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2008 Ford Focus
Date Published: 5/16/08

2008 Ford Focus
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MSRP:
$14,395 - 16,925

Invoice:
$13,569 - 15,727

Class:
Compact Car
2008 Ford Focus
Expert Rating Summary
Category SES coupe, automatic Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 4.9
Fuel Economy 8 6.5
Ride Quality 6 5.1
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.8
Quietness 4 4.4
Controls 6 5.7
Details 3 5.2
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 5.6
Room/Comfort (rear) 2 4
Cargo Room 4 5
Value within Class 5 6.1
Total Score: 54 58.3
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Ford Focus Review
The 2008 Ford Focus is substantially updated, receiving fresh styling and new features. Focus comes as a 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Hatchback and wagon models are no longer available. S, SE, and topline SES trim levels are offered. The only engine is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with a standard 5-speed manual transmission or optional automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Newly available is Ford's Sync. Sync provides voice control of certain cell phone and MP3 player functions. Sync is standard on SES and available on SE models. Also available are leather upholstery and remote engine start.
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Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 99.4 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic, Nissan Versa, and Scion xB. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Elantra and Mazda 3.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Ford Focus, Mitsubishi Lancer, Saturn Astra, Scion xB, and Subaru Impreza.

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