2018 Ford Focus

<p>The 2018 Ford Focus comes in two body styles, sedan and hatchback, and five main trim levels. There are two additional performance-based trim levels, but these are separate from the standard lineup. The trim levels include S, SE, SEL, Titanium, and Electric. From the outside, you'll notice standard features like 15-inch steel wheels, automatic halogen headlights, and keyless entry on the S trim.</p> <p>Stepping up to the SE adds 16-inch alloy wheels and power-adjustable side mirrors. With the SEL trim comes fog lights, a sunroof, 17-inch wheels, and daytime running lights. At the top of the trim levels, the Titanium includes chrome exterior trim and its own set of 17-inch wheels. Both the SE and SEL are available as a hatchback. The Electric trim is only available as a hatchback and has restyled taillights and Xenon headlights.</p>

On the base S trim and the SE hatchback, the standard engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 146 pound-feet of torque and 160 horsepower. It works with a five-speed manual transmission as standard, although a six-speed automatic is available as an upgrade. The other trim levels include a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, making 125 pound-feet of torque and 123 horsepower. It comes with your choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The Electric trim level has an electric motor that rates at 184 pound-feet of torque and 143 horsepower, with a range of 115 miles.

Every model of the 2018 Ford Focus comes with front-wheel drive. With the base engine, the EPA fuel economy estimates come in at 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. If you step up to the three-cylinder engine, estimates are slightly higher at 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway, making this model a great commuter car. If your commute is short, check out the Electric trim, which gets an average of 118 mpg in the city and 96 mpg on the highway.

<p>Within the 2018 Focus S trim, interior features include a 4.2-inch central display screen, power accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 60/40-split folding rear seats, voice controls, and a four-speaker sound system with Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port. As you move up to the SE trim, features include two additional speakers, rear air vents, and a front center armrest.</p> <p>Choose the SEL to get dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient interior lighting, two USB charging ports, a 10-speaker premium Sony sound system, Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and an 8-inch touch screen. The top Titanium boasts leather-trimmed upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and a rear armrest. </p>

All 2018 Focus trim levels include features like anti-lock brakes, a rearview camera, stability and traction control, air bags throughout the cabin, and Ford's MyKey, a teen driving safety system. An optional Titanium Technology package adds blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, and lane departure warning.