Find 2014 ford focus interior, exterior and cargo dimensions for the trims and styles available. Mar 07, 2019 ford engineers developed the allnew focus seat to achieve the agr seal of approval as part of a humancentric philosophy that places the customer experience at the heart of the design, and to respond to focus customer requests for extra leg and lumbar support. Our 6foot2 test driver found visibility to be much better than our 5foot4 driver. Best cars for tall drivers the daily drive consumer. Top wagons and hatchbacks for tall drivers for 2014 edmunds. Choose the desired trim style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding dimensions. These models our list is longer than the usual 10 due to ties are the hatchbacks and wagons with the most front passenger room. Theres generous head, leg and elbow room at the front and back of the vehicle, so even your tallest passengers will feel comfortable. The skoda octavia estate may provide slightly more front head room, but even the tallest drivers should still be fine in the focus estate. Cars with the best leg room preston automotive group.
The focus seats 18way adjustment includes seat height, length and inclination. Detailed features and specs for the 2018 ford focus including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The sleek appearance of the azera is both energetic and elegant. The engine is super smooth, but the automatic transmission programming feels quirky. This car has plenty of leg room in the rear and is very comfortable. If you really want strong performance in a practical package, an escape with the 2.
Get detailed information on the 2016 ford focus rs including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Leg room in the back will be cramped, as ford gives us more leg room in the front rather than in the back, but i prefer it that way. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Only the telescoping wheel saved me from axing the idea based on driving position. Driver and frontpassenger sun visors front floor console with storage manual air conditioning manual rear windows. Theres generous head, leg and elbow room at the front and back of. By having the power seat all the way down helped considerably and provided more overall leg room. Dec 19, 2018 for most people in the market for a compact crossover, the honda crv is a better choice than the ford escape. With more widelyavailable driver assistance technology, a nicer interior and better fuel economy, the honda has the ford beat in some important areas. Ford has chosen a very odd seating position in the focus, too. I cant believe that theres that much legroom but does ford. The ford focus 4door hatchback was redesigned for the 2012 model year.
I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details. Aug 16, 2018 the focus offers driver assistance safety features. The 2015 ford focus lineup gets a clean new look for 2015, as well as a highmileage threecylinder engine option and revamped cabin comforts. Allnew ford focus seats praised by medical experts for. However, the focus is significantly more cramped for passengers riding in the back. During its journeys, the focus has accumulated many gifts, and it has bestowed them on the american consumer. Head, leg and shoulder room up front is adequate, although rear occupants might want a fraction more leg room. Im 65 with 36 inside leg and had no problems with my mark 1 ford focus, or my current seat leon again, mark 1, though had to remove the left footrest in the latter next to the clutch pedal as it was too close. So lets take a look at 2015s best compact cars for tall drivers. The front seats are comfortable enough for a full day on the road. Of all of fords models, perhaps none offers as much variety as the focus, a compact that comes in two body styles and six trims and can be had with five distinct powertrains.
There are lots of storage spaces dotted around, including a couple of cupholders and trays for your phone in the centre console. Oct 24, 2011 in this video i give a full in depth tour of the all new 2012 ford focus titanium hatchback. I cant believe that theres that much legroom but does ford focus have more legroom than most cars. However, the focus is significantly more cramped for passengers riding in the.
The moderate overlap frontal ratings also apply to the 4door sedan version of the focus, also redesigned for 2012. Check out features like sync3, ford pass connect wwifi hotspot and more. The 2018 ford focus is considered a compact, while the 2018 ford fiesta is considered a subcompact both offer exciting, sporty st models. At 6ft 1inch i found the leg room a little tight at first. These wagons and hatchbacks offer the most front passenger space in the segment. The 2020 ford edge st suv has a sleeker design with better performance and more power. The hyundai azera also made the list of one of the cars with the best leg room.
