The ride is smooth, sporty and comfortable, which is a testament to the redesigned suspension with MacPherson struts in the front and an independent multilink suspension in the rear. The previous Focus handled well, but this one handles better. The suspension is tuned differently depending on whether the vehicle has 15- or 16-inch wheels. Steering is crisp and lets the driver feel the road.

Most notably, the 2008 Ford Focus was significantly quieter, at any speed, than the former Focus. Ford used a number of technologies to still the wind and road, such as a new acoustic windshield, thicker side windows, dampening materials in the doors and support pillars and aerodynamic improvements to ensure the driver and passengers can talk comfortably.

The interior is vastly improved, using better quality materials and better design. The dash display is useful and easy to read. The new instrument cluster includes “cool blue” lighting and the intuitive center stack is well laid out. It also comes with an optional ambient interior lighting package that lets the driver change colors in the front and rear foot wells and the cup holders.

The standard engine in the new 2008 Ford Focus LX and Focus SE sedans has a splitport induction system designed to balance your needs for power and economy, The peak output is 110 horsepower @ 5,000 rpms. New for 2008 , the SPI engine has a new dualmode crank-shaft damper for refinement and re-calibrated management computers for better drive response. The engine powering the new 2008 Ford Focus SVT is a modified version of Ford’s 2.0L DOHC Zetec engine with peak output of 170 horsepower at 7,000 rpms. The modifications make it one of the most technologically advanced engines SVT has ever produced, giving Focus SVT a rare combination of low-end torque, peak power and exceptional smoothness. 2.3L 4-cylinder PZEV engine – 148-hp at 5500 standard in CA, MA, NY only.

All new 2008 Ford Focus models come with a 60 / 40 split fold down rear seat. You can fold down the wider of the two rear seat backs, load in your extra cargo, and still have room for a rear passenger. Or, fold down the narrower seat back, load in your cargo, and seat two rear passengers. There are four available seats which includee; Cloth low-back seats with single map pocket, Leather seating surfaces with map pocket, Sport cloth bucket seats with a tip slide feature and single map pocket, sport cloth bucket seats with single map pocket.

Ford has given the hardworking folks at nearby Wayne Assembly Plant a good-looking vehicle to build. From the front, the new Focus looks cleaner and sharper. Its happy-go-lucky face is more aggressive. And the car’s profile stays consistent, with nicely creased doors, wedge-like sporty stance and decorative fender vents. Its looks may not win everyone over, but it’s more distinctive than the first generation.

2008 Ford Focus ZX3 Premium Group includes: air conditioning, driver’s center armrest, speed control, map/reading lamps, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and single CD/MP3 player Power moonroof (not available on ZX3 Base or Premium, ZX5 Base, Focus SE Base; optional on Ford Focus ZX5 Comfort Group. ZX3 Power Premium Group includes an all door remote keyless entry system, power locks, dual power mirrors and power windows, plus AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD player.

2008 Ford Focus Models:
2008 Ford Focus S Coupe 
2008 Ford Focus S Sedan 
2008 Ford Focus SE Coupe 
2008 Ford Focus SE Sedan 
2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe 
2008 Ford Focus SES Sedan