Iain Dooley

you throw at it. The car’s low loading lip, easy open tailgate and flat load bay all conspire to make life exceptionally easy when shifting large or heavy items. This versatile theme continues inside the cabin, with both front and rear occupants offered good levels of space.

Behind the wheel

considerably more. And then there’s the Blue Oval’s continued development of its engine range. New for the Focus is a 1.5-litre diesel to complement the existing petrol equivalent, while a 1.0litre petrol unit has also been introduced.

Value for money