All new for 2012, the focus is now powered by a directinjection 2. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. When i test drove it, it was a great ride, pretty quiet, and comfy. For the 2012 model year, the north american ford focus received a completely new platform and a refined compact car appearance. See all specifications, images and stay informed on the release date. York times wrote, to some extent, the prize vindicates fords risky design for the focus. The 2017 ford escape has not been on dealership lots for very long, but the crossover has already brought home some significant hardware. The 2012 ford focus wagon is the fifth variant derived so far from fords new global ccar platform, the development of which is part of its evolving one ford effort.
Introducing the focus history culture environment back story awards. Ford focus rs hot hatch wins prestigious dynamics awards. The 2012 ford focus has plenty of new features aside from the return of the hatchback body style. Ford focus econetic 2012 first official pictures car. With about 201,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the companys core business includes designing, manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of ford cars, trucks, suvs and electrified vehicles, as well as lincoln luxury vehicles. The redesigned ford focus offers a bolder exterior design, a more intuitive and upscale interior, a host of technologies uncommon for a compact car and the additional powertrain option of fords awardwinning 1. Used car pricing for the 2012 ford focus s sedan 4d. Every year the specialty equipment market association show serves as a showcase for all of the custom features offered on popular vehicles. Ford reveals allnew focus sedan, retains worlds best. The ford sync system was first introduced as an option for the focus. The focus st name did return in 2012 in an all new model. This is a discussion on ford focus rs wins 2017 car of the year award within the news forums, part of the site news category. Ford focus second generation, north america wikipedia.
This is the name for fords stability control system, standard across the 2012 focus lineup. Ford motor company is a global automotive and mobility company based in dearborn, mich. Something that shows how highly regarded within the automotive industry the focus has become is the fact that is the only domestic models within the final three vehicles. Used 2012 ford focus s sedan 4d pricing kelley blue book. Look up the trade in and resale value of your 2011 ford focus. Anticipated by many, this is the allnew ford focus which enters the segment in an array of shapes including a conventional hatchback, sedan, a mild crossover and a versatile stationwagon.
The model is the most popular of all ford cars for sale currently and has in recent years been scooping awards and accolades daily. Since 1989, they have been overseen by the national book foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate the best of american literature, to expand its audience, and to enhance the cultural value of great writing in america. Ford has released details and pictures of the 2012 focus econetic, the ecoefficiency variant of the new ford focus range with a hybridbeating 80mpg claimed ford focus econetic. Shop the top 25 most popular ford focus dashboard cover at the best prices. Together, registrations of fords small cars fiesta and focus totaled 1,832,917 vehicles last year, which is a 4. The 2020 ford focus st is the fastest, best handling hot hatch ever with an st badge. It is sweet and it is as sexy as those models stand beside. Just today, the ford focus has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2012 car and truck of the year. The awards ceremony is carried out each year by the popular motoring website and this year ford have picked up several awards in varying categories.
Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 2011 ford focus. For increased performance drivers can upgrade to the st trim that is powered by a 2. The ford focus is a compact car csegment in europe manufactured by the ford motor company and created under alexander trotmans ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. Carried over for 2014, the ford focus is a compact car, with seating for five, available in sedan and hatchback trim levels. Best value ford focus dashboard cover great deals on. The national book awards were established in 1950 to celebrate the best writing in america. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 20122015 ford focus, 202015 ford escape and ford cmax, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 20142016 ford transit connect vehicles. Look up the trade in and resale value of your 2012 ford focus. Honda fit ev the fit evoutdoes the focus with a 118 mpge rating, and it has a bigger back seat, too nissan leaf nissans electric hatchback is the one most people think of first in this segment. The third generation focus is one of the highlights on the ford stand during the shows other than the ford territory. The gforce reading from the atc unit in the van showed a maximum load of 0. Year 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 show more.
