2012 Ford Focus - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 10 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 ford focus Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Powertrains and Performance: The 2011 Ford Focus is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that produces 140 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. A cleaner version of that engine sold in California-emissions states earns PZEV tailpipe-emissions certification and produces 132 hp and 133 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual is standard on all trims but the SEL, which comes with a standard four-speed automatic. That transmission is optional on the other trims. In testing, an automatic-equipped Focus went from zero to 60 mph in a slow but class-typical 9.7 seconds. EPA-estimated... |
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2012 Ford Focus OverviewSource: CarGurus...but the sport suspension available with the 19-inch wheels and performance tires on the Titanium trim really shows how well a front-wheel-drive car can be made to handle. Ford likes to boast this is partially due to its new torque-vectoring system, which allows dynamic torque application to both front wheels during turning. They’re calling it a Dynamic Cornering Control system. A differential by any other name…Labels aside, the new Focus may be the best-handling compact in its class. The Mazda3 will certainly offer it some healthy competition, especially considering the added feel you get... |
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2012 Ford Focus Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...At 13.2 cubic feet, the 2012's trunk is 0.6 cubic foot smaller than last year's model. The hatchback, which hasn't been offered since the 2007 model year, offers 23.8 cubic feet behind the backseat and a total of 44.8 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat. Standard and optional features include heated side mirrors, remote start, a keyless-entry keypad, satellite radio, a navigation system, a backup camera, a moonroof, Sync and MyFord Touch. An automatic parallel-parking option will come later in the model year. Under the Hood The Focus' engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that can... |
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2012 Ford Focus Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Great, Excellent): Great Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Some-Good Times INTERIOR While the Focus is inexpensive, it doesn't feel cheap. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather, and the metallic accents have some heft to them. I wasn't such a fan of the fabric upholstery — that's personal though, I prefer leather interiors for ease in cleaning — but I must admit it was sturdy and comfortable. The main complaint for both College and Family Sara is the interior's lack of storage spaces. This is a hazard of a smaller car; in the front row I just had two cupholders... |
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2012 Ford Focus Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...In the past, Ford would have been happy with that little car. It would have driven it up to Capitol Hill to demonstrate to lawmakers and their staffers the company’s born-again attitude toward corporate responsibility. But today’s Ford is surrounded by rivals — Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Kia — that have all managed to coax 40 miles per gallon or more out of compact cars without using expensive gas-electric hybrid technology. The rivals have hit the 40-mpg mark using four-cylinder gasoline engines with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing, and using other... |
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2012 Ford Focus Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The best way to achieve this is in the Sport mode, which you activate by pulling the gear selector back from the D to the S position. Here, it gladly holds the engine at higher rpm and kicks down more readily when you jab the accelerator. It's especially good at reading a quick release and downshifting a gear on the assumption that you're entering a corner or cresting a hill and want the control and on-demand torque of higher revs. For an expensive technology on an affordable car, PowerShift is impressive. Less impressive is the manual-shift feature, which Ford calls SelectShift. Once you're... |
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2012 Ford Focus — ReviewSource: MSN Autos...We also found that the screen is inset a bit too deeply, cutting off view of the lower left corner where the radio station is displayed. In short, owners will like staying connected with these systems, but the learning curve may be long and frustrating.Space in the Focus is good for a small car. The front seats have lots of travel to allow taller occupants to fit and the standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel helps dial in your preferred seating position. The Titanium's sport seats are especially supportive, with plenty of bolstering, and the available leather seats have a premium look and... |
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2011 Ford Focus Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...features include: Standard air conditioning Standard speed-sensitive volume Standard message center with fuel-economy readouts Standard keyless entry with power locks and trunk release Optional power windows Optional Sync system Optional moonroof Optional leather seating Under the Hood The Focus is powered by a 140-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 136 pounds-feet of torque. Five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions are available. Cleaner 136-hp engine is available (qualifies Focus as a partial zero-emissions vehicle in California) Standard five-speed manual... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 ford focusSource: CarGurus
...Though not bad as basic transportation, the 2011 Ford Focus isn’t the mega-hit it once was. |
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2012 ford focus Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Optional only on the SE sedan is a Super Fuel Economy (SFE) package, which adds 16-inch steel wheels with aero wheel covers, low-rolling-resistance tires, rear disc brakes and a rear spoiler. The Focus Electric (BEV) will only be available as a four-door hatchback. In terms of equipment, it's similar to the Titanium trim model. For now, availability is limited to a few select states. Powertrains and Performance: Under the hood, the front-wheel-drive 2012 Ford Focus has a new 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that puts out 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. Entry-level S and SE... |
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