We spent just one week with the 2012 Ford Focus, but that was plenty enough for us to realize that it's a worthy contender in the hotly contested compact. With the 2012 Focus, Ford shows that small cars don't have to feel so banal, with charismatic compacts that are more satisfying to drive, more luxurious, and better. 2012 Ford Focus - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes - Duration: 4:07. TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes 53,428 views February 3rd, 2011 at 2:52 pm; Mountainman: You are missing the point. FORD FINALLY has the BALLS to take the name. and put a credible CAR behind it. 2012 Ford Focus review and ratings by Motor Trend. Find Focus prices, real MPG, specs, photos, and videos. The Focus has a lot to offer. Yes, it’s a great drive – responsive and fun. But it’s also the most equipped Focus to date, with features that deliver more by. Check out the Ford Focus review at CARandDRIVER.com. Use our Car Buying Guide to research Ford Focus prices, specs, photos, videos, and more. Although the 2012 Ford Focus has some quirks, it is a comfortable everyday kind of car that gets very good fuel economy and offers a full range of cabin tech. The redesigned 2012 Ford Focus is sharper, more attractive, and better to drive than its predecessor. Read a review with driving impressions and see a full photo View all 244 consumer vehicle reviews for the 2012 Ford Focus on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 2012 Focus.