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2006 Ford Focus ZX5 Review
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TO THE POINT What's New? New paint colors, new option packages, new trim packages, and that's about it. Ditto for 2007, though the powertrain warranty has been upgraded and there are new leather sport seats with contrasting inserts are available on the SE and SES hatchback and sedan models.
Selling Points: Fun to drive, low emissions engine, great outward visibility, hatchback utility, simple design
Deal Breakers: Front seat comfort, rear seat cushion doesn't split 60/40, no rear headrests, no center console storage, average quality

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2006 Ford Focus ZX5

Though they sit tall and the driver's seat is height adjustable, I've never gotten completely comfortable in a Ford Focus. Since the car's first year on the market, I've complained about the seats, even though for longer road trips they seem to produce enough support to keep from exhausting the driver after hundreds of miles behind the wheel. My issue is that there isn't a separate cushion tilt feature that would provide added thigh support. I'd take that, or the ability to move the seat further to the rear for added leg room. I also take issue with the hard plastic upper door sill, which is unfriendly to elbows. Otherwise, I have no issues with front seat comfort. It's easy to get into and out of a Focus, thanks in part to a seat slide lever perfectly positioned for taller people to move the seat back after a shorter driver has been driving, and the SES models have a nicely sized tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with a thick rim that is good to hold. The center armrest is also helpful, and is slightly padded for comfort.


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