Two weeks ago I rented a Chrysler 200, Chrysler's new 4 door compact. The model available at National was a very basic model with no frills.
Chrysler likes to tune their vehicles to sound aggressive and the 200 follows suit. It is a small car that sounds bigger. Most importantly it is fun to drive.
Another Chrysler feature is an analog clock in the center of the console in addition to a digital block with the radio. It drives me crazy when the clock is way off and both clocks were off. I figured out how to fix the digital one thinking the analog would automatically follow along. But it didn't. You have to set them separately. ugh.
Last week I rented another 2012 Ford Focus. This tine it was a hatchback in bright red. It is a very hot looking car. And a blast to drive. And unlike the Chrysler 200, this Focus was outfitted to the hilt.
Everyone knows I like all the buttons and gadgets but this one might have been over the top. There are multiple buttons on each spoke of the wheel. One set controls the dash display between the speedometer and tachometer. The other set controls the radio.
Then there are ton of buttons to control the MyFord Sync system and radio/audio. And more buttons to control the interior lights. Of course I had to play with all of them.
Seats are comfortable and the body has the right amount of stiffness. This new model Focus is just so much fun to drive.
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