Ford Focus Hatchback (05-11) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Last Updated: 13 January 2011
Developing a replacement for the much-loved original Focus was an unenviable task, but Ford has successfully delivered. The second generation Focus is stylish, well equipped and is proving itself to be reliable. Plus while it's still as good to drive as ever, there's now more interior space and a genuine feeling of quality. A mid-life facelift means that people who buy a Focus from January 2008 get an even better car. As well as a Mondeo look front end, the interior has been vastly upgraded with better materials and more attention to detail. The eco-friendly ECOnetic model - available from January 2008 - was improved in late 2009 with CO2 emissions dropping to 99g/km, making it free to tax, while economy increased to 74mpg thanks to the introduction of an engine start-stop system.
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Equipment

Trim levels starting from the most basic are Studio, LX, Zetec, Ghia and Titanium. All models get front electric windows and mirrors while LX gets air conditioning and the Zetec features enhanced sporty looks and uprated suspension. Ghia has climate control, cruise control and automatic wipers and headlights while the Titanium model lacks the cruise control, but gains partial leather and sports seats. The options list is extensive and features satellite navigation, a rear-mounted DVD player, electrically-adjustable front seats and pedals, rear sun-blinds and leather upholstery. Cars from 2008 are offered in a re-structured range featuring Studio, Style, Zetec and Titanium trims - plus all cars get ESP as standard. In late 2008 the Zetec S model was introduced - based on the Zetec model its adds a sports styling kit, front and rear spoilers and lower sill extensions, 17-inch alloy wheels and alloy pedals.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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