Ford Has two of the Boston Globe’s Top Drives
It’s already a Happy New Year for Ford, as two of the automaker’s vehicles were recently named among the Boston Globe’s Top Drives of 2012—making Ford the only brand with multiple entries on the prestigious annual list.
Taking home blue ribbons for the Blue Oval were the Ford Focus and Ford F-150 EcoBoost.
The Focus wowed Globe writers, proving that “small cars can be great cars” and earning praise like:
“From the deft handling to the well-insulated cabin, the Focus sets the bar for the compact class. “ “Its dynamics, all the way to the grip of the manual shift lever, are near-BMW in response.” “The elegant bodies are delicately formed, especially in hatchback form, and the soft-touch dash and attractive plastics set new quality standards for cars under $20,000.” “The Focus just feels right. It looks and drives like a much more expensive car.”And remember, the dynamic-driving Focus also is capable of up to 40 mpg highway in its thrifty SFE configuration, while also delivering 160 hp—that’s over 20 hp more than the Chevy Cruze and the most power of any 40-mpg compact in the country. That same combination of efficiency and performance is on display in Ford’s other Best Drive, too. The F-150 EcoBoost combines 365 hp and a best-in-class 420 lb.-ft. of torque to post best-in-class max trailer tow ratings (11,300 lbs.) and best-in-class payload capability (3,060 lbs.), while still returning up to 22 mpg on the highway.
That’s why, even though Boston Globe experts were impressed with the entire F-150 roster, they considered the EcoBoosted model to be “the gem in the lineup” and also lauded its interior finish, quietness and refined ride.