The 2014 Ford Focus brings a revised appearance to the line, but not all critics seem to be that impressed by what the car actually offers to the average consumer. According to some reviews, it’s not as powerful as some may like under the hood, although it’s still an overall nicely balanced offer for those who’re not looking for anything special, and just want a car that handles nicely. The new Ford Focus doesn’t have that much to offer in terms of mechanics, but it steers well, has a good sense of grip, and is pretty stable, even under slightly less ideal conditions.
Other positive aspects that have been mentioned by reviewers include an improved cabin design with added sound insulation, and a better suspension that can handle bumps remarkably good, even better than previous entries in the line. There has been an overall revision to the appearance of the car, and according to pretty much every reviewer who’s had a chance to look at it, it’s a significantly better look than anything the line has offered until now.
And even though the overall power capabilities of the 2014 Ford Focus aren’t actually that impressive, there has been some refinement in this department, and the car comes with 1.0 EcoBoost that still delivers a satisfying performance. Drivers who already have experience with cars using this technology should feel right at home behind the wheel of the 2014 Ford Focus, and the car is a pure delight to take on the road, as most reviewers are saying.
With its four cylinders, the 1.6 liter engine has an output of about 180 bhp, and a fuel efficiency of 47 mpg. These numbers should look pretty good to drivers looking for a more economic ride, and while the car isn’t remarkably powerful, the engine should still offer plenty of pull for those cross-country trips. Handling in urban environments has already been reported to be fantastic, as we said above, so there isn’t really much else that Ford can do to make this an even better offer than it is now, at least for those looking for some balance between price and power.
One of the interesting notes about the 2014 Ford Focus is its spacious design which offers a lot more room on the inside than the car lets on at a glance. Ford’s designers really know what they’re doing when it comes to giving a nice impression to both the driver and passengers, and the car offers plenty of space, at least in the front. In the rear, the sloped roof has been reported to make the car somewhat cramped, although it’s still perfectly fine, even for someone with a larger body frame.