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Ford Focus leads personalized line-up at SEMA

baharnu submitted on 10/17/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:16:41 PM

7 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: 4wheelsblog.com

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Small is big in the U.

S. auto industry – and Ford is working to make small cars even bigger among customers with nine personalized 2008 Ford Focus models set to roll out at this month’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.

“The small car market is now the largest vehicle segment in the country with more than 2.7 million sales annually,” says Al Giombetti, executive director of Ford’s Customer Service division. “We want to signal that we have what it takes to help small-car buyers make a big statement in their vehicles. That’s why we’re offering a full spectrum of personalization options ranging from full-body kits and wheels to audio systems and racing parts for under the hood.”

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Ford Focus leads personalized line-up at SEMA

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DaHarder

I've seen the 2008 running around Vegas testing for months now, and even though I know it's running on (near) decade old gear, it does look rather pleasant, and the sedan has quite a few Mondeo styling cues.

For the average buyer on a budget, I think it'll do fine.

Nice to see SEMA embrace it.

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Posted on 10/17/2007 8:30:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofoxone

Please, just let it die... they added a few tacky details to the design that just act as gimmicks. The result? Still tacky. BRING US THE EURO VERSION!

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Posted on 10/17/2007 9:32:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Matthew1

Hope they can fix it.

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Posted on 10/17/2007 11:09:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Bmw8ter

These aftermarket upgrades might be the only redeeming factor for this turd. The engine options are pathetic.

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Posted on 10/18/2007 8:47:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

There are no engine "options--" there's one OPTION. And it's terrible. It goes even worse than these cars look.

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Posted on 10/18/2007 11:48:22 PM | | Votes: 2   

Bmw8ter

I know of the 2.0 PZEV motor, but I swear there was a stronger engine option, still weak at best.

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Posted on 10/19/2007 5:52:30 PM | | Votes: 1   

rok_altima

This car looks more plasticy than ever. It is quite tacky and overdone to try and make it look "cool". Shiney chrome front? Plastic fender vents? Clear lens tail lamps? And a plastic silver painted inteior lifted from a TV manufacturer's supply bin.

This vehicle does little to improve Ford's image and commitment in the North American market. It is a poor reskin of a model that has already been redesigned in the rest of the world.

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Posted on 10/18/2007 8:44:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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