This includes front seat side-impact airbags as well as head curtain airbags for both front and rear seat occupants. However, my test Focus coupe had noticeable tire noise with the radio off. They should be able to figure out if the component needs to be replaced or if there is a short or some other problem with your Focus. When cruising, though, the Focus is steady. The 2008 Focus will be poised to capture some of this growth when it hits the streets in fall 2007.
The 2008 Focus is available in two body styles: a two-door coupe, a first-ever for Focus, and a four-door sedan. Thankfully they caught it when they did. I like the features such as exterior lights flashing to indicate that the doors and trunk have been locked. One of the only negatives inside was the gauges, which featured a strange color scheme and small numerals. Sync also allows users to maintain a cell phone conversation while entering or exiting the vehicle.
With increased standard safety equipment and improved ride and refinement for 2008, the economical Ford Focus ranks as an even better value than before. It's attractive, comfortable, and will likely be what entices most new Focus buyers to fork over the dough. Units Affected 45 Yes, we know it's not available here in the U. The ride is firm without too much harshness, and handling was good as far as we could tell on the moderately curvy wet roads. With improved aerodynamics and reduced weight versus last year's model, the Focus expects to maintain its impressive fuel economy. Having that in such a convenient location is safer for drivers, as it keeps the eyes on the same level as the road.
The trunk space is a nice surprise because it's very big, and the fold-down back seats adds additional length space if needed. Unfortunately, Ford has done little with the car since then to keep it in contention with the strong import players in its segment. Two adults can inhabit the rear, thanks to the sculpted front seatbacks, but climbing back there is a gymnastic feat, because the front seats don't automatically slide forward and there's a hanging seatbelt you'll have to battle your way past. Initially, had transmission trouble within weeks of buying. The new Focus is just offered in sedan and coupe body styles. According to Edmunds, the automatic tranny is also a drain on fuel economy. The new look is more substantial and dimensional, as evidenced by such detailing as the sculpted rings surrounding the instrumentation.
I would recomend this car to anyone on a budget but still want an awesome car in every way. If you look at Focus, you will see one sweep going through the hood and headlamps, and a different sweep going through the fascia. This new Focus is an amazing car. For example, the hood uses four separate creases to break up a typically large flat area. If I need to pass a slowpoke car, of which there are plenty on the roads I travel, my pretty little red Focus jumps into action and gets me past the car and back into my lane without worry. The Duratec 20 and 20E are available with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic.
This feature is exclusive to the 2008 Focus and can be fitted for every trim level of the car for an additional cost. But these elements are about all that's similar between the 2007 and 2008 models. The sedan seems to pull off the new styling better than the coupe, but buyers are likely to miss the hatchback and wagon versions see a with the 2007 Focus. What's more, the styling, especially inside, lends a more contemporary, upscale feel to the Focus's interior. The Focus is the first model to offer Sync, a feature co-developed by Ford and Microsoft that allows mobile phones and media players to interface with the car's audio display, allowing users to use the vehicle's sound system controls and displays to access music and phone functions. The tail lamps share cues with the 2008 Ford Escape, with a white arc cutting across the red lens.
Along with some wind noise, the supercheap feel of the previous Focus interior is a thing of the past. My complaints are few and don't affect the performance and reliability. I do liked this car a lot, and recommend. They even claim that the optional aluminum-like trim highlights are run of the mill. The glovebox is skimpy, as are the front-door map pockets. At the top center of the instrument panel is a new display, and the center console that allows a more open footwell area in front.
Due to better exhaust tuning and intake, the horsepower has been upped to 140. Users can also dial numbers by calling out digits. The selections will also be shown on the vehicle's audio display, as Sync allows complete command and control via dashboard or steering wheel controls. You then select a title and the music plays. I don't know how many times I've had to use a flashlight in the backseat at night - other than that I can't complain.