Sportier than ever, the 2010 Ford Focus is carrying on its relatively new redesign from 2008. Both the interior and the exterior were restyled while Ford left the platform and exterior dimensions basically unchanged. It is available as either a 4-door sedan or a 2-door coupe only. There are no wagon or hatchback styles. Besides the 2009 addition of electronic stability control availability, it also features the Sync communication/entertainment system with hands-free linking to mp3 players and cell phones. A popular sell point is that the Sync system is able to be fully integrated with your cell phone's address book. In fact, it will even read you your text messages through the stereo speakers.

The 2010 Focus presents pleasing aesthetics on the interior. Although there is no genuine leather or wood incorporated, nicely-grained plastics are well-positioned throughout the cockpit. Handling responsiveness is rated very well offering little lean even in tight corners. To maximize agility, consider the sportier suspension system of the Focus SES trim. It's also easy on your pocketbook when it comes to keeping the gas tank filled. EPA estimations for fuel efficiency weigh in at 24/35 MPG city/highway respective. A 13.5 gallon fuel tank will allow you to travel roughly 325 miles between petrol stops.

With pricing ranging between $15,995 and $18,485, the Ford Focus competes with rivals including the Chevrolet Cobalt, Kia Forte, Toyota Corolla and the Hyundai Elantra. It features a base 2.0L I4 engine that generates 140 horsepower at 6000 RPM and 136 lb-ft of torque at 4250 RPM. All of the available trims are front wheel driven and require 17.1 feet of radius for turning. Trim levels include the S 4dr, SE 4dr, SES 4dr, SEL 4dr, SE 2dr and the SES 2dr.

Exterior dimensions of the 2010 Focus by Ford measure 175.0 x 67.8 x 58.6 inches (l x w x h). A 102.9 inch wheelbase supports the light curb weight of 2623 pounds. On the inside, front passengers will be comfortable in 39 inches of headroom (38 for rear passengers), 53 inches of shoulder room (54 rear), 50 inches of hip room (51 rear) and 41.7 inches of legroom (36.1 rear). 13.8 cubic feet of luggage space will be found in the trunk. The standard seating configuration accommodates five full grown adults.

The 2010 Ford Focus presents perspective purchasers with an affordable, practical, dependable and sporty alternative to higher priced sedans. Fully-loaded, the new Focus is very enjoyable with plenty of high-tech creature features. Even the stripped-down base trim Focus is still an excellent choice for commuting, inner city runs and all other types of general transportation. 4-star ratings were earned for both driver and passenger frontal crash tests from the NHTSA. Enjoy a test drive of the new Focus today - and be sure to compare features with the ever-popular 2010 Toyota Corolla.