy... go look at a ford f150 raptor thats bad fuel economy

@invictus8576

6 жыл бұрын

Yep thats why I'm here.

@dungareesareforfools

6 жыл бұрын

The fuel economy is not as bad as people make out. Don't know what everyone else does to theirs, but even on really short journeys mine never drops below 25mpg. On proper runs, it's more like 32-35mpg even driven quickly.

@davidparkes1391

6 жыл бұрын

dungareesareforfools Fuel Economy? What's that ;)

I love my 2013 Focus ST!!

@Ferrdl01

9 жыл бұрын

So do I!

Yes, it's going to be fitted with a 2.0l Ecoboost which is a turbocharged engine, they haven't released detailed specs yet but my guess is that it will be the same as the Escape, you could expect a factory total of up to ~240hp you could probably tune it to go higher, or get a bigger turbo for it.

Just got a one of these...love it

Its the same colour as a air hostess!!

The 5 Cylinder sounds so dope lol I would love to see how it compares to the 2.0T 4-cyl.

@grahamek86

2 жыл бұрын

Stock vs stock, the Mk3 ST250 beats it. Tuned, the 2.5 wins. The 2.0 is a dreadful engine.

@lord0fpants

2 жыл бұрын

@@grahamek86 the 2.0 is one of their most reliable if not their most reliable engine platform lol 😆 and makes decent power in the ST. I certainly enjoy driving mine at least. But to each their own.

@grahamek86

2 жыл бұрын

@@lord0fpants As a tuner, I saw them regularly. I refuse to tune them now because they shit piston ring lands for fun. They're by far not reliable. The old B5254T3 had a problem with cracked liners, but that was due to poor cooling and top speed runs causing a massive thermal imbalance. As a general engine, it was absolutely bullet proof. You could throw 400hp at the stock bottom end and it would take it. You smile at the 2.0 Ecoboom funny and it cracks a piston.

@lord0fpants

2 жыл бұрын

@@grahamek86 yeah I feel that. Mine is stock and I aim to keep it that way. I actually like the power from the stock tune I think it’s pretty decent for a stock tune. Forged connecting rods and crank is cast I believe. I’ve thought about adding power but It’s my daily so I’m tryna keep it reliable.

I bought a new 5.0 two years ago and the other day i looked at a new focus st and found myself wishing i would have waited for it instead. Not that i dont like my stang, i love it its an awesome car best mustang ever made. But that st is so badass and it has four doors and gets good gas mileage.

"And it's also available in...". You said it, "blue". No one will bever beat Top Gear. There is nothing better than watching the Hampster, DingleBerry Hand-pump, and yours truly, the Ape drive around in one of the best inventions ever.

Still driving mine! 😍

@Chrislav7

3 жыл бұрын

MK2? Nice!

@t28mcd

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chrislav7 since sold it and got a C63, awesome car but still miss the ST..

@georgepeg6167

3 жыл бұрын

@@t28mcd 🙄

I think it would be funny to have an ST with a personalised plate that says "ASBO". Few would get it, but for those who did...

@dannathon1

10 жыл бұрын

theres a guy with an orange one which is A**SBO

@dannathon1

10 жыл бұрын

the * are the letters I don't know

@mozzy4637

7 жыл бұрын

dannathon1 A17SB0

This is one of my most favourite cars. I really like the focus st's. Mk2 or mk3 doesnt matter. Same for the rs models

Owned my ST 14 months now, love it :)

1:17 Roooooonneeeeeeeeeeyyyyyy

but is it better then the 95-96 Chicago Bulls?

@RatelHBadger

5 жыл бұрын

What a daft question? If anything... it looks like it was made from bits of Dennis Rodman.

Got this but the S version, with ST wheels, love the car! It's black, Very torque, my first car :D very pleased.

3:55 to 4:00 is why i'd love to own a test track and always get the latest cars for testing!

i miss jeremy :(

Not a fan of the front end design. Other wise nice.

@archechme

7 жыл бұрын

The ST was released in 2005.

@zondaboy6493

7 жыл бұрын

The new mondeo is gorgeous

Love hearing The Prodigy in the background.

Ohhhhh the sound is sooooo nice. I wish I lived in the uk just to have one 😭

'best looking cars on sale today' what a Citroen C1?!

