2012 Ford Focus at a glance

2012 Ford Focus

Base price: $16,270

Price as tested: $24,385 (including destination charge)

Powertrain: 2.0-liter, inline-four, direct injection, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, twin independent variable camshaft timing, six-speed PowerShift automatic

Horsepower: 160 at 6,500 rpm

Torque: 146 pound-feet at 4,450 rpm

Wheelbase: 104.3 inches

Overall length: 178.5 inches

Curb weight: 2,956 pounds

Estimated EPA fuel economy : 28 mpg city/up to 40 mpg highway

Final thoughts: A technologically inspired update.