[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/focus-rs-overrated\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/focus-rs-overrated\/","headline":"Why the Ford Focus RS is Overrated","name":"Why the Ford Focus RS is Overrated","description":"The first Ford Focus RS entered the market back in 2002 and quickly became a favourite of the motoring world. To this day, you\u2019ll be hard pushed to drive down a British street and not see at least one Focus whether it\u2019s a RS or just a base model! Now, we aren\u2019t saying that the RS is a bad car by any stretch but over the years it has definitely gained a reputation for being something that it just isn\u2019t […]","datePublished":"2018-08-13","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Why-the-Ford-Focus-RS-is-Overrated-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Why-the-Ford-Focus-RS-is-Overrated-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/focus-rs-overrated\/","about":["Cars","Ford","LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":518,"keywords":["Focus","focus rs","ford","Ford Focus RS","RS"],"articleBody":"The first Ford Focus RS entered the market back in 2002 and quickly became a favourite of the motoring world.To this day, you\u2019ll be hard pushed to drive down a British street and not see at least one Focus whether it\u2019s a RS or just a base model! Now, we aren\u2019t saying that the RS is a bad car by any stretch but over the years it has definitely gained a reputation for being something that it just isn\u2019t quite\u2026Hot or just not?First of all, let\u2019s talk about the \u2018street cred\u2019 of the Ford Focus RS. This is a car that costs upwards of \u00a330,000 but struggles to lose the stereotypes of the boy racer car which accompanies the Fiesta ST. To someone who doesn\u2019t know their cars, it\u2019s incredibly easy to mistake the RS for its smaller brother at times as well! Is it really worth spending a rather large amount of money on a car that\u2019s not going to turn heads for the right reasons?Interior Aesthetics and PracticalityThis is more of a complaint with the entire Ford range rather than specifically the Focus RS but the interior is boring to say the least. You would have thought that with the price tag, a little more effort would be put in rather than just a set of racing seats. Instead you are presented with a lot of plastic and not a lot else. The lacklustre interior doesn\u2019t stop in the front, because of the extra drivetrain features on the rear axle you only have a maximum of 260 litres boot space with the back seats up. Not exactly the most practical of boot sizes if you want to get a full week\u2019s shopping.Fuel ConsumptionFord\u2019s claimed MPG for the RS is 36.7 but according to multiple owners, you are lucky to reach anything over 30! It\u2019s unlikely that you would want to keep this car as a weekend drive but with fuel figures like that, it\u2019s a more probable outcome.SecurityAnother point to consider these days is the security of Ford with many owners choosing to use wheel locks to prevent thieves from using electronic devices to override the keyless entry system. It appears as though Fords are the main target and are the easiest to break into and simply drive away. So, if you are thinking about buying a Focus RS, it might be wise to have a garage or a driveway with security posts if you don\u2019t want to fuss around with wheel locks and what not.The Final VerdictNow before anyone gets offended, we aren\u2019t saying the Focus RS is a bad car but it simply is not the godly car that many claim it to be. Like any other car, it has its faults but it is definitely one of the best hatchbacks that you can buy at the moment. If you\u2019re looking for a fun car to channel your inner Ken Block then head on down to your Ford dealer and grab one."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Why the Ford Focus RS is Overrated","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/focus-rs-overrated\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]