Autobitz: FOCUS SEDAN FORD

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Available SYNC® is an in-car voice-activated communications system that allows you to operate most popular MP3 players, Bluetooth®-enabled phones and flash drives with simple voice commands. And now SYNC includes 911 Assist™ and a Vehicle Health Report feature.*
*Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. The vehicle's electrical system (including the battery), the wireless service provider's signal and a connected mobile phone all must be available and operating for 911 Assist to function properly. These systems may become damaged in a crash. The paired mobile phone must be connected to SYNC and the 911 Assist feature enabled in order for 911 to be dialed. Late availability. See your dealer for SYNC 911 Assist timing. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

High-performance stereo sound in Ford Focus begins with an AM/FM system with an MP3-capable single-disc CD player, four speakers and audio input jack, standard in all models. The Audiophile® System (available in SES and SEL models) features an MP3-capable in-dash 6-disc CD player, four coaxial speakers and 8" subwoofer.

IRIUS® Satellite Radio* delivers more than 130 channels for music, news, sports and entertainment. And the big new for 2009 Focus: SIRIUS is now standard in SE, SES and SEL; and optional in the S model.
*SIRIUS service not available in Alaska and Hawaii. See your dealer for details. SIRIUS is a registered trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc.

The color-configurable interior ambient lighting system lets the driver or front seat passenger change the color of light in the front and rear footwells and in the front and rear center console cupholders. Choose from a palette of seven colors (Red, Blue, Purple, Green, Aqua, White and Yellow) to change your mood. Ambient lighting is optional in Focus SE; standard in Focus SES and SEL.

Focus gets up to 35 miles per gallon with its 2.0L Duratec 16-valve engine.* Ford engineers made sure it's not only efficient, but also a lot of fun to drive, by giving it 140 horses. A Partial Zero Emissions version of this engine, available in California emissions states, is as clean as some hybrids. What's more, Focus has a refined European-inspired suspension that makes steering and handling more responsive. And there's an available handling package that combines 16-inch wheels, sporty Pirelli tires, plus stabilizer bars to enhance ride quality.† Good, clean fun. That's Focus.
*EPA-estimated 24 city/35 hwy with manual transmission. †Enhanced handling suspension components included in the SE Deluxe Package.

dynamic design cues. Horizontal bars visually connect the headlights to the chrome 2-bar grille. Grooves in the hood simulate movement, while sharp character lines continue the feeling of action to the sculpted rear deck. Little wonder Ford Focus enjoys such enthusiastic popularity.

he 2009 Focus lineup starts with the value-packed Focus S and moves up to the well-equipped SE, sporty SES, and new luxury-level Focus SEL. Four great looking and fun-to-drive Focus models can match anyone's budget and zest for driving enjoyment.

Drive the new Focus SEL and experience the kind of style, performance and amenities you'd expect in a luxury touring sedan. The SEL features bright chrome side-mirror skull caps, door handles and exhaust tips; fog lamps and 16" Euroflanged alloy wheels. Inside, there's a cool-looking metallic instrument panel appliqué, chrome register accents and chrome rings around the performance instrument cluster. The seats with heat feature are leather-trimmed. The steering wheel is leather-wrapped and has integrated cruise and audio controls. No need to manually adjust the rearview mirror to cut headlamp glare - that's done automatically. The SEL even comes with the 7-color ambient lighting feature plus the voice-activated Ford SYNC® Communications and Entertainment System.* And the feel of confident handling, especially on the tight turns - it's the result of the sport-tuned components that create the enhanced European-inspired suspension.
*Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so.

The interior of Focus will give every techie goose bumps. It begins with the available voice-activated Ford SYNC® Communications and Entertainment System. Just with the sound of your voice, you can make or take calls on your Bluetooth cell phone or activate your MP3 player.* There's also 130 channels on the available SIRIUS® Satellite Radio to surf. And, to set up your driving environment to suit your personal tastes, you can use the Ambient Lighting option to change the color of light footwells and center console cupholders in the front and rear of the vehicle.
*Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones (even with voice commands) and other devices not essential to driving when it is safe to do so.

Seat cushions in the 2009 Focus use a bio-based polyurethane foam derived from the oils of various plant seeds. The color of the upholstery is either Medium Stone or Charcoal Black, but the color of what lies beneath is eco-friendly Green.
Ford Focus is high on style. It's also high on gas mileage with its EPA-estimated 35 Hwy mpg rating.* So you can spend more time enjoying your Focus where it really matters - out on the open road. Remember, actual mileage may vary, as it did when Edmunds.com got 37.5 highway mpg in an independent test.
*EPA estimated mpg with manual transmission. Actual mileage will vary.

The 2.0L Duratec 20 I-4 is engineered with dual overhead cams activating four valves per cylinder. For all its responsiveness, the Duratec 20 can go a long way with its EPA-estimated 35 Hwy rating.* There's also the Duratec 20E offered in states that adopt California emissions standards, qualifying Focus as a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV). With both Duratec 2.0L versions, a 5-speed manual transmission is standard, with a 4-speed automatic available as an option.
*With 5-speed manual transmission. Actual mileage will vary. **Standard on S, SE, and SES models in CA, MA, ME, NY, and VT; available on retail orders in AZ, CT, NH, NJ, NV, OR, PA and RI.

he available Anti-Lock Brake System includes Traction Control that automatically distributes torque to the wheels with the most traction when conditions such as mud, gravel, snow and ice require it. This option for 2009 now adds Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This state-of-the-art system constantly monitors road conditions and the driver's responses, then adjusts engine torque and applies the ABS brakes to help keep all the wheels firmly planted. ESC brings an added measure of handling confidence to the fun-to-drive agility you'd expect in a Ford Focus.

ncludes Traction Control that automatically distributes torque to the wheels with the most traction when conditions such as mud, gravel, snow and ice require it. This option for 2009 now adds Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This state-of-the-art system constantly monitors road conditions and the driver's responses, then adjusts engine torque and applies the ABS brakes to help keep all the wheels firmly planted. ESC brings an added measure of handling confidence to the fun-to-drive agility you'd expect in a Ford Focus.

The Focus braking system features 10.8-inch vented discs up front and 8.0-inch drums in the rear. The smooth and straight stopping action of Anti-lock Brakes with Traction Control, available as an option on all models, now features a state-of-the-art Electronic Stability Control System.

t's very important to check your tire pressure regularly to keep all four inflated within the manufacturer's specified pressure range, because tire pressure affects ride comfort, safety, and fuel economy. That's why all Focus Sedan models come equipped with a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which alerts you when a tire is low.v

A reinforced steel safety cage helps manage impact energy in a collision. Six airbags come standard: dual-stage driver and front seat passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, plus 1st- and 2nd-row side curtain airbags.* Optional anti-lock brakes with traction control deliver smooth, straight stops, while the standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System helps maintain safe and efficient pressure levels. It's pretty evident Focus is one small car that's very big on safety. *Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.