2000 Ford Focus Review Summary & Specs
ZX3 Hatchback
Thinking outside the (econo) box.
Summary & Specs
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The Ford Focus breaks new ground in economy car design. The ZX3 hatchback proves the economical and practical can also be sporty and fun.
Overall, the Focus shows that Ford has done some thinking outside the box. In doing so, Ford has created an inexpensive car that is desirable as well as practical.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
John Matras |
| Model Lineup |
ZX3 coupe ($11,960); LX sedan ($12,220); SE sedan ($13,565); ZTS sedan ($15,165); SE wagon ($15,380) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) |
2.0-liter sohc inline-4; 2.0-liter dohc inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front second-generation airbags, side-impact door beams, 3-point front seat belts with adjustable upper mount, pretensioners and load-limiiting retractors, center 3-point inertia real safety belts, UCSSD child safety seat attachments, pressure cut-off proportioning valve on rear brakes, SecuriLock theft-deterrent system standard; ABS with EBD (electronic brake force distribution), head-and-chest seat-mounted side-impact airbags optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 year/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Wayne, Michigan and Hermosilla, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$11,960 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
ZX3 ($11,960) |
| Standard Equipment |
AM/FM radio with CD player, center console, front courtesy lights with theater dimming, door map pockets, cloth trim on doors, removable package tray, sport bucket front seats with height adjust, 60/40 split-fold rear seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, tachometer, driver and passenger vanity mirror, battery saver, rear defroster, solar tinted glass, power point, power steering, trip odometer, rear window wiper/washer, aluminum wheels, fog lamps, manual remote mirrors |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
air conditioning ($795); remote keyless entry and power door locks ($395); anti-lock brakes ($400); floor mats ($55); side-impact air bags ($350); smokers package ($15) |
| Destination Charge |
465 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$14,435 |
| Horse Power |
130 @ 5300 |
| Torque |
135 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy |
26/33 |
| Wheelbase |
103.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
168.1/66.9/56.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
58.8/58.5 |
| Turning Radius |
34.3 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.3/49.4/43.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.7/49.5/37.6 |
| Trunk Volume |
18.5 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
2551 |
| Stock Tires |
P175/70R1 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum with optional ABS & EBD |
| Fuel Capacity |
13.2 |