The Ford Focus is a popular compact car that has room for five, offered in sedan and hatchback styles with three trim levels. The base model offers 15” steel wheels, heated and powered side mirrors, 60/40 split and fold rear seating, tilting and telescoping steering wheel, parking camera, 4.2” touchscreen display, manual rear windows, powered front windows and accessories, Bluetooth/iPod/USB integration and four-speaker audio system. Options and upgrades can add larger alloy wheels, all-powered accessories, rear A/C vents, upgraded Sony audio system, rear disc brakes, fog lamps, LED daytime running lights, leather upholstery, rear parking sensors, GPS, automated two-zone climate control, automated high beams, hill-start assist, rear spoiler, heated and powered front seating and more. Powering this car is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is rated at 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque.
2016 model year changes
New RS high performance model for 2016. It comes with a turbocharged 2.3L engine good for 350 horsepower coupled to an all-wheel drive powertrain.
Competitive comparison
Wide range of configurations from fuel efficient to high performance; low price of entry; strong value even in base trim; fully electric variant available
Special features for 2016
The Ford Focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. For instance, the Focus is the first vehicle in its class to offer Active Park Assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver moderates speed with the brake. It's also the first small car to offer Ford's MyFord Touch system, which relies on a sophisticated touch-screen system and has advanced voice-command features and can even provide Wi-Fi for the car and the area surrounding.
Technology aside, the new Focus stands out from the class for its excellent handling and poise, sporty driving feel and impressive fuel economy.
