Want to see the 2009 Focus? *Pics added! - Page 6 - Focaljet

**focaljet-1** · 05-13-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OmniFocus

Jalopnik doesn't usually ask stupid questions, but in response to "was it necessary?"... The answer is yes.

Although you have to wonder about an automotive journalist that refers to wheels as "rims".

**BUR_ZX3** · 05-13-2008, 12:45 AM

This is VERY positive.

I am optomistic for the future of the Focus after seeing how Ford responded to the feedback from teh customers!

**Random Select** · 05-13-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodkris

All it needs now is coilovers

factory installed coilovers would have been nice

i really like the look for the '09 SES coupe. let's hope ford gets 2010 done right without the need of a redesign and criticism from the "pundits."

**Johnny_P** · 05-13-2008, 12:56 AM

Looks better. The foglights integrated into the bumper are nice, MUCH MUCH better than the 08 look of tacked on fogs.

Black chrome FTW! The headlights look nice now, and the grille isn't overpowering anymore.

Not sold on the rear wing, I think it looks cheesy.

Wheels look great on that. They should have done that a while ago. I bet the 6 spoke SVT wheels would look even better.

**Z63R** · 05-13-2008, 12:58 AM

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BUR_ZX3

This is VERY positive.

I am optimistic for the future of the Focus after seeing how Ford responded to the feedback from teh customers!

Mullally ftw... for listening the last few years to north american enthusiasts' desire to own euro-spec and euro-spec performance Ford cars.

Although this '09 Focus is about the last of the C170 (long live the Original! :-)~) it sure is nice to see "mainstream" america look for it out of fuel price frustration then to pick up on it due to it's bland but safe styling...

and then be rewarded in and for their purchase by owning a good car that's fun to drive!

Add to this the fine aftermarket performance vision of companies like FocusSport, and, indeed, the future does not look so grim.

**focuspl99** · 05-13-2008, 01:17 AM

im digging the roof spoiler actually......something about the refresh is whispering "escort RS" into my ear.......

this car.....with coilovers and FS STG II.....+in white would be good for me lol

**MEANSVT** · 05-13-2008, 01:33 AM

i like it and may consider buying one but on the other hand maybe i should wait to see if they come out with a more performance based version.

**blazealm** · 05-13-2008, 01:37 AM

yea i cant make it there but u guys just make sure u ask will there be a performace base version cause right now cobalt ss and the srt 4 not to mention the imports are kick our butts so hopefully ford will see the light and bring over some sort of performance package or version JUST MAKE SURRE U ASK THAT FOR ME AND THE REST OF US

**Ataru** · 05-13-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BUR_ZX3

This is VERY positive.

I am optomistic for the future of the Focus after seeing how Ford responded to the feedback from teh customers!

Yes....mad props to Ford for listening and taking action so quickly!

**fastway40** · 05-13-2008, 01:47 AM

I like the new styling, it kinda takes from the svtf styling, the bumpers and wheels anyway. its great! Its really great that ford responded so well.

**ZedX31485** · 05-13-2008, 01:52 AM

I would like to see it in a different color

I bet it looks good in white

**BUR_ZX3** · 05-13-2008, 02:20 AM

oh... and don't don't hold your breath for these cars soon. From what I understand (and this is just a source... but not from inside ford... kinda a friend of a friend) the SEMA cars this year are shipping 2008s but also sending out 2009 body parts for the builders to install themselves.

So I'd say job 1 isn't until Mid to Late October. Even if the full production line isn't rolling... they should be able to get the pre-production cars out in time for SEMA, so I'm guessing the whole MY will be late this year. (to be expected)

**ORANGECRATE** · 05-13-2008, 04:09 AM

looks good, i already liked the 08's to begin with. this shows what the car can be with a little extra thought. i'm glad to hear that Ford is listening to what the focus enthusiast's, and future buyers are wanting.

**GapBoyPCS** · 05-13-2008, 04:20 AM

I guess it's a good change forward. I was expecting something more, but it's good to see it though. Kinda looks hatchback-ish with that top spoiler.

My question is whether Ford will make a last minute decision to use some of these ideas (deleted chrome piece behind the front wheels, revised front bumper, rims and grille) in a "sport" version of the sedan?

Has anyone been able to find an MY09 "sheet" like that found on BON forums and other sites that has the other changes? To be honest, knowing these changes will sway my purchase options.

**wilko** · 05-13-2008, 05:44 AM

Looks good, but now it looks toned down. I like the gunmetal look, and the deleted faux side vents is a major improvement. Over all I dont feel burned for getting a 08.

Its funny how getting rid of the vent trim gave the car more of an implied line that flows allong the side of the car. I still wish Ford took the square creases out of the front bumper and handled the flow from the hood to the lower grill differently. I wont know if the 09 will have the same caracter lines on the front that the 08 has with the new bumper, until I see it in person (or if a pic of the front is snapped at 6'-0" A.F.F.

