It maintains its reputation as a solid handler with a steering wheel that has a somewhat heavy feel to it. . After repairs were done under warranty, the vehicle seems trouble-free. Ford replaced a lot of sheet metal on the new Focus, but the overall effect looks like a patch job. The front and rear are radically restyled, and around back you can really appreciate what the design team has done. The new dash uses a minimum of panels for a clean look that's mostly devoid of cut lines.
Almost every aspect is improved, and the striking, winged dashboard draws the eyes immediately. The sedan seems to pull off the new styling better than the coupe, but buyers are likely to miss the hatchback and wagon versions see a with the 2007 Focus. Send David an Hide full review. The interior trim fits properly and is finished with attractive textures and gloss levels. Due to better exhaust tuning and intake, the horsepower has been upped to 140.
As of this writing, the Ford Focus has not been completely crash-tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The rear seats fold flat to expand the cargo area, but not much will be able to make its way through the narrow opening they leave. After repairs were done under warranty, the vehicle seems trouble-free. I don't know how many times I've had to use a flashlight in the backseat at night - other than that I can't complain. The fact is that in this hypercompetitive market, it's high time Ford did something, and the struggling, cash-strapped automaker has finally done so. The quality of the leather was passable, though nothing spectacular, and the seats offered plenty of support on long commutes.
That seems to have carried over to the doors, which are also quite heavy, adding a sense of quality — even if they were hard for some of my passengers to close. A non-functional air intake was added behind the front wheels to give an illusion of performance, but even if it were functi. The stylish look can be done in one of two metallic colors, with a stack of knobs and buttons to control the stereo and climate settings. The rear seats lack head restraints, and stability control is not offered. Exterior The previous Ford Focus came in two- and four-door hatchback designs, as well as sedan and traditional wagon versions. But these elements are about all that's similar between the 2007 and 2008 models. The new look is more substantial and dimensional, as evidenced by such detailing as the sculpted rings surrounding the instrumentation.
The Focus continues with MacPherson struts up front and an independent multi-link set-up in the back. Only short coming of this model is. Exterior The previous Ford Focus came in two- and four-door hatchback designs, as well as sedan and traditional wagon versions. He asks: What are some automotive fallacies you agree or disagree with? We recommend doing your homework at TheCarConnection. The new look is more substantial and dimensional, as evidenced by such detailing as the sculpted rings surrounding the instrumentation. Curiously, anti-lock brakes are still optional. Teenagers should feel immediately comfortable.
Ford replaced a lot of sheet metal on the new Focus, but the overall effect looks like a patch job. Its rollover rating is four stars. It propels the Focus to 60 mph in 8. At first blush, it's clear that the Ford design team hit the old Focus with a Fusion stick. Bringing a two-door coupe to market is even stranger, seeing as fewer buyers opt for them due to higher insurance rates and less interior room. To better shed some light on the question, poster NeBurg964 states his examples of some fallacies: - Toyotas are bulletproof - Domestics aren't reliableHe…. Ford has simplified the Focus range and now offers only a traditional sedan and two-door coupe; gone are the hatchback and wagon.
Only short coming of this model is the lack of a dome light. The glovebox is skimpy, as are the front-door map pockets. The front and rear are radically restyled, and around back you can really appreciate what the design team has done. Those recommendations will likely continue, as the 2008 Ford Focus is an improved automobile. Gas mileage is very good considering it not a hybrid. The new Focus is just offered in sedan and coupe body styles.
The previous-generation Focus was a little car that was fun to drive. They even claim that the optional aluminum-like trim highlights are run of the mill. In profile, though, there is less to like, especially on the new coupe. They state that the interior is nothing special when it comes to the materials and the design. This includes front seat side-impact airbags as well as head curtain airbags for both front and rear seat occupants.
The major benefit of the Sync system is that it will make things that are so distracting to drivers — making calls and fooling around with the stereo — less of a distraction. My test vehicle came with optional leather-wrapped seating, which I doubt will be the first choice of budget-minded buyers. The area of the back seat is darkened to the point of using a flash light to retrieve articles from the back seat and floor. Initially, had transmission trouble within weeks of buying. This review also compares the 2008 Ford Focus with other vehicles in its class to give you the best advice even when other reviews present conflicting opinions. The ride is firm without too much harshness, and handling was good as far as we could tell on the moderately curvy wet roads. Along with some wind noise, the supercheap feel of the previous Focus interior is a thing of the past.