New Ford Focus 2012 Prices, 2012 Focus Models, Specs, Review

Car Auto Online | New Ford Focus 2012 Prices, 2012 Focus Models, Specs, Review | For everything to be recognized by the Ford Motor Company for many years, been building great small cars is one of them. Ford Focus has entered more than a decade ago when the subject was compromised by a great design but blue Oval once Assembly increases the quality of the other car is increasingly superior models, only it refreshes with Heating rolled midlife focus, negligence. Well, the first 2012 Ford Focus finally back in the game, Ford. And this time all-star players.

You can forget about the previous Ford Focus you've ever known— the 2012 Focus is a new car with significant improvement. Available in the hatchback body styles and 4 door sedan, new benefits of Ford focus with eye-catching styling and sharply designed the interiors dressed up with high quality materials. It also has new 4cylinder engine which is more fuel-economy,and new suspension, which provides for both refined ride and above average handling.

2012 Ford Focus SEL Sedan

2012 Ford Focus Models, Specifications and Review

What really sets the 2012 Ford Focus apart,however,is the wealth of new technology offered here.This includes a number of items usually found only on much more expensive models,ranging from a rearview camera to Ford//’s excellent Automated Parking Assist,which can neatly slip the car into a curbside spot without the driver ever touching the steering wheel.On top of this there//’s the latest evolution of Ford//’s hands free Sync technology and the new MyFord Touch system that largely does away with buttons and knobs in favor of a large center touchscreen and voice commands.

2012 Ford Focus SE 5-Door

In what is perhaps bad news for Ford but great news for shoppers, the new Focus has arrived at a time where there are plenty of great small cars available. The upscale Chevrolet Cruze, redesigned Honda Civic, stylish Hyundai Elantra and enjoyable Mazda 3 are all worthy of test-drives. Nevertheless, the Ford Focus stands above them all by being a well-balanced and highly refined small car that seems like it should cost more than it actually does. Desirable and fun to drive, the new 2012 Ford Focus is a special small car, one that offers the features and sophistication of a large car in a small, practical package.The 2012 Ford Focus is a compact car that’s available in sedan and four-door hatchback body styles. There are four trim levels available: S, SE, SEL and Titanium.

2012 Ford Focus S Sedan

The S model,which is only offered as a sedan,comes with 15inch steel wheels;keyless entry;air-conditioning;power front windows;power locks and mirrors;a height adjustable driver seat;a tilt and telescoping steering wheel;and a 4-speaker sound system with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack.Move up to the SE and you get 16-inch steel wheels,automatic headlights,front foglights,a rear spoiler(hatchback only),rear power windows, a trip computer,steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and Ford//’s MyKey parental controls.The hatchback is pretty similar but gets a 60 / 40 split-folding seatback(versus one solid folding seatback)and a removable cargo cover.

The optional Convenience package for the Focus SE adds cruise control and map lights. Focus SE Sport package adds a sport tuned suspension,16-inch alloy wheels,rear disc brakes,a rear spoiler(sedan),upgraded exterior and interior trim,sport seats and a leather wrapped steering wheel.Also optional is a 6-speaker audio system bundled with Ford//’s Sync cell phone and iPod interface.

2012 Ford Focus SEL 5-Door

The Focus SEL model adds 1-touch up / down power windows,multicolor ambient lighting and most of the SE//’s optional features, minus the sport tuned suspension.Spring for the Titanium model and you get 17-inch alloy wheels,the sport-tuned suspension, upgraded exterior and interior trim,a rear spoiler(sedan), keyless ignition / entry,MyFord Touch technology with an 8-inch center touchscreen and Wi-Fi capability,and a 10-speaker Sony audio system with satellite radio and HD radio.MyFord Touch and the Sony system are optional on the SEL.

The Titanium Premium package adds rear parking sensors,automatic wipers, a 6-way power driver seat,leather upholstery,an auto dimming rearview mirror and a rear armrest.The Titanium Handling package adds 18-inch wheels,an upgraded sport-tuned suspension,a full-size spare and summer tires.

2012 Ford Focus Titanium Sedan

Optional on all but the S is the Winter package,which adds heated front seats and heated mirrors with side marking lamps.The SEL and Titanium can be had with the Parking Technology package, which adds front and rear parking sensors,a rearview camera and an automated parking system.Optional only on the SE sedan is a Super Fuel Economy (SFE) package,which adds 16inch steel wheels with aero wheel covers,low-rolling-resistance tires,rear disc brakes and a rear spoiler.

Under the hood,the front wheel drive Ford Focus 2012 has a new 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine that puts out 160horsepower and 146pound-feet of torque.Entry-level S and SE models get a 5-speed manual transmission standard,while a 6-speed automatic transmission that Ford has dubbed “Powershift”(technically, it//’s a dual-clutch automated manual)is standard on SEL and Titanium trim levels.It is optional on the S and SE.

InEdmunds performance testing,a Focus Titanium with the automatic went from zero to 60mph in 8.7seconds —on par with similarly powered cars in the class.Official EPA estimates for fuel economy stand at 26mpg city/36mpg highway and 30mpg combined with the manual transmission.The automatic has a 28/38/31mpg estimate.With the Super Fuel Economy option package those estimates rise to 28/40/33mpg.

2012 Ford Focus Prices by Models (for cash purchases)

Focus S Sedan: $17,295
Focus SE Sedan: $18,295
Focus SE 5-Door: $19,095
Focus SEL Sedan: $21,295
Focus SEL 5-Door: $22,095
Focus Titanium Sedan: $22,995
Focus Titanium 5-Door: $23,495

2012 Ford Focus Titanium 5-Door