| Chassis |
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| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14.7 |
| Tire make and model | Michelin Energy Saver A/S |
| Tire type | All-season, low rolling resistance |
| Tire size | P225/50R17 93V |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7 inches |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 10.9-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 10.7-inch solid cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results |
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| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 4.0 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.4 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.6 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.2 @ 82.1 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.3 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.0 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.4 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 9.7 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 14.5 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 17.3 @ 81.9 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.3 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 126 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.6 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 62.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.76 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.76 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 35.9 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 63.7 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 62.9 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
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| Acceleration comments | Slow off the line, then gradually builds speed, eventually topping out at a limited top speed of 85 mph. Acceleration times were unaffected by the choice of D or L. Ovelapping the throttle and brake was of no benefit at launch. |
| Braking comments | First stop the pedal went almost to the floor. Firmed up slightly on subsequent ones, but always felt spongy. First stop was 129 feet; second stop was the shortest at 126 feet. Performance was fairly consistent, as the sixth and final stop was 131 feel. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Tires have little grip. It just wants to understeer like crazy and push wide of the arc. Changes in throttle had hardly any effect. With ESC turned on I could just plant the throttle and let the computer sort it out. Slalom: For some reason the EV feels like it has a higher center of gravity than the standard Focus, even though it shouldn't. (ED: the rear weight bias is 51 percent -- much more than the standard Focus.) Beyond that, the Focus EV could be a reasonably fun car to take through the slalom if not for the overly sensitive ESC system. Steering is reasonably intuitive and it turns in nicely. The slippy tires don't exactly help, of course; they squeal massively even when turning around to begin another run. |
| Audio and Advanced Technology |
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| Stereo description | Standard iPod via USB jack, USB stick, SD card, Bluetooth streaming, RCA jacks |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard Sirius |
| Satellite radio | Not available |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Not available |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Standard |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard w/traffic |
| Navigation system | My Ford Mobile remote charge management via iPhone/Android app |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard back-up camera and rear parking sonar |
| Parking aids | Not available |
| Blind-spot detection | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Not available |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Not available |
| Night Vision | Standard |
| Driver coaching display | 3,624 |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
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| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,597 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 49/51 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 172.9 |
| Length (in.) | 71.8 |
| Width (in.) | 58.2 |
| Height (in.) | 104.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 60.5 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 36 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 43.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 33.2 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | 38.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.9 |
| Headroom, 3rd row (in.) | 55.6 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.7 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | 5 |
| Seating capacity | 14.8 |
| Step-in height, measured (in.) | 14.5 |
| Trunk volume, top down (cu-ft) | 35.5 |
| behind 3rd row (cu-ft) | 27.9 |
| Tow capacity, as equipped (lbs.) | Front wheels must be supported by tow dolly |
| Operation lockout | 3 years/36,000 miles |
