2016 Ford Focus RS Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Potent turbo power with all-wheel drive
- tenacious grip
- stylish interior with many high-tech options.
Cons
- No automatic transmission offered
- scant rear legroom
- standard Recaro sport seats may be confining for some.
What’s new
The Ford Focus RS is an all-new vehicle for the 2016 model year.
Edmunds says
The 2016 Ford Focus RS is exactly what you want from a hot hatch: all-wheel drive, a bonkers engine and a usable backseat.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
36 listings
- $16,950great price$4,154 below market
- 122,999 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- Manual
- Ourisman Honda of Woodbridge (29 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
Experience pure driving excitement with this 2016 Ford Focus RS, finished in striking Frozen White with a Black interior. Known for its performance an...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: WF0DP3TH6G4115587
Stock: T115587
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-23-2025 - $25,995fair price$1,108 above market
- 54,758 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- Manual
- M and B Auto Group (33 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Bealeton, VA
2016 FORD FOCUS RS: M and B Auto Group is pleased to offer this Shadow Black Ford Focus RS with only 54,758 miles!Other features and specs include:-Po...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: WF0DP3TH0G4116217
Stock: mda5469
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
This is it, the car that Ford fans have been waiting for since the Focus became a single global vehicle for 2012. For years, Focus fans have sat by while other markets got to experience the lunacy of the high-powered, front-wheel-drive RS variant. Sure, the Blue Oval eventually produced the 252-horsepower ST version that served as an answer to the Volkswagen GTI and Subaru WRX, but it wasn't enough. The faithful wanted more.
So Ford obliged. The 2016 Ford Focus RS is finally here, with more grunt than the Volkswagen Golf R and Subaru WRX STI, its primary competitors. Under the hood is a version of the same turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine found in the Mustang EcoBoost, but in this iteration it churns out a smoking 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. And the engine powers all four wheels, unlike its front-wheel-drive European predecessor.
During normal driving, all power is routed through the front wheels. When the wheels begin to slip or the computer detects steering input, the torque vectoring system allows as much as 70 percent of available torque to be sent to one or both rear wheels. The computer further reduces dreaded understeer by grabbing brakes on the inside tires to help the car rotate as it slices around a corner. Track-ready tires are even available for those who intend to take their Focus RS racing. And while there they can also experiment with the "Drift" drive mode, which works in conjunction with the stability control system (and the driver's own ability) to send the RS into a controlled slide.
There are few true competitors to the Focus RS. The 292-hp 2016 Volkswagen Golf R strikes an agreeable balance between performance and comfort. It also offers an automated manual transmission for those averse to a clutch pedal. The 2016 Subaru WRX STI is the stalwart choice for those looking for big thrills in this price range, but its punishing ride may grow tiresome day to day. If you're looking for a high-powered compact car with a touch of class, there's always the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG and 2016 Audi S3, but they are considerably more expensive. Overall, it's fair to say the Focus RS is in a class by itself. Hopefully for Ford fans, it will be well worth the wait.
Performance & mpg
The 2016 Ford Focus RS is powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive, hill-start assist and an automatic stop-start system are standard.
Fuel economy and zero-to-60 acceleration data were not available at the time of this writing.
Safety
The 2016 Ford Focus RS comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, a driver knee airbag, front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. The Sync 3 system includes an emergency crash-notification feature that automatically dials 911 when paired with a compatible cell phone. Also standard are integrated blind-spot mirrors, a rearview camera and Ford's MyKey system, which can be used to set electronic parameters for inexperienced drivers.
Driving
While we have yet to test the 2016 Ford Focus RS, there are a few initial impressions to report. The turbo engine is abundantly powerful, and rockets the RS forward with a savagery that just isn't found at this price point. Part of that savagery is courtesy of the all-wheel-drive system that tenaciously claws at the pavement, while also eliminating the torque steer that plagues the Focus ST. Its torque vectoring capability also promises superior corner-taking abilities by quelling understeer and whipping the car around with the tenacity of much pricier sports cars. Plus, selectable drive modes allow the driver to switch between normal and sport settings for damper stiffness, exhaust note, stability control, engine responsiveness and steering feel. Check back for future driving impression updates as they become available.
