![]() Some manufacturers produce compacts that look like a starter kit or cheap alternative for the rest of the line-up. The simple bump up or down one mph was extremely easy to regulate. It maintained steady speed on flat highway cruises and on a steep grade in the foothills of North Georgia. This Ford’s cruise control proved to be one of the most responsive and easiest to use. One of the most important features that families consider in a modern vehicle, and one that seems to vary from one manufacturer to the next, is cruise control. When braking in city traffic the idle creep was practically non-existent on anything but a flat surface. We got 34.1 mpg on the highway and 31.9 mpg in city driving situations.īraking was excellent in all aspects, from a typical stop to emergency braking. The transmission is a dual-clutch gearbox Ford (and design partner Getrag) predicts will improve fuel efficiency up to 10% compared to a single clutch automatic transmission. The engine features variable camshaft timing designed to improve power and torque while improving fuel economy. We had an issue with the transmission in stop-and-go traffic as the acceleration was sluggish up to the first gear change. The Focus proved to be tight and quick in a way that made us want to clip apexes and straighten curves. The Focus excelled even when we needed a bit more speed to get past that one driver who refuses to allow you to merge onto the highway easily. We never worried when entering traffic from a stop or when accelerating down an on ramp. That’s not to say we were disappointed by the 160HP four cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. We didn’t expect blow-your-doors-off power from this compact hatchback, and we didn’t get it. Does the 2013 Ford Focus SE fit your family’s everyday needs? We put it to the test. Open road, winding hills, and a hot hatch fully loaded with a family.
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