2005 Euro Ford Focus

[mikeyb]

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-3-5dr-f-r3q.jpg
New Focus will launch in three and five-door guise with an estate to follow.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-3dr-f3q-a.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-3dr-r3q-s.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-5dr-cutaway.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-5dr-f3q-s-2.jpg
As well as extra space for passengers, new Focus has more luggage space.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-5dr-r3q-s.jpg
The five-door Focus looks dowdy compared with svelte three-door.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-front-seats.jpg
The new interior looks far classier than current Focus.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-int-blue-cream.jpg
Note use of aluminium highlights to give an upscale feel.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-int-sat-nav.jpg
Neat new features include adjustable pedals.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/ford/focus/03-large/05-int-stu.jpg

[mikeyb]

Focus Sedan and Estate pics.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/F/ford/03-large/Ford-Focus-Saloon-01.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/F/ford/03-large/Ford-Focus-Saloon-02.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/F/ford/03-large/Ford-Focus-Saloon-03.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/F/ford/03-large/Ford-Focus-Estate-01.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/F/ford/03-large/Ford-Focus-Saloon.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/F/ford/03-large/Ford-Focus-Cabrio.jpg

[1sty]

definitly an improvement.

[chuyler1]

I really like it...better than the 3 actually. The 2-tone interior is very classy and european. They need to work on the rear end a little but I like the front.

[Phoenix5]

(wtf)It looks like Ford took the back ends of the Prius and the last gen Civic HB and dumped them into a blender and what did they come up with...SHIT!!

[jersey_emt]

Looks good!

[Togan]

i think the focus looks like what jap would make

[mikeyb]

Before you get all excited that this all-new Focus will be hitting U.S. shores sometime soon, let us bring you down softly by telling you, no way. Why? Two reasons, really. First, the new Focus you see here has moved upmarket. It features a nicer interior, more technical features, and it’s bigger, thanks to the new C1 platform, which is also used by the Mazda 3 and Volvo S40. Thus, the new Focus would have to be moved out of its economy-class status in America. Second, the American Focus has completed on a portion of its lengthy lifecycle. Bring the new one out now, and Ford America loses lots of dough. If and when this new Focus does arrive in the U.S., it’ll treat Americans to almost-an-inch longer wheelbase, a 1.6-inch wider track, and a seven-inch longer body. There’s new electrohydraulic power steering, bigger brakes, and thicker glass. In Europe, the Focus is powered by a range of gas and diesel engines, including a 2.0-liter gas with 144 horsepower and a 2.0-liter diesel sourced from Peugeot. As before, Ford will offer higher-performance versions. The first up to bat is reportedly an ST, which will offer more than 200 horsepower from a Volvo five-cylinder.http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/image/l_924200416727.jpg

I like this so much better then the US spec Focus. But I do like the redesigned front and rear on the 05s.

[chuyler1]

Mmmm, a Volvo 5cyl. Tasty.

[ChiMSP]

The hatch looks best... I like the interiors

[mdaj]

You guys think the Focus Europe got looks good...you should see what Ford may offer Asia as they try to open in their market.

[drumsbeloud]

the wagon looks like a f8cking minivan!

[CHICO2003]

still has that stupid antenea!!! the fact that it blocks the sunroof drives me crazy!