WRX, Ralliart, FocusST, MS3 category =/= STI, Evo, FocusRS category?
Official Thread: Next-Gen Ford Focus
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WRX, Ralliart, FocusST, MS3 category =/= STI, Evo, FocusRS category?
Ford's 10 Focus variants by 2012
Of the proposed 10 Focus variants due by 2012, Ford has already shown the C-Max and Grand C-Max MPVs.
The Detroit-launched hatchback and saloon models will hit the market early next year, although there will not be a three-door hatch. An estate will soon follow.
three-door coup a rival for Volkswagens Scirocco is also known to be in the frame, and Ford is considering a soft-top convertible that would replace the folding hard-top Focus CC, which has not been a success and will not be directly replaced.
Both of those variants are likely to be most popular in the US, where they could conceivably be made and shipped in modest numbers back to Europe.
Throw in two versions of the next Kuga a regular model and a longer-wheelbase seven-seater, also likely to be popular in America and you have nine.
The tenth will be an electric version of the car.
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Of the proposed 10 Focus variants due by 2012, Ford has already shown the C-Max and Grand C-Max MPVs.
The Detroit-launched hatchback and saloon models will hit the market early next year, although there will not be a three-door hatch. An estate will soon follow.
three-door coup a rival for Volkswagens Scirocco is also known to be in the frame, and Ford is considering a soft-top convertible that would replace the folding hard-top Focus CC, which has not been a success and will not be directly replaced.
Both of those variants are likely to be most popular in the US, where they could conceivably be made and shipped in modest numbers back to Europe.
Throw in two versions of the next Kuga a regular model and a longer-wheelbase seven-seater, also likely to be popular in America and you have nine.
The tenth will be an electric version of the car.
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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
Intro Video
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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
Yes, love the design, more the hatchback than the sedan, but really nice...
Here is the 2010 NAIAS Intro:
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And and InsideLine Summary. Dual Clutch Gearbox
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Here is the 2010 NAIAS Intro:
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And and InsideLine Summary. Dual Clutch Gearbox
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
i wonder if it will actually look like this when it hits the show room floor!
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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
Booh, damn Search. Could you merge and I delete all the repeat pics? (boom02)
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- 2011 Mustang GT
I'd expect it to. Ford wasn't doing any concept cars at Detroit this year, they wanted to focus on what was actually coming out. It was an interesting strategy, but I think it worked. They might tweak them slightly based on feedback, but expect those to be 95%+ accurate to the production model.
have you heard of what that feedback might have entailed?
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- 2011 Mustang GT
So far I've heard a lot of good stuff. I don't care for the hatch's taillights, I think they look like Volvo XC90 tails, but other than that, it's good.
my one question about the hatch taillights is why does the passenger side have what looks like a seperate body panel underneath the tapered part of the taillight and the driver side doesnt?
also: 1 more time
If that steering wheel makes it into production....and we get a duratorq option...i might just trade in the golf for one
also: 1 more time
If that steering wheel makes it into production....and we get a duratorq option...i might just trade in the golf for one
I'm going to go out on a limb and say... gas filler lid.
makes sense now that you say it, it just looked akward so it didnt click
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- 2011 Mustang GT
Both sides have that, I'm trying to find the filler lid right now but don't see it lol.
