Some trim might offend your sight, but what counts is everything is well assembled, easy to use, clear and where it should be.

The whole truth and nothing but the truth...

If the Focus ST is one of your favourite hot hatches, well, you'll love the RS.

Yes, it is fond of the sauce but few cars combine power, superb handling and adjustability like the Focus RS can; then there's the engine which has such a soulful holler it should have a record deal with Motown.

Only the stripped out mentalist, the Megane R26R, is in the same hoth hatch time zone.

Ford Focus RS

Technical Specification

Engine
2522cc 20v 5-cylinder petrol with Borg-Warner K16 turbocharger

Power
301bhp @ 6500rpm

Torque
324lb ft between 2300-4500rpm

0-62mph
5.9 seconds

Top Speed
160mph

Transmission
Six-speed manual driving front wheels through Quaife helical limited slip differential

Weight
1468kg

Price
£26,395