I have driven all 3 generations of the Focus that have been available here., all automatic transmission equipped. My favorite was the 2nd, 2008-2011. I do not like the 2012 -2018 hatchback at all, the 2 previous generations I drove were sedans. I have not driven the 3rd gen sedan. I found the 3rd gen hatchback cramped and poor rear and side visibility. I do on all 3 generations like the seat height. Easy for me to get in and out of. No love for the 2012 and later automatic manual transmission. Very quirky and not smooth shifting at all. I ended up buying a 07 SES ZX4 with 129,000 on it just before Christmas last year and have been very happy with it. Not as much power as later versions but its peppy enough. 4 speed automatic with lock up torque converter, I'm getting in the low 30s with it most the time. Handles very nice. I'm very impressed with the factory stereo. It's not the premium system but with 4 6x8 speakers its sufficient.