@MrHooman1999

10 жыл бұрын

yea man thats the best looking car EVER!!!

it is all gloomy and dark and cloudy,england is depressing

Possibly my favourite individual car review on Top Gear

perfect music in this review!

2:33 xD

Is there anybody who watches this in 2017?

@vinkorosandic2901

6 жыл бұрын

2017😎😀

@Chrisallengallery

6 жыл бұрын

Mrdjan Jozic 2018 :)

@4SHO421

6 жыл бұрын

2018

@mtb416

6 жыл бұрын

No, I’m watching this from the year 2005.

@tr1ckster726

6 жыл бұрын

Me

hilarious choices of music. almost fell over with laughter when my milkshake came on at 00:58.

i had a focus and it's sporty i do 360 and drifthing easelly with it . the steering is just so dam good

Azbo? Explain?

@jamesalders896

9 жыл бұрын

Asbo, anti-social behaviour order.

@bonvivant55

9 жыл бұрын

Lol Ty

the engine is the best part of this car

@GruszkuEntertainment

6 жыл бұрын

Also suspension.

@chris425amp7

6 жыл бұрын

An it's A Volvo

It was a binge drinker and someone did nearly step out in front of me. Great car.

i think they are great so much I bought a five door st 500 only 160 left fine for me

volvo engine???

@ajfitzgerald4815

7 жыл бұрын

Dante Fajardo yes. Same engine that's in the Volvo s60R

@bitchmidlevel

4 жыл бұрын

Back when ford owned volvo or a stake in them at least

@Slothdeman

4 жыл бұрын

Poody Slomo no ford just used Volvo because they couldn’t be arsed coming up with an engine themselves. It’s when mass produced products started really. I mean look at today’s cars, total shite.

Кто русский и смотрит в 2016 лайк!)))

Not sure what happened to your comment about the stereo but I've had no problems with the system, increasing the bass on the equalizer helps to an extent if you'd like a bass heavy sound. But I've never found the system lacking, Perhaps underwhelming when compared to the Xplod series of speakers that Sony puts out, but in no way detrimental to the ST experience. At least in my opinion.

I got the St 225... love it !!!

Why isn't there a 2-door in the US?

@alex15484

9 жыл бұрын

The new rs might be coming to the US soon

@godewyn

9 жыл бұрын

Alex Grant Yes, but only a 4-door model has been previewed. Would like to see a 2-door like the RS500.

@arinoconnor1723

9 жыл бұрын

cause its designed to sell primarily to europe

@godewyn

9 жыл бұрын

guy named arin 2 doors does not strictly appeal to Europe. Would be nice to see it in a 2-door model in the US.

@roguedogx

9 жыл бұрын

well there actually is not a current 2 door version of the current focus. only 4 door, 5door hatch, and 5 door wagon. and there was a 2 door focus in the us (2010 focus coupe), but it was a completely different car and it was terrible. but the three door hatch back SVT from 2000 that's about the closest thing your are going to get in the US, and you can pick it up for like 5k.

Half a V10

If you are in europe! In the US, the family cars (with the exception of the Fiesta) are made here in the U.S.. One of the cool things about Ford is that they tend to build their cars in the same regions that they sell them!

Having owned the MK3 2012 then a 2017 MK3.5 all black both Mountune messed with. Then recently bought a MK2 as a toy out of curiosity really. Also Mountune tampered with have to say although the old girl in places is showing her age a little work in progress. Prefer the MK2 by far handles like its glued to the road the 5 cylinder lump with a good exhaust does make you smile. Test drove it loved so bought it. But the mpg is 🤣. Drive it with respect as if your 90 and with cataracts in both eyes 24-25 mpg. Nail it 17.4-19 mpg 🤢. Also tuned they have to run on the Moet type high octane not the E10 rubbish. All in all is it worth it simple ANSWER yes! Always put a smile on ya face and will keep up with most of modern stuff 3x its value and 10+ years newer. They're just not as expensive to maintain now being near on a classic. Trust a true and experienced petrol head out of experiences. Wish I'd bought one years ago!

1. Jeremy Clarkson - check 2. Road Testing in the Rain - check 3. British POS - check 4. Road Testing in the Rain - check 5. Road Testing in the Rain - check Must be Top Gear.