Ford Focus 2008 Reviews are mixed from most car review publications, but most claim that the Focus still has merit relative to its cost. Fast Facts:

1. MSRP: $13,535 - 17,550
2. Fuel Efficiency: 20.5 mpg

• Consumer Guide Automotive: 2008 Ford Focus Road Test (October 11, 2008)
  • "We'd shop elsewhere, but incentives and discounts might make Focus a viable choice for shoppers who put price before everything else."
• Edmunds.com: 2008 Ford Focus Consumer Review (October 11, 2007)
  • "I traded in my Civic with no regret. Frankly, I didn't know Ford has come this far matching, actually exceeding Japanese sedans. Great work, Ford!"
• Jalopnik: 2008 Ford Focus Coupe
  • "We've awarded the 2008 Focus no stars and may God have mercy on Ford's soul."
• Car and Driver: 2008 Ford Focus SES
  • "No clunks, no flexing, and it tracks like a mid-size sedan."
• Automobile: 2008 Ford Focus
  • "...had we been asked what we'd want for the latest Focus, "old mechanicals," "horrifying exterior styling," and "no hatchbacks" wouldn't exactly have sprung to mind."
• Carseek.com: 2008 Ford Focus SVT review
  • "...a small, clean-running subcompact with a reasonable price tag."
• BuyingAdvice.com: 2008 Ford Focus Review
  • "The new Ford Focus overall isn't much different than its predecessors, but the little changes add up."