FORD FOCUS ESTATE (2018-present)

Some caravanners still prefer an estate to an SUV, and this is a good one, says Euan Doig

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EVER SINCE IT first appeared in 1998, the Ford Focus has been a staple of the UK’s roads. But the latest version has been a prime example of moving with the times: not only was diesel power ditched midway through the model's life, owing to plummeting demand, but in fact the entire range will be phased out at the end of 2025, following on from Ford’s decision to concentrate on electric vehicles and SUVs.

This is good news if you’re in the market for a used Focus, because there are loads of them out there, and as we'll see, even without diesel power, it makes a pretty decent tow car.

What's it like inside?

The cabin is a bit of a mixed bag. First, the good bits — it’s roomy and comfortable.

Then the bad - some of the materials used feel decidedly low-rent, which is a shame.