Ford Focus 2.0 16v Rally Edition (2007)

Compared to its predecessor, Ford has the sharp edges of the Focus buffed

. That does not mean that it is still a pleasant middle class is. The Rally Edition with a few extras at a reduced price is a downright!

Following the successes in the World Rally Championship came recently with the Ford Focus Rally Edition. Do not expect spartan sport version with over 200 hp and four-wheel drive.

The limited action model is based on the Future. The latter is characterized by including a sportier suspension, fog lamps and various optical accents, including a center console in aluminum look. Additionally, the Rally Edition include beautiful 17-inch wheels and a prominent, body-colored rear spoiler a la ST.

Plenty of space

For the Rally Edition, you pay 1,500 less than for a similar motorized

two liters Futura. The optical trappings notwithstanding, it remains a pity that the rough edges have been achieved compared to its predecessor New Edge. The nothing-to-the-hand design of the Ford Focus looks very ordinary in comparison with that of some competitors.

Torn in the field of space in a modern hatchback not really anymore. Four adults easily find a place. We get to the place where most time is spent: the driver's seat. Compared to its predecessor, the sharp edges of the Focus or what buffed, the quality of the interior - so may now be known - is there with jumps considerably. Not very frivolous, but the materials and finish are fine. As regards the operation of the dashboard is also extremely functionally into each other. The Ford is equipped with sport seats, which give additional lateral support. And the leather-clad steering wheel feels great in hand.

Nice four-valve

We wrote it, this time also in terms of engine a tad more in the form of a nice smooth four-valve unit. That the Focus has a capacity of two liters. Ford holds onto yet traditional, indirect multipoint injection. The Focus delivers 185 newton meters torque.

You have to practice something that you never feel deprived, you move you smoothly and easily with the Focus in Rally Edition by traffic. The Ford pulls in 9.5 seconds from standstill to 100 km / h. With a top speed of around 200 km / h you do on the German autobahn is no reason to be ashamed. The five-speed of the Focus can be also willing and accurate insertion.

Tight and stable

The sound meter shows the Focus, however, are quite nice, but that has more to do with the rolling noise of tires. For an emergency stop from 100 km / h is the Focus quiet after 36.8 meters; be enough.

Although the Ford, despite the sports suspension, sports is not as pronounced as the first version of Ford's midsize sedan, the Focus shows rarely confuse. The Rally Edition is very tight and stable on the road and the steering provides just enough resistance to make you feel what is happening with the nose. Even if you suddenly mid-corner gas release has no noteworthy effects. The back starts to lean while, but put no sudden step aside.

Verdict Ford Focus:

(+) nice execution

(+) Beautifully functional interior

(+) grip

(-) Less characteristic appearance

(-) Rolling noise of tires

by: andyauto

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