http://www.autobytel.com/ford/focus/2012/ 2012 Ford Focus Test Drive - For years the European version of the Ford Focus has been a top selling car. But finally for the 2012 model year the Ford Focus that graces our shores is more like the Euro version. The 2012 Ford Focus may be a car worthy of challenging the Civic and Corolla for the top position in the compact car segment. The Focus comes in both a sedan (4 doors) and a sedan-hatchback (4 doors and a rear hatch). The 2012 Ford Focus has great styling and looks ultra aerodynamic when driving down the road. The base model Ford Focus retails for $16,500 and the top of the line Titanium model goes for $22,700.
The 2012 Ford Focus is powered by a direct injected 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 160 horsepower and 146 lb-ft. of torque. Fuel economy is 28 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway.
Overall the 2012 Ford Focus has great ergonomics, is very comfortable, and is easy to drive. The 5-speed manual transmission adds some fun to the car. The Focus comes with some great features and options for a $20k car. And of course Ford offers some great Technology packages such as the SYNC system.
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2012 Ford Focus Electric Test Drive & EV Car Video Review
http://www.autobytel.com/ford/focus-electric/2012/ The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is not your ordinary electric vehicle. The Nissan Leaf looks like a funky futuristic Versa. The Ford Focus EV is meant to look like the regular Focus. Those looking to buy the Focus are only interested in the fact that this electric vehicle will never use a drop of gas. Ford is slowly rolling out the Focus Electric and only a limited run of cars will be available at Certified EV dealers for the 2012 model year. The Focus EV has a base price of $39,200 but you may be eligible for a $7500 Federal Tax Credit. There may also be rebates at the state level.
The 2012 Ford Focus is powered by a 143 horsepower electric motor. This power plant is also responsible for producing over 230 lb-ft. of torque which is immediately available at 0 RPM. The single speed transmission along with the nice amount of torque helps the Focus Electric accelerate at a brisk pace. The battery pack responsible for the electricity is a 23kWh lithium-ion unit that is placed at the back of the car. A single charge will get you 76 miles of gas and emission free driving. Of course that figure varies depending on your driving style. With a 240-volt home charging system, the 2012 Ford Focus EV only takes 4 hours to fully recharge. There is a regenerative braking system on the Focus Electric which used energy from the brakes to recharge the battery.
On the outside the 2012 Ford Focus Electric follows the new design direction called Kinetic. The regular base model Focus hatchback is an already good looking new car. But Ford takes things one step further with the Focus EV. This vehicle sports sporty headlights, a large front grille, and an integrated front lip spoiler. The 17-inch aluminum rims are not only lightweight but look really cool too. The interior looks like a normal Focus layout wise. There is a hump behind the rear seats which holds the lithium-ion batteries that does hinder cargo room. The interior materials are made with the eco-conscious consumer in mind and thus the cloth seat fabric is made completely from recycled materials. The 2012 Ford Focus Electric can seat up to 5 passengers. A Sony 9-speaker sound system provides quality music. Maybe the best interior feature is the dual LCD screens that act as the gauges. These 4-inch screens can be configured to show different data points like: battery charge, distance to empty, regenerative brake coach, and more.
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Test Drive & Car Review
http://www.autobytel.com/chevrolet/sonic/2012/ The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is the newest venture into the subcompact market from Chevy. The Sonic replaces the old and outdated Aveo with a much better looking and performing package. The 2012 Chevy Sonic comes in 2 different body styles, a 4-door sedan style, and a 5-door hatchback which has some European flavor to it. On the inside the interior is pretty nice and there is ample room for adults.
For a subcompact car the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is a lot of fun to drive. There are 2 different engines but the one to get is the turbocharged 1.4 liter 4-cylinder that produces 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft. of torque. Fuel economy is excellent at 29 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway. The base model Chevy Sonic costs $13,735 and the top of the line 2LZ hatchback costs $18,495. But no matter which Sonic you purchase a few things are for certain, you will be getting a great looking car with wonderful fuel economy. And that is the real value of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
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2012 Ford Fiesta Road Test & Car Review
http://www.autobytel.com/ford/fiesta/2012/ The 2012 Ford Fiesta represents the future of compact cars in America. Besides being good looking and fuel efficient; the Fiesta is quite comfortable. The base model sedan starts at $13,200 with the top of the line SES hatchback going for $17,500. The hatchback is a 5 door design which is much better looking than the sedan. There is some European flavor in there. The 2012 Ford Fiesta is a great competitor in the sub-compact car class.
