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Old 12-18-13, 03:20 PM
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Old 12-19-13, 11:02 AM
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Looks better than the current
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Old 12-20-13, 01:12 AM
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I hope thy didn't mess up the front end. The current gen looks great IMO.
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Old 12-20-13, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by joshthorsc
I hope thy didn't mess up the front end. The current gen looks great IMO.
New Fusion and Fiesta have that newer "open mouth" so to speak. I'd imagine the Focus will get the corporate snoz too, soon
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Can't really get a clear view inside from that small image, but I hope they at least facelifted the dash. From when I reviewed a current-generation Focus, I thought the too busy-looking dash and its lack of any real trim (even over and above the unrefined twin-clutch transmission) was clearly the car's weak point. Same for Ford's Escape and C-Max, which use more or less the same dash design.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Can't really get a clear view inside from that small image, but I hope they at least facelifted the dash. From when I reviewed a current-generation Focus, I thought the too busy-looking dash and its lack of any real trim (even over and above the unrefined twin-clutch transmission) was clearly the car's weak point. Same for Ford's Escape and C-Max, which use more or less the same dash design.
It's essentially the same, we can admit that. Ford globalized it to the point that fewer of their cars have there own unique design elements in regards to both exterior and interior. Acura is also an offender when it comes to this.
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looks good, especially the front.. back looks similar to before and it is still a bit strange.
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Agreed. I think it's a handsome little devil
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Old 02-23-14, 05:50 PM
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Not too shabby.
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Look like doge Dart ??
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Originally Posted by Whitigir
Look like doge Dart ??
eh I don't see much of a resemblance




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Old 02-23-14, 07:04 PM
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^^^ I don't see a Dart, but if you squint your eyes, I see a BMW 2 Active Tourer or Kia Rondo.
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The New Ford Focus. The best selling car in the world just got better!
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Dare I say more stylish than the Mazda 3?
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