2009 Ford Focus Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2009 Ford Focus packs a lot of fun and agile handling into an essentially economy compact. Since last year's refresh, sales have skyrocketed 88% due to its affordability, interior space, and agile ride. A big complaint, its bland exterior looks, especially compared to the revamped Honda Civic, have been partially addressed for 2009. The coupe gets a sporty facelift, while the sedan waits in the wings.
Available in both sedan and coupe forms, the front-wheel-drive 2009 Ford Focus comes in three trim levels: Base S, SE, and sporty SES. For 2009 the coupe drops the S trim. One engine powers the entire lineup. The 2.0-liter DOHC inline four puts out 140 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque with the standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic. The coupe's new sport-tuned exhaust adds 3 horsepower, for a total of 143 hp, but maintains the sedan's 24/35 mpg rating. A partial-emissions version of the 2.0 rates 130 hp. Engine noise at high speeds is noticeable, a common trait among four-cylinders.
The 2009 Focus coupe's redesign, partially inspired by customer feedback, concentrates on exterior updates. A new front fascia incorporates a larger, lower air intake, rounder bumper, integrated foglights (now standard on all trims), and darkened bronzed chrome, for a subtler, more elegant look. The top-of-the-line SES rides on larger 17-inch alloy wheels and adds a new roof spoiler. Also new for the 2009 Focus coupe is optional electronic stability control, for extra traction security. On all other trims, dual front-side and side curtain airbags are standard, with the option to add ABS brakes and traction control.
A roomy and comfortable front row, in addition to a 13.8-cubic-foot trunk, continues to earn high marks for the compact Focus. Rear seats split-fold 60/40 for extra cargo space, and front legroom reaches nearly 42 inches, while rear legroom is a spacious 36 inches. Despite the use of cheap plastic materials, the interior feels comfortable and well laid out. The Base S comes with few accessories beyond the CD/MP3 player, but the SE adds power features, remote entry, and a trip computer. The sportier SES features a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and the SYNC entertainment and communication interface. An interesting option is Ambient Lighting, which offers seven lighting choices for gauges and footwells.
Potentially due out in 2009, but only in Europe, the Ford Focus RS uses a five-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine to hit 296 hp, with 0-60 times under 6 seconds. The engine comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The performance-oriented RS concept, based on the defunct ST, is set to debut at the London Auto Show in mid-2008, but early pictures show off its extensive chrome trim, wide stance, engorged wheel wells, distinctive grille, and Recaro sport seats. Its future in the U.S. remains uncertain and, as of now, unlikely.
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2009 Ford Focus Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: vinyl
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.56
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: vinyl
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio and cruise controls · Storage: seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.82
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: vinyl
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio and cruise controls · Storage: seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.56
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Audiophile · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.82
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Audiophile · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.82
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Audiophile · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.82
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent


