Today, I was reaching empty and I put 15 dollars in my tank, and that gave me half a tank of gas. On 4 August 2011 Ford's global boss for small cars, Gunnar Herrmann, revealed to magazine Drive that the third iteration of the hot-hatch was in the works. I find this to be a great safety feature. At the rear, the hatchback tail lights are positioned lower, similar to the. In terms of models, you can have the 2010 Ford Focus as either a traditional sedan or a more compact two-door coupe.
The Focus is offered in sedan and coupe body styles, and my test car was a. Closest thing I have to a complaint is, I wish it had more power. It gets good gas mileage, it has comfortable seats and its interior lighting looks great. I would recommend this car to anyone. Under the bland design is a roomy interior with plenty of space for four and 13. Inside, the multitude of buttons on the dashboard were been removed, and replaced by an all-new eight-inch touchscreen.
Despite the Focus' positive traits, a number of issues drag down my overall opinion of this car. I have a moon roof and all the extra's. It's like riding on a cloud. Anyway, it was between this car and a 2011 Ford Fiesta. A Look the Kids Will Love? In August 2018, Ford announced the cancellation of plans to import the Chinese-built Focus Active to North America, citing tariff concerns.
Like last year's Focus, the 2010 Ford Focus is pleasant and quiet on the inside—a big improvement from the last generation of Focus, which could be a little noisy. Also standard is a tire-pressure monitoring system. 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. Archived from on 8 October 2012. However, there were no upgrades to the power and torque figures from previous model years.
The lights at the front have a different shape. Even the Focus S boasts a respectable basic roster of features, including high-efficiency air conditioning, a tilt steering column, dual 12-volt powerpoints and front, front-side and side-curtain airbags. Mechanical improvements to the facelifted are chassis revisions to all versions, to make the car more planted on the road, and the steering is also sharper than the pre-facelift model, while also offering greater feedback for greater driving pleasure and fun, which has been the trademark of the Focus since it launched back in 1998. It's been two years since Ford's complete redesign of the Focus, but the fresh styling cues and the fantastic interior are still appealing aspects of the car—though some find the exterior design to be a little bit unconventional. During my test drives, it was the handling and comfort that caught my attention. With so many standard features, most people will not likely to dip into the options list if they are opting for the higher trim levels.
Like last year's model, the 2010 Ford Focus is fairly average in terms of utility. While both engines get similar fuel economy numbers in the city, the manual gearbox raises the official highway number from 34 to 35 mpg. For the 2010 model year, both of these features become standard. Our Take on the 2010 Ford Focus Editor's note: This review was written in September 2009 about the 2009 Ford Focus. The trapezoidal grille has triangular features.
The well-reviewed Focus interior is also back this year, and with details like sculpted rings surrounding the instrumentation, there has been praise for both its layout and detail. Updates were made to the front and rear fascias to coincide with the changes implemented in the standard Focus, including the lights, grille, and rear diffuser. In the side-impact crash test, the coupe received a Good rating, while the sedan scored one notch below with an Acceptable rating. It is a dream to drive. Other Cars to Consider There are many reasons why the sedan, which we named the , ranks highly in the class. No plate services or mechanics on-site. In the 18th installment, the 2012 Ford Focus was also used as a prize for the first team that completes a leg of the race.
This engine has eight valves instead of 16 on the previous model. There are also three new colors available for the 2010 Focus: Natural Neutral, Blue Flame, and Ingot Silver. One problem though is that it will redline pretty easy. This feature could work for golfers or other athletes with oddly shaped gear, but it probably won't help those with bulky luggage. While most agree the 2010 Focus is no handling slouch, TheCarConnection. Vehicle cannot leave the parking lot so a full test drive or trip to your mechanic to check out the vehicle is not possible. In order to put together this conclusive review on the new 2010 Ford Focus, TheCarConnection.
The engine comes equipped with either Ford-Getrag's Durashift B6 manual gearbox or with a new Torque Converter automatic 6F35 available on the Focus for the first time. Currently the Ford Focus has a score of 8. The engine is a derivative of the port fuel-injected 2. There is a notable amount of wind noise in the coupe at 65 mph, though. Performance I give this car four stars. Overall, I am very happy with my new Ford and expect it to enjoy it for a long time. The stars on this site are being a little funky, but they get a five from me! I am slowly learning, though.