2006 Ford Focus ZX5 Review

Rear Comfort


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TO THE POINT What's New? New paint colors, new option packages, new trim packages, and that's about it. Ditto for 2007, though the powertrain warranty has been upgraded and there are new leather sport seats with contrasting inserts are available on the SE and SES hatchback and sedan models.
Selling Points: Fun to drive, low emissions engine, great outward visibility, hatchback utility, simple design
Deal Breakers: Front seat comfort, rear seat cushion doesn't split 60/40, no rear headrests, no center console storage, average quality

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The Ford Focus benefits from a tall rear seat cushion that provides excellent thigh support, which makes the tight leg room less of an issue than it otherwise might be. Foot space is good, too, but four tall adults are a tight squeeze. Entry and exit are also a bit difficult, though that tall rear bench helps here, too, due to its high H-point. Note that the Focus doesn't have rear headrests, which means a greater likelihood for whiplash injury in a rear impact.