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Next generation Ford Focus more muscle


The next generation, due here next year, has a bolder nose, more angular lines and a muscular shoulder line, replacing the soft rounded curves of the current model.

In July, Australia gets a diesel Focus and a cabriolet Focus shortly after, but they are in the style of the current model.

The next Focus was designed by Martin Smith who also designed the Mondeo, which will arrive here later this year.

It is expected to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Meanwhile, Ford has unveiled a special sporty WRC-S version of the current model at the Barcelona Motor Show.

Numbers have been limited to 666 by some savvy marketing devil and each model is signed by Ford rally star Marcus Gronholm.

It is believed the 100kW Focus will be sold in Spain only.