Pros: The 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback is a very modern and stylish compact car both inside and out. Comfortable seats, great fuel economy, and superb ride and handling make it even sweeter.
Cons: Rear passengers enjoy limited room. The engine becomes rather noisy at full throttle, and torque steer is noticeable. Value and reliability don't quite match Korean and Japanese rivals, respectively.
2014 Ford Focus Hatchback Price: The base SE starts at $19,699, while the more upscale Titanium retails from $24,899. The automatic transmission costs an extra $1,250.
2014 Ford Focus Hatchback Fuel Economy: No matter the configuration, the Ford Focus Hatchback should achieve around 7.5L/100km in the city and a little more than 5.0L/100km on the highway.
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Improvements and Changes: A Sport Package is available in SE trim, while the Titanium can now be ordered with a manual transmission.
2014 Ford Focus Hatchback Powertrain: Under the hood is a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 160 horsepower through a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed autobox with available manual mode. Torque vectoring control adjusts the speed between the front wheels to enhance cornering agility and reduce understeer.
Cargo Capacity: There are 674 litres at your disposal behind the rear seats of the Focus Hatchback, although you can fold the seats to increase capacity to 1,269 litres.
Safety: Seven airbags come standard with the 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback, along with AdvanceTrac stability control, traction control, ABS, and brake assist. Active park assist and a voice-activated navigation system are available.
Comparing the 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback: In this segment, you'll also find the Hyundai Elantra GT, Kia Forte5, Mazda3 Sport, Subaru Impreza 5-Door, and Toyota Matrix.
