2026 Ford Focus RS Dimensions, Engine, Pictures – Even if the Focus RS wasn’t one of the most off-road capable vehicles around, I have no doubt Ford could easily sell every single one it builds based on looks alone. Already one of the coolest vehicles out there, the 2026 Ford Focus RS Heritage Limited Edition takes everything we love about this purpose-built off-roader and turns the dial way up. The result is an even more retro-inspired rig that’s about much more than aesthetics.
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Exterior and Interior
The stumpy Focus RS offers surprisingly much space in the rear for passengers, and the running boards and chunky grab handles make getting in and out easier. However, because this SUV is so tall, it takes a lot of work for children or those with limited mobility. However, the chairs are supportive and pleasant, and they can be adjusted quite a bit. Although some squeakiness can be heard from the panels in the detachable roof and a lot of wind and tire noise enters the interior, this is to be anticipated from an SUV of this size. 2026 Ford Focus RS Dimensions
The Focus RS uses a great mix of physical buttons, switches, toggles, and knobs, so drivers don’t have to rely solely on the touchscreen. Everything is clearly labelled and easy to find, so drivers can do most tasks without needing to take their eyes off the road for too long, and the satisfying clicking and clacking of the controls is a refreshing confirmation that whatever you need to do is done. The touchscreen is also intuitive to use and doesn’t require too much digging for menus or guessing to find what you’re looking for.
2026 Ford Focus RS Specs
Anything that enables the Focus RS to be a force on the trails is included; the result is that it’s overbuilt to the point of hilarity. The Sasquatch package comes standard on the Heritage Limited Edition. From a disconnecting front sway bar to high- and low-range gearing and multiple terrain modes, locking front and rear axles, aggressive 35-inch mud tires, beadlock-capable wheels, full underbody protection, recovery hooks, auxiliary hookups for accessories and lighting, beefy off-road suspension, fender tie-down hooks, and much more, everything combines to make the Focus RS unstoppable with excellent approach and departure angles, an imposing ground clearance, water fording abilities, and multiple recovery options. 2026 Ford Focus RS Dimensions
All of the contemporary comfort and convenience features, including wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, surround-view cameras, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, a 10-speaker stereo, and a wireless phone charging pad, are included in addition to features that expand the Focus RS’s capabilities.
Engine and Performance
The Focus RS tested here has an upgraded twin-turbocharged 2.7L V6 with a hearty 315 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. A four-cylinder is also available. A robust four-wheel-drive system is standard, and a 10-speed automatic transmission is used in the tested model, but a seven-speed manual is also available. 2026 Ford Focus RS Dimensions
The V6 isn’t the quickest to respond to inputs, but torque builds progressively and isn’t peaky like some other turbocharged engines. The engine feels stout, and while it doesn’t sound great, it pulls with authority. The throttle is also easy to modulate, useful while off-roading, where a delicate touch can sometimes be required.
2026 Ford Focus RS Fuel Economy
With chunky Tonka truck tires, the aerodynamic efficiency of an apartment building, and the capability and brute force of a mountain gorilla, no one should expect exemplary efficiency from a body-on-frame SUV like the Focus RS. Officially, the Focus RS with the Sasquatch package and the V6 is rated at 14.0 L/100 km in the city, 13.7 on the highway, and 13.9 combined.
After about 360 km of testing solely with eco mode driving only the rear wheels, the indicated average was right on the mark at 13.9 L/100 km, but it was hovering closer to 15.2 L/100 km for the majority of my time with it before I had the chance to do any extended highway driving. 2026 Ford Focus RS Dimensions
2026 Ford Focus RS Safety Features
The side mirrors are on the body instead of the doors, which I love since it keeps your blind-spot sight intact even if the doors are taken off. The brand’s extensive suite of safety and driver aid systems, which include adaptive cruise control, evasive steering help, automatic high-beam control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic warning, lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking, are standard on this model. 2026 Ford Focus RS Dimensions
2026 Ford Focus RS Price and Release Date
The two-door 2026 Ford Focus RS Heritage Limited Edition tested here is the most expensive trim you can get except for the topline Raptor, so it has a starting price of $90,925 plus the $2,095 destination fee. Yes, that’s a ton of money for any vehicle, but nostalgia, style, and capability are all desirable qualities that demand a price premium, and this Focus RS has all three, so be prepared to pay up to have the coolest, most hardcore vehicle on the block.
If you don’t plan on off-roading, however, Ford offers the Heritage Edition look on a lower-spec Focus RS with a four-cylinder engine and fewer off-road upgrades that costs about $30,000 less. The tested Focus RS Heritage Limited Edition is overkill for someone who doesn’t plan on off-roading, but the regular Heritage Edition offers the same retro look and a level of capability that most people won’t ever need, but at a much more attainable price. This is likely the one I’d pick if it were my own money on the line. 2026 Ford Focus RS Dimensions