The bottom line is I wouldnt buy a Focus due to personal prefrence in marque.
However, the old focus Rs got a very good write up and also proved itself on track.
I think it is all down to your choice of badge.
The focus might work out at better value to the pound but personaly I would give my cash to the Japs as I know it will deliver the goods time and time again.
I didnt see ma pal, Colin, win in a Focus and Im sure if you were to speak to him about it you would understand why.
Each to their own and all that.
Veiws of a 4x4 jeep driver with the driving ability of Mr Wonder on Novacaine