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Dynamic next-generation Ford Focus debuts

The new Ford Focus made its worldwide debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. With it, Ford plans to raise the C-segment benchmark once more, targeting class-leading driving quality that blends outstanding steering precision and road feedback with significantly improved refinement and ride control.

Engineers have updated the suspension concepts from prior models, developing optimized new designs for the “control blade” multilink rear suspension and the semi-isolated front and rear subframes. The chassis design is complemented by a completely new electric power steering system, which has been carefully tuned to deliver pure and precise responses at high speed while remaining light and maneuverable for parking.

All global customers will benefit from the same quality of dynamic performance in the new Focus. Identical chassis and suspension architecture is being used for all markets, except for minor regional tuning differences, such as local tire specifications.

Production will begin simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and will go on sale early 2011.

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