Overall rating
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Econetic Edge review
The Econetic model is a necessity rather than a flagship
April 2014
Likes:
- Mainly quiet engine is refined even from cold starts
- Comfortable ride quality encourages laid-back driving
- Steady cruising is rewarded with very high fuel economy
- Unassuming looks should not attract crime
Gripes:
- Small, steel wheels make the car look cheap
- Dated interior displays feel light years behind competitors'
- Very long gearing makes the engine feel sluggish
- Quoted fuel economy incredibly difficult to match in practice