Ford Focus 2.0 16v Titanium (2008)

The metamorphosis of the facelifted Ford Focus you would almost think that a completely new model

. The exterior changes are mainly that the compact midsize his second life begins.

Inside the changes are less dramatic than on the outside. Do fall directly on the new bells, which are housed in Alpha-like tubes. Especially nice to feel the soft top layer on the dashboard. Only on the doors and gearshift surround, we find even hard plastic.

There are new controls for the ventilation and audio system and a new steering wheel. Fortunately, the excellent operation of the cruise control on the steering wheel remained the satellite for the up or down of the audio is still at the wheel. In the test car, a Titanium package with some additional comfort, the buttons are freaks in their element. You can even change the character of the control, with a choice of Normal, Comfort and Sport. The steering wheel is self-adjustable to a large extent.

The seats are a bit hard, but you will do fine on the spot held. You can fold down rear seats in two parts, but it must first have the seat forward. This creates a flat floor.

Revs

For this test we have our eye on the Ford Focus with 2.0-liter petrol engine. This naturally aspirated engine produces 145 hp, but notes in particular the intermediate sprints still disappointing. For good performance you need a lower gear and lots of revs. Despite the windy conditions we note a very reasonable consumption. The two-liter takes on average every 10.8 kilometers a liter of petrol to himself.

The Ford Focus is still a dynamic vehicle. What a sharpness in steering

and chassis. The control gives great feedback and the car responds very directly. You must be a bend of the gas, then there is nothing wrong with the Ford Focus and searches the inside of the bend. Only when the accelerator in a very short turn abruptly released, the back perish. The balance of the chassis is fine, lean hardly does the Ford and damping goes fairly smoothly with bumps to. Do the 18-inch wheels with flat tires affect 't comfort. The transmission is pretty direct. Short and precise strokes ensure that the Ford Focus of resistance changes very quickly.

What is included in this standard Titanium? In terms of safety features no complaints, ESP is standard and the car has airbags in the front seats, curtain airbags. Cruise control, a radio-CD player and sports seats are also available, as are electric windows back. Separate climate control is also on board, and all in all, this is a nice complete Ford Focus.

Verdict Ford Focus?

(+) Excellent handling characteristics

(+) Generous standard equipment

(+) safety

(-) Engine speed needed

(-) Fuel economy is not easy

by: andyauto

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