For drivers who like a technology-laden car, the Ford Focus fits the bill for a small car. Let’s start with MyFordTouch powered by Sync. That’s the in-car communications system that lets the driver interface with the navigation system via voice activation commands as well as providing WiFi capability and more. Using the MyFordTouch infotainment system can be a bit challenging; it’s not a given that every driver will be skillful with using it. During a one-week Focus sedan test drive, this reviewer (even after driving other Ford vehicles) is still stumbling to be quick and precise with this technology. The safety spectrum of technologies includes reverse sensing and rearview camera images; it’s a helpful combination for the driver.

Focus sedan powered by the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder nabs 160 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 146 pounds-feet of torque at 4450 rpm. The test driven car’s engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with a final drive ratio of 3.85:1 for gears 1, 2, 5 and 6 and 4.28:1 for gears 3, 4 and reverse. The 104.3-inch wheelbase sedan doesn’t put a pinch on roominess as front occupants have 41.9 inches of legroom while rear seat passengers have 33.2 inches of legroom and 38 inches of headroom. At 13.2 cubic feet, the sedan’s trunk is quite spacious. The Focus Titanium sedan with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine/6-speed automatic transmission carries a MSRP of $23,515 and collects estimated mpg of 26 city and 37 highway.