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Ford Focus Sedan

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Ford Focus Sedan Review

Price range:

$21,490 - $25,490

Car Verdict rating:

Good:

One of the best handling small family cars on the market with loads of interior space PLUS three adults can fit in the rear.

Not so Good:

The interior isn't particularly exciting...nor is the outdated 4-speed automatic transmission.

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Ford Focus Sedan Review

Design and Engineering	Good	The wide cabin width creates impressive interior space whilst underneath the skin lays a well engineered sedan. Externally, the 2008 facelift brought with it a larger front grille and an attractive headlight design.
Design and Engineering	Not so good	To our eyes the hatch does look better than the sedan. The big changes will come with an-all new design due to go on sale in Australia 2011?
Interior and Styling	Good	The steering wheel has both tilt & reach adjusters and all the controls are clear and simple to use. There's decent space inside (especially for second row passengers) and a huge boot.
Interior and Styling	Not so good	Cabin doesn’t feel particularly special, plus there's a lack of storage compartments and drink holders for second row passengers. The driver’s seat is set too high and doesn’t feel 'sporty' enough?
Performance	Good	Although it's getting on a bit, the 2.0L petrol engine still offers sufficient power and torque.
Performance	Not so good	The 2.0L Duratec engine can feel a little underpowered when overtaking at highway speeds, especially with the auto. The 4-speed auto is well behind the leading competitors here.
Ride and Handling	Good	Excellent chassis dynamics, class-leading steering and precisely the right level of road feedback.
Ride and Handling	Not so good	Too much road noise in the cabin; well behind competitors here.
Buying and Owning	Good	The Focus Sedan is competitively priced for the Small car class.
Buying and Owning	Not so good	The current shape Focus is getting towards the end of its six-year life cycle...