The market for compact cars is tough, but the power of the 2017 Ford Focus allows it to keep pace with its competitors and even exceed in some areas. This is even more evident when upgrading to the ST, RS and RS hatchback options. When it comes to power, the 1.0-liter and six-speed manual combo allows the Focus to reach 60 mph in 60 seconds and a quarter mile in just 17.2 seconds (81.3 mph). For those who want a little excitement behind the wheel, the RS trim features a drift mode.
Continue reading to learn more about the Ford Focus and see if it’s the right car for your needs.
Vehicle Highlights
Vehicle Class
Compact sedan
MSRP
Starting at $16,775
MPG
Up to 30 city / 40 highway
Fuel Type
Unleaded Regular
(12.4 gal tank)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Horsepower
Up to 350 HP
Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
Engine Options
- 0L Ti-VCT direct-injection I-4 engine with Flex Fuel Capable
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 6-speed PowerShift Automatic Transmission
- Electric
Body types
& Trim Options
Sedan, Hatchback
Awards & Rankings
- Five-star (out of 5) overall safety rating for the NHTSA
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 104.3 in.
- Height: 57.7 in.
- Length: 178.5 in.
- Width: 71.8 in.
- Cargo volume: 13.2 to 23.8 cu. ft.
- Curb weight: 2,935 to 3,055 lbs.
Features & Specs
Interior
- 2nd row bench seat
- A/C
- Adjustable steering wheel
- AM/FM stereo
- Auto-off headlights
- Auxiliary audio input
- Back-up camera
- Bucket seats
- Cd player
- Cloth seats
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front floor mats
- Heating & cooling
- Intermittent wipers
- Keyless entry
- Mp3 player
- Navigation & communication
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Pass-through rear seat
- Power door locks
- Power driver mirror
- Power steering
- Remote engine start (optional)
- Seats
- Variable speed intermittent wipers
- Vehicle anti-theft system
Exterior
- Rear defrost
- Power windows
- Exterior features
- All-season front and rear tires
- Compact spare tire
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Steel wheels
- Wheel covers
Safety
- 4-wheel abs
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- 4-wheel drum brakes
- ABS
- Adjustable pedals
- Auto-leveling headlights
- Auto-on headlights
- Blind spot monitor
- Brake assist
- Child safety locks
- Daytime running lights
- Driver air bag
- Electronic stability control
- Emergency trunk release
- Front disc/rear drum brakes
- Front tow hooks
- Integrated turn signal mirrors
- Lane departure warning
- Night vision
- Passenger air bag
- Passenger airbag on/off switch
- Rear air bag
- Rear body air bag
- Rear head air bag
- Rear tow hooks
- Rollover protection system
- Side air bag
- Side head air bag
- Traction control
Optional
- Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
- Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
Is the 2017 Ford Focus right for you?
Pros
- Choice of body styles
- Fuel efficient 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine option
- High-quality interior
- Smooth ride
- Sporty handling
Cons
- Clumsy manual transmission
- Inadequate rear-seat legroom
- No sporty sedan variant
- RS model is expensive with options