Visibility
The view all around is very good. The position and angle of the windshield relative to the driver provides an excellent view of the road ahead. Visibility out the sides is also excellent. When an over-the-shoulder glance is needed to double check a lane change, the unobstructed view makes it fast and easy to be sure. Straight back, the view is good, although the wing and high trunk line make it a difficult to judge how close you are to objects. We’re in the age of porthole windows and the Focus employs them in the C-pillars, adding a little more visibility to the rear.