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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 146 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.

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#1	Love the 2012 Focus! Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: Style. Excellent gas mileage. Feels, rides and handles like a larger vehicle. Quieter than 2008 and 2010 Focus vehicles I owned. Cons: Wish the trunk was wider to hold a set of golf clubs. Have to take woods out, put bag with irons in, then lay woods diagonally in trunk. Overall: Would definitely recommend this vehicle to family and friends, which I would not do if I was not sold on the 2012 Focus Hatchback...
#2	It's no BMW, but worth the money Source: Edmunds ...This new 2012 Ford Focus has a lot of similarities to my 2009 BMW 335i. There is a lot of German/European influence on this new redesigned car. For about $24k you can have all if not more options than a Mercedes/BMW for half the price. If you are looking for a well rounded commute car for not a lot of money, look into the Ford Focus Titanium. You will be very impressed with it. I have the 5-door Focus Titanium in Tuxedo Black (very cool color!!!) and I am very happy with it. The best part is I get close to 38 miles per gallon!!!...
#3	Completely Bi-polar car Source: Edmunds ...Just received my SEL Hatchback, I opted for the 301A, Nav, Winter Package, and Remote Start. This car is driving me crazy. So many pros and then a few super annoying cons that have completely ruined this new car experience and have me wishing I had gone elsewhere...
#4	2012 Focus has Transmission issues Source: Edmunds ...It's a good design. However, the computer setting is dubious and our dealer covered up. Shifting was jerky and we were told it was "normal" or due to being an early model. Then recently it revved to 4000 and more in shifting - sounded a mess and engine light came on. Normal -- or who's lying? Heard it was adjusting itself and a computer upgrade was needed. Have been told it was "Normal" "Battery problem" "Get the regular computer update," How insulting can your service department be? Asked for computer printout -- "Delayed shift" Fully fine now (for now?) with new computer setting...
#5	Reinventing the small car Source: MSN Autos ...If you need to move, it'll kickdown a couple of gears and launch itself far beyond what you'd expect (as did the BMW that wanted to play with me the other day). So glad I chose this car (5 door Titanium). Cons: The MFT/Sync system is a nice idea and a great sound system but I can't for the life of me figure out what Ford was thinking by not making navigation standard with this system. Overall: It’s been a while since I've been this pleased with a car (the last one was also a Ford, a 1997 SHO). I moved onto Chrysler for a while and was ready to purchase a new 200 when the new Focus caught my...
#6	New Focus Source: Edmunds ...Just purchased a 2012 Focus with the Titanium package. Candy Blue. About all I did not get was the sun/moon roof and nav. I figured I'd buy a Garmin for much less $$and be just as happy. It's nice to have a smaller car that fits in the garage with more space, gets better mileage...so far 27.2 with around 450 miles on it, it looks good, and has a great stereo. Transmission is sometimes sluggish when initially taking off from a stop and yesterday, some gas dripped on the pavement from somewhere under the car when I topped it off. I'll have to look to see about that...
#7	2013 Ford Focus Source: Edmunds ...Looks great ...very solid feel. Super seats, not sure I liked the BLACK plastic all over everything.....need possible tan options. It was just the right size. The handling is 1st class. The power was a little lacking....I am used to an accord v6 manual. I look forward to driving a high performance model. The car can certainly handle the extra power. Economy.......the read out said 30 mpg ...hopefully that will improve. Ford is onto a GREAT thing here. There was NO manual to be had anywhere to drive...It is only a 5 speed anyway ....only the auto is 6 speed.......WHAT...
#8	Ford Hit A Home Run Source: Edmunds ...I purchased my 2012 Focus HB SE, 6speed Auto, on 4/22/11. I absolutely love this car. The fun factor is outrageous and addicting. Everything about this car is amazing. The car build is solid, no vibrations or squeeks. the doors close solid and the front and rear seats are very supportive and hold you in. My main reason too purchase this vehicle was for its good fuel mileage, so far i'm getting 39 mpg, in mixed driving...
#9	Mini Luxury Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: The Sync electronics onboard are amazing. The small car ride is not there, it gives a good quiet ride, and the mileage is incredible. It is a mini luxury car. Cons: Not one thing, so far. Overall: Great little car...
#10	2012 Focus SEL Sedan Source: Edmunds ...We ordered our Focus so we could get it exactly like we wanted it. We have had the car for one week now and LOVE it. We moved down from an '08 Taurus Limited for the gas mileage. I was a little concerned about the size but although the Focus is quite a bit smaller it is very comfortable and I love the handling. We took the Focus on a 200 mile trip the second day we had it and averaged 37/mpg. Filled it up yesterday and even driving back and forth to work and in city traffic averaged almost 30. We have had a lot of positive comments about about the looks of the car...

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