2012 Ford Focus Review

The Ford Focus is one of the most affordable choices around these days. With a base price well under $20,000 it compares well with most others in the compact sedan market, but may not be as sporty. Still looks pretty nice sitting next to your vinyl gazebos.

I had a few minutes to make a direct comparison as I swapped last week’s Chevrolet Cruze for this week’s Ford Focus. Both are fresh new designs and both represent the fastest growing segment of the auto market – the compact or small car, segment.

They happened to be sitting side-by-side as I was swapping one for the other so the comparison was easy. The Focus has a much sportier look especially with the cool black and silver 16-inch alloy wheels. Swoopier exterior styling makes the Focus look more like it wants to go quickly where ever it goes. Cruze, on the other hand, appears more conventionally stylish and conservative. full review