[2001 ZTS]

A pretty damning review by Mr. Clarkson below. Only really posting because he mentions the Focus a few times:

re/ RWD and weight balance:

"You can feel the benefits, immediately, in the 1-series. Even at normal, trundling-about speeds it feels more together than even the Focus, king of the front-drivers. "

re/ comparison of 1 Series to other hatches:

"So if you want a hatchback, buy a Focus. "

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0...97786_1,00.html

http://www.bmw.co.uk/apm/new_bmw/mid/index...29998__,00.html