2012 ford focus sedan

 2012 ford focus sedan

MSRP  $17,270

One of the giant holes in Ford’s resume has been its near-insurmountable inability to make a great small car.  It has made plenty of popular small cars, and the Focus was a very good car, but greatness has eluded them so far.  For 2012, though, Ford has overhauled and redesigned the Focus.  Have they finally made a great small car?

 2012 ford focus sedan

The 2012 Ford Focus SE has a 2.0 liter, inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 160 horsepower.  It has front-wheel drive, a manual 5-speed transmission, and 16-inch steel wheels.  The Focus SE is rated at 28 mpg in the city, but a world-class 38 on the highway.

The high-mileage segment of the market has been dominated by the turn toward “green” hybrid cars, but Ford is demonstrating with the Focus that it is possible to get up to 40 mpg with a conventional engine.  With the SE, Ford offers a Super Fuel Economy package that allows the Focus to join the “40 mpg club” on the highway

The Focus SE comes with a tilt-telescope steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, full power accessories, and a trip computer.  The audio system has 4 speakers, AM/FM radio, a CD/MP3 player, and an audio jack.

The Focus has anti-lock brakes, stability and traction controls, side front airbags, and side-curtain airbags.  It also has the Ford MyKey system, which allows you to place limits on how fast other drivers, such as teenagers, can drive the car and how high they can turn up the stereo.  The Ford Sync system with emergency notification is optional.

Conclusions and driver feedback:

The Focus is definitely a different car this year.  The exterior tweaks, such as a rear spoiler and aerodynamic redesign, combine with a reworked suspension to give the Focus a ride that has been described as “European.”  The steering is very responsive, and there is almost no body roll.  Somehow, it pulls off the European trick of handling like a sport car without the stiff ride.  The engine, though it gets great mileage, still has enough punch to accelerate the Focus nicely.  On top of this, the Focus manages to ride quietly.

As good as the mechanical tweaks are, the interior improvement may be even better.  The cabin is now made of high-quality, soft materials that make you wonder if Mercedes engineers are “moonlighting” in Detroit.  The design is very attractive, too.  The seating is almost roomy in the front and adequate in the back.   While the Focus won’t win awards for cargo space, there is still enough for a small car.

 There are a few negatives, but they are more the result of its size than any flaws.  The back seat could use a little more legroom, and some find the controls on the optional Ford Sync and MyTouch screen to be a little confusing at first.

Ultimately, though, the positives far outweigh the negatives.

The verdict: this might be the best small car on the market

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2012 ford f-150

 2012 ford f-150

Ford F-150 Raptor, Porsche 911 GT3 truck. As Raptor 911 GT3 equipment for everyday use in road traffic racebred. Ok, I thought GT3 Green Hell Nurburgring Nordschleife, the legendary street circuit in Germany derivatives. Raptor on the floor was washed with the desert sand, stones and shocking whoopdies Baja California developed. Point Raptor call arid desert, and is as fast as they dare go without dribbling mess, air brakes, and after a few tens of kilometers. It gives you a feeling born from the race. We at 70 kmh, and I'm washing future legislation. It 's only two meters wide, but from where I sit, it seems that carved the Grand Canyon jump on us, dark and deep, with jagged edges from the rain. This is ugly. Gene Martindale Flicks trucks sent to spit on the most recent list of the queues of other rear tire struck the animal susceptible to sand and anger unleashed 411 horsepower. I see what it does: the leaching of soil suddenly left, and now they're trying to get the right to secede. But without a doubt a great success. Hug, and ... Do not blow softened the strong, but not unpleasant vertical movement, so ... That is all. After a sparkling white Ford F-150 Raptor SVT SVT barely pauses as a development engineer and pilot Baja Martindale distant horizon.

2012 ford f-150

2012 ford f-150

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2012 ford fusion

2012 ford fusion

The Ford brand is the most popular automotive brand in the United States, regularly beating Chevrolet and Toyota for top honors. The Ford Motor Company has worked diligently to bolster its namesake brand and has done so by offering numerous models for consumer consideration.

There are too many Ford models to mention here, but we’ve selected five which are fabulous and should be considered if you are looking for a new car or a low mileage used vehicle.

1. Ford F-150 – No Ford list can be written without mentioning the full size Ford F-150 pickup truck. Introduced in 1948, the F-Series is the best selling pickup truck line in America, powered by V-6 and V-8 gas engines paired with six-speed automatic transmissions. Available in two- and four-wheel-drive, in various cabin and bed configurations and trimmed the way you want it, the F-150 features a spacious cabin, excellent payload and towing capacities and, when equipped with an EcoBoost V-6, a nice blend of performance and fuel efficiency.

2. Ford Fusion – Ford’s current midsize sedan, the Ford Fusion, was introduced in 2006 and refreshed in 2010. This five passenger sedan is powered by a fuel efficient four cylinder engine or optional V-6. The Fusion has consistently proven to be a good value, offering better residual value than even the segment leading Toyota Camry. A hybrid model joined the line in 2010, offering 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, tops in its class.

3. Ford Edge - The market for midsize crossover models is very competitive, with most every manufacturer offering at least one model. The Ford Edge was restyled in 2011 and now offers improved fuel economy, better handling, numerous technology features including SYNC, Bluetooth and an advanced audio system and leather seating options. This crossover offers plenty of storage room and is suitable for light towing.

4. Ford Focus – New for 2012, the compact Focus sold in North America now matches what Europeans have long enjoyed. This car is roomy, sporty and offers class leading fuel economy, achieving 40 mpg with its most fuel efficient model. The Focus is a tuner favorite too, allowing owners to customize their rides with sport fascia, performance exhaust systems and a host of other features. The new model is available in sedan and hatchback body styles.

5. Ford Fiesta - The smallest Ford model is the Ford Fiesta, a subcompact car retailing for under $14,000. Modern, sporty and offering a roomy interior, the Fiesta is a fuel efficiency leader too, offering 40 mpg on the highway. This car features 10 airbags, a number not found on even most midsize sedans. You can customize your ride to make the Fiesta reflect your personality.

Other Ford models worth considering include the Taurus, Explorer, Escape and Mustang, top performers in each segment. Ford is a proven winner offering many submodels worth considering too.

2012 ford fusion

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2012 ford escape

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