New Focus SE

The latest Focus is the best compact car in America Today and this sedan strikes 4 other runabouts in the recent comparison tests. 2012 Focus SE hatchback is an excellent vehicle and is the best with good winning focus.

Good news is that the new 2012 Focus SE is no longer based on the previous model.

Inside The Vehicle

Apart from its exterior, the interior amenities of the vehicle define new Focus with respect to execution and design. Materials inside the vehicle are soft to touch and intuitive.



Key functions in the vehicle are centre stack with small screen that displays appropriate info. Driver can scroll through functions and menu with the help of controller positioned within miniaturized counterpart that is placed on right steering wheel spoke.

Moving towards the rear, the new hatchback is well conceived. You can find enough rear seat space for accommodating two passengers with more comfort and you can also find good enough cargo space.

Hatch cargo provides total area of 23.8 cubic feet with seats upright and 44.8 cu. ft. when the seats are folded flat. It also features rear wiper/washer and tailgate release button.

Great Engine

Other improvements in the vehicle are with respect to the power-train. The vehicle arrives with a new 2.0-L, direct-injection 4-cylinder engine that comprises of variable valve timing on exhaust as well as intake cams.

Net result of the engine equipped is torque of 149 pound-feet, and 160 horsepower. Power delivered is unflustered as well as linear. With the engine specs, the vehicle can move 100 kms in just 8.5 seconds.

Power transmission is done via front wheels with 2 available transmissions- a six-speed twin-clutch and five-speed manual transmission. With respect to the gate, the clutch is suitably light and the shift action is much more refined.

Ride and Handling

In terms of handling and ride quality, the focus is pretty much fine. Suspension of the vehicle is comfortable and damped without sacrificing handling characteristics. At the same time, the vehicle steering is precise and comes in right weight and light at very low speed.

Dynamically, the new Focus is an amazingly accomplished car. On the other hand, the sedan has perceptibly softer feel when compared to the hatch; so you feel little less sporty.

The new Focus offers a well conceived ride, which has been equally executed. It has got tight handling, solid chassis, good power-train, and cabin, which is a step above the entry-level norms.

Prices and Packages

The price of SE hatchback starts at $18,790 and with the additional options it costs extra $2500.

Winter package for Focus SE is $570, where the package includes additional heated front seats, heated power side mirrors, and all-weather floor mats.

Electrically boosted steering in the vehicle communicates more info. It is nicely weighted and hyper accurate. Brakes in the vehicle feel soft and are easy to modulate.