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2009 ford focus review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sporty new coupe joins newly redesigned sedan lineup. introductionthe 2009 ford focus lineup features a sporty new coupe version. This comes on the heels of a reworking of the ford focus lineup for 2008. And all models benefit from the availability of electronic stability control for 2009. ford reworked the focus for 2008, giving it new styling inside and out, while maintaining the same platform and basic size. Developed with microsoft, sync provides a hands-free link to cell phones and mp3 players through a series of voice commands. It can even read text messages to occupants through the stereo system. the 2009 ford focus coupe gains a more distinct identity from the sedan with its own front and rear bumper fascias, a dark chrome grille, and fog lights. A roof spoiler and 17-inch dark chrome aluminum wheels come on the focus coupe ses. Focus sedans and coupes with manual transmissions gain a few horsepower (to 143 hp) for 2009; and focus coupe ses automatics get quicker gearing. Yet no loss in fuel economy. inside, the focus is aesthetically pleasing. It looks better than the pre-2008 model, with nicer graining on the plastics that continue to dominate the cockpit. we found the focus handles well. We experienced lots of road feel with little body lean in corners while driving an focus ses with its a sportier suspension. That road feel can make the ride a bit harder than some might prefer, but it isn't harsh and we appreciated the handling response. the focus has decent power for most needs, but passing on a busy two-lane road requires some space. The coupe comes in se and ses trim only. Options for s include sirius satellite radio 195), daytime running lights 40), and an engine block heater 35). focus se coupe and sedan 16,180) add power windows, locks and heated mirrors; remote keyless entry; sirius satellite radio; and a rear stabilizer bar for more balanced handling. Sedans upgrade to 15-inch aluminum wheels while coupes roll on 205/50r16 tires on 16-inch alloy rims. Se options consist of the driver's group 415) with cruise control, auto-dimming rearview mirror and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio and cruise controls; cruise control alone 215); sync in-car communications and entertainment 395); ambient interior lighting 295) that uses led lights to illuminate the front cupholders and front and rear footwells with the driver's choice of seven different colors; power code remote starter 435); and other minor items. Fog lights are standard on the coupe but optional 355) on the sedan. focus ses coupe and sedan 17,570) come standard with sync and the driver's group, and add bright interior trim and fog lights. The sedan gets 16-inch aluminum wheels while the coupe comes with 215/45r17 tires on 17-inch wheels; 17-inch wheels are optional on the sedan 580). The moon & tune package 795) combines a power glass sunroof with a premium stereo and six-disc cd changer. Leather upholstery with heated front seats are optional 810). focus sel sedan 17,970) adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, and chrome door handles. safety features that come standard consist of dual-stage front airbags; torso-protecting, seat-mounted front side airbags; head-protecting side curtain airbags; tire pressure monitor; and latch-style child seat anchors. For 2009, the coupe benefits from further freshening. the focus front end is dominated by a two-bar version of the three-bar, razor-like grille that first appeared on the fusion. The grille is flanked by headlights that wrap around to the sides and follow the curve of the hood toward the windshield. the focus sedan features a bright chrome grille, and the air intake below the bumper is divided into three rectangular sections, with space for black-bezeled fog lights at the extreme ends. for 2009, the coupe gets its own face, with a darker chrome grille and a single, large opening beneath the bumper that narrows slightly toward the top. Fog lights are tunneled directly into the fascia on either side; above them, the fascia is cut away, almost like a step. It's all a bit more interesting to look at but doesn't reduce the bumper's visual mass. the sedan's sides feature a chromed triangular applique at the back of each front fender that looks like tacked on ornamentation. This piece, which looks like an f on the driver's side, is the starting point for a pair of character lines that flow back. The bottom line leads to the rear wheel well, while the top line rises from front to rear and teams with a high tail to give the focus the appearance of motion. here, the 2009 coupe drops the bright ornament and allows the character lines to flow more subtly and naturally from behind the curve of the front wheel arch. The 17-inch alloy wheels of the ses feature a dark, turbine-blade look that nicely complements the dark grille. the rear of the coupe roofline stays almost as high as the sedan's, which makes it look a bit clunky on the se, although this is relieved somewhat by the new roof spoiler on the ses. Both styles look best from the rear, where the simple angular shapes seem to work. The 2009 coupe adds a bit of blackout trim at the bottom center of the bumper fascia, but if anything this only seems to emphasize the bumper's mass. interiorinside the ford focus is an aesthetically pleasing cockpit. The dashboard is dominated by a shiny plastic silver inset that covers the middle of the dash and leads into the center console. This is surrounded by black plastic top and bottom. There are no soft-touch materials here, but the graining looks nicer than it did in the previous-generation model. The center console is deep, though not especially wide. on top of the dash is a hooded cutout that displays trip computer, radio, and, when ordered, sync information. The instrument panel has two large gauges, the speedometer and tachometer, and two small gauges, the fuel gauge and water temperature gauge. Along the top are buttons for 10 radio station presets. Or simply hit the steering wheel's voice control button and use voice commands. An easy-to-use set of climate controls is located below the stereo and sync controls. We found these buttons easy to identify and reach. at the base of the center stack is a nice rubberized tray. This area is important because it is where drivers keep phones and ipods when they use the sync system. We found sync to be genuinely useful and fairly easy to use. When an mp3 player is plugged in, sync charges it and has access to the complete playlist. The driver can tell sync to play a specific song, artist, or genre of music from his mp3 player. When a bluetooth-enabled phone is in the car and paired to the system, sync can access its phonebook. It can even play back incoming text messages through the speakers and allow the driver to respond with one of 15 predetermined messages, all while the driver keeps his or her hands on the wheel. Voice commands can be challenging at times, however. And in general, the system is a bit tricky to learn. the front seats are comfortable, with plenty of head and leg room. Thanks to large mirrors and small rear pillars, the driver's seat affords a good view to all corners. The rear seat has decent room with shorter people up front, but leg room disappears as the seats are moved back for taller front seat occupants. Head room is decent in the sedan, but a bit lacking in the coupe. the trunk is fairly large at 13. 8 cubic feet. That's as big as or bigger than some midsize cars. The second row seats fold mostly flat to allow loading long, flat packages. This focus, though different in appearance, is basically that same car
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