2011 Ford Focus 3 Hatchback. Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour.

2011 Ford Focus 3 Hatchback. Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour.

2011 Ford Focus 3 Hatchback. Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour. The 2012 Ford Focus ranks 4 out of 32 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 24 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Focus, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The Ford Focus is completely redesigned for the 2012 model year, and reviewers love the updates. Not only are the Focus's exterior and interior changes impressive, but it's also more fun to drive than the previous generation. The Ford Focus was popular and well-liked when it debuted in 2000, but over time the competition improved, and the Focus lost its appeal. Now, eleven years later, Ford has completely redesigned the Focus in hopes that it will regain its reputation as a top choice among affordable small cars. With well-rounded competitors like the Chevrolet Cruze, Mazda3 and Honda Fit, Ford has revamped the Focus from the inside out to take on the competition. The interior was one of the first things to change, now featuring more high tech options. "The company is loading the Focus with all manner of optional niceties," says Edmunds, "such as keyless entry and ignition, a rearview camera, a semi-automatic parallel parking system and the new MyFord 'driver connect' technology which reconfigures information and entertainment operation with five-way touchpads on the steering-wheel spokes and, with high-end versions, adds an 8-inch touch screen display." The 2012 Focus also gets MyKey and MyFord, two ...