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**Egz** · 05-13-2008, 06:30 AM

Its a good attempt, and I'm happy Ford is trying, but something still isn't just right about it, and I really can't put my finger on it.

**BRZX3R** · 05-13-2008, 06:39 AM

Huge improvement over the 2008 car! I would not go out and buy one yet, but compared to the 2008 redesign, the 2009 is a step in the right direction. I am happy to see the fake vents gone and the removal of all the chrome. It is a band-aid, but a decent looking one. Overall, the design lacks the visual punch of the orginal 98-04 cars, but they sure did a good job making a quick fix.

**hotrodkris** · 05-13-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BUR_ZX3

oh... and don't don't hold your breath for these cars soon. From what I understand (and this is just a source... but not from inside ford... kinda a friend of a friend) the SEMA cars this year are shipping 2008s but also sending out 2009 body parts for the builders to install themselves.

So I'd say job 1 isn't until Mid to Late October. Even if the full production line isn't rolling... they should be able to get the pre-production cars out in time for SEMA, so I'm guessing the whole MY will be late this year. (to be expected)

****!

Oh well. We need a small car soon, and we'd like another Focus. If it's an 08 w/ an 09 mug on it who cares. We were looking at a Fit, but the local dealers are so creepy and pushy that we said forget it, we'll just go through Allan.

I would like to have a Focus by FOTB tho

**wilko** · 05-13-2008, 07:12 AM

I was reading the responces at Auto Blog... They hate it over there. The concensus seems to be that Ford made the car "blander".

OK, I am at work and I finally have a chance to really see the pic's (crappy CRT at home). It appears that Ford softened the creases on the rear bumper (good thing). I dont think the fishmouth lower grill works. It looks upside down to me. The front bumper screams 2004 SVT, while the rest of the front looks uncomplemented. Now the car needs a chin spoiler, allong with a tint and drop. I still like the Dark chrome, and the side of the car still looks 100% better w/o the vents, but the front is wrong.

IMO I will take the 08 over the 09. I like the full oragami design better. Plus I wont look out of place playing the Cash Money Millionairs Greatest Hits from my Zune w/ all of the bling-bling chrome.

**darkpuppet** · 05-13-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ataru

Yes....mad props to Ford for listening and taking action so quickly!

See.. I'm just not so sure...

The focus has always been a bit of a polarizing design.. and this just looks like a compromised '08. Props to Ford for listening, but -1 for just blanding down the design.

Ford Marketing to Ford Engineers: "our surveys say that people don't like the chrome grills"

Ford Engineers: "but we have a 5 year supply of these grills, what are we supposed to do?"

Marketing: I dunno... just make it less shiny or something...

Engineering: *spots a can of nightshade* .. I have an idea....

**BRZX3R** · 05-13-2008, 07:26 AM

Autoblog's readers seem to hate everything! I don't read people comments anymore on there as they usually don't agree with mine, and always against anything Ford does. Detroit Free Press bloggers are the same way. Besides a complete redesign from the ground up, I don't see too many other ways they could have fixed the 08 Coupe', other than what they did.

**focaljet-1** · 05-13-2008, 08:34 AM

Styling aside, which is subjective, most blog commenters have probably never even driven a Focus. And, of those that have, very few have pushed one to its limit to find out exactly how great of a driver's car it is.

**Rally Man** · 05-13-2008, 08:55 AM

**secondechomatt** · 05-13-2008, 08:55 AM

preq drop/tint/ and the afformentioned lip spoiler.

05-13-2008, 12:45 AM	#127
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On the Set of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Posts: 35,275	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** This is VERY positive. I am optomistic for the future of the Focus after seeing how Ford responded to the feedback from teh customers! __________________ Formerly known as "The Spicy Sausage Bandit"

05-13-2008, 01:17 AM	#131
focuspl99 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,206	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** im digging the roof spoiler actually......something about the refresh is whispering "escort RS" into my ear....... this car.....with coilovers and FS STG II.....+in white would be good for me lol __________________ Paul

05-13-2008, 01:33 AM	#132
MEANSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita,KS but SO.CAL at heart Posts: 2,422	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** i like it and may consider buying one but on the other hand maybe i should wait to see if they come out with a more performance based version.

05-13-2008, 01:37 AM	#133
blazealm TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 138	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** yea i cant make it there but u guys just make sure u ask will there be a performace base version cause right now cobalt ss and the srt 4 not to mention the imports are kick our butts so hopefully ford will see the light and bring over some sort of performance package or version JUST MAKE SURRE U ASK THAT FOR ME AND THE REST OF US __________________ a

05-13-2008, 01:47 AM	#135
fastway40 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 133	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** I like the new styling, it kinda takes from the svtf styling, the bumpers and wheels anyway. its great! Its really great that ford responded so well. __________________ 2000ZX3 -Chase#40

05-13-2008, 01:52 AM	#136
ZedX31485 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,375	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** I would like to see it in a different color I bet it looks good in white __________________ Gone: 2001 Pitch Black ZX3 New: 2008 Reflex Silver GTI with DSG