Lyons today accepted the ford focuss 2003 automobile magazine allstar award for best small car. For three out of the past four years 2010, 2012 and 20, grapevine ford has been the proud recipient of the ford presidents award. I got it precertified with only 16,000 miles on it. The ford focus story learn about the history of the ford focus, and find ford. North american car of the year finalist 2012 model. For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific focus trim.
It seems that every day, new ford cars for sale are being nominated and awarded for their motoring innovation. Ford focus used price guide and free car valuation new. The decision to name the new car the ford focus was made in early 1998. National book awards 2012 national book foundation. Ford focus receives third automobile magazine allstar. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. The most recent being the best car award at the honest john award ceremony held yesterday. Used ford focus vehicles for sale at rafih auto group. The ford motor companys ford division president stephen g. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2018 ford focus. The ford focus, a finalist for car of the year, 2012. Making their pick for the best new car this year, autoguide. It will be assembled at a new plant at rayong province that is scheduled to open later this year in may. Used 2012 ford focus for sale at eau claire ford lincoln vin.
Ford takes home multiple 2016 sema awards by admin posted in ford, ford f150, ford focus, ford mustang on friday, november 4th, 2016 at 9. The focus s larger counterpart the mondeo saw itself picked for the large family car award. Chevrolet spark ev the spark is fundamentally a smaller and less refined vehicle, but the electric versions 400 lbft of torque will get anyones attention. Known for delivering scorching hot hatches, ford won car of the year with the fiesta st2 in what cars 2016 award line up. Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 2012 ford focus. Having been described as joyful by the judges of the hot hatch category, the st2 sped to success and was praised for its impeccable performance and blisteringly quick range of engines. The restyled north american second generation ford focus was sold by ford as either a twodoor coupe and 4door sedan the hatchbacks and wagon were discontinued the 2. Printz award, alex award, and schneider family book award, are noted on this list. All of the papersbooksmanuals you get with the purchase of a 2012 ford focus, specifically one with myford touch.
Used ford focus inventory, windsor dealer, rafih auto group. The allnew ford focus is built to improve your driving experience in every way. Making their pick for the best new car this year, s team of automotive experts is excited to announce the ford focus rs is. Under the leadership and expertise of managing partner, chaz gilmore, the dealership has thrived and grown in the small community of grapevine, located just outside dallas and fort worth, tx. On the other hand, the ford was every bit as assured as the golf through the lanechange test. Ford focus story history, news and performance information. In addition to winning the presidents award again in 20, grapevine. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching andor leading the driver or a passenger to believe a. Ford focus st 2012 2015 ford focus 2011 2014 ford focus estate 2011. According to the alsc notable childrens books committee manual, these categories loosely represent the following. For your convenience, notable childrens books that have also received other ala awards, such as the coretta scott king award, michael l.
The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. The new 2012 focus touts improvements in performance, fuel economy. The henry ford award is presented at the annual national meet of the model a restorers club marc to the top scoring car or truck in fine point judging 500 point scale earning a minimum of 465 points, as well as to any cars scoring within 10 points of the top car at that particular meet. Not only did the ford focus win the car of the year award, it also picked up the most popular car award too. The 2016 ford focus is a compact car thats available in a choice of sedan and fourdoor hatchback body styles. While most smaller cars were found wanting in the lanechange test, this ford put in a nearperfect performance, changing direction quickly and holding its line. Plate 15 reg 16 reg 17 reg 18 reg 19 reg 64 reg 65 reg 66 reg 67 reg 68 reg 69 reg reg 14 reg 62 reg 63 reg show more. In a straight line it felt unshakeable up to the legal limit and beyond. The 2012 allnew ford focus came out like a superstar at the 33rd bangkok motor show. Ford focus focus history new focuss and used focus. Ford at the university of michigan in 1933 the award, named in recognition of former president gerald ford, honors an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for intercollegiate athletics on a. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2012 ford focus s sedan 4d. Without the burden of a caravan in tow, the focus is sharp and responsive to drive, and proves that green cars dont have to be.
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