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Well, I'm not exactly sure what to make of all of this. Reports had originally suggested that America was due for a German-sourced MKII Focus as early as next year, but with the way things are looking, this may be a no-go.
So, to say the least, this isn't what I was hoping for. Certainly, it is good to see the car updated to some extent, but I want to see a brand-new car... Not the same one we've had since 1999 with a slightly different exterior and interior. The "new" car can probably already be pegged as "crude" against the Rabbit, Civic, and Elantra.
But it will be interesting to see how the "Gillette Grille" works out on the Focus. Until then, I'll be waiting for the MKII Focus for a while...
LLN.comSpy photographers have nabbed more revealing images of a prototype 2008 Ford Focus, giving us our first true look at the new car's face. The Focus features an adaptation of the Fusion's grille design, going with a chrome two-bar treatment which sits atop a thin, wide trapezoidal grille.
The headlights have an interesting kick-up which rises to meet the grille, and what appears to be a dramatic sweep up the fender not unlike the "eyebrow" treatment on the BMW 5-series. A large blocky lower intake and big rectangular fog lights add a chunky, aggressive chin to the new Focus' face.



So, to say the least, this isn't what I was hoping for. Certainly, it is good to see the car updated to some extent, but I want to see a brand-new car... Not the same one we've had since 1999 with a slightly different exterior and interior. The "new" car can probably already be pegged as "crude" against the Rabbit, Civic, and Elantra.
But it will be interesting to see how the "Gillette Grille" works out on the Focus. Until then, I'll be waiting for the MKII Focus for a while...