Buying a new family car - Honda Civic or Ford Focus?
I'm looking at either the Honda Civic 1.5 Sport Plus or the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost ST Line X. I was wondering which you thought was the better option?
Asked on 18 November 2019 by Joshua Stanley
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Both good choices. My money would go on the Focus - it has a nicer interior, a better media system and is more enjoyable to drive. That said, the Civic's a very sensible choice, especially if you're planning to keep it for a long time.
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