2012 ford focus road test car and driver

Focus electric has all the underlying qualities of the. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the. Aug 03, 2011 what is it like to drive the new 2012 ford focus. Ford was keen that we drive a preproduction 2012 focus out of the public eye. The rs trim also comes with allwheel drive, trimspecific drive. With a 10best trophy to its name, the focus steps up to its next challenge. May 06, 2012 the 2012 ford focus electric, the first allelectric car from a detroit automaker in the 21st century, has the road manners of a gasoline car and looks nearly identical to the regular focus. As soon as i got behind the wheel of a 2016 focus st, i was happy. The 2012 ford focus sel for my use is a very user friendly and comfortable car for both city and highway driving. Wearing big 23540r18 goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2 tires, the st sticks to the skidpad at a borderingonpreposterous supercarlike 0. The v6, which ford is proud to say is the first production engine to deliver more than 300 hp and exceed 30 mpg on the highway 31 mpg when equipped with. A true daily driver to this point were convinced the 2012 ford focus electric and its quicker 6.

Car and driver observes that the ford focus independent. Learn about the 2012 ford focus shop for the focus. The 2012 focus, due out late this spring, is a larger, more polished gem. So, the heat is on for automakers in the compact segment to pro. Dec 06, 2011 the 2012 ford focus has great styling and looks ultra aerodynamic when driving down the road. Thats how we wound up near potrero, california, separated from the mexican border by nothing but a rocky brown hill. It makes its claim as the technology and fuelmileage leader in the compact car class, a crowded and. Sep 14, 2016 as soon as i got behind the wheel of a 2016 focus st, i was happy. The specs the builtinmichigan version of the germanengineered focus is nearly identical to the cars europeans are.

Get instrumented test results, read impressions, and see photos at. No longer can focus be called the small ford, as that distinction has been handed. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. The 2012 fiesta is neither the fastest nor slowest car in its class. The sedan test car came in titanium trim and was equipped with. Jul 16, 2012 the good at 110 mpge for city driving, the 2012 ford focus electric is far more efficient than a gasolinepowered car. Parkway ford has two locations in winston salem to serve you. The allnew focus is built to improve your driving experience in every way.

The 2018 model year marks the end of a focus generation that started with the 2012 model. The rating of the ford focus has been upgraded from 2011 to 2012. My 2012 focus has had a bad evap valve, o2 sensor, and intake manifold. After two trips to the shop in under 30k miles, i thought my 2012 ford focus was a lemon. From a distance or close up, the new focus is a great looking car with body panel fit thats normally associated with highpriced luxury vehicles. Model year 2012 brought sporty handling and a nice interior back to the focus. The batterydriven car just got a lot more normal the new. For instance, the focus is also the first vehicle in its class to offer active park assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver. Assembled in wayne, michigan, the new 2017 ford focus successfully competes against a long list of highvalue compact sedans and hatchbacks including the. Its been a long time since the ford focus was anything we wanted to drive at all, let alone for 40,000 miles. For instance, the focus is also the first vehicle in its class to offer active park assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver moderates speed with the brake. You could do better if you most value space and comfort, but the 2012 ford fiesta packs in a lot of style and substance. Which gives the new ford focus an even bigger job to do, in trying to gain some ground on the classy vw golf, salesleading mazda3 and a battalion of other strong contenders. Ford has cracked the code on the csegment and returned the focus s honor.

Oct 04, 2012 20 ford focus st yet the handling matches that thrust. It makes the heater go full blast and negates the use of the airconditioner. The small car segment is the hardestfought at the moment. The 2012 ford focus has plenty of new features aside from the return of the hatchback body style. Developed and tuned in germany, its a big improvement over its dated predecessor. More important, the 2012 ford focus is available with the same comfort and convenience features we demand in large cars, even while its pricing remains consistent with what we expect of a small car. Ford focus performance, engine, ride, handling what car. Jul 17, 2011 such a slick package, but gearbox is a drag. Ford includes a full set of telematics through an app that lets owners. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Dec 19, 2012 the ambiente is the only variant in the thirdgeneration ford focus range powered by a 1. The 2012 ford focus gets a new set of efficiency technologies, pushing its fuel economy well into the 30s, but a sometimes clunky dualclutch transmission sours. Apr 19, 2011 the 2012 ford focus gets a new set of efficiency technologies, pushing its fuel economy well into the 30s, but a sometimes clunky dualclutch transmission sours the driving experience. Totally redesigned, the 2012 ford focus looks, feels, and smells like the future.

Jump in the driver s seat and take a pov, point of view test drive and r. With the 2012 focus fords showing us that small cars dont have to feel so cheap and that compacts can be satisfying to. Ford showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Shifts can feel seamless if the driver is utterly unhurried. We should no longer be surprised by the notion of a compact car with bigsedan features. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its automatic transmission makes the car a chore to drive. There is hardly any turbo lag, and the engine is responsive at any speed. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new. I the 160 hp motor is responsive, easy to pass with, and efficient on gas.

The 2012 rating reflects the performance of the focus against euro ncaps latest requirements. The ambiente is the only variant in the thirdgeneration ford focus range powered by a 1. The 2012 ford focus displays very good highway manners for a car its size. Read about the new compact ford sedan, get test results, and see photos at car and driver. The brakes did an exceptionally good job during testing and 100kmph to a stand still happens in a matter of 2. Also, ford has added a driver s armrest as standard across the lineup to increase driver comfort. In canada, ford initially offers the new focus in both a fivedoor hatchback and fourdoor sedan body styles. The 2012 ford focus gets a groundup redesign and takes on a new role in fords product lineup. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both driver and passenger dummy. The new ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. It also debuted an electric version of the ford subcompact.

Nvh levels are kept well in check with hardly any engine, road or wind noise seeping into the cabin at high speeds. Jan 28, 2016 the 2017 ford focus rs is a track car disguised as a practical hatchback its everything enthusiasts hope forand an absolute blast to drive. Ford focus 2012 prices in uae starting at aed 65,000. Ford says the gas engine will pull the focus from 0 to 62 mph in 7. Pick the best engine and compare performance with similar cars. Sep 06, 2011 the v6, which ford is proud to say is the first production engine to deliver more than 300 hp and exceed 30 mpg on the highway 31 mpg when equipped with an automatic transmission, 29 in the case.

The good at 110 mpge for city driving, the 2012 ford focus electric is far more efficient than a gasolinepowered car. I put 68,000 miles on it in just 2 months short of 8 years. The 2017 ford focus rs is a track car disguised as a practical hatchback its everything enthusiasts hope forand an absolute blast to drive. The passenger compartment of the focus remained stable in the frontal offset test. Get instrumented test results, read impressions, and see photos at car and driver. The car is unchanged and test results have been carried over from the previous year.