Well, after looking at it quite a few times since this thread was started, I like it. But will really have to see one in person really get a good feel for it.
Design wise I think Ford did a pretty good job. IMO they have borrowed a lot design cues from both inside the "Blue Oval", (Fusion, Mustang, etc), and from outside competitors, (Saturn, Chevy, Honda). Ford is not unlike anyother car company out there. Everyone "borrows" design aspects from everyone else. Unless your talking "exotic", there are very, very few original car designs out there.
I like the new interior, but again will have to see one in person to check on the quality of fit, finish and materials used.
Like some others have stated I am disappointed with Ford on few things: 1) No 2.3 option, (A really, really big omission IMO), 2) I still can't understand why they can't make ABS w/ 4 wheel discs standard, (yeah I know, the bean counters at work), 3) No hatch option., (hmmmm, maybe my '04 2.3 ZX3 will be worth something after all at trade in time...
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All n' all, as I stated earlier, I think it looks pretty good. I mean when the pictures of the Fusion were released, I absolutely hated it, but it has grown on me quite a bit as of late. I guess with the being said, for me that it is, not hating the new Focus right out of the gate is a good thing.......
