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2016 Ford Focus RS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Ford’s legendary TeamRS has a storied history. Born to Ford’s European branch, the Rallye Sport cars began in the late 1960s and have included the likes of the Escort RS2000, the Sierra RS Cosworth, and the incomparable Group B rally rocket RS200. With few exceptions, however, the RS badge has always been confined to the European market; the best competitors America received wore the SVT badge and often fell short of their world-beating counterparts across the Atlantic. The third-generation 2016 Ford Focus RS, then, is a monumental car for driving enthusiasts, and alongside the Mustang, helps represent Ford Motor Company’s shift to a more global-market approach.
Compared with a run-of-the-mill Focus, the RS is a completely different animal. While a Focus S, SE, or Titanium is available with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, the RS follows the lead of its slightly less potent counterpart, the Focus ST, with a 6-speed manual offered as the only option. Further, the RS makes no attempt to hide its intentions with standard Recaro seats emblazoned with a blue RS logo.
The engine in the Ford Focus RS is a modified version of the 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine found in the Mustang. In the hot hatchback, it makes 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, as opposed to 310 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque in the EcoBoost Mustang. All this power is delivered to the pavement via a performance-oriented all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. This is the first time AWD has been available in a Focus, and with a torque-vectoring differential, the powertrain is capable of sending 100 percent of the available torque to the rear axle. You can also select one of four driving modes: Normal, Sport, Track, or the industry’s first Drift mode.
Hot hatchbacks have always been admired for their blend of performance and practicality. The RS is no different, with basic usability features like 60/40 split-folding rear seats and rear coat hooks. Additionally, a standard 10-speaker Sony audio system is equipped with Ford’s Sync 3 software, HD Radio, and SiriusXM radio.
Available only as a hatchback with a spoiler and front splitter, the Focus RS comes in four colors: Shadow Black, Frozen White, Stealth Gray, and – for $695 more – the impossible-to-miss Nitrous Blue. If you’re the type who likes to match his tie and pocket square, you’ll have to fork over the extra cash for the Nitrous Blue paint job; the brake calipers (visible behind 19-inch wheels) are painted to match.
The U.S. market has had precious few hot hatchbacks recently. With the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru opting to forgo the hatchback body style on its WRX STI, only Volkswagen’s Golf R remained for enthusiasts looking for a fast AWD hatchback. Appropriately, the Focus RS will start at $35,730 – right in line with the WRX STI sedan and Golf R. Stateside enthusiasts have looked longingly toward Ford’s European TeamRS division since the '70s. In the spring of 2016, they'll finally get a chance to buy their own piece with the Ford Focus RS.
Published May 31, 2022 by Matt Smith
User reviews for 2016 Ford Focus RS
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by zachary t
May 21, 2023
Fast reliable and reliant
For track as well as the road May 21, 2023
by Anonymous
Jun 14, 2022
Awesome car needed rear brakes done they were at 5% otherwise best car Ive had Jun 14, 2022
by Anonymous
May 17, 2022
This car is super special. Lots of performance technology. I believe it’s a great value for your the money. Although it’s not for everybody. It’s for the more sport oriented folks. To me it’s what the Subaru sti and even the gr Corolla should be. May 17, 2022
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by zachary t
May 21, 2023
Fast reliable and reliant
For track as well as the road May 21, 2023
by Anonymous
Jun 14, 2022
Awesome car needed rear brakes done they were at 5% otherwise best car Ive had Jun 14, 2022
by Anonymous
May 17, 2022
This car is super special. Lots of performance technology. I believe it’s a great value for your the money. Although it’s not for everybody. It’s for the more sport oriented folks. To me it’s what the Subaru sti and even the gr Corolla should be. May 17, 2022
by Alex G
May 01, 2021
Keeping in mind this is somewhat of a lifestyle choice, especially if this is going to be a daily driver, this car is unbelievable. In comfort mode it is more compliant than an m3. But in track mode its a different beast entirely. Track mode strips this car of everything you recognized of its mostly docile nature to reveal something that that loves yet hates you at the same time. When it comes to practicality,this is the best that it gets in our world. Fits the wife, a car seat, and 2 children with no fuss or suspension slack, and it will break everyones neck inside, and outside the car. Lets not forget that I practically went broke taking people to Gapplebees. Not a lot that can compete with this car on the street. One minor complaint is the idle being rough with the a/c comp. On... But Im sure a tune to a bit higher idle would eliminate this issue. Exhaust could be a bit louder, though its definitely heard. All in all between value, performance, and practicality it just does not get any better than this. But good luck finding one. And if you do, let me know when I can pick it up. LolMay 01, 2021
by Dan D
Jan 12, 2021
This is best car I have ever owned. Period.Jan 12, 2021
by George S
Oct 08, 2020
Great car extremely fun to drive, tons of power Oct 08, 2020
by Latrelle B
Jul 09, 2020
The car had a lot of paint chips and other front end damage. Its not nearly as clean as the sealers hip stated, its heavily over priced. Its worth 28k, it will need a paint job unless the new owner truely doesnt car about their car. Jul 09, 2020
by Tyler H
Jun 01, 2020
I have been driving performance cars for a long time. For the price..this car is unbeatable.Jun 01, 2020
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2016 Ford Focus RS Pricing
Original MSRP
$35,900 to $35,900Price range
$24,970 to $27,748Average price on CG
$25,095YoY price change
$27,548 to $25,095Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Sony · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 390 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.06 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: door unlock · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 15
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer