The previous North American version was discontinued, and the new model was launched simultaneously in North America and Europe in early 2011, both having started production late in 2010. Power is good, however, a 6 speed auto would greatly improve performance. It feels solid and well-built overall, as have most Fords I have driven since 2000 or so. Also standard is a tire-pressure monitoring system. The best result is 6th place by Nash in the Race of Morocco. Although redesigned inside and out for 2008, its platform dates back to the turn of the millennium and thus even when brand-new, the current iteration of the Focus did not break any new ground.
I really feel that for a new car I should not have to purchase 800 dollars in new tires. The 2010 is offered with just one engine, a 2. Those wishing for more style will want to look elsewhere, but the Focus has the attributes to be a safe choice for the cautious consumer. While not the quickest car in its class, the 2010 Focus does deliver decent gas mileage, which should please those who favor efficiency over exhilaration. Large front disc and rear drum brakes improve stopping power, and all models feature anti-lock system with traction and stability control.
Debuting at the Paris Motor Show in 1998, the Focus was subsequently manufactured at Wayne Stamping and Assembly in Wayne, Michigan, and Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly in Hermosillo, Mexico. It's like riding on a cloud. That being said, you can't argue with 25 mpg around town and 36 mpg highway, which is what I'm getting already! The Focus has grown from first generation sedan, hatchback, and wagon models - using the same C170 platform as the international Focus - into second and third generations offering coupe configurations and additional trim options. Ford Focus models are reputed to be among the top 50 models of automobile sold worldwide. The team is managed by , a well known former British rally driver.
Debuting at the Paris Motor Show in 1998, the Focus was subsequently manufactured at Wayne Stamping and Assembly in Wayne, Michigan, and Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly in Hermosillo, Mexico. And yeah, it powered up and over the mountains on the way to the Heavenly Ski Resort, but…it just felt so weak doing all that. It handles well in the city and especially on the highway. I guess I will develop a feel for it in a year. But it got even better — once I actually saw the car, I realized that this was not the stripped-down and soulless Foucs I had envisioned in my head.
I was definitely planning for the worst. It can be had with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, with the stick offering slightly better fuel economy along with a more-satisfying driving experience. The four cylander engine is great for gas mileage, but it has the pickup of an 8 cylander. I have about 180,000 miles on it and have just had normal maintenance done on it. She much preferred the simplicity of our Fit. I am not happy with the way the rear end is put together, it's taking some getting used to. Here's how to disable adblocking on our site.
I would purchase from this dealer again. The suit, which restricts the wearer's movements, allowed for insights that were implemented into the car's design. It looks pretty darn sharp, too. It's like riding on a cloud. It was immediately on the pace, setting many fastest stage times, but an illegal water pump meant that the two cars were excluded from that event. Looks very nice in cream white.
This place has a very refreshing approach, at the time I decided to visit them, I had all the information I needed and I just went to see the car and closed the deal. A drop down menu will appear. Ford's Sync entertainment and communications system is available on the Focus. And yeah, it powered up and over the mountains on the way to the Heavenly Ski Resort, but…it just felt so weak doing all that. That said, the vehicle provides a lot of traction and there are a lot of hills in San Francisco, sometimes quite wet.
She liked it, but thought that it was a bit to complex and overly designed especially the interior. I learned this when I had to quickly get out of the way of an oncoming car. Stylistically, the Mk 2 features the same found in the Mondeo and. Rain causes dings in the metal easily. Also standard is a tire-pressure monitoring system.