2015 Ford Focus hatch review | first drive - Cars Guide
Ford has dropped the entry Ambiente model meaning the new range now starts at $23,390, or about $3000 more than a base Mazda3 or Hyundai i30. The new Focus adds improved interior styling and driving aids to its substantial on-road talents but the... And Ford needs the Focus to be a star — sales are down more than 50 per cent to date this year and it is being outsold five to one by the newer Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. CarsGuide has long praised the Focus for its ride and handling and this version improves on that experience with stiffer suspension and sharper steering. The Trend is the entree to the Focus range and starts at $23,390 for the five-door hatch with a six-speed manual transmission. The money buys a car that is externally unchanged beyond the front-end tweaks needed to incorporate Ford's signature trapezoidal grille and some more subtle work on the tailgate. The interior now uses an eight-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation and the Sync2 infotainment software with much more intuitive voice recognition software. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
