ANTAUS Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 https://www.autoblog.com/2017/12/07/2019-ford-focus-sedan-spy-photos/?hcid=ab-around-ab-tile-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I think it looks good. What remains to be seen is if we'll get a model equipped like the one pictured (at the top end of the hierarchy) or if we'll be stuck with halogen headlights and incandescent taillights and whatnot to cheapen it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Wow that is actually pretty nice...the greenhouse has an Accord vibe to it What remains to be seen is if we'll get a model equipped like the one pictured (at the top end of the hierarchy) or if we'll be stuck with halogen headlights and incandescent taillights and whatnot to cheapen it out. Higher end models will be sourced from the EU...though outside of the ST and RS versions, I wonder how much demand there is for Ti models. I don't think Ford is backing away from trying to sell better equipped cars in the US. They just want lower cost models built in China to maximize profits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Higher end models will be sourced from the EU...though outside of the ST and RS versions, I wonder how much demand there is for Ti models. I don't think Ford is backing away from trying to sell better equipped cars in the US. They just want lower cost models built in China to maximize profits. Despite everything we are still building a decent amount of Ti models. It hasnt changed all that much from what I can tell. Definitely more STs though, thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Looks good, especially the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Wow that is actually pretty nice...the greenhouse has an Accord vibe to it Higher end models will be sourced from the EU...though outside of the ST and RS versions, I wonder how much demand there is for Ti models. I don't think Ford is backing away from trying to sell better equipped cars in the US. They just want lower cost models built in China to maximize profits. I forgot about that. Well maybe we'll get the model pictured after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Looks really nice. I just hope the base powertrain is competitive with the class leaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 OTT 6 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Looks like Ford poached some Mazda designers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Those wheels look ridiculously small. Something about the proportions don't sit right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Looks like Ford poached some Mazda designers. I agree that the grill looks Mazdish...at least Mazda has good (well great vs most other Japanese makes) styling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Those wheels look ridiculously small. Something about the proportions don't sit right. I just think it has a really wide belt line...the wheel openings look really low on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Those wheels look ridiculously small. Something about the proportions don't sit right. I think thats the camo doing its job and messing with your perception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I wonder how the size of the sedan will compare to MK1 Mondeo/Contour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Despite everything we are still building a decent amount of Ti models. It hasnt changed all that much from what I can tell. Definitely more STs though, thats for sure. Ford forces dealers to take a certain number of SEL's and Titanium's as part of their commodity and production mix. And they're pushing ST's like crazy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I wonder how the size of the sedan will compare to MK1 Mondeo/Contour... something I had fairly handy _ovl___wlb____w___ht_ 191.7 - 112.2 - 72.9 - 58.1 - Mondeo Mk4 CD4/Fusion wiki 190.7 - 112.2 - 74.3 - 59.1 - Mondeo Mk3 EUCD ...hatch=188.1/estate=190.2 190.0 - 109.1 - 69.3 - 54.0 - FordUK Mk2 Scorpio 1994-1998 186.4 - 108.7 - 69.5 - 54.6 - FordUK Mk1/Scorpio 186.3 - 108.4 - 71.3 - 56.3 - Mondeo Mk2 Nov2000-07 .....estate = 189.1 186.0 - 109.0 - 70.5 - 56.0 - UK Granada Mk2 1977-1989 ...estate=189.9 180.0 - 107.0 - 70.5 - 53.9 - UK Granada Mk1 1972–1977 179.4 - 106.5 - 68.9 - 54.0 - Mondeo Mk1 1996 ......estate = 183.9 ovl 178.4 - 102.7 - 68.0 - 53.8 - Sierra/XR4ti 176.4 - 106.5 - 68.8 - 54.0 - Mondeo Mk1 1992/3 ...estate = 182.3 ovl 168.5 - 100.8 - 64.8 - 50.7 - Capri Mk1 1969-74 168¼ - -98.0 - 62.5 - 56.5 - Cortina Mk1 '62-66 ......estate = 168½ 167.8 - 101.0 - 67.0 - 52.0 - Cortina Mk5 '79-82 (also Capri Mk3 '78-86) 167–9 - 100.7 - 66.9 - 53.4 - Capri Mk2 1974-78 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey61 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Those wheels look ridiculously small. Something about the proportions don't sit right. I agree, looks big n ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pictor Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Have you seen the leader of the bunch, the new civic. At least around here, I can't turn a corner without seeing those garish tail lights stareing me in the face. And don't even mention the sport model, makes the WRX look retrained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Have you seen the leader of the bunch, the new civic. At least around here, I can't turn a corner without seeing those garish tail lights stareing me in the face. And don't even mention the sport model, makes the WRX look retrained. And this year it will be or come close to outselling the Camry as the best selling sedan in America. If you want something more traditional in the segment, I'd look at the 2019 Jetta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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