She Buys... He Sells

A car review with a twist. Two perspectives on the same vehicle; one from someone who knows nothing about cars but knows what she likes, the other from an automotive know-it-all. Complete with video and photos.

2012 Ford Focus Titanium

PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING
She Buys (SB):

• Zippy with lots of get-up-and-go

He Sells (HS):

• Nice handling
• 2.0L engine supplies ample power for this small car.

COMFORT

SB:

• Was surprised it was as comfortable as it was, I expected less comfort in this size of car.

HS:

• Very comfortable for its size.
• Layout of drink holder leaves room for improvement

BUILD QUALITY

SB:

• Decent, some controls seemed a bit flimsier like the seat warmers that are dials.

HS:

• Very appealing for a small hatchback
• Well engineered with incredible night illumination and things most won’t notice like the closing shutter behind the grill for improved gas mileage.

PRACTICALITY

SB:

• Only two drink holders, no place for cell phone or anything else.
•  Great car for around town, wouldn’t be as great on longer trips or with more than two people.

HS:

• Nice cargo capacity for its size.
• Overall, will be easy car to sell.

MISC.

SB:

• Map did not recognize secondary highways.
•  MyFord Touch – would like to see improvement on the placement of certain features ie: clock much more prominent.

HS:

•  MyFord Touch was a sweet spot for me – I really liked it.
• Family fit well in it, but not for longer trips with adults in the rear.

 *This Vehicle was supplied by Ford Canada