Ford focus st features and specs at car and driver. The ford focus and fiesta are the two smallest cars offered by ford. The allnew 2012 ford focus looks, feels, and smells like the future, but its a mixed bag of function. The skoda octavia may provide slightly more front head room, but even the tallest drivers should still be fine in the focus, and its leg and shoulder room are up with the very best rivals. Did hyundai elantra ad make ford stretch focus legroom claim. Get detailed information on the 2017 ford fusion including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Its leg and shoulder room are up with the very best as. Our list includes choices such as the versatile subaru outback, the sporty ford focus st, the fuelefficient ford cmax hybrid, the stylish hyundai veloster and the affordable mazda 3. Does a new ford focus have enough legroom for really tall.
Car security the usual alarm and immobiliser package applies to the focus st. In this video i give a full in depth tour of the all new 2012 ford focus titanium hatchback. Asked same in ford focus area but just now thought i should try for a larger audience. Long seat tracks afford ample legroom for most anyone. I am used to being slightly reclined in my cars, and the ford feels like it is in the early stages of ejecting me when driving. The skoda octavia may provide slightly more front head room, but even the tallest drivers should still be fine in the focus. I wish there were a bit more leg room, and that the dashboard area wasnt so hard to clean in the front by the window.
It comes standard with cloth seats and offers upgrades such as recaro leather seats, an eightway poweradjustable drivers seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a leathertrimmed shift knob. Built on the outskirts of detroitfor another year or soand with a welldeserved spot in driveways across the country, the ford focus is as american as apple pie. A rearview camera and drivers knee airbag are standard. In fact, ford executive vp of product development and purchasing hau thaitang said that you get more leg room in the second row of the new escape than you do in a fullsize chevy suburban. If you are looking to purchase a used compact car to serve as your next daily driver. First lets take a look at the everimportant metric for tall drivers leg room. The focus is considered a compact car, while the fiesta is considered a subcompact. Best compact cars for tall drivers 2015 will eifert. The focus is not a tall vehicle which also limits rear storage space. It is a smooth ride, easy to maintain, not to mention very comfortable.
Our 6foot2 test driver found visibility to be much better than our 5foot4 driver did. Front wheel drive, 2 door coupe, compact 24 mpg city 35 mpg hwy. So, go test drive one, and you will know what i am talking about. Not much about the car was hightech it lacked driver assist features or fancy infotainment. I noticed on my 2006 limited the drivers seat was on the high side so i put in its lowest position. From the layout of the knobs, to the infotainment interface, the focus is userfriendly. Apr 02, 2019 in fact, ford executive vp of product development and purchasing hau thaitang said that you get more leg room in the second row of the new escape than you do in a fullsize chevy suburban. Best vehicles for tall andor large drivers car forums. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Top wagons and hatchbacks for tall drivers for 2014. This wedges the rear seats right up against the front driver and passenger seating which compromises front leg room. Ford focus family hatchback with smart tech ford uk. Frontal ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by ford as part of frontal crash test verification.
But that document is meant for the media, not for car buyers. The 2020 ford escape s offers advancetrac with rsc roll stability control, a 2. Ford engineers developed the allnew focus seat to achieve the agr seal of approval as part of a humancentric philosophy that places the customer experience at the heart of the design, and. The compact ford focus is available in a variety of different forms, from the simple s sedan, to the miserly sfe.
Ford focus was listed in the top five and described as having 50 inches of leg room. Im six foot five inches, with really long legs, and so need as much legroom as possible. The interior of the 2018 ford focus is fitting for this price point, with comfortable front seats and a clean design. From efficiencyminded models to the highperformance. Ford focus estate boot space, size, seats what car. For tall drivers, a roomy cabin is a must for comfort. The brand new interior makes full use of every square millimetre of its space to give you the most versatile focus ever. Some lower grade materials and a small cargo space in most trims hinder its appeal. Full details of ford focus boot space, its length, width and more. In addition, these two vehicles are further differentiated by a number of different body styles and trim levels.