Rendered Speculation: Yet another next-gen Ford Focus photoshop
Ford's design language can be largely distilled to three words: "let it ride." 2005's Iosis Concept created the template for kinetic design, and ever since then Ford has cashed in a number of winning bets on that language. Next up is the 2010 Ford Focus, based on the Iosis Max concept, and all of the speculation so far hints at a fine-looking, capable performer.Powering the Focus will be a range of EcoBoost engines ranging from an 89 hp 1.0-liter to a 1.6-liter with 197 hp. Look for the Europeans to also get a diesel lineup that that tops out with a 197-horsepower 2.0-liter oil-burner. The available powerplants are expected to be mated with either a manual transmission or a Powershift twin-clutch setup.
The car's handling and refinement will be improved, and options are are expected to include a panoramic glass roof, Ford's Human Machine Interface, and a reversing camera. The next Ford Focus is expected to go on sale later this year in China, then in the U.S. shortly thereafter along with the C-Max compact people mover.
[Source: Auto Express]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
tanjim 2:14PM (4/05/2009)
looks hot
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inteller 10:05AM (4/06/2009)
give me an ST version that does not suck and then we'll see if it is hot or not.
AMcA 9:19PM (4/06/2009)
I'm trying to decide whether this car is 23 times more appealing than a Corolla, or 14 times more appealing than a Civic.
Or both.
Tylerz06 2:19PM (4/05/2009)
Damn is that hot!
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Taglane 2:18PM (4/05/2009)
whoa....no.... Let's just stick with that Fiesta, ok? ok....
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Taglane 4:06PM (4/05/2009)
Low ranked because of my opinion... To me, this just looks like some type of Subaru. I love the Fiesta, I'm even considering buying one when it comes out. This car is overdone... Nice, but overdone.
IN MY HUMBLE OPINION.
cj 7:22PM (4/05/2009)
Maybe you dun understand y u got low ranked on the first one, but u do kno y the second time rite?
Getting low ranked is not the end of the world. Just means ppl disagree with you. Just like you, they're just expressing their opinions.
Mazda FTW! 2:21PM (4/05/2009)
Hot. I think the rendering is somewhat exagerrated but overall should be close. If the Focus is brought over here as it is from Europe then I will have to test drive it back to back with the new Mazda3 to make my pick.
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the_MVP_X 3:30PM (4/05/2009)
I heard it will be a global car.
Ken Stamper 2:23PM (4/05/2009)
It's certainly good-looking, and I'm sure it will be a class-leading drive just like the current one. I'm a little concerned about it having such a high beltline- to me it looks like it would seriously hinder visibility and make one feel as if they are sitting in a bathtub. I loved the way late 80's-early 90's Hondas felt so airy inside and had such great visibility. I guess modern regulations make that a difficult objective now- especially with the European pedestrian laws virtually mandating such a tall hood.
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The Luigiian 2:25PM (4/05/2009)
I'm not a big fan of the way the car is drawn in the picture, but the promise of the tiny EcoBoost engines is quite a draw. I hope the Focus sells like jellybeans here in the U.S.
As with everybody's commentary re:Ford related topics, it's necessary for me to add my obligatory "Good Luck Ford!" statement. I'm going to say that and add on my two cents.
Good luck Ford! With the money you make off the Focus and Fiesta, please make me a truck or SUV that gets decent mileage and is not another boring-ass crossover! Like a 4x4 Ranger only with a real back seat.
Seriously though, good luck to you. If any of the Big Three can make a good car at this point, it's quite obviously you.
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why not the LS2LS7? 2:58PM (4/05/2009)
I'm puzzled by the text which seems to indicate all EcoBoost engines. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad the EcoBoost engines are being offered.
But I don't think for a minute that the offerings of a small, affordable car like the Focus are going to be dominated by complex, expensive turbocharged engines. Some people will want the turbo for the efficiency. Some will want it for the higher output than NA can offer. But I think by far the majority will prefer to buy an NA engine with lower initial cost, thinking (perhaps correctly) that they are likely to have lower total cost of ownership since the money saved on fuel will be relatively small over the time they own the car.
BigWill 2:40PM (4/05/2009)
I'm confused about something. I saw the Ford Verve at an auto show; it was arguably the most stunning vehicle Ford had on display and made the 2010 Taurus and Fusion look downright frumpy. Just looking at its size I'd say the Verve is the Focus' replacement, but pretty much everything I've seen says it's the Fiesta concept. If the Fiesta becomes Focus-sized, then either 1) Ford has two virtually identically sized similar looking cars on the showroom floor, or 2) the Focus has to start bumping sizewise into the Fusion. What gives?
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adam 5:53PM (4/05/2009)
the verve concept is now officially the fiesta. it is on sale in europe now and is coming here end of this year/ beginning of next year.
the fiesta is a subcompact. similar in size to the fit and a little smaller than the versa. the focus on the other hand is a compact (next size up) and competes with the civic in size.
twistedfusion 2:53PM (4/05/2009)
looks like a cross between an audi and volkswagen
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Jonathan 3:15PM (4/05/2009)
Better they copy Audi than BMW, but Ford has a history of copying Audi. On this car, I see VW's new crisper lines with Audi's LED headlights. J Mays, the designer of the old A6 and a couple other Audis, went to Ford to headup design.
fixitfixitstop 7:37PM (4/05/2009)
Looks like a "rendered speculation".
RockStoneSteel 3:18PM (4/05/2009)
I am amazed at how people love or hate a car based solely on the looks. There are no details as to the braking or suspension. Those items are critical to a world class car.
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EU_reader 3:49PM (4/05/2009)
Finally, small turbocharged engines for Ford Europe.
They are lagging far behind the competition, with their only TC engine being a 2.5T. A good engine, indeed, but too powerful for my needs, and a disadvantage in a lot countries where road tax is based on displacement.
Likewise, a NA 2L is a disadvantage compared to 1.4 TC (or 1.6 TC) engines with the same power output, but cheaper in roadtax.
As far as the competition goes:
-VW: 1.4 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI
-alfa: 1.4 Turbo
-renault: 1.4 Turbo, 2.0 Turbo
-Opel: 1.6 Turbo
These TC engines are the future for people who want cheap and affordable power output, with good mpg and affordable tax brackets.
Like i said, ford doesn't have a single sub 2 L turbocharged engine.
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Sean 4:09PM (4/05/2009)
89hp? ...christ.
I thought my old Tercel was bad.
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