The Focus represents Ford's base level sedan, and although it was known for quality problems early on, the Focus has been reworked and improved for 2007. The Focus is a vehicle that you can count on to be easy on the wallet, yet still stylish, it is actually fun to drive, and over the years has become more reliable. The Ford Focus was first rolled out in 2000, and it quickly became Ford's top-selling passenger car. There are a variety of bodies for the Focus; the ZX3 two-door hatchback, ZX5 four-door hatchback, ZX4 sedan and ZXW wagon. There are three trims available; the entry-level S, the midrange SE and the upscale SES. The Ford Focus is a carryover from 2006. For this model year the Ford Focus has two new exterior colors, Kiwi Green and Aqua Blue, leather-trimmed sport seats and an Interior Upgrade Package. The Focus' selling points are it inexpensive sticker and it wide variety of styles and options, making it more appealing t a wide range of people.
For 2007 power, all models but the ZX4 ST come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. In California, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine, the Focus comes standard with a super-clean, 130-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder. These models are paired with a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. The ZX4 ST comes with a 151-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder. Also the ZX4 ST Sedan only has a manual gearbox and has a performance-tuned exhaust system. The ST's 151-horsepower, 2.3-liter four-cylinder exceeds the standard for Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles. And overall, the models carrying the 2.0 V4 get excellent mileage too.
The Ford Focus ZX4 ST sedan rides on a performance-oriented suspension. For the ZX4 ST Ford borrowed suspension pieces from the European-market Focus and the 2004 Focus SVT to give the ZX4 ST sharper handling. The manual-shift ZX3 accelerates eagerly from a standstill and is quite confident for passing and merging. Focus hatchbacks offer more room, yet they are still very maneuverable, even are fun to drive, at least for this type of vehicle. The ride on the 2007 Focus is cushy and going over bumps is a breeze. Despite thick pillars, the long side glass helps visibility in the hatchback. Front-seat headroom is huge.
The higher horsepower engine in the Focus ZX4 ST delivers a strong acceleration performance and cruised easily on the highway. The one issue with the Ford Focus is engine noise, especially while cruising on the highway.
The Focus Wagon is different from the other models in that it is an entirely different shape, and of course it offers more cargo and passenger room. At 178.4 inches long overall, the Focus Wagon is nearly a foot longer than Focus hatchbacks. Wagon models have 73.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity when the seats are folded down and 35.2 cubic feet with the rear seats up. This is a perfect vehicle for a family who needs just a little bit more room than a sedan offers.
All Focus models get standard safety features which include second-generation front airbags, child safety seat attachments, and child locks on the rear doors. There are also available safety options; side-impact airbags, anti-lock brakes and traction control.
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