2018 Ford Focus RS

This “hot hatchback” from Ford is so special and emotionally rewarding that it needs no rational justification.  Of course, we are talking about the new 2018 Ford Focus RS which is currently and proudly on display with the friendly folks at Hixson Ford Alexandria located at 2506 MacArthur Drive in Alexandria, LA or by calling the dealership at 318.448.0871 and anxiously take your expectations for a spin. 

The RS just brings on the best of both worlds in your drive times.  It can be a very stylish and sporty family hauler running errands, taking the kids to school or a date with your better half. Yes, the Focus RS can be driven quietly and patiently in the Normal setting with a smooth exhaust tune.  Drivers are assuming that this mode is used when you want to be a normal person without getting too much attention; then that mischievous grin appears when you place your RS into Sport, Track or Drift mode.  This is where excitement begins and the fun factor level rises. 

The Ford Focus wakes up to a deeper, richer and even louder sound that snaps, crackles and pops with the grin growing wider.  That sound is not just for show and grabbing attention, but also for gripping asphalt as the Eco Boost turbo comes alive. Music to your ears.  This new Focus RS becomes the fastest Focus in Ford's history and will deliver you from zero to 60mph in just a blink over four short seconds and sounding great doing it.  The part responsible for this much fun is what lives under its stylish and sporty hood. 

This Ford Focus comes with the new high performance 2.3-liter EcoBoost four banger  which delivers 350 angry horses and an awesome 350 lb-ft of pavement gripping torque that is mated with a smooth shifting six-speed manual producing a top speed of 165 mph. Straight line speed is just one of the RS's sporting tricks.  Aim it into a curve and this Focus sticks to the road with a 0.98 g of lateral grip.  On top of that, the RS will turn more than heads as it just loves to take on those country curves with confidence and control; thanks to Ford's torque-vectoring system that can shuttle as much as 70% of the engine's thrust to a single rear wheel.  The new Ford Focus RS just loves to get its owner out of those “downer moods” quickly as it really delivers the goods to bring back that “fun factor” in your drive times. 

When you slide into those sturdy sporty seats that will fit you like your favorite leather glove, you will also appreciate all the room that is available with the abundance of cargo and people space.  Then in easy reach and easy to understand is Ford's highly rated Sync3 setup for your communication, entertainment and safety desires.   It all comes together as you receive the better of two worlds behind the wheel of the 2018 Ford Focus and one is waiting for you in your favorite racing color at Hixson Ford and be very prepared for an enjoyable time.  If you really want to meet your neighbors, then park your Focus RS in your driveway.   Don't dream it.  Drive it.