The European car market has been growing for the past three months, demand in the US is better than ever, China is also growing and compact models are starting to become more popular. It's the perfect time for Ford to make one of the most dramatic model changes ever.
Going into production in about a year, the significantly revised Ford Focus family will probably get the title "New Focus" from the marketing people, and for good reason. Cosmetic changes will leave it almost unrecognizable. The Aston Martin grille seen on the larger Fusion/Mondeo and smaller Fiesta will be adopted, together with comprehansive design changes.
New engines, including updated diesels, the new 1.5-liter three cylinder Ecoboost turbo and cleaner version of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost will all be adopted and PowerShift optioned cars might switch to the newer dry dual-clutch used by the Fiesta.
The facelifted family should debut in 2014, most likely at the Frankfurt Auto Show though Geneva in March is still possible.
New engines, including updated diesels, the new 1.5-liter three cylinder Ecoboost turbo and cleaner version of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost will all be adopted and PowerShift optioned cars might switch to the newer dry dual-clutch used by the Fiesta.
The facelifted family should debut in 2014, most likely at the Frankfurt Auto Show though Geneva in March is still possible.