The new 2008 Ford Focus offers a bold new look, refined interior, superior handling, and excellent fuel economy. The 2008 Ford Focus S Coupe (starting at $14,300) is powered by a standard 2.0-liter, Duratec 20 dual-overhead-cam (DOHC), inline 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 140-horsepower. This engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission with revised final drive ratios.

Standard and optional features in the 2008 Ford Focus S Coupe include 15" steel wheels with 6-spoke wheel covers; tilt steering wheel; air conditioning; AM/FM single CD/MP3-capable player with clock, 4 speakers and audio input jack; dual-stage driver and passenger airbags, front side seat airbags and side curtain airbags all standard; New Ice Blue backlighting for instrument panel and control knobs; SIRIUS satellite radio; cloth front bucket seats; 60/40 split-fold rear seatbacks; speed-sensitive volume control; center console with armrest and storage bin; tachometer; "Top-of-dash display" with multi-function readouts; windshield wipers; rear window defroster; halogen headlamps; 12-volt powerpoints; and visor mirrors.

Safety and security features include driver and front passenger safety belt pretensioners and height adjustable D-rings; front row passenger seat Occupant Classification System; BeltMinder system; rear 3-point safety belts for all three positions; airbags -- dual stage driver and front passenger; front seat side airbags; side curtain airbags for 1st and 2nd rows; LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children); childproof rear door locks; tire pressure monitoring system; and SecuriLock passive anti-theft system.

All Ford vehicles come with a basic Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty (3-years/36, 000 miles), as well as extended coverage for the Powertrain (5-years/60, 000 miles) and Safety System (5years /60, 000 miles) and protection against corrosion perforation (5 years/Unlimited).