Not to my taste, and would not feature in the same league for consideration IMHO. Looks too ‘Transformer’ to me. Compare the Focus RS to the Golf R and Scooby STi all day long if you want, but I’d pitch the Honda more against the fast Renault’s etc.
Have seen the new Type R up close, and hooning around at Knockhill….gets along nicely, but it’s no RS. Suppose it’s all down to what the assessment criteria is. The whole RS ‘thing’ (thing = performance + looks + kudos + usability + owning a car that sits you within a strong like-minded community) takes some beating as far as I’m concerned.
Not knocking its ability or Pedigree mind. If the R is your bag I’m sure it would bring smiles.