Consumer Reports Reviews the Ford Focus

The Ford Focus is a 4-door hatchback, sedan offered in a 4dr Sdn S, 4dr Sdn SE, 5dr HB ST, 4dr Sdn Titanium, 5dr HB SE, 5dr HB Titanium and 5dr HB. The powertrains include 0.0-liter electric (143 hp), 2.0-liter 4 (159 hp), 2.0-liter 4 (160 hp) and 2.0-liter 4 turbo (252 hp) engines, and 1-speed direct, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and 6-speed sequential transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 28 mpg city to 38 mpg highway. The Focus sedan SE 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Competing models include Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze, Mazda3 and Subaru Impreza.

Last Model Reviewed: 2012

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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