Filed under: Coupes, Economy, Sedans/Saloons, Wagons/Estates, Euro, Ford, UK, Rendered Speculation
Rendered Speculation: 2011 Ford Focus
When we see things like this, we feel like Bruce Banner... having to contain our anger... at not getting... the Euro Focus. But hopefully tomorrow our fortunes will change, and if they do, here' s a look at the Focus we could get in 2011.We were happy enough about the second-gen Focus, and this is even better. With a massive front maw, revised panels throughout, and a well executed sportback rear, the Focus Mk. 3 is, as the English would say, a bit of all right. The highlight show continues inside with better materials and an HMI-like control system. The UK will get the car later this year.
Although this Focus isn't slated (yet) for an RS version, it will put on an ST badge and mods at some point, and will come in three-, four-, and five-door variants, plus a wagon and a convertible. And if you're in Spain, you'll get a special edition diesel Focus WRC-S, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumping 134 bhp. Each one of 666 samples will be signed by Ford WRC driver Marcus Gronholm. Prices have not been announced for any of the new Focus models.
[Source: Auto Express]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
c0da 9:42AM (7/23/2008)
Don't lie to us, we'll never get that either.
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homunculus 9:45AM (7/23/2008)
Looks like a Ford Falcon.
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Kumail 9:46AM (7/23/2008)
i think it looks much better than the one out right now, but the current gen's interior does look nicer...
oh well, i would still rather get a fiesta!
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P.V. 9:51AM (7/23/2008)
I like the rear much better than before.
Hopefully, THIS, not the 2004 Euro Ford Focus, is what we get in 2011.
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DP 9:52AM (7/23/2008)
Looks great!
GO FORD!
Hope tomorrow brings more good news.
*crosses fingers*
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GM 9:55AM (7/23/2008)
did you even check the date from the source? 2007 ferchristsake!
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Ssco 10:40AM (7/23/2008)
I was going to say...
Isn't that the same as this?
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/08/new-euro-ford-focus-st-unveiled/
Maverick128 12:07PM (7/23/2008)
Yeah. I thought this looked familiar, and then I noticed the date. And then I looked outside at my Euro Focus and realized that someone is desperate for Euro Ford news. This was the render that came out before the CURRENT Euro Focus. The one we'd be getting would be the fourth gen.
Disgruntled Goat 9:56AM (7/23/2008)
Wow, very nice! I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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Gstill 9:58AM (7/23/2008)
Maybe it's the new Mercury Cougar.
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Alex 10:11AM (7/23/2008)
Ford has no intention of rebadging their euro cars as Mercury's for the states. Simple reason being that if Mercury gets all the Euro cars, Ford NA is stuck with the crappy low selling NA Fords. Ford Motor Company needs to focus on keeping Ford alive, not Mercury.
Gregg 10:38AM (7/23/2008)
Like, Alex, you know. An insider, are ya? Ford has plenty of models to go around, what with updated or redesigned NA models coming, plus at least six European models. Mercury could be like a Scion or New Saturn without shorting or hurting the Ford brand at all.
Neil 10:03AM (7/23/2008)
I'm surprised, a focus that I like! Of course ours will be bland, raised up 2 inches, and have the suspension of an ice cream truck...
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nice 10:12AM (7/23/2008)
local news (Windsor, Ontario) is saying they're expected to announce 6 euro models will be produced in N.A.
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Kimura 10:30AM (7/23/2008)
WANT
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The Luigiian 2:22PM (7/23/2008)
"Like, Alex, you know. An insider, are ya? Ford has plenty of models to go around, what with updated or redesigned NA models coming, plus at least six European models. Mercury could be like a Scion or New Saturn without shorting or hurting the Ford brand at all."
Because Saturn's went over so well...
tom34 10:47AM (7/23/2008)
Isn't this the current face-lift euro focus? Tail lights were speculated to move but never did.
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Torrent 10:55AM (7/23/2008)
Make.It.
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tankd0g 11:00AM (7/23/2008)
Just buy the Mazda 3, it's available right now.
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Chase 12:30PM (7/23/2008)
Have you been inside a euro Focus? Its much nicer than a Mazda3.