New LV Focus Range

[#Russ#Es#]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

My interpretation of the LV is it's the same car with a prettier face. Mazda's new 3 is a different body completely, that is a dramatic change. Since the 3 and Focus used to be co-developed I expected Focus to keep pace with the 3. I really don't think the new front styling is all that different, just extends the corporate face to the Focus.

Don't get me wrong I do like the new face, but it's not enough difference for a current owner to go "oh I have to have one of those" to my mind.

So why have they dropped the Ghia?

You can almost guarantee the Focus will be given a dramatic refresh when production starts in Oz next year (from latest reports). You have to remember the Focus model cycle (ie LS/LT/LV) is a couple years behind the 3.

Re: dropping of Ghia - agree with the RJO89. Also, with Ford dropping the Ghia nameplate for the Falcon range, you can see how Ford can justify the decision. The (Focus) Ghia was hardly packed with extra kit anyway...