| 2012 Ford Focus vs 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | January 11, 2010 | AUTORIVALS.NET |
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| Chevrolet and Ford's new compact sedans have finally been unveiled and should be out by next year. The Cobalt is now changing to the Cruze after a few unsuccessful years. The Focus nameplate stays but the model will now be nearly identical across the world making it a true world car. Both new models are good news as they look better in every way compared to the current generations. | ||
| 2012 Ford Focus | vs | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze |
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| Both Chevy and Ford are incorporating their corporate faces onto the Cruze and Focus. The two-tier grille of the Cruze is similar to other models such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Equinox and others while the Focus's lower trapezoidal grille is similar to the Ford Taurus, Fusion, etc. although with a twist. The grille gets split into three sections and is by far the largest among Ford vehicles. Both cars feature new upswept headlight designs which create a subtle but distinct look. The Cruze's are sharp and aggressive while the Focus's are more fluid. Overall, both look tremendously better than the models available now. | ||
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| The Focus follows Ford's 'kinetic design' theme which Ford says is to make the car look like they're in motion even when standing still. Whatever the reasoning, it looks fantastic on the Focus with a fluid side. The sculpted front and rear fenders matched with a crease on the doors combine for a dynamic look. It's definitely one of the more eye-catching designs in the compact C-segment especially in comparison to the Cruze's rather plain side. | ||
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| The Cruze's arching roofline flows nicely into the rear with sloping C-pillars but the Focus looks more stunning. The design is reminiscent of the European Ford Mondeo which is a beautiful car and its design cues fit well on the Focus. Both the Focus and the Cruze get short rear decks creating a sportier appearance but the Cruze's tail lights don't match the rest of the car's good looks. They're a bit too large and the circular designs in the center look more cartoonish than sleek. The Focus's tail lights are better integrated in the rear by flowing into the creased fenders. The trunk lid is chiseled beautifully which gives it more character than the flat trunk of the Cruze. | ||
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| If you look long enough, both
interiors have striking similarities, especially the center
stacks. The Focus gets a more dynamic look but the design is
similar with information screens placed high in between the
vents and on top of the controls. The Focus gets an available
8-inch touchscreen display that uses Ford's new MyFord system
and the next generation SYNC. The voice control system is paired
with Bluetooth, satellite navigation, etc. but the new
semi-automatic parallel parking system is the most intriguing
new feature usually not seen in cars at this price range. Chevy says the Cruze's interior is inspired by the Chevrolet Corvette but I don't see the similarity. The Cruze gets fitted with OnStar along with Bluetooth, USB connectivity, XM Satellite Radio, and navigation. Unfortunately, there's no new standout features though like the Focus is including. |
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PROS +Fluid side with sculpted fenders +Chiseled rear deck +Feature rich interior CONS -Grille is a little ostentatious |
PROS +Sharp headlights +Modern look CONS -Cartoonish tail lights -Rather plain side compared to the Focus |
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| Video Source: worldcarfans.com via YouTube | Video Source: Inside Line via YouTube |
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