247 HP Ford Focus ST coming to the U.S.

[gonyofam3]

Originally Posted by Autoblog.com
Earlier this year, Ford promised us a hotter version of the all-new Focus, and at this month's Paris Motor Show, the Blue Oval is sticking to its word.

The 2012 Ford Focus ST will be the brand's first high-performance model developed under the watchful eye of its global performance vehicle team, and while the hatch you see here is being billed as a "design study," make no mistake – this will form the basis of the ST coming to market in early 2012.

Power is provided by an EcoBoost 2.0-liter inline four churning out 247 turbocharged horsepower, and Ford promises that the ST's handling and aural delights will live up to the marque's performance heritage. FoMoCo also makes it clear that the ST is bound for "all global markets from early 2012" so those of us in the States should finally get a crack at what's traditionally been a Euro-only affair.

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[Ruskiy]

:barf:

 

[PRND[S]]

IMHO it actually looks much nicer than some of the Japanese competition, and I'm sure it will appeal to younger buyers. I'm glad to see Ford doing well, their outlook was pretty bleak for a while.

 

[mlowmk5]

I think with a tamer color and some nicer wheels it could look pretty nice.

 

[LOUCFUR]

it looks good, just dont like the exhaust

 

[Halvie]

Dumb question, but will there be a 3-door model? Wonder what the pricing on this will be. Like the looks. Should look pretty nice in a different color. Better than wrx/sti hatch imo.

 

[lar32]

I think it looks pretty good. :thumbsup:

 

[curiouskyle16]

That color is gross... I think it would look pretty cool in black!

 

[Silver-Bolt]

You can sure see the Mazda influence on the frontend. Overall not bad looking at all. Hope they bring a 3-door.

 

[Sudu420]

def mazda influence on the front end.. imo there is just to many wierd lines going in wierd directions.. for me it doesnt work.. but thats just my 2 cents

 

[Myfast_GTI]

I like it... a lot. :thumbsup:

My assumption is that the US market will get a slightly different front fascia... kind of like what they did the the Fiesta.

 

[Dybz]

shrink the front air dam a bit, make the color a bit more rusty orange, and i'ld rock it.

 

[GTI6120]

I like it! Will definitely consider purchasing when it's time for a new car.

 

[utekineir]

2012 lot can happen by then

 

[gti314]

Found On Road Dead...Color is not to appealing, wheels i like kinda look like newer vw wheels, as for the exaust i doubt youll have to worry about it considering it will be the first the thing changed along with CAI by younger customers...Interior is really nice and futuristic surprisingly