Up front, the seats offer good support and comfort even on long drives. Last year the Focus got a version of the ornate, wide-mouth grille that both the Fusion and Fiesta have received in their current versions. I want to drive it every day just for the nimble feel and the great acceleration. To top it off I have to pay 5500 for a new transmission. It features the latest variation of the Ford Sync infotainment system, and it benefits from a midcycle interior and exterior refresh. It works fine in the smaller Ford Fiesta, but here it's a bit outmatched, and acceleration suffers. That model is paired exclusively to a 6-speed manual.
I just traded it in for a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and I can already feel the difference in quality. A rearview camera is standard in the Focus. The dashboard design is aesthetically pleasing, and the materials have a quality look and feel. We would choose the manual transmission to save on upfront costs and at the pump. There's no available automatic here—only a 6-speed manual. The 2016 Ford Focus has a slightly above-average safety score for the compact car segment. Automatic start-stop helps improve things in traffic.
Ford offers a selection of safety features, including a Blind Spot Information System as well as Lane Keeping Assist. Hatchback models also get a rear spoiler and a removable package tray. I ended up sliding the seat farther back than usual and telescoping the steering wheel. Just be aware of the 2016 Focus' poor reliability rating. The main question is whether buyers are willing to sacrifice power in exchange for a little bit more efficiency. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.
It is import rivals, such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra, that pose the greatest threat to the new-look Focus. Throughout the model line, the Focus grabs your attention in the details. Most of the Focus lineup is powered by a 160-horsepower, 2. There's also the refined and roomy 2016 Volkswagen Golf hatchback, which offers both diesel and electric variants. The Titanium Technology package includes automatic high-beam headlight control, a blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert and lane-departure alert. It took them 5 weeks to figure out it was a crack in the coolant resovoire. This is especially true for 2016, as Ford has fitted the all-new , which promises quicker responses and easier operation than the discontinued MyFord Touch system.
However a rearview camera is newly standard, and it's now included whether you have the smaller 4. Though not blazingly fast, the Focus does get good fuel economy: We recorded 29 mpg overall in our tests for both the four-cylinder and three-cylinder turbo. Is It Better to Buy a Used or New Focus? My dealer was a great guy. The available six-speed dual-clutch transmission takes a toll on the 1. The exception is road noise; it's pretty typical for this class, and coarser road surfaces tend to ring into the cabin. With steering and suspension different than in other Focus models—there's a quick, variable-ratio steering rack, a suspension lowered by 10 mm, and a rear suspension that moves its mounting points outward—this is a model that feels like a performance car, beyond what's under the hood.
Outside of that, Ford kept last years changes to a minimum in the design department; and that's a good thing as the current generation of the Focus got it all right at introduction. The 2016 Ford Focus has a reliability rating of 2. Both Focus sedans, however, can pass other cars while taking freeway interchanges well above suggested speeds. That engine provides plenty of pep for the Focus, regardless of transmission choice. This is especially true for 2016, as Ford has fitted the all-new , which promises quicker responses and easier operation than the discontinued MyFord Touch system. Where Was the 2016 Ford Focus Built? Getting in and out of the Mustang was always uncomfortable and I'm a fit 6' 210 lb guy. Front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system required in all new cars are standard, as are side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags and a knee airbag.
In four-door sedan or five-door hatchback form, it looks great—although in Titanium trim, a set of coordinated details push the design to its best. It offers a satisfying mix of features, engine power, and price. The Forte has one of the roomiest back seats in the class, and it has more cargo space than the Focus. The automatic isn't always the smoothest at low speeds, but it does a good job keeping the revs up when you need them. The 2016 model is arguably the best of the lot. The Mustang in a nutshell.
Not efficient on gas by Elizabeth V on Feb 27, 2019 Vehicle: 2016 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan 2. Stopping from 60 mph took a rather long 120 feet. Though not blazingly fast, the Focus does get good fuel economy: We recorded 29 mpg overall in our tests for both the four-cylinder and three-cylinder turbo. One day the Mustang was in the shop and I rented a Ford Focus, which in length seemed smaller than the Mustang so I was almost going to change up to a larger car but I decided to stick with it. With a wide choice of engines, a sporty design, and extremely well-tuned ride-and-handling attributes no matter which model in the lineup you head to, it's a compact that will entirely erase any undesirable small-car impressions. Ford has gone with more of an open design for the larger Fusion sedans, so the look of the Focus and Fiesta instrument panel follows a different design ethos. Sporty handling, relatively low noise, and a well-done interior make the Focus feel more like a small sports sedan than a humdrum compact.
To see what's new for 2016, click , or check out a of the two model years. Trunk space larger than I expected and getting out of the car was as easy as sliding in. Should I Buy the 2016 Ford Focus? With the leather upholstery, there's no skimping on look and feel in back; although you won't get mid-size comfort. Little of substance has changed with this year's model. Moving up trim levels of the 2016 Focus can get pricey, and the features those trims bring don't always justify the bigger price tag. The Civic also has pleasant handling, superb fuel economy, and excellent safety scores. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32.