Completely redesigned for 2012, the current, third-generation Focus is a monumental improvement upon past Focus models. Available in sedan and four-door hatchback body styles, the new Focus benefits from eye-catching styling and a sharply designed interior dressed up with high-quality materials. It also comes with a new four-cylinder engine that's more fuel-efficient, a suspension that delivers both above-average handling and a refined ride, and a host of new technology features.

Driving the all-new 2012 Focus goes beyond fun and enjoyable. In it, you’ll discover something more visceral: dynamic design and an addictive driving experience. And technology and interior ergonomics that wrap around and plug you into something that is definitely more than just a car. It’s more than good-looking for the sake of being good-looking. This kinetic design actually serves a purpose. An aerodynamic one. By crafting the Focus sedan to have a body surface eight percent more aerodynamic than the previous model, Ford has improved its wind resistance and therefore made it more efficient. Irresistible to your eyes. Less resistant to the wind.

The only thing it plays safe is safety.  Focus uses a range of sophisticated features to help keep you protected.  Equipped with active park assist, all you do is push a button. All it does is change everything you knew about parallel parking. Available active park assist helps you find a parking spot and it also helps you park. Ultrasonic sensors identify a large enough parking space and, when you stop, the system takes over and steers the car into the space.

Another safety feature of the all-new Ford Focus is the innovative Active City Stop which helps you avoid a collision in slow-moving traffic or at speeds under 30 kph. If the system detects the car in front has unexpected stopped, it automatically applies the brakes.

The all-new Ford Focus is also equipped with the Blind Spot Information System which uses radar sensors to see vehicles that may be hidden in your blind spot. They’re situated on either side of your car and alert you with an orange light, clearly displayed in the side door mirror.

Handling and grip is extraordinary, even in corners, with Torque Vectoring Control reacting to the road 100 times a second to continually balance power between the two front wheels.

The attention to detail lavished on the new Ford Focus is immediately evident, from the exterior finish to the quality of the interior. Look a little deeper and you’ll find they've engineered every single component for dependability, safety and strength.

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