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Old 22nd April 2011, 10:52   #91
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Re: Ford Focus Sedan caught testing in Chennai

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Oh believe me, this is a scoop, A focus does exist at the Chennai Plant.
Even the President of Ford India, Mr Michael Boneham has told during the Fiesta unveiling that the C(Focus) and CD(Mondeo) platforms are heading to India
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I was hoping the Mondeo heads there instead of the US spec Fusion.. Do Ford also intend to launch their A6 competitor (in their own words) - the Taurus?
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I was hoping the Mondeo heads there instead of the US spec Fusion.. Do Ford also intend to launch their A6 competitor (in their own words) - the Taurus?
What?? Is the Taurus an A6 rival? In what way? Size or space or features or quattro technology or PRICING?
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What?? Is the Taurus an A6 rival? In what way? Size or space or features or quattro technology or PRICING?
Well - everything. 2013 Ford Taurus gets 2.0L EcoBoost four, styling tweaks [w/video] — Autoblog - Here is the story from the NY Auto show where Ford did make this reference.
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Re: Ford Focus Sedan caught testing in Chennai

Friends, here is an interesting article on Ford Focus on bsmotoring

Is the Focus coming next year?

As per the article, Ford Focus may be brought to India in 2012 to take on Civic
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Friends, here is an interesting article on Ford Focus on bsmotoring

Is the Focus coming next year?

As per the article, Ford Focus may be brought to India in 2012 to take on Civic
That sure was an interesting article Simhi. The diesels sound pretty interesting, though they might not be as powerful as the Cruze, the driveabilty and the famous Handling might act in the Focus's favour. Though I don't like the front bumper much.
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Friends, here is an interesting article on Ford Focus on bsmotoring

Is the Focus coming next year?

As per the article, Ford Focus may be brought to India in 2012 to take on Civic
Thats an interesting piece of information. Thanks for sharing!

Very modern looking car, and can be a good competition to the likes of Laura, Civic etc.

Mustang: Any further scoop on this?

Attached are some pictures of the 2012 Focus sedan (courtsey: www.ford.com)
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Thats an interesting piece of information. Thanks for sharing!

Very modern looking car, and can be a good competition to the likes of Laura, Civic etc.

Mustang: Any further scoop on this?

Attached are some pictures of the 2012 Focus sedan (courtsey: www.ford.com)
Yes the Focus sedan is coming to India. Do check out the thread "Ford India's future plans" for all the latest scoops and information about Ford India. This piece of information was posted there.
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Re: Ford Focus Sedan caught testing in Chennai

Guys, I do agree the Focus is a good car alright.

But I do not believe why do we have so much activity/ expectation for a car which is not even planned till the year end. It will take a long time for this to come to India.

In fact, I would he amazed if Focus makes it on the roads by this time next year. So please keep all your excitement at the bay.
Unless if we have any scoop pics which are always welcome
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2012 Ford Focus Saloon, New Ford Focus Saloon

This car will be a really exciting launch next year with good set of engines and Ford's trademark "Driver's car" handling charateristics, very stylish interiors ! Waiting for consolidated Scoops
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Thank god they plan to launch the 2012 focus in India. The existing version would have been dead on arrival!

I like the styling of the new focus. Looks neat in and out. With both diesel and petrol being launched, it should do good numbers and provide a decent alternative to the dud corolla diesel!
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The taurus is not really an A6 competitor. Its a full size sedan which competes in American market against the impala, charger and the 300. Its a reskinned version of the 2005 ford five hundred which uses a volvo S 80 derived platform. The car is OK but hasn't really set the sales charts on fire, despite the 365 hp SHO version. And I ain't a fan of the design either as much as I like the EUCD Mondeo. AND the less said about the 2013 taurus facelift, the better.
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Any update on the Focus? This thread seems to have died out.

Mustang - any info on whats happening on this front? Have they begun testing the car? and have there been any scoop sightings?
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With New Fiesta becoming overpriced and underpowered the focus now shifts to Focus

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Any update on the Focus? This thread seems to have died out.

Mustang - any info on whats happening on this front? Have they begun testing the car? and have there been any scoop sightings?
I have not seen any article or heard of any news on the Focus! Maybe it is just a speculation? I request the mods to close the thread until any spy pictures or scoops make this thread any worthy! I can only see pictures of the Fiesta Classic's spy pictures in this thread as of now
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