The Focus is one of the cars that has put Ford back on the map. The Focus has sold very strongly for the past couple of years, and Ford has done an excellent job of ensuring that this car is competitive in a subcompact class. The Focus goes head to head with some of the best names in the industry including the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
The Focus is Ford’s smallest car, but this does not mean that it does not offer a lot to its owner. For a subcompact car, the Focus has one of the best rides available. It has a taut suspension, but it never complains over rough pavement. It also offers top notch handling which is among the best in class. There is minimal body lean, and solid grip on the road during quick, sharp turns. This is something that cannot be said about the less sporty models offered by Honda and Toyota.
There are two engines available in this car; both of them offering adequate performance. Both engines are four cylinders, with one putting out 136 horsepower, and the other one 151. Regardless of which engine you choose you should not have any problems getting up to speed, and staying in an acceptable range.
Ford is trying to fight off the image of offering cars that are not very reliable. The Focus has done a great job of starting this trend. Since its inception, this car has not had many problems. The Focus offers a lot of standard features at a good price point. The top of the line Focus maxes out at $16,900. This is a great deal in the subcompact class.
Overall, the Ford Focus has carved out its niche in the automobile industry. If the Focus continues to in the right direction there is no reason to believe that they cannot become a major player in its class.
