2011 Ford Focus Trims and Specs

Though about as basic as things get, automobile-wise, the 2011 Ford Focus S compact sedan, nevertheless, provides at least adequate driveability and comfort for a competitive price. Equipped with such standard niceties as 15-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, remote door locks and outside mirrors, tilt-wheel steering, air conditioning, and a single-CD player with four speakers, about the only extras available are a few cargo organizers and a set of upgraded alloy wheels. Furthermore, a hefty-size trunk provides some 13.8 cubic feet of luggage area. Safety-wise, four-wheel ABS, with front disc and rear drum brakes, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags are pretty much it, except for the highly regarded, programmable MyKey system that allows parents to limit speed and audio volume when the kid wants to use the car for the evening.

Standard power for the 2011 Focus S is provided by a 140-hp, 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine (I4) that combines with the standard five-speed manual transmission on three of the four trims for 136 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, a somewhat dated four-speed automatic transmission is available. EPA estimates run from 24/35 mpg with the stick shift to 24/34 for sedans equipped with the automatic.

For 2011, the Ford Focus SE five-passenger sedan adds a few extras to the list of standard S features. Alloy wheels, power windows and mirrors, floor mats, simulated wood-grain trim on the console, and Sirius satellite radio are delivered with this midlevel trim. Like the entire Focus lineup, a semi-cavernous 13.8 cubic feet of trunk space allows for plenty of extra vacation outfits. Cruise control, SYNC technology, Bluetooth hands-free communications, a rear spoiler, as well as front fog/driving lights and an anti-theft alarm are all optional amenities and safety equipment with the SE.

The 2011 Focus SE is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) powerplant. When combined with the standard five-speed manual transmission, this compact puts out 140 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque, burning an estimated 24/35 mpg. A four-speed automatic is also optional for the SE, with mileage estimated at 24/34.

Feeling a bit sporty? You might want to give the 2011 Ford Focus SES a look. Along with 17-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler, this five-passenger compact sedan offers snazzier front and rear fascias, a tachometer, heated mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth hands-free communications, and SYNC voice-activation and system interface technology. Options for the SES include leather upholstery, heated front seats, a 190-watt premium audio system with nine speakers, and a power moonroof.

The 2011 Focus SES is powered by the standard 140-hp, 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine common to the breed. A standard manual five-speed transmission allows the four-banger to lay down 136 lb-ft of torque while cruising at an economical 24/35 mpg. A four-speed automatic transmission is additionally available for the SES trim, with mileage estimated at 24/34.

The cream of the five-trim Focus sedan lineup is the 2011 Ford Focus SEL. Rolling on 16-inch alloys, this high-end trim also includes leather-trimmed upholstery, heated front seats, Bluetooth technology, and a USB connection among its standard offerings. Options, meanwhile, mirror those of the SES trim. Additional standard safety features include a remote anti-theft alarm and front fog/driving lights.

The standard powertrain for the 2011 Focus SEL is the ubiquitous 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine and the four-speed automatic transmission that’s optional for all other trims. Expect some 140 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque with this combo, as well as 24/34 mpg.