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13-04-13, 08:59 AM

I have the Focus 1.0l 125PS Ecoboost and it is a surprising little car. For everyday stop-start type driving it is incredibly fuel efficient. My missus uses the car to drive to east London and back from Kent every day and she loves it. I've driven it over long distances on motorways etc. and it is good but not very efficient above speed limits being as it's only a small petrol engine.

There is no difference in punch from this engine than from my old 1.6 diesel bluemotion golf. The only difference I suppose would be with the amount of torque available when doing overtakes on inclines in 5th or 6th gear.

I would suggest you take it out on a test and try and mimic daily conditions as much as possible. If you call them and tell them that you would like a longer, real world test then I'm sure they would try and accommodate your request. If not, then take your business to a different dealer.

13-04-13, 08:59 AM	#27
Jdubya Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Ford Focus I have the Focus 1.0l 125PS Ecoboost and it is a surprising little car. For everyday stop-start type driving it is incredibly fuel efficient. My missus uses the car to drive to east London and back from Kent every day and she loves it. I've driven it over long distances on motorways etc. and it is good but not very efficient above speed limits being as it's only a small petrol engine. There is no difference in punch from this engine than from my old 1.6 diesel bluemotion golf. The only difference I suppose would be with the amount of torque available when doing overtakes on inclines in 5th or 6th gear. I would suggest you take it out on a test and try and mimic daily conditions as much as possible. If you call them and tell them that you would like a longer, real world test then I'm sure they would try and accommodate your request. If not, then take your business to a different dealer.