Ford Focus ST 2020 Review - tested on road, ‘circuit’ and launched! 

Mat looks like the most suspicious person leaving an airport during an alarm

Matt on a date: hey girl would you like to see my stick of truth? 😉

Finally, litres/100 km. Feels like home. And I know what he's talking about.

Me: “I quite like this car”. Matt: “The petrol one starts at £32,000”. Me: “Never mind”.

4:05 launch control WASN'T enabled ....you had to press "OK" on the steering wheel first !

Finally l/100km ..

Bloody hell that cat is straight out of Pet Sematary

Launch control wasn’t activated 😂 6500rpm clutch drop 😂

Nobody: Mat: Slip streamin' a Ferrari with a Ford Focus

Ford vs Ferrari?? Guess you were at the wrong circuit. You should've been at LeMans....

Bees are great, they're chill dudes. But wasps... WASPS. Nah, they can die. They sting you just for the pleasure.

Been watching your videos for ages and ive always ignored the ads up until now... but ive just ordered myself a brand new golf R through the carwow website and i couldnt be any happier Thanks Carwow

The launch control wasn’t activated It shouldn’t rev up to red line

At work, saving this for later when I’m having a poo. Can’t wait x

Words cannot describe how sad I am that this car is no longer available in the US. I absolutely love my 2017 ST, and I would die for a more refined one with more power.

I like how the ST finally became worth buying and now I can’t get it lol

The fact that the exhaust is not fireing cracks everytime makes it more "real" to me...also the power-punched steering wheel @11:05 is a dream

I'm so envious of the selection of hatches available in Europe.

No offense Mat, I really like your content but I don't think this review is very good. I think you made some mistakes that you usually don't make. It feels like the review is just incomplete. To start it off, you didn't test the 0-100 time. You just can't review this type of car without doing that. I understand you did the 0-50 and it's appreciated, but you could've tried 0-100 on the highway, or at least showing something like 40- 130 under hard acceleration when entering the highway. Secondly, I mentioned the 0-50 time. While we again appreciate it, you didn't launch the vehicle. When it launches the revs should hang around 3k RPM, they certainly do not hang around the redline. Launch control isn't always active in this car, it needs to be set up. Thirdly, the sound 'test' was just cringy. You are in a tunnel cruising at a good speed, we can't hear the engine properly, nor the exhaust. You didn't even give it a good rev so it can pop and crackle. Here's a video which actually puts the car through its paces, and it actually sounds quite good in my opinion: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EjIa14KGa5c.html I also wish to mention that you just didn't highlight any of the car's strong points. Most reviewers praised it for how fun it is while also maintaining its composure if you're driving it in a normal fashion for example, or they praised it for the extremely sharp steering. I personally don't feel like I learned much about this car from your review, that's all. Were you unenthusiastic about this car? Again, I love your content and the highlight of this video was the humor which was freaking hilarious and spot-on. But I'm confident you can do a better job next time. Cheers, thanks for the video!

DRAG RACE: Hyundai i30N, Megane RS, Ford Focus ST,...? Great video!

Dude that is so minimal on torque steer it’s hardly worth complaining about. It’s a FWD hot hatch with 280 bhp of course there’s going to be some torque steer. It’s all part of the fun and character.

Mat: I wonder what the new rs is gonna be like... Ford: er... there isn’t one Mat: go cry in a hedge then

Unfortunately, I must for once say that this was quite far from the best Carow review. Hopefully, Matt and team will get a second chance in more suited surroundings to drive this ST again.

The difficulty you experienced with the car wandering in the lane on the motorway is because you don’t have “lane centering” turned on. I checked your dash display and you have “lane departure” turned on, but there is another icon with a steering wheel displayed between 2 lane markings that is not illuminated. It will illuminate in the space between the lane departure & cruise control green icons on your dash. Turn it on and it will perfectly keep you in the centre of the lane. I just did a motorway trip in Australia (obviously not in an ST) and the lane centering was brilliant.

Hey Ford, it sure would be great if I could get this car in America!

Will the diesel version be the STD?

Can I get an f in the chat for the USA who won’t get this car

I love the Focus ST! I've driven a 2016 ST-3 in Race Red and it's an absolute blast! 250bhp doesn't sound like alot but it's absolutely insane! Love them. Noise is good too on the interior, the induction noise is awesome! But, still has the silly central exhaust and doesn't pop and crack. Other than that, love it, and yes, torque steer is a little bit of a pain.

“They passed they carwow stick of truth” 😂😂

Love 💓 the the Ford Focus st from Australia 🇦🇺

I am from sweden and here we use x liters per 100 km and not x miles per gallon. And I think this was the first video you used x liters per 100 km to rate the fuel economy! Keep doing that so your viewers outside Great Britain in Europe can understand:)

I’m sad the USA isn’t getting any of this last generation of Focus. Because it honestly looks to be the best one yet. Don’t know why we don’t get it? Is it because soccer moms are the majority car buyers in the USA 😂?

If only Audi could take a note out fords to book Real air vents and exhausts🤯👍🥇

I love the design, especially in that colour.

Matt has definitely become my favourite motor journalist

Mat you are a breath of fresh air over the boring car nerd reviewers. Nice work fella.

6.9 l/100km = 41 UK MPG. C'mon Mat, where's geek mode when you need it?

Torque steer brings soooooo much excitement in short bursts when there’s not enough road to floor it. Don’t like when a car feels too tame and easy to drive.

