2012 Ford Focus
Ford Focus highlights
Customer reviews
4.2 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
28 city, 38 highway, 31 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
All Ford Focus years
New for 2012
- The Focus is available in a new trim called the Titanium.
- The SES trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- Focus trims have been upgraded with Power Seat(s), Smart Key, Flex Fuel Vehicle, and Sony Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Parking, Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, Remote Start, and Navigation System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The S trim now comes with Power Mirrors and Power Windows as standard equipment.
- The SE trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
- The SEL trim now comes with Cloth Seats as standard equipment.
Explore Ford Focus details
SE 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sunroof(s)
- Sync System
Drive type
2WD
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
160
Torque (ft-lbs)
146
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
12.4
Wheelbase
104.3"
Overall length
171.6"
Width
71.8"
Height
57.7"
Leg room
F 41.9"/R 43.7"
Head room
F 38.3"/R 37.9"
Front tires
P215/55R16
Rear tires
P215/55R16
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1000 lbs.
Transmission
Manual 5
5 reasons to buy the 2012 Ford Focus
1. Plenty of character
The 2012 Ford Focus is fun to drive and also highly practical, balancing the sensible choices you make for your vehicle with the indulgences that truly connect you to it. Look for the two body styles to find the one that best suits you. Pick the Focus sedan for its slick style and aerodynamic shape, or the Focus hatchback for five doors and exceptional cargo versatility. Whichever 2012 Focus suits you and your crew, all models benefit from responsive road handling and an ergonomic, low-riding cockpit for a sporty edge.
2. A stunning spectrum of color accents
The 2012 Ford Focus uses color beautifully both inside and out. Want to impress people at your new job? Look for one of the monochrome exterior paint shades for an executive edge, or shine like a star with tropical shades like Yellow Blaze or Red Candy Metallic. Ambient interior lighting is standard on SEL and Titanium trims, and it's a light show you don't want to miss. Switch up the cabin accent lights through a bright color spectrum to reflect your mood, match your outfit, or show off your team colors.
3. Smart SYNC technology
Staying in touch needn't stop once you step into your vehicle. Thanks to the available SYNC® and MyFord® infotainment technology suite, the 2012 Focus can take care of all your connectivity needs. Getting ready to go cross-country? Bluetooth® functionality allows you to pair any compatible smartphone with your vehicle infotainment system. From there, you can access your contacts, stream music, and communicate with the Focus navigation system, all via the SYNC voice command feature.
4. Thrifty performance
When more miles matter, the 2012 Focus steps up. Two powertrain options are available to take you farther between fill-ups or charging sessions. The new-for-2012 Ford Focus Electric is powered by an onboard electric motor and 23 kWh battery pack. When new and fully charged, it's good for an EPA-estimated 105 MPGe.
5. Active park assist
Maybe you're renting a downtown apartment with no private parking spot, or you're running family errands around town with only roadside parking available. Either way, there's no escaping the dreaded parallel park maneuver. Enter the hero—the 2012 Ford Focus with available active park assist, a feature that parallel parks for you. While you remain in control at all times, ultrasonic sensors identify a suitable spot and then steer you in like a pro.
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
RepairPal gave the Ford Focus an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Ford Focus 15th out of 44 among Compact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Ford Focus2012 Ford Focus trims
More about the 2012 Ford Focus
Unless otherwise noted, information related to these featured vehicles comes from third-party sources, including manufacturer information. Product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of third-party entities. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by these entities.