Focus RS MkII Unveiling Video and pictures

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I was an honoured guest at the pre-press launch yesterday afternoon as part of the RS Owners Club.

I was a bit sceptical at first prior to seeing it in the flesh, however all my views have now changed.

What an amazing looking car with the power to match.

I will not be replacing mine for the newer version until I can afford a used one when I finish University.

Video: http://blip.tv/file/1102775

The images don't do the green justice, it looks superb and contrasts so well against the gloss black.

Due to the number of photos taken I have linked to my flickr photo slideshow for the event.

Enjoy

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Pictures: http://flickr.com/photos/8816532@N02/sets/...302968049/show/

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Sweet, but not a fan of that spoiler.

My missus has just been told she's getting a new Focus for her company car. She was a little miffed, because for the last 10 years, neither of us have been big Ford fans. But the new model is so nice!

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... Now that's nice, but do us a favor. can we like, have your Focus, please? As Canucks, we're closer to Europe than Americas. Um, we have the Queen on your currency, but we don't have your Fords :/

I mean seriously, how can the people I live with on this continent not prefer that Focus over what we have here? And the fact that those are turbocharged. Is it because it would cost too much and people here would never pay ~$40,000 USD for a Focus?

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I don't like it. The huge wing in contrasting color makes it look like it doesn't belong and is some piece of ricer bling; I'd like to see it in matching color. The "vents" in the front fenders behind the wheels and I pray they are actually functional don't blend with the rest of body either. I'm not a big fan of the seats and the headlights have an unattractive compound curve at the top. I think they took too many cues from aftermarket tuners, too much of it likes like aftermarket add ons.

I do like the aggressive front openings and I bet that actually makes good front down force as well as great cooling. I like the VW style antenna also. Maybe it will grow on me and I can forgive a lot of styling sins if it drives well.

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I think they took too many cues from aftermarket tuners, too much of it likes like aftermarket add ons.

You should rewind 15 years ago and check out the Ford Escort's success with Cosworth in rallying. They've been doing this for quite a while in Europe, you know, making good cars :rofl:

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You should rewind 15 years ago and check out the Ford Escort's success with Cosworth in rallying. They've been doing this for quite a while in Europe, you know, making good cars :rofl:

I'm well aware of the Cosworth's success. That doesn't mean I have to like the styling of this new model or even of the older models. I do not like the styling, as I said if it performs well then I can forgive a lot of other problems. Do they plan on a factory rally team with this model?

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... Now that's nice, but do us a favor. can we like, have your Focus, please? As Canucks, we're closer to Europe than Americas. Um, we have the Queen on your currency, but we don't have your Fords :/

The Euro Focus, Fiesta, etc would be brought over model year 2010 as far as I heard.

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