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Ford Focus Handling Pros and Cons
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2014 Ford Focus Pros and Cons vonronge Nice to drive. Feels really close to the road. |
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The Ford Focus, Gen2 is about the essentials: a no -frills grocery getter with added bonuses. 2010 Ford Focus Pros and Cons nasowas The steering feels right. It has old style hydraulic power steering. Recently, I tested cars with electric power steering and they felt strange, like having a mind of their own. I also tested an '08 Focus that did not feel right. I assume the tires were severely under-inflated or the... |
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A Near-Perfect Jekyll and Hyde Daily Driver 2016 Ford Focus Pros and Cons MisterNoisy The current Ford Focus in ST trim may be one of the most entertaining reasonable daily driver cars currently extant. Laser-accurate (if somewhat numb) steering, a near-perfect ride/handling balance and its complete willingness to hang the tail out when you lift off make the ST a near-perfect 'Jekyll and Hyde'... |
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2015 Volkwagen GTI Review plus TDI Preview Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Which handles best, the new Volkswagen GTI or the Ford Focus ST? This might depend on whether the measurement is objective or subjective. Technically, the GTI (and even the regular Golf) handles very, very well, with a lighter, tighter, and more precise feel than its predecessor. Whether on a winding... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Ford Focus |
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2014 Mazda3 s Grand Touring Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Scratch that. The new Mazda3 is at or nor the top of the compact car segment in so many areas that I'm going to have to pick and choose given the five category limit. A traditional Mazda strength, handling, leads the list. Nothing is as critical to enjoying... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Ford Focus |
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2007 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member70 The second or third car I've ever driven was a 2005 Focus, and its brilliant steering and handling spoiled me to pretty much any economy car made since -- and a lot of others. Weighting, feedback and response is simply exceptional, and opting for the boxy wagon costs you none... |
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2013 Dodge Dart GT Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh I made it all the way through the "whys" and "why nots" without commenting on what the Dart GT is like to drive. Which is an improvement over the Dart Limited. The problem isn't that the Dart GT is boring to drive. It's actually a fair amount of fun.... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Ford Focus |
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2007 Ford Focus ZX4 SES--My Experience 2007 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member5749 Other than extremely uncomfortable seats (ie, very hard) and persistent road noise on the highway, the car drives nicely in good weather. It's almost fun! Very responsive and quick, almost sporty. Just be aware that if there is a strong wind or ice and snow on the road... |
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2013 Dodge Dart Limited 2.0 Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh I personally prefer compact cars because their relatively small size and light weight can make them more fun to drive. In typical driving, the Dart delivers on this potential with a solid feel and precise responses. Push the Dodge hard, though, and its suspension can no longer disguise a midsize... Comparison vehicle: 2012 Ford Focus |
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Partly thanks to Sachs-supplied dampers, the Elantra GT rides and handles considerably better than the Elantra sedan. But it still lags the Ford and Mazda in these areas. The Hyundai's steering has three selectable levels of assist, but even the "sport" level only feels sporty compared to the other two.... Comparison vehicle: 2012 Ford Focus |
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Somewhat disappointed return to Ford 2012 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member5091 Turning radius of a semi; terrible in tighter city situations |
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Great little car 2010 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Paul in NH The SES with the wider tires are quite rough around town - ESP after 40k miles - but is really firm on the highway. I really enjoy my commutes now. |
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2013 Ford Focus ST Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh My top priority is how a car steers and handles. It seems this was also the top priority for the engineers who developed the Focus ST. For this class of car, balance, composure, and grip are all outstanding. Torque vectoring via select application of the brakes (in a not quite... Comparison vehicle: 2010 Mazda Mazda3 |
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2008 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member5578 Not as good as the Mazda 3, but it feels a little sporty to drive. |
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2012 Ford Focus SE Sport Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The Focus's steering and handling aren't as razor sharp and communicative as I'd like. To some extent, this is a necessary cost of the refined ride quality, though the fuel-economy-maximizing electric power steering (EPS) likely also plays a role. The car nevertheless handles very well, and feels better the harder... Comparison vehicle: 2012 Mazda Mazda3 |
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2007 Ford Focus Pros and Cons st1100boy I always liked how Focus rentals handled and this one was even better. |
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2012 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member5043 Its very tight and performance oriented. Predictable and EPS is correctly calibrated |
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2006 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member4761 On dry roads it can be pushed pretty hard before it begins to under-steer. Steering is relatively firm for a compact car and ride is smooth without being too soft. |
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2007 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member4966 Firm and controlled. Very little body lean for a car of this price. It just felt good. |
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2009 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member4672 Tight turning radius, feels connected to road around bends. |
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2010 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member3233 Nice and responsive. Nimble feel. Nice tight radius. |
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2009 Ford Focus Pros and Cons Member4126 |
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2006 Ford Focus Pros and Cons bmuhlbach Takes curves great good feel of the road. |
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2008 Ford Focus Pros and Cons A member in Illinois, United States |
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