You could throw both Focus and Mazda3 keys in a hat and I'd be happy with either I pulled. I think the Focus has a more classy, chić look, while the Mazda3 is more polarizing and bold (in a good way). Both are great looking

 

Very smart and logical refresh. Basically mainstreaming the front and making it more elegant, smooth, and mature. It's basically a Fusion front, which has been well received (Aston Martin looks). The previous scaffolding air intake area and grille were goofy and a point I commented on when the current Focus debuted.
Only possible downside to this facelift is the front now looks very close to other cars in Ford's line-up. We've talked much about how several companies are losing model identity, in the name of creating corporate identity. Could Ford be next? Help or hurt? Traditionally, the Big Three have usually kept unique styling for most of their models.

 

Oh no, they're deep into it. Ever since the bold chrome grills around 2006 they joined the "one sausage different lengths" mentality, it's taken longer because said bold chrome grills were a stepping stone to this new identity similar to how the IS F, HS and LX were precursors to the Spindle.

If you ask me, it's helping. Fusion is quickly becoming one of the best selling sedans. They are everywhere in both ICE and Hybrid guise. It's a hot product, and this cheaper Focus can only add to that