The 2008 Ford Focus now receives fresh styling, superior handling, and refined interior. With features such as Ford Sync, standard side-curtain air bags and excellent fuel economy, the redesigned Focus occupies a special place in its segment. The 2008 Ford Focus S Sedan (starting at $14,660) is equipped with a 140-horsepower 2.0-liter, Duratec 20 dual-overhead-cam (DOHC), inline 4-cylinder, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

The 2008 Ford Focus S Sedan's standard and optional features include 15" steel wheels with 6-spoke wheel covers; tilt steering wheel; air conditioning; single-disc CD/MP3 player and auxiliary audio input jack; New Ice Blue backlighting for instrument panel and control knobs; SIRIUS; 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; 12-volt powerpoints; visor mirrors; and halogen headlamps.

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; LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) in rear seat; childproof rear door locks; "Safety cell" unitized body construction; SecuriLock passive anti-theft system; and Tire pressure monitoring 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).