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Article: FORD FOCUS(ES) ON THE FUTURE
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- Herald-News (Joliet, IL)
- Article date:
- November 1, 1998
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The Ford Focus range -- and a glimpse of what is to still to come -- made their public debut at this year's Paris Motor Show.
For the first time, Ford is displayed the complete Ford Focus model range, made up of three-, four- and five-door and wagon models, as well as an all-new Ford Focus World Rally Car.
Already, the Ford Focus is the only car among the major competitors with a fully independent rear suspension system, and it has the stiffest, lightest body structure in its class.
These two factors help give the Ford Focus an edge on driving dynamics.
The lightweight structure also plays a part in providing class-leading fuel economy, which Ford claims is 10 per cent better than the ...