All 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 19,899 - 25,099
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Avg Price
Used
$ 17,446
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (68%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Very little trunk space
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Cool styling
Energy saver
Nice handling
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2012 Ford Focus Hatchback Titanium
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By Justin Pritchard
Monday, October 31, 2011
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (87%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Ride quality diminishes on rougher surfaces
Could use more power
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Many thoughtful touches
Good gas mileage
Many advanced features/technologies
Higher than average attention to detail
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Large turning radius
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Limited outward visibility
Unusual SYNC stubbornness
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Good looks
Superb cabin design and finish
Great handling
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2012 Ford Focus Hatchback SEL
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By Rob Rothwell
Saturday, August 06, 2011
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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None
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Rearward vision is not the best
5-speed rather than 6-speed manual gearbox
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Outstanding fuel efficiency
Impressive operational refinement
Youthful styling
Value
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2012 Ford Focus Hatchback Titanium
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By lelliott
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (90%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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No red lights
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- Styling ques make Titanium a bit more stylish than the base Focus.
- SNYC with MyFord touch; great safety idea, still faster to do things manually.
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- Best in class fuel economy.
- Quite, smooth shifts.
- Modern looking interior.
- Hatchback design has more room for cargo.
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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None
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2.0L fair performer
Manual box geared too long
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Beautiful sheetmetal
Great cabin
Impressive drive
Projected highway fuel economy of 5.9L/100km
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