Sedan and hatchback body styles of the Ford Focus are available, and the five-seat car competes in a crowded class that includes the Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, Subaru Impreza and Toyota Corolla. A high-performance, turbocharged version of the car dubbed Focus ST is also offered. (Skip to details on the: Focus ST) New for 2014 A Sport Appearance Package for the Focus SE trim level includes sport cloth seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and an available rear spoiler. Exterior Highlights
Four-door sedan and hatchback body styles
Standard 15-inch steel rims; optional 16-, 17- and 18-inch wheels
Optional rear spoiler
Optional moonroof
Interior Highlights
Standard cloth upholstery; optional leather upholstery in higher trim levels
Optional heated front seats
Standard one-piece folding backseat; 60/40-split version optional
Optional remote start
Optional backup camera
Optional MyFord Touch and Sync multimedia system
Optional self-parking system
Under the Hood
2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 160 horsepower and 146 pounds-feet of torque
Five-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch transmission
Engine runs on regular gas
Front-wheel drive
Safety Features
Front-seat side-impact airbags
Side curtain airbags
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Traction control
Focus ST
Ford added the high-performance Focus ST to its car lineup last year. It’s powered by a 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 270 pounds-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is the only available transmission.
18-inch alloy wheels
Honeycomb front grille
Reworked suspension with upgraded shock absorbers and springs
Stability system has three modes to choose from, including an intermediate setting that turns traction control off and intrudes only when absolutely necessary
