Ford Focus Estate 2014 pictures

The Ford Focus Estate is a practical version of the popular family hatchback with a bigger boot 

It's one of the best cars to drive in its class, with little body lean in corners and well-weighted steering

The Focus Estate isn't short of rivals like the Skoda Octavia Estate, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer and SEAT Leon ST 

A wide range of engines are available, whether you want a thrifty petrol or diesel or a high-performance version

The 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines are a good choice if you tend to drive short distances 

If you spend most of your time on the motorway, the 1.5-litre TDCi returns up to 74mpg

Every Focus Estate costs £140 per year in road tax, while the 1.5-litre diesel has a 19% BiK for business drivers

Despite its sharp handling, the Focus can deal with most bumps thanks to its suspension being tuned for UK roads

A mid-life facelift has kept the interior competitive with a touchscreen infotainment system

With 476-litres of space behind the rear seats, the Focus Estate isn't class-leading, but still has lots of space

Trim levels start with Style, which includes Bluetooth and air-conditioning, while Zetec adds the touchscreen

ST-Line trim levels add a sporty feel, while Titanium versions offer the most luxury features

Reliability could be a worry, with the Focus finishing 111th out of 150 models in our 2016 Driver Power survey

Safety shouldn't be a concern, thanks to a five-star crash test rating from Euro NCAP