Ford Focus A Good All Round Car
Ford’s excuse for not getting the car here sooner was always that exchange rates made its entry price prohibitive, but not a lot has changed on that front. However, with an increasing number of small hatches sourced from Europe on the market, Ford now claims there is a place for premium priced quality European products – products that appeal to a different sort of buyer to those looking for affordable everyday transport.
For evidence, it only needed to look at opels Astra, which with its superior driving characteristics and stylish design has been selling up a storm for the past three years, despite costing more than most of its Japanese rivals on a model for model basis.
Likewise, companies such as Volkswagen and Peugeot have also had sales success with cars like the Golf and the 307, so it finally became clear to Ford that there are discerning buyers in the small car market who want more from their hatch than just white goods on wheels.
The Ford Focus is not different. Praise for the little hatch has been loud and consistent, with the car taking out the European Car of the Year title in 1999 and the North American Car of the Year gong in 2000.
Like most of the new brands coming out of Europe, the Focus is unlikely to drive by unnoticed. When first launched, its sharp lines and dramatic interior were often described as radical. While other makers have also broken the mould, the eyecatching appeal of the Focus is still refreshing. It may be polarizing, but at least it offers something different.
For the Zetec, that sharp styling is further attuned by the slightly lowered ride height, 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome tipped exhaust. Inside, the sports highlights come in the form of bigger bolstered seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel and a bespoke instrument cluster.
Getting comfy and well positioned in the driver’s seat is easy with a fully adjustable steering column and seat height adjustment. Rear accommodation is also quite good with decent head and legroom for a couple of average-sized adults, while the boot provides 490 litres of luggage space, which expands with the 60/40 split fold back seat back. Standard equipment includes remote locking, CD sound, power front windows, air-conditioning, dual front airbags and anti-lock brakes.
There is very slight body roll, but nothing to be concerned about, and the ride stays firm but compliant enough to be comfortable. Although it lacks a bit of feel, the steering is reasonably sharp, while the whole car feels particularly solid on the road.
Ford may not have a cheap small hatch any more, but it certainly has a car that will give it credibility where it counts. For even if driving appeal is not cialis soft tabs online high on your priorities, the rest of the package and the standout styling make this a car well worth considering among the growing number of Euro hatches.
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