IN STANDARD trim, Ford’s Focus is regarded as one of the best all-round small hatchback packages for practicality, value and driving enjoyment. With five doors, efficient powertrains and manual or auto choices there is something for almost everyone.

If you want to shift the practicality versus performance equation to the driving involvement end of the spectrum, Ford will sell you the exceptionally well rounded Focus ST, which has performance to frighten some of the prestige hot-hatch players.

But what if you like the Focus’ day-to day features and accessible hatchback body, but need to regularly crack 100km/h from standstill in 4.7 seconds and have a penchant for covering 74 meters every second and full tyre-wailing powerslides?

Well the Focus range has something to offer there too.

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