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About FORD FOCUS
The Ford Focus is a compact car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It emerged as a replacement of the Ford Escort in the European market in 1998. The Ford Focus is known for its reliability and has an excellent reputation among its buyers. It is sold in multiple bodyworks, being the Hatchback, Sedan and Family versions the most popular ones.
The Focus was first created to substitute the Ford Escort. The original version was designed by the Ford Europe division. Ford Motor Company intended to create a compact car with a fresh look that was attractive to the global market. It soon became incredibly popular. In 2001 and 2002, it became the top selling car worldwide.
In 2004, Ford Focus second generation arived to the European market. Meanwhile, the North American market decided to part ways in design, dropping the hatchback and wagon versions while keeping only the sedan and coupé bodyworks. The Ford Focus MK II has its European platform, and the American one kept the original chasis.
Seven years later, in 2011, the Ford Focus Mk3 became a global phenomenon. It was launched in the American and European market at the same time, reaching the rest of the world later on. This generation saw the arrival of EcoBoost engines. This generation also saw sports cars versions, such as the Focus ST and the Focus RS. This versions inherited the 2.3 engine of the Ford Mustang.
The fourth and present generation of Focus —launched in 2008— continued its original lines with a sporty twist. There is a crossover version called Active. The Focus Mk4 is sold exclusively in Asian and European markets, since Ford Motor Company preferred to markets their SUV range in the North American market.
Among its competitors we can highlight the Toyota Auris / Corolla, the Honda Civic, the Peugeot 308, the Hyundai i30, the Renault Megane and the Mazda 3 among others. This car has four generations to date.


























































