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Second generation (2008-2011)

 

Ford focus review
Since debuting at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, the restyled second generation has been available as either a two-door coupe and 4-door sedan — the hatchbacks and wagon  were discontinued. The interior was redesigned, including new seats, a new dashboard design with message center atop of the dashboard, ambient lighting, dashboard panels that simulate brushed aluminum, and Ford's voice-controlled Sync audio/Bluetooth system. Also included in the redesign is a support beam behind the dashboard for extra structural rigidity.

Optional ambient lighting in the Focus uses LEDs placed in the front and rear footwells and the cup holders. Standard equipment includes a tire pressure monitoring system.

The 2.3 liter Duratec engine is discontinued for the redesign, leaving only the 2.0 liter Duratec 20 engine. Power is increased in the 2.0 liter engine, up to 140 hp (104 kW) from 136 hp (101 kW), along with other changes to increase fuel efficiency. The chassis was lightened and stiffened and overall weight is decreased by 30 lb (14 kg) from the previous model. Highway mileage is rated at 35 mpg-US (6.7 L/100 km; 42 mpg-imp) using the new 2008 United States Environmental Protection Agency standards. For the 2009 model year Focus coupes equipped with the 5 speed manual transmission (with exception to those equipped with the Duratec 20E PZEV engine) saw a horsepower increase, up to 143 bhp (107 kW; 145 PS) compared to the 140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS) found in the sedan version.

Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the Focus a "Good" overall rating in the frontal offset crash test and an "Acceptable" rating in the side impact test. Front and rear side curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags are standard.

2009 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings (coupe):

•   Frontal Driver: 5/5 stars
•   Frontal Passenger: 5/5 stars
•   Side Driver: 3/5 stars
•   Side Rear Passenger: 3/5 stars
•   Rollover: 4/5 stars

2009 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings (sedan):

•   Frontal Driver: 4/5 stars
•   Frontal Passenger: 4/5 stars
•   Side Driver: 5/5 stars
•   Side Rear Passenger: 4/5 stars
•   Rollover: 4/5 stars

Sales and reception

Like many compact cars, demand for the Focus increased because of high gasoline prices in 2008. At that time, the Focus took 7.6 percent of the U.S. small car market. To meet this increasing demand, Ford increased output for 2008 by 30%.

Where second generation North American Focus models continue with the C170 platform beginning with model year 2008 — in sedan and coupe configurations — the international Focus introduced in 2005 employs the newer C1 platform for sedan, hatchback (3 and 5-door) and wagon configurations. The North American Focus will eventually be succeeded by the Focus Mk III.

 

Production	October 15, 2007  -present
Model year(s)	2008-2011
Assembly	Wayne, Michigan, United States
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 2-door coupe
Engine(s)	2.0 L Duratec I4
Wheelbase	102.9 in (2614 mm)
Length	175 in (4445 mm)
Width	Coupe: 67.9 in (1725 mm) Sedan: 67.8 in (1722 mm)
Height	58.6 in (1488 mm)
Curb weight	Coupe:MT 2,588 lb (1,174 kg) Coupe:AT 2,617 lb (1,187 kg) Sedan:MT 2,623 lb (1,190 kg) Sedan:AT 2,642 lb (1,198 kg)
Fuel capacity	13.0 US gal (49 L; 11 imp gal)