The medium-sized estate car is often the workhorse of many fleet operators or owner-drivers used for carrying equipment sales samples or making small deliveries. The Focus estate is practical and rewarding to drive and feels well made. Focus continues to grow in size and inside it almost feels like it's a size up. There is easily room enough for five adults with good head and legroom even in the rear. The driving position offers plenty of adjustment. Variable assistance power steering makes for easy parking and plenty of feedback on the move. It is generally a refined environment in which to travel with limited engine and road noise. One of the Focus's greatest strengths is its handling. Even models with modest powerplants offer an enjoyable driving experience thanks to responsive steering and nimble yet surefooted behaviour through bends. In the cabin, there is numerous little storage areas front and rear including a front armrest with storage compartment. Rear seats offer the usual 60:40 split folding capability. The load-bay is well shaped and free of intrusion from the suspension, and there's no lip to make lifting heavy items in and out a struggle. The day-to-day running costs are affordable and the insurance bandings are reasonable.
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Focus Estate
The medium-sized estate car is often the workhorse of many fleet operators or owner-drivers used for carrying equipment sales samples or making small deliveries. The Focus estate is practical and rewarding to drive and feels well made. Focus continues to grow in size and inside it almost feels like it's a size up. There is easily room enough for five adults with good head and legroom even in the rear. The driving position offers plenty of adjustment. Variable assistance power steering makes for easy parking and plenty of feedback on the move. It is generally a refined environment in which to travel with limited engine and road noise. One of the Focus's greatest strengths is its handling. Even models with modest powerplants offer an enjoyable driving experience thanks to responsive steering and nimble yet surefooted behaviour through bends. In the cabin, there is numerous little storage areas front and rear including a front armrest with storage compartment. Rear seats offer the usual 60:40 split folding capability. The load-bay is well shaped and free of intrusion from the suspension, and there's no lip to make lifting heavy items in and out a struggle. The day-to-day running costs are affordable and the insurance bandings are reasonable.
