I have the Ford Focus, hatchback. It has great styling - sleek lines and a fast look. The interior is great. I'm glad I sprung for the leather like interior, it not only looks fabulous... it's practical. Spills come right up, and its easy to vacuum. With the back seat down, the cargo space is enormous. I was able to fit a rather large, almost dining room sized, coffee table in the back. I like that you're able to either put down a single seat, the middle + side seat, or all. Unfortunately, my love affair with my Focus ended when it developed the dreaded transmission shudder. I have tried everything to fix it, including tweaking my own driving style after reading the manual and bringing it into the shop for updates. Another "fun" aspect - every time I've gotten a software update on my transmission, my clock has frozen for 1-2 months.

This car is reliable and dependable with great gas mileage. It's not a fancy looking vehicle but it gets me where I need to go. I appreciate the large gas reserve; I have driven 60 miles with the gas light on. I have fabric interior that is not only comfortable and easy to adjust but extremely durable. It has managed to survive three years with two dogs and these same two dogs have been in other vehicles and left them with scratches and tears. My Focus remains unscathed... with regular vacuuming of course!