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I used to have a nice car
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Very nice. I would own one of these anyday.
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I don't think I like that as much as I like the current shape
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intersetingly it has the same "cut" into the lower door as the falcon.
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Interesting that 60% of Mondeo Euro sales are TITANIUM spec..Thats a high sales level for a top spec model
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Is this shared with the Mazda 3 still??
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Not a bad looking car, Don't like the taillights on the hatch at all. Steering wheel's a bit busy but overall nice interior. I'd have no trouble owning one.
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Not bad.
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i love that!!! will look even better in ST/XR5 spec!
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It looks like a Mazda, which is a good thing by me.
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Anyways, it looks great IMO - the real lights will have to grow - but a VERY nice interior!!! |
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I wonder if this car has a global grill or if the US get their own (sorry I didn't read the whole story). I wouldn't be surprised if what we get here is slightly tweeked for us Non-Americans.
I've got to say the proportions on the sedan are near perfect, the hatch I'd have to see on the road.
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I think the 2/fiesta, 3/focus and 6/mondeo floor pans and suspension are shared between the companys. Lets face it the only difference between the fiesta, focus, mondeo and falcon externally soon will be the size.
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Hi, may I take your order?
I'll have a Silver TDCI hatch thanks! Would you like the powershift gearbox with that? Yes, Yes please! Back end of the hatch looks like a mini Mondeo doesn't it!
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Makes the cruze look very bland doesn't it.
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I like it. Nice styling and a nice fresh look over the current LV
I heard that there will be no more 5cyl turbo for the ST's. Going back to a 4 pot. I didn't read the article. Is this the American or European version? |
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not sure if it's just due to the colour but i think the styling suits the hatch more than the sedan. it's good that it hasn't dramatically changed and you can still see the link with the current crop of cars & the global look with common stylings across the focus, mondeo & falcon.
with the usa getting the update there might be some more upgrades at better prices
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Thats one sweet looking Focus!, i really cant wait to see one of those in XR5T spec!
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Looks excellent, first Ford i have gone "Wow" to since the B-Series was launched, the interior is very nice also.
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As long as it looks similar to that, I will get the wife one
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agree it does look pretty shmick, verticle air vents are a nice little touch in cabin and looks good. Im not a fan of the two tone body, ie the black plastic along the underside, seems to be a trend lately. Big bonus is it has NO tacky silver on the dash or centre console like recent fords. The rear end is a bit questionable especially those lights but i think they are on the money with the front end. All in all a nice package and im looking forward to seeing some pictures of some once people have got a hold of them and done a few mods
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![]() Not a big fan of the focus from what I see in those pics. Rear end looks horrid and the interior is way too busy and overdone IMO. |
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![]() But seriously, I love the style of the body. The current Focus hatch is okay but the sedan is way out of date. The new sedan really gives the brand a cosmetic boost. The interior looks a bit busy, but it is nice...
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Not a fan. Can see the relationship with the Fiesta and personally, I preferred the last shaped Fiesta and much prefer the current shaped Focus than this one.
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Me like. If they make another "XR5" version I will trade in my LT XR for one.
Very classy looking car, certainly one to take it up to the VW Golf.
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