It liked Ford’s Sync system, which lets the car provide directions and traffic information when paired with mobile phones. It also suggested a look at the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte. Still, Edmunds called the Focus a respectable choice, but preferred the Mazda3. “There’s a general lack of excitement and curbside charisma when the Focus is taken out for a spin, which is a shame because it originally had these qualities,” Edmunds said. “Handling wasn’t as crisp, interior quality was not as good, and the cabin was noisier,” Consumer Reports said.īut, even though it was a step down from the original Focus, it delivers “a steady ride, an interior that feels upscale for the price, and sporty handling,” the magazine said.Įdmunds said the Focus hadn’t kept up pace with the competitors, who had added style and sportiness to their economy cars. Transmission/Drive: five-speed manual, four-speed automatic/front-wheel driveįuel economy (litres/100 km): 10.9 city 8.3 highway (automatic) regular gasĪ 2008 freshening didn’t make Ford’s Focus any sharper. 2010 Ford Focus SĪverage price for base: $6,127 (Canadian Black Book) It’s also part of the Takata air bag recall. The Vibe was built next to the Matrix at the same California plant and it shared some of the Toyota’s recalls – including the floor mat that could get stuck under pedals and cause unintended acceleration. Gripes? Noise, hard plastics in the interior, uncomfortable driving position for tall and short drivers, and wide roof pillars that limit rear visibility. It liked the fuel economy, ease of access, versatility, controls, roomy rear seat, crash-test results, and reliability. The magazine gave the 2010 Vibe its top rating for predicted used car reliability. “After testing both, we’d opt for the smaller engine because it’s cheaper to buy and run and it doesn’t feel sluggish,” said Consumer Reports, which made the Vibe a top pick. There was also an available 2.4-litre four-cylinder with a five-speed automatic. “The Vibe boasts a compliant suspension, intuitive cabin controls and plenty of cargo capacity, making it one of the more compelling choices in this segment,” Edmunds said. That means speedier-than-usual depreciation than its Toyota sibling, Edmunds said – but if you’re looking for a reliable car to keep, you could find some good deals. The Vibe, a better-looking Toyota Matrix, was doomed when GM axed Pontiac. Transmission/Drive: five-speed manual, four-speed automatic/front-wheel drive, all-wheel driveįuel economy (litres/100 km): 7.4 city 8.4 highway (automatic) regular gas Average price for base: $8,189 (Canadian Black Book)
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