2009 Ford Focus Test Drive in Europe

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:33:00 -0500

London — Even though the 2008 Ford Focus sitting at your local dealership is wearing relatively recent clothes, it's actually quite old underneath those snazzy threads. In Europe, the Focus rides on Ford's newer, more advanced C1 architecture shared with Volvo and Mazda. In the U.S., the platform dates back to the very first Focus—it's going on nine years old now. Still, thanks to high gas prices, Focus sales back in the States remain strong. Model sales for Ford here across the pond, meanwhile, would best be described as heroic. Over the last decade, through the two generations and over 5 million units moved, the Ford Focus has been the greatest family hatchback this continent has ever seen. And it still is. Rivals might equal the Focus in individual qualities, but none offer the same combination of ride, handling, sheer convenience and value. Part of this family chariot's success is its Zelig-like trick of adapting to changing times. Now, as Europe has started to count the cost of each gram of carbon dioxide, Ford has launched the carbon-counting Focus ECOnetic. Equipped with a 1.6-liter diesel and a particulate filter, the Econetic is capable of an astounding 52. **End Summary** Topics: ford]]> focus]]> 2009]]> review]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> I hope to do a good Ford Focus 2009 review . Firstly, I genuinely believe that Ford Focus 2009 is the most popular car on the roads of Britain! Its a great carâ¦.not the most beautiful creature on the road but great for its price. I take pride in driving my Ford Focus !

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2009 Ford Focus Test Drive in Europe