2001FordFocusFord Focus2001 Ford Focus SE WagonWagonWagonFWDWayne, MI/Hermosillo, MexicoRaising the bar for compact vehicles, Ford is offering its stability system -- called AdvanceTrac -- on ZTS Sedans and ZX3 Hatchbacks. Ford has also made previously optional features standard equipment. Highlights include a driver's armrest on every model except LX and power windows on SE Sedans and Wagons. SE Wagons also get the Zetec engine as standard and can be ordered with a manual transmission. A new manual moonroof is offered on the ZX3 and new 16-inch wheels are standard on ZTS Sedans and optional on ZX3 Coupes.Thoughtful and large interior, smooth ride, sharp steering, good selection of body configurations and features.Lots of suspension movement, not enough low-end grunt, polarizing styling."Smart design and spirited driving" were the guiding forces behind the development of the Focus. Targeted to be the new volume leader in Ford sales worldwide, the Focus is a highly evolved compact car with "New Edge" styling, a roomy interior, and excellent road manners. Ford offers the Focus in three body styles: a three-door hatchback, a sedan and a wagon. The sedan can be ordered in one of three trim levels, starting with the base LX model and going up to the mid-level SE and highline ZTS trim. Wagons are available in SE trim only. One of the key design elements for the Focus is its intelligent use of space. Ford boasts that the car's overall design started on the inside to provide additional cabin space and comfort. The goal was to have the Focus comfortably accommodate humans ranging from a 4-foot-10-inch female weighing 95 pounds to a 6-foot-4-inch male weighing 240 pounds. Besides providing more space and comfort for passengers, the interior also features thoughtful ergonomics. Controls are large and easy to find. Since most people adjust the radio more than the climate system, the radio head unit is placed above the climate controls. The interior itself is attractive, and contains styling elements from both the Escort ZX2 and Mercury Cougar. All Focus driver seats can be adjusted in height, though some of our editors dislike the seating position, saying it is too "chair-like." A tilt/telescopic steering wheel is optional. For safety, the Focus utilizes an optimized body structure, standard driver and passenger airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and load-limiting retractors, and optional side airbags. A three-point safety belt for the center rear seat is standard, as are child-safety-seat anchor points. NHTSA crash test scores are very good for this segment. The base drivetrain for LX models is a 2.0-liter, 110-horsepower engine and five-speed manual transmission. This same drivetrain is standard in SE sedans, but ZTS sedans, along with SE wagons and the ZX3 coupe, get a more powerful 130-horsepower, 2.0-liter Zetec engine as standard equipment. The Zetec makes 130 foot-pounds of torque at an easily accessible 4,250 rpm. Both engines provide adequate power, though the Zetec engine is the clear choice for enthusiasts. Enthusiasts should also enjoy Focus' ride quality and handling ability. A fully independent multi-link suspension has been adopted for the rear. Body roll is noticeable while cornering, but the Focus stays planted and inspires confidence. The steering system is surprisingly quick, fluid and responsive. Ford is serious about retaining its share of the worldwide subcompact market. The Focus reflects not only the company's dedication to this goal, but also its ability to make solid, practical transportation for the 21st century. Daewoo NubiraSaturn S-SeriesSubaru ImprezaSuzuki Esteem336,000336,000336,0005UnlimitedNANANA42 litersInline130 hp @ 5300 rpm135 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm178.2 in.66.9 in.53.9 in.2717 lbs.103 in.39.3 in.39.9 in.53.7 in.53.7 in.49.4 in.49.5 in.43.1 in.37.6 in.37.5 cu.ft.OptionalStandardOptionalOptionalNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = Very GoodRating = Very GoodAverageGoodNot TestedNot Tested13.2 gal.25 mpg / 33 mpg25 mpg / 31 mpg330 mi. / 436 mi.330 mi. / 409 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$15,399$16,3307.35%$490N/A3% of the Total MSRPZX3 HATCHBACK (5M): 2L I4 DOHC SMPI 16-valve engine with variable valve timing; 5-speed OD manual transmission; battery with rundown protection; 110-amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.82 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent short & long arm suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering; front disc/rear drum brakes; 13.2 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; black bodyside molding rocker panel extensions; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's manual remote black outside mirrors, passenger's folding outside mirror; 15" x 5.5" silver alloy wheels, P195/60SR15 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo w/clock, seek-scan feature, single-disc CD player, 4 speakers, integrated roofantenna; remote hatch release; 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element, retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar, trunk ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable; tinted windows; fixed-interval front windshield wipers, rear window wiper, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front sports seats with adjustable headrests, driver's seat includes 6-way adjustment and easy entry feature, passenger's front seat includes 4-way adjustment and easy entry feature; 60/40 folding split-bench rear seat; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats; interior lights include dome light with fade; leather-wrapped steering wheel; vanity mirrors;day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, glove box, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo cover, cargo light; black grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and black door handles.
LX SEDAN (5M) (in addition to or instead of ZX3 HATCHBACK (5M) equipment): 2L I4 SOHC SMPI 8-valve engine; 3.61 axle ratio; front license plate bracket; 14" x 5.5" steel wheels, P185/65SR14 BSW A/S tires; cassette player; child-safety rear door locks, front bucket seats; vinyl door trim insert; black rear window molding.
SE SEDAN (5M) (in addition to or instead of LX SEDAN (5M) equipment): Body-colored bodyside molding; driver's and passenger's power remote black outside mirrors; air conditioning, rear heat ducts; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, panic alarm; power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down feature; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, center armrest with storage; illuminated entry.
ZTS SEDAN (5M) (in addition to or instead of SE SEDAN (5M) equipment): 2L I4 DOHC SMPI 16-valve engine with variable valve timing; 3.82 axle ratio; 4-wheel antilock braking system; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; 16" x 6" silver alloy wheels, P205/50SR16 BSW A/S tires; cruise control with steering wheel controls; driver's seat includes lumbar support; simulated wood dashboard insert, simulated wood door panel insert; interior lights include front reading lights, steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; 2 seatback storage pockets.
SE WAGON (4A) (in addition to or instead of ZTS SEDAN (4A) equipment): 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; front-wheel drive, 3.9 axle ratio; roof rack; front and rear body-colored bumpers with rear step bumper; 15" x 5.5" silver alloy wheels, P195/60SR15 BSW A/S tires; fixed 1/4 vent windows.