I was waiting for a new focus ST video since it was announced, so pleased to see it pop up in the suggestions

Usually really like Car Wow reviews but that was naff! Such little consideration of the engine! How does the anti-lag system work? So much left uncovered, although, we got an overview on insects...

4:09 I could watch this all day

I would rather have the Ford ST,it is just a nice small cute hot hatch although the tech is a bit slow and uninteresting but i can use my phone's OS instead.Great ride from Ford!

It's really a shame that the US isn't getting this. For the first time ever I was going to buy a Ford. Instead I bought a KIA Forte5 SX, which I love!

It's 34 us gallons, but 40 uk gallons... That's actually pretty good for a sports car

Just so you know, after test driving this and the GTI, this is a far more driver focused car. I'd say the golf is a good boy hatch for everything, but the feel of the focus a lot better

Seems a pretty good car tbf, the mk3 drove nice but the interior let it down, a good improvement. The torque steer didn't "squirm in his hand " tho, he took both hands off the steering wheel and floored the throttle, Matt what did you expect a fwd 280bhp car to do?

sounds perfect, not like those fake exhaust noises. i like it, and the turbo sounds are awesome

You are by far the best car journalist on all internet platforms!

Matt you should be on TOP GEAR

Thought Matt was gonna say someone left a bomb

y all really steppin up the quality of these revievs, really nice

It's such a shame that we'll never know how good the RS would've been.

Rid the world of Mosquitos please.

The front radar thing looks like another Transit blanking plate.

You really do have a very unique way of reviewing cars. And yes...I do like it. Well done! 👍🇳🇿

I love the car. But the review is somehow on par with the last GoT episode. Disappointing. Petition to rewrite and reshoot anyone?

Fords are looking so good now since audi took over their design and engine business.

Loving you're recent reviews, hilarious at times 👍

Oh my God. Ford.... bring this style to America. It seems so good!

Matt is the best car reviewer ever, in my humble opinion.

7:57 manliest scream ever

Fun Fact: The tiny hatchback wagon version of this has more boot space than a full-size Ford Explorer.

Watson bro......i don't know how can i interpret u. You just awesome.....great....i love u man....i feel that its not just a automachine review its a whole pack of ur skills,innocents,humour and you man sageous on every factor....i loved u guy....without any lade. procrastinate you are awesome

That was a very entertaining review (no surprise there)! You're such an inspiration for me, man! Great job!

0-100 km/h is equal to 0-62 mph

2:40 Mat your child will be a British Ford Flex.

Ford Focus always breaks down which is sad because it looks alright in the exterior, the interior is a bit meh tbh

I wish we still had the focus in the states this car is so sexy. At least we have the 2.3 eco boost

This felt like an episode of the grand tour, love it

Torque steer? It just adds that bit of a tocuh of old hatchabks. Me like.

My 2020 Orange Fury is still putting a smile on my face. I tend to use my hands on the steering wheel under acceleration, which I think helps. Unlike Matts mine has got the pan roof as well as a cd player. Oh and I put Maxton on and a Mountune M330. Matt is correct. Insects love mine too.

The spirit of Kevin Turvey lives on...”for this is the aaaaage... of the train”.

Thank you for being the first ever video in which I've heard the word 'grillage' 😄

Bomb threat? Nah chief, I gotta review this thing!

The original Foc ST shared 65% with the Mazda 3, there is alot under hood, the chassis, manual transmission, etc. Now it finally looks nearly like a Mazda 3.

led taillights with with indicator bulbs,nice job...

Such a shame that new ST isn’t coming to North America or Middle East

Ford made two major mistakes with this car: - Assuming that customers don’t want custom modes - Performance package not coming as standard

I only watched this because I noticed Matt was in shorts. Whaa hey - nice presentation, Matt! ;-)

American Focus RS owner here. I'm really jealous we don't get this and the future RS. I guess I can get an Explorer ST as a family car...

I'm a wildlife photographer!! Ford shut up and take my money :) LOVE IT.

We need to rid the world of mosquitoes, Matt!🦟 skeeters!

*!!!WE NEED THIS IN THE USA!!!*

When will you be reviewing the Ford Focus ST 2020? Looking forward to it! Thanks!

Great intro! Had a TGT vibe 🤣

Bring the bloody reliable and awesome Volvo 5cyl back!

This is the most entertaining car channel on youtube. Others should just give up. Try for the 2nd position

I just went to stage two on a 14 Fiesta ST and upgrade the shocks with sticky Michelin tires, and it’s a little Rocket on tight mountain roads, I’ll take anyone on. The Fiesta Flash 🤙🏼

I’m so fudging mad We DONT get this in the United States I would buy that and I’ve sent this video to many ppl that have st’s and they all want this larger engine and they love the looks 😭

Can't wait for the rs version!

The reviewer is the type of bloke that would let a gerbil scratch around his rim for fun.

This is a gorgeous car and that color is beautiful! 😩😍

This guy is amazing

BEST CAR CHANNEL ON RU-vid ALL CARS NO GAMES, UNLESS ITS STICK FENCING!

it was really cool to see matt randomly show up on a ad on Dave

Getting a 2017 ST On tuesday, getting it tuned and remapped to 300 BHP I can't wait!

What was in the bag?

When you get the new peugeot 208 for review

The race at 30 mph with the Ferrari had my hands sweating and leaning towards the screen.

I like Fords a lot, had a new Fiesta and have driven the old ST but the prices are just ridiculous. You can get a well specced 2018 Golf R for £7k less, and use 5k of that spare to get it up above 500bhp. I just don't get it