![]() ![]() The wide centre console is not padded so if you rest your knee against it (like I do), it can be uncomfortable. Audio sources are AM, FM, satellite radio, USB and Bluetooth streaming. As it has been from day one, that’s one of my biggest complaints with the system – it’s basically impossible to use MyFordTouch without completely taking your eyes off the road. The stereo is a Sony-branded system – it has a sizable subwoofer in the trunk and sounds really, really good. It’s controlled through the touch screen and a couple of hard buttons and control knob below it. My tester had the MyFordTouch system, which handles your phone, media, navigation and climate control. The interface remains somewhat busy and not as intuitive as I’d like and although the system has ample potential, it’s not there yet. I was less impressed with the head room up front – drivers much taller than my 5’10” might find things getting tight. The Focus’ manually-adjustable heated fabric seats were very comfortable and equally supportive – I was very impressed with them. The colour of the ambient lighting can be changed – that seems hokey, but was a source of endless amusement for our kids. I’ve complained about this in other Fords lately – everything is black (with the exception of a few bits of brightwork) and it starts to feel a bit sombre in there. ![]() The styling is a bit busy – there are a lot of things going on, but overall, it’s a decent interior. U nfortunately everything on the door panels (short of a small upholstered panel) is hard plastic and this part of the cabin comes across as cheap. Any parts of the dash you can reach are soft touch plastics and the fit and finish seemed to be outstanding. Much of the competition has caught up now, but it remains a nice place to be. The new Focus started Ford’s revolution of raising the bar in its interiors. My SE had very handsome carbon-coloured 17-inch rims and looked stunning in Performance Blue. It’s a sleek package and I think it still works well. I really like the rear end of the hatch – it has a little roof spoiler and just the right kind of curves to make it interesting, though the huge wrap-around tail lights can’t be missed and are a bit much for me. The front end looks like it means business with its aggressive trapezoidal grille treatment, slightly restyled and cleaned-up headlight pods and nicely integrated foglights. I prefer the hatchback’s styling over the sedan’s. It’s a sleek, modern take, adding character without taking too many risks and possibly alienating buyers. ![]() ![]() Subjectively, I would say I appreciate this styling direction. W hen it comes to the outside styling, the Focus draws on what Ford calls “Kinetic Design” language, which talks about the flow of energy, blah blah blah. Options: $1,600 SE Plus Package $1,450 6-speed automatic transmission $1,300 Sony & MyFordTouch package $350 winter package $900 Parking technology package $100 block heater $800 navigation system $300 remote start It arrived on our shores as a 2012 model and was a revolution in terms of interior and drivetrain refinement for this class. To some, the previous Focus was a turd that couldn’t be polished.Įnter the “new” Focus. My sister-in-law had one and went through a painful ownership experience similar to many other Focus owners she met along the way – chronic mechanical problems, never-ending electrical gremlins and the body quickly started rusting in the strangest spots. The previous generation had a negative impact on a lot of folks who suffered under the yoke of ownership, beset with a myriad of quality issues. When Ford released the new Focus, they had a bit of an uphill struggle ahead of them. ![]()
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