2013 Ford Focus ST: Everyday fun

The Ford Focus didn't get much love in our $20,000 Compact Car comparison, where the Focus sedan brought up the rear of a five-car field. The Focus' amazing handling dynamics weren't enough to make us look past its small interior, poky acceleration and confusing controls for simple features. While the small size and confusing features remain, the performance-injected Focus ST hatchback with a 252-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder expands on the Focus' best handling attributes. As a testament to its performance intentions, the ST only comes with a six-speed manual transmission.

Joe Bruzek

November 15, 2012