2009 Used Ford Focus NH

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For 2009, Ford has reorganized the trim levels for the Focus. The sedan now comes in four trim levels and the coupe is available in two. The coupe, just introduced in 2008, gets an exterior update and a couple of minor modifications for improved performance. Heated leather seats are now standard on the top-of-the-line SEL sedan and optional on the trim level below it (both the sedan and the coupe). Finally, stability control has been added to the options list. The 2009 Ford Focus is a good value, and those in the market for a refined compact sedan or performance-oriented coupe should look to Ford for their answer.

Used Ford Focus Test Drive

The Ford Focus has been known as a car that offers good handling since the 2000 model. This Focus, though different in appearance, is basically that same car, and it still handles well.

The Focus SES sedan communicated a lot of road feel through the steering wheel. There is little lean in turns; after an initial shift, it takes a nice set. All models except the base S now benefit from a rear stabilizer bar for sharper handling. Good road feel means the ride quality is a bit harder than some might prefer. But the Focus remains comfortable while softening harsh over bumps.

Antilock brakes do not come standard, and we strongly recommend opting for them, especially with electronic stability control added to the package. The 2.0-liter Duratec four-cylinder delivers good fuel economy. With the manual transmission the Focus produces 143 horsepower and gets an EPA-rated 24/35 mpg City/Highway. With the automatic, it rates 140 horsepower and 24/33 mpg.

2009 Ford Focus Exterior Walkaround

The Focus front end is dominated by a two-bar version of the three-bar, razor-like grille that first appeared on the Fusion. The grille is flanked by headlights that wrap around to the sides and follow the curve of the hood toward the windshield.

The Focus sedan features a bright chrome grille, and the air intake below the bumper is divided into three rectangular sections, with space for black-bezeled fog lights at the extreme ends.

For 2009, the coupe gets its own face, with a darker chrome grille and a single, large opening beneath the bumper that narrows slightly toward the top. Fog lights are tunneled directly into the fascia on either side; above them, the fascia is cut away, almost like a step. It's all a bit more interesting to look at but doesn't reduce the bumper's visual mass.

The sedan's sides feature a chromed triangular applique at the back of each front fender that looks like tacked on ornamentation. This piece, which looks like an F on the driver's side, is the starting point for a pair of character lines that flow back. The bottom line leads to the rear wheel well, while the top line rises from front to rear and teams with a high tail to give the Focus the appearance of motion.

2009 Focus Interior

Inside the Ford Focus is an aesthetically pleasing cockpit. The dashboard is dominated by a shiny plastic silver inset that covers the middle of the dash and leads into the center console. This is surrounded by black plastic top and bottom. There are no soft-touch materials here, but the graining looks nicer than it did in the previous-generation model. The center console is deep, though not especially wide.

On top of the dash is a hooded cutout that displays trip computer, radio, and, when ordered, Sync information. The instrument panel has two large gauges, the speedometer and tachometer, and two small gauges, the fuel gauge and water temperature gauge. With markings every 20 mph that light up with a turquoise hue, it can be hard to judge your speed at a glance.

Thanks to Sync, the center stack has more controls that you'd expect to find in an economy car. Along the top are buttons for 10 radio station presets. When Sync and Sirius satellite radio are ordered, drivers can store up to 60 stations: 20 FM, 10 AM and 30 Sirius.

Below the stereo presets are a group of controls that include the volume and tuning knobs, as well as six buttons around a four-way central pad, all of which control the Sync system. Or simply hit the steering wheel's voice control button and use voice commands. An easy-to-use set of climate controls is located below the stereo and Sync controls. We found these buttons easy to identify and reach.

2009 Ford Focus Overview

The redesigned Ford Focus offers decent handling and miserly fuel economy. The Ford Sync system offers the latest in entertainment and hands-free communications and technology. For those in the market for a good value in the refined compact sedan segment, test drive a 2009 Ford Focus today. For more info on the 2009 Ford Focus in NH visit Ford.com.

Some information for this review was obtained from NewCarTestDrive.com.