IT WASN’T that long ago that smalls cars were the most popular type of vehicle in Australia. However, buyers have since gone mad for mid-size SUVs. Nonetheless, the former’s sub-$40,000 segment is still the second largest, so it remains important to a brand like Ford.

 

The Focus is synonymous with this segment and has now entered its fourth generation. All-new from the ground up and available in wagon guise for the first time in Australia, Ford’s latest model is looking to climb the sales ladder. We’ve put it to test to see how it stacks up.