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Drive To The Summer X Games In A Ford Focus ST...Simulator
You can’t buy a 2012 Ford Focus ST yet, but Ford is giving auto show attendees the chance to drive one in competition and potentially win a trip to the ESPN summer X... February 9, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
2012 Ford Focus ST-R Test Drive With Tanner Foust: Video
After our first look at the race-ready 2012 Ford Focus ST-R at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, Ford released video of the car in motion last month. A new clip gives us an even... January 23, 2012 by Thomas Bey
Ford Shows Off The Focus ST-R: Video
Just last week we brought you pricing information on Ford’s newest turnkey racer, the Focus ST-R. Designed for competition in the Grand Am ST class or the World... December 22, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Roush Working On New ‘Stage 3’ Tuning For 2012 Ford Focus
Each year famous Ford tuner Roush would unveil a slew of new upgrades under its ‘Stage 3’ banner for the Ford Mustang, the most recent iteration of which offers... December 15, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Ford Prices Focus ST-R Race Car From $98,995
To make a small fortune in racing, the saying goes, it’s best to start with a large one. At the professional level, there really is no such thing as an inexpensive way... December 14, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Why should I also consider these?
To put it bluntly, the 2010 Ford Focus is an aging design, up against some very tough, well-updated competition.
TheCarConnection.com recently pitted South Korea's Kia Forte against the 2010 Ford Focus and the 2010 Honda Civic, and while it was a close competition, they outperformed the Ford in certain aspects.
The Civic also offers more variety than the Focus, with multiple powertrains, including hybrid and natural gas.
The 2010 Focus also has to compete against the Mazda3, a perennial enthusiast favorite for its handling and build quality.
Comparatively, the Hyundai Elantra and Dodge Caliber aren't quite up to par compared to the other members in this pack in overall refinement and style.
However, since there is no hatchback or wagon model for the Focus, the impressive Mazda3, the Toyota Matrix (which is based on the Corolla), and the Honda Fit could all present viable alternatives to the Focus.
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