Interior
The quality of the 2016 Ford Focus RS cabin can't quite match that of the Golf R's, which boasts near-luxury materials and design. However, the Focus arguably has more visual flair — multi-color lighting, blue stitching, extra gauges atop the dash — and is leaps and bounds more welcoming than the decidedly Spartan Subaru STI. In total, the cabin is nice enough to make the Focus RS's elevated price tag less eyebrow raising.
Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system utilizes an 8-inch touchscreen designed to incorporate gestures like "swiping" between pages or "pinching" to zoom that will feel familiar to smartphone or tablet users. The menu structure is simple and the layout, with its white background and bottom row of buttons, will be recognizable to those who use Apple iOS devices.
Up front, the Recaro bucket seats provide aggressive side bolsters that offer considerable lateral restraint in hard cornering. Those broader of beam may find them overly confining, however. Rear seat passengers will find an acceptable amount of headroom, but less legroom than in competitors like the Golf R and WRX STI. There's plenty of cargo space, however, with 23.8 cubic feet of room behind the 60/40-split rear seats and a handy 44.8 cubic feet with them folded down.
2016 Ford Focus RS models
The 2016 Ford Focus RS is a performance-oriented version of the Focus four-door hatchback.
Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, summer tires, performance brakes, adjustable suspension settings, xenon headlights, LED running lights, foglights, integrated blind-spot mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, a rearview camera, cruise control, air-conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control, partial leather upholstery, front Recaro sport seats (with driver height adjustment), a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, multi-color ambient lighting, a 10-speaker Sony sound system with HD and satellite radios, two USB ports and the Sync 3 infotainment system (including an 8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, voice controls and media player interface).
The RS2 package adds heated exterior mirrors, a heated steering wheel, a navigation system, heated front seats, a six-way power driver seat (with two-way power lumbar) and leather upholstery with simulated suede inserts. The Winter Tire & Wheel package provides winter tires mounted to RS-specific 18-inch wheels.
Standalone options include track-focused Michelin Pilot Cup Sport 2 tires, 19-inch forged alloy wheels and a sunroof.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
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Reliability
The 2016 Ford Focus RS has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
There are no recalls for the 2016 Ford Focus RSWarranty
3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
Ford Focus RS Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsThay Lam Mua, 12/07/2016
2016 Ford Focus RS 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
If you miss driving a BMW before they started to make cars for non-enthusiasts, this is the car for you. It can be a everyday car or a track beast if you needed to be, it is a fun car to drive.
Worth the wait, you wish you were as lucky as me.
5 out of 5 starsMC, 07/27/2016
2016 Ford Focus RS 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Put your order in before they are all gone. Probably the last version of manual shift, very high performance, but family usable vehicles.
Just WOW!!
5 out of 5 starsErik raya, 10/16/2017
2016 Ford Focus RS 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
When in there told the manager I got a edmunds certificate for a price on the car the they honered the price next thing you know I'm driving it back home the next day once I got a approval on my loan!
named my rs MOJO!
5 out of 5 starsJoseph, 02/03/2017
2016 Ford Focus RS 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Pure performance...no matter what the weather! Thank you Ford, been wanting an rs focus for a decade. It was worth the wait!
2016 Ford Focus RS video
2016 Ford Focus RS Acceleration Test
Our experts review the 2016 Ford Focus RS. How fast can the 2016 Ford Focus RS hatchback go? Edmunds Road Test Manager Jonathan Elfalan hits the quarter-mile at California Speedway in Fontana, California, to test out the 350-horsepower hot hatch's acceleration prowess.
2016 Focus RS Highlights
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $35,900 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.9 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Focus RS include:
- Back-up camera
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
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