2005 Ford Focus ZX4

For 2005 model, Ford comes up with an all-new top performing sedan, the Ford Focus ZX4. Although new to the line-up, this four-door sedan shares with other 2005 Ford Focus cars its new hood made of harder steel alloy, fenders, larger headlamps with reshaped clear lenses and larger grille with new crosshatch pattern. It has lower air intake and circular fog lamps that give it a different look on the front. The Focus ZX4 is the only Ford Focus car with new taillamps and rear bumper fascia.

The Ford Focus ZX4 prides itself with an impressive sporty look and top-notch engine performance and excellent handling. The ST is equipped with 2.3 L 16-valve Duratec 23, I-4 engine. It has a performance-tuned exhaust that helps produce more horsepower (150 hp) and more torque (154 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm) than the Duratec 20. Its engine is perfectly matched with a 5 speed manual transmission. The shifts are short and smooth although the clutch was stiff. But rest assured, it always offers a pleasant drive.

 

A stiff four-wheel independent suspension provides the 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 with smooth and stable drive. Enhancing the car's handling capabilities is a set of Pirelli P205/50R 16 all-season redials wrapped over 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Also available for this model is a set of 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS.