"However, hills, speed and heavy loads show up the engine's relative lack of torque (although the turbo will over boost from 170 to 200Nm for 30 seconds) and drag the performance down. Overtaking, pulling out of sharp turns, or climbing steep hills often require a couple of down changes, although the engine makes no complaints and happily revs to its 6,500rpm red line. The all-new six-speed gearbox is a gem, too, with finely tuned ratios (less than 2,500rpm at 70mph in sixth gear) and a fluid-feeling gearshift.
With 30kg less in the nose, the Focus feels incredibly light. The handling is much improved over the 1.6-litre petrol, with better turn-in to corners and a supple, comfortable ride. Braking, too, feels more positive, with less nose dive as you apply the anchors. Above all the Focus is really quiet and refined. Lift off the accelerator, and with less engine braking than the four-cylinder units, the Focus simply keeps rolling."
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