Opinions on 2011 Ford Focus?

[Shaun Tucker]

Well, I'm playing around with the idea of getting rid of the ST for a brand new ford focus.



The estimated mileage is pretty hard to argue with and they are really sharp looking cars for a decent price. I'd have a tough time giving up the cargo space of the ST, so I'd most likely be interested in the 5 door Focus.



I feel guilty whenever I think about getting a new car, as the ST has been a complete workhorse for me. Even though it is the second vehicle I've ever owned, it was the first one I absolutely fell in love with. I have to admit that it makes it a little easier to think about when I look at all of the modern features that are included in the new Fords.



Has anyone taken a 2011 Ford Focus for a test drive or looked at one on the lot? I'm interested to hear some honest opinions about it from my trusted ST family.

 

[Brian Hill 2]

I bleed blue but we had just brought a new Hyundai Sonata 2.T and love it. It was the test drive that sold us.

We wanted a fusion and drove both the same time.

Never throught we would leave Ford but we did.

 

[Mike Corn]

I test drove both the hyundai sonata 2.0T and the ford focus stock.



The focus drives great but the instrument panel looks like hell. I would get the titanium package if you could they are decked out with sport tuned suspension and myFordTouch.



The 4-cyl is pretty quick but has a slow hesitation at start up.

 

[TrainTrac]

With a 247hp/260lb-ft tq turbocharged and direct-injected, 2.0-liter twin-cam 16-valve EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, the 2012 Focus ST looks to be quite the pocket-rocket. I'd check that one out if I was in the market for a smaller car like the Focus.

 

[Shaun Tucker]

Andy,



I don't believe that variant is available yet. The websites I've researched have quoted Ford Execs as promising a that engine in the "near future." Perhaps I've read some out-of-date information?



At any rate, Ford.ca and Ford.com do not have that option listed in the "Build Your Own" tool.



But I agree with you. That would be one impressive little car and at the top end of my price range, no doubt

 

[Roger Batts]

The Focus ST has not hit the market yet. We are waiting to get them in here, too. It will be one hot little ride!

 

[Robert Poole]

if you want, check out the 2012 Focus, it is a lot better than the '11 model which is the last year of the old model.



Have a good one



Bob

 

[TrainTrac]

he Focus ST has not hit the market yet. We are waiting to get them in here, too. It will be one hot little ride!

I was aware of that. According to the latest issue of Motor Trend, the Focus ST probably won't debut in the US until sometime in 2013.