Pros:
- Fun to drive
- Awesome Sync system
- Coupe offers just about as much space as sedan
Cons:
- No back seat headrests
- Not as comfortable for back seat passengers as some of its rivals
- Electronic stability control not available
Who should buy the Ford Focus:
Buyers looking for an affordable, fun-to-drive compact, and gadgetheads who want the latest-and-greatest
Who should not buy the Ford Focus:
Those who value simplicity over driver involvement
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: S, SE, SES
- Price range (including options): $14,695 - $21,300
- Test car model/price: Focus SES sedan, $19,210
- Base engine: 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder, 140 hp @ 6000 RPM, 136 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
- Optional engine: PZEV-compliant 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder, 132 hp @ 6000 RPM, 133 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 24 MPG city/35 MPG highway (manual), 24/33 (automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, tire pressure monitoring system
- Optional safety equipment: Antilock brakes, traction control
- Major standard features: Air conditioning, CD/MP3 player
- Major options: Power windows, locks and mirrors, upgraded interior trim, leather seats, alloy wheels, colored interior lighting, Sync media player and Bluetooth phone integration
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance
