Even with the automatic transmission, the Ford Focus is fun to drive – especially in SES trim with the larger 16-inch wheels and Pirelli tires or the ST performance model. The steering, braking, and handling are excellent for the compact car class, and the standard engine is strong enough to keep up in traffic and cruise at 80 mph on the highway. The Focus is old, having debuted in Europe in the late 1990s, but it's still got that tight, crisp, responsive feel that every car from the old country possesses. If you're looking for a commuter car that's easy on the environment but is still entertaining to drive, the Ford Focus is worthy of a test drive.