Looking at pictures they both have very similar body lines.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/11/2...finally-unite/
Looking at pictures they both have very similar body lines.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/11/2...finally-unite/
they do share the same platform...
I actually like the redesign much better than the current focus as well as the current Mazda 3.
As sad as it is to say I'd actually consider buying one.
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if only they would bring the European Focus to canada
Mazda 3 Aluminum Pedals | 6000k HIDs | Razo Shift Knob | LED Eyebrows | Stubby | Blacked out Emblems | TorontoMazda3.ca Decal | GV Front Lip | 17" Advanti M40 Bronze Time Attack Rims | Falken ZE912 Tires | Smoked Reflectors | Blue Calipers with Mazda Decal | AutoEXE Spoiler Wing | LED Interior Lights | 2008 OEM LED Tail Lights | 23% Tint All Around | Viper 2-way Alarm System | Clarion NX 409 | Clarion Integrated Bluetooth | CCFL Halo Angel Eyes | Custom Black and Blue Head Lights | Euro Yellow 3000k Fog Lights | Fujita F5 Cold Air Intake | Chrome Turn Signals | Hawk Brake Pads | Dry Carbon Fiber Wrapped Interior | DI-NOC Dry Carbon Fiber Wrapped Roof | Dry Carbon Fiber Front and Rear Flares | Mazdaspeed Catback Exhaust + Vibrant Resignator | Tien H-Tech Springs | Front Strut Bar | RhoPlate | etc.
The RS version with 300 'Horsepowers' as Jeremy Clarkson would say. They just tested it on Top Gear this week. Wicked torque steer......but 300 HP who cares....
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Also would consider buying one, the styling is definitely much improved. All that is left to be decided is the performance and handling as well as the fuel economy.
Did they drop the two door hatch?
From the links in the first post, it looks almost like a baby CX7. Sharp looking though.
What is the name of the platform?
C1 is our car and the current Euro Focus. The old Focus was C170, but what is the platform for the new Focus and MkII Mazda3?
I've seen reference to the new 3 being Fords CD3 platform but I doubt that is right because that's the Fusion and Mazda6 platform? I've also seen it being said to be the same C1 platform as the first gen 3s.
Jeremy
The new Fiesta and Focus are global cars...and do look very good in my opinion. Except for local requirements the cars are intended to be identical around with world with the biggest differences being the powerplants.
the other way around... the mazda 3 and the volvo s40 are based on the ford focus, we just haven't had the same gen focus in NA for a number of years.
in 2011 the focus will be a WW standard platform. and yes fingers crossed that the RS makes it over
So far this is what I know:
MkI Mazda3 = C1
MkII Mazda3 = C1
MkI Focus C170
MkII Focus = C1 (Europe not NA)
MkIII Focus = C1
Jeremy
Last edited by JSI; 01-12-2010 at 02:12 PM. Reason: OK condor got it
C1 according to Wiki.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fo...rnational)#Mk3
New Focus looks nice but I still think the 2010 Mazda3 is nicer. I don't like the Focus hatch taillights - very weird. The interior is amazing though.
And people complain about the Mazda3 front grill...
Damn you photobucket.....
Sorry, but the Ford actually look kinda like a mentally disabled person.
lol
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they need to bring over the Euro Ford Focus to canada. its so nice!
They are, the new one is world wide. Your picture is just one year out of date.
This new focus looks great, I would have definitely considered it if it had been around when I needed to buy. It's nice to see a real quality Focus again after that v1.5 crapmobile they were selling recently. It looks a lot like the 2010 Mazda 3 but that's not exactly surprising.