2017 Ford Focus RS
Times’ take: It’s a hooligan Hot Wheels car Highs: Stick shift, stiff suspension create driving fun Lows: They can also create commuter discomfort Vehicle type: Four-door, five-passenger hatchback Base price: $36,775 Price as tested: $40,225 Powertrain: four-cylinder, 2.36-liter, turbocharged gasoline engine Transmission: AWD, six-speed manual Horsepower: 350 Torque: 350 pound-feet EPA fuel economy rating: 19 miles per gallon city / 25 highway / 22 combined