The 2012 Ford Fiesta is powered by a 1.6 liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 120 horsepower and 116 lb-ft. of torque. Not a ton of power but the Fiesta is small and 120 HP is good enough to get the job done. The great thing about the small engine is the wonderful fuel economy. The 2012 Ford Fiesta gets 29 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway. Those numbers are tough to beat!
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2012 Kia Forte Car Review
http://www.autobytel.com/kia/forte/2012/ The 2012 Kia Forte is the replacement for the Kia Spectra of yesteryear. But the Forte is a big step ahead in terms of design, power, and fuel economy. The Kia Forte resides in a very competitive segment that includes the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, and Volkswagen Jetta. The 2012 Kia Forte is one of the better looking cars in the small sedan class and you can see a little bit of German style in the exterior.
The base model 2012 Kia Forte costs $15,200 while the top of the line costs $19,600. There are 2 different engines available. First is a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder that produces 166 horsepower and 144 lb-ft. of torque while netting 25 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway. The second engine is a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder that produces 173 horsepower and 168 lb-ft. of torque while getting 23 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway through a 6-speed transmission.
The 2012 Kia Forte is something a little more unique than the rest of the compact car segment. Plus you get a 5 year 60k mile bumper to bumper warranty and a 100k mile powertrain warranty. This is one of the best warranties currently on the market today.
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2012 Ford Focus SE In-Depth Review and Test Drive
Greg Cavanaugh, automotive writer for the Gallup Journey Magazine, test drives and reviews the new 2012 Ford Focus SE. This video supplements the full article in the December 2011 Issue of the Gallup Journey Magazine and can be found here: www.gallupjourney.com
All the opinions expressed in this video are my own and I am not paid in anyway by Ford or any of its affiliates.
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p.s. hopefully a new camera will be on the way so I can improve video quality.
Test Drive: 2012 Ford Focus SEL Hatchback
In this test drive, we take you out in the all new 2012 Ford Focus SEL Hatchback. The drive consists of taking a specified route that combines both city and highway driving to show how the vehicle performs in both situations.
2012 Ford Focus Review
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2012 Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback Start Up, Exterior/ Interior Review
Welcome everyone to the all new 2012 Ford Focus Titanium in the 5-door hatchback form.
It's now one of the hottest selling Focus models on the current market. On that front, it now sport multiple futuristic design cues, and all new features. Many of these highly unique aspects are explained throughout this complete review of the vehicle.
This review consists of explaining many unique features and aspects of the overall car, complete with a demonstration of the engine, through the start up process, which in this case does include a remote start demonstration. This video is designed to educate potential buyers and enthusiasts alike on one of many new vehicles on the market today.
2012 Ford Focus SEL Sedan Start Up, Quick Tour, & Rev With Exhaust View - 5K
2012 Ford Focus SEL Sedan
For now the Focus has only one engine option which is a 2.0L DOHC VVT 4 Cyl thats good for 160 HP. The power is sent to the front wheels through a 6 Speed Dual Clutch Automatic. ( Automated Manual )
This is the SEL model and so the purpose of this video is basically to show the difference between the Basic SE hatch I recently did.
MVS - 2012 Ford Focus SE (ROAD TEST)
On today's Vehicle Spotlight, we will take an in-depth test drive of the all new 2012 Ford Focus SE. I was able to have this model for a whole day, so we will be exploring many of the features like the Microsoft Sync system and even show off some night driving.
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The first 2012 Ford Focus SE feature:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJAeutQ_1SY
The 2012 Ford Focus Titanium feature
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdjYAAfqcqE&feature=related
2012 Ford Focus SE Hatch Start Up, Quick Tour, & Rev With Exhaust View - 6K
2012 Ford Focus SE Hatch
For now the Focus has only one engine option which is a 2.0L DOHC VVT 4 Cyl thats good for 160 HP. The power is sent to the front wheels through a 6 Speed Dual Clutch Automatic. ( Automated Manual )
This is the plainest version of the SE you can get. Dealer may have added on fog lights & some 16" wheels to it.
