Debuting more than a decade ago, the original Ford Focus Back with its new performance, value and versatility. It really was a keen choice for a small car. But as the years went on, the Focus became less desirable as newer and more refined small cars were introduced. Thankfully,Ford completely revamped the Focus last year, bringing about a much-improved interior, higher fuel economy and new cool features. As such, the 2013 Ford Focus stands as one of the best small cars you can buy.
All the boxes are checked here, as the Focus offers eye-catching styling, sedan or hatchback body styles, a comfortable and well-trimmed cabin, refined performance, high fuel economy and a wealth of available convenience features. Add in a wide range of trim levels that include all-electric and high-performance variants and it's easy to see why this is one of our favorite small cars.
Competitor
The New Ford Focus 2013 has some serious competition in a crowded class that includes the Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, Subaru Impreza and Toyota Corolla. Yet even in this solid grouping, the Ford Focus impresses by being a sophisticated, highly refined and fun-to-drive small car that earns one of the highest compliments we can pay a car --it looks and feels as if it should be priced higher.
Vehicle Overview
Until last year the compact Ford Focus had been sold in the U.S. since 2000 with no significant redesigns, but then it was fully re-engineered and redesigned and now shares its foundation, not just its name, with Focus models sold overseas. With this change comes a substantial quality improvement.
What New for 2013?
A manual transmission is newly available for the Focus' top-of-the-line Titanium trim level and the high-performance turbocharged Focus ST hatchback joins the lineup.
Exterior
The Focus is an exceptionally stylish vehicle in this historically conservative class. It offers body-colored door handles and side mirrors with integrated turn signals.
Best exterior features include:
Interior
- Standard 15-inch steel rims
- Optional 17- and 18-inch wheels
- Optional rear spoiler
- Optional moonroof
Interior
A one-piece folding bench backseat is standard, and a 60/40-split version is optional. The sedan's trunk measures 13.2 cubic feet. The hatchback offers 23.8 cubic feet behind the backseat and a total of 44.8 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat.
Best interior features include:
Under the Hood
- Optional remote start
- Optional backup camera
- Optional MyFord Touch and Sync multimedia system
- Optional park assist
The Focus is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic, which uses a fast-acting dual-clutch design. (It has no clutch pedal and operates as an automatic from the driver's perspective.) The Focus is rated as high as 38 mpg on the highway with the automatic and 36 mpg with the manual. The Titanium's optional 18-inchers come with a firmer, sportier suspension.
Best mechanical features include:
Safety
The Focus marks the debut of new airbag technology that Ford says will better protect against chest and rib injuries. Both the shape and a new variable venting feature attempt to tailor airbag deployment to suit the occupant's position.
Best mechanical features include:
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 160 horsepower
- Engine runs on regular gas
- Front-wheel drive
Safety
The Focus marks the debut of new airbag technology that Ford says will better protect against chest and rib injuries. Both the shape and a new variable venting feature attempt to tailor airbag deployment to suit the occupant's position.
Best additional safety features include:
- Front-seat side-impact airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
- Traction control
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