The good at 110 mpge for city driving, the 2012 ford focus electric is far more efficient than a gasolinepowered car. Aug 03, 2011 what is it like to drive the new 2012 ford focus. The 2012 ford focus gets a new set of efficiency technologies, pushing its fuel economy well into the 30s, but a sometimes clunky dualclutch transmission sours. Nvh levels are kept well in check with hardly any engine, road or wind noise seeping into the cabin at high speeds. Ford focus performance, engine, ride, handling what car. Pick the best engine and compare performance with similar cars. Get instrumented test results, read impressions, and see photos at. Parkway ford has two locations in winston salem to serve you. From a distance or close up, the new focus is a great looking car with body panel fit thats normally associated with highpriced luxury vehicles. Ford focus 2012 prices in uae starting at aed 65,000. Ford has cracked the code on the csegment and returned the focus s honor. I the 160 hp motor is responsive, easy to pass with, and efficient on gas. The 2017 ford focus rs is a track car disguised as a practical hatchback its everything enthusiasts hope forand an absolute blast to drive.
The rs trim also comes with allwheel drive, trimspecific drive. The 2012 focus, due out late this spring, is a larger, more polished gem. The brakes did an exceptionally good job during testing and 100kmph to a stand still happens in a matter of 2. The passenger compartment of the focus remained stable in the frontal offset test. There is hardly any turbo lag, and the engine is responsive at any speed. I put 68,000 miles on it in just 2 months short of 8 years. Focus electric has all the underlying qualities of the. May 06, 2012 the 2012 ford focus electric, the first allelectric car from a detroit automaker in the 21st century, has the road manners of a gasoline car and looks nearly identical to the regular focus. Dec 06, 2011 the 2012 ford focus has great styling and looks ultra aerodynamic when driving down the road.
The rating of the ford focus has been upgraded from 2011 to 2012. Ford says the gas engine will pull the focus from 0 to 62 mph in 7. Totally redesigned, the 2012 ford focus looks, feels, and smells like the future. The 2018 model year marks the end of a focus generation that started with the 2012 model. The car is unchanged and test results have been carried over from the previous year.
No longer can focus be called the small ford, as that distinction has been handed. The 2012 ford focus gets a groundup redesign and takes on a new role in fords product lineup. We should no longer be surprised by the notion of a compact car with bigsedan features. Car and driver observes that the ford focus independent. Jan 28, 2016 the 2017 ford focus rs is a track car disguised as a practical hatchback its everything enthusiasts hope forand an absolute blast to drive. It also debuted an electric version of the ford subcompact. The new ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles.
Learn about the 2012 ford focus shop for the focus. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new. The sedan test car came in titanium trim and was equipped with. Oct 04, 2012 20 ford focus st yet the handling matches that thrust. It makes its claim as the technology and fuelmileage leader in the compact car class, a crowded and. A true daily driver to this point were convinced the 2012 ford focus electric and its quicker 6.
The v6, which ford is proud to say is the first production engine to deliver more than 300 hp and exceed 30 mpg on the highway 31 mpg when equipped with. Ford was keen that we drive a preproduction 2012 focus out of the public eye. The ambiente is the only variant in the thirdgeneration ford focus range powered by a 1. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the. Jul 17, 2011 such a slick package, but gearbox is a drag. Sep 06, 2011 the v6, which ford is proud to say is the first production engine to deliver more than 300 hp and exceed 30 mpg on the highway 31 mpg when equipped with an automatic transmission, 29 in the case. Jump in the driver s seat and take a pov, point of view test drive and r. The batterydriven car just got a lot more normal the new. Developed and tuned in germany, its a big improvement over its dated predecessor. Read about the new compact ford sedan, get test results, and see photos at car and driver. Which gives the new ford focus an even bigger job to do, in trying to gain some ground on the classy vw golf, salesleading mazda3 and a battalion of other strong contenders. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both driver and passenger dummy. After two trips to the shop in under 30k miles, i thought my 2012 ford focus was a lemon. It makes the heater go full blast and negates the use of the airconditioner. With a 10best trophy to its name, the focus steps up to its next challenge. The 2012 ford focus has plenty of new features aside from the return of the hatchback body style.
Assembled in wayne, michigan, the new 2017 ford focus successfully competes against a long list of highvalue compact sedans and hatchbacks including the. For instance, the focus is also 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. For instance, the focus is also 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. Wearing big 23540r18 goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2 tires, the st sticks to the skidpad at a borderingonpreposterous supercarlike 0. Apr 19, 2011 the 2012 ford focus gets a new set of efficiency technologies, pushing its fuel economy well into the 30s, but a sometimes clunky dualclutch transmission sours the driving experience.
Model year 2012 brought sporty handling and a nice interior back to the focus. The allnew focus is built to improve your driving experience in every way. With the 2012 focus fords showing us that small cars dont have to feel so cheap and that compacts can be satisfying to. The 2012 ford focus displays very good highway manners for a car its size. You could do better if you most value space and comfort, but the 2012 ford fiesta packs in a lot of style and substance. Dec 19, 2012 the ambiente is the only variant in the thirdgeneration ford focus range powered by a 1. Ford showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. In canada, ford initially offers the new focus in both a fivedoor hatchback and fourdoor sedan body styles. More important, the 2012 ford focus is available with the same comfort and convenience features we demand in large cars, even while its pricing remains consistent with what we expect of a small car. The 2012 fiesta is neither the fastest nor slowest car in its class. The specs the builtinmichigan version of the germanengineered focus is nearly identical to the cars europeans are. The 2012 rating reflects the performance of the focus against euro ncaps latest requirements.
Jul 16, 2012 the good at 110 mpge for city driving, the 2012 ford focus electric is far more efficient than a gasolinepowered car. Sep 14, 2016 as soon as i got behind the wheel of a 2016 focus st, i was happy. Ford includes a full set of telematics through an app that lets owners. My 2012 focus has had a bad evap valve, o2 sensor, and intake manifold. Also, ford has added a driver s armrest as standard across the lineup to increase driver comfort. The 2012 ford focus sel for my use is a very user friendly and comfortable car for both city and highway driving. The small car segment is the hardestfought at the moment. Get instrumented test results, read impressions, and see photos at car and driver.