05-13-2008, 02:20 AM	#137
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On the Set of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Posts: 35,275	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** oh... and don't don't hold your breath for these cars soon. From what I understand (and this is just a source... but not from inside ford... kinda a friend of a friend) the SEMA cars this year are shipping 2008s but also sending out 2009 body parts for the builders to install themselves. So I'd say job 1 isn't until Mid to Late October. Even if the full production line isn't rolling... they should be able to get the pre-production cars out in time for SEMA, so I'm guessing the whole MY will be late this year. (to be expected) __________________ Formerly known as "The Spicy Sausage Bandit"

05-13-2008, 04:09 AM	#138
ORANGECRATE TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 224	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** looks good, i already liked the 08's to begin with. this shows what the car can be with a little extra thought. i'm glad to hear that Ford is listening to what the focus enthusiast's, and future buyers are wanting.

05-13-2008, 04:20 AM	#139
GapBoyPCS Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Waterloo/Toronto/GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,824	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added! I guess it's a good change forward. I was expecting something more, but it's good to see it though. Kinda looks hatchback-ish with that top spoiler. My question is whether Ford will make a last minute decision to use some of these ideas (deleted chrome piece behind the front wheels, revised front bumper, rims and grille) in a "sport" version of the sedan? Has anyone been able to find an MY09 "sheet" like that found on BON forums and other sites that has the other changes? To be honest, knowing these changes will sway my purchase options. __________________ Richard - 2002 ZTS \| Sangria Red \| 381,000+ km...need I say more? OFOC - Ontario Focus Owners Club \| SVTOA-Toronto \| SVTOA Redline Rendezvous On Track [FJ] focaljet - Forum & Signature Guidelines - Welcome to the Jet - Team Canada - FJ Store - Sponsors - SEARCH**

05-13-2008, 05:44 AM	#140
wilko Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WNY Posts: 1,344	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** Looks good, but now it looks toned down. I like the gunmetal look, and the deleted faux side vents is a major improvement. Over all I dont feel burned for getting a 08. Its funny how getting rid of the vent trim gave the car more of an implied line that flows allong the side of the car. I still wish Ford took the square creases out of the front bumper and handled the flow from the hood to the lower grill differently. I wont know if the 09 will have the same caracter lines on the front that the 08 has with the new bumper, until I see it in person (or if a pic of the front is snapped at 6'-0" A.F.F. )

05-13-2008, 06:30 AM	#141
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,341	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** Its a good attempt, and I'm happy Ford is trying, but something still isn't just right about it, and I really can't put my finger on it.

05-13-2008, 06:39 AM	#142
BRZX3R Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan, USA Posts: 2,699	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** Huge improvement over the 2008 car! I would not go out and buy one yet, but compared to the 2008 redesign, the 2009 is a step in the right direction. I am happy to see the fake vents gone and the removal of all the chrome. It is a band-aid, but a decent looking one. Overall, the design lacks the visual punch of the orginal 98-04 cars, but they sure did a good job making a quick fix. __________________ 2003 Pitch Black SVTF 3-door EAP #1339 of 3985 Tuned by FocusSport K & N filter, 17" Axis Touring Cup wheels, FS UDP, VF Transmission mount, and Steeda STS Torque: Helping little people get things done with a lot of D, much less F.

05-13-2008, 07:12 AM	#144
wilko Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WNY Posts: 1,344	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** I was reading the responces at Auto Blog... They hate it over there. The concensus seems to be that Ford made the car "blander". OK, I am at work and I finally have a chance to really see the pic's (crappy CRT at home). It appears that Ford softened the creases on the rear bumper (good thing). I dont think the fishmouth lower grill works. It looks upside down to me. The front bumper screams 2004 SVT, while the rest of the front looks uncomplemented. Now the car needs a chin spoiler, allong with a tint and drop. I still like the Dark chrome, and the side of the car still looks 100% better w/o the vents, but the front is wrong. IMO I will take the 08 over the 09. I like the full oragami design better. Plus I wont look out of place playing the Cash Money Millionairs Greatest Hits from my Zune w/ all of the bling-bling chrome. Last edited by wilko : 05-13-2008 at 07:27 AM.

05-13-2008, 07:26 AM	#146
BRZX3R Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan, USA Posts: 2,699	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** Autoblog's readers seem to hate everything! I don't read people comments anymore on there as they usually don't agree with mine, and always against anything Ford does. Detroit Free Press bloggers are the same way. Besides a complete redesign from the ground up, I don't see too many other ways they could have fixed the 08 Coupe', other than what they did. __________________ 2003 Pitch Black SVTF 3-door EAP #1339 of 3985 Tuned by FocusSport K & N filter, 17" Axis Touring Cup wheels, FS UDP, VF Transmission mount, and Steeda STS Torque: Helping little people get things done with a lot of D, much less F.

05-13-2008, 08:55 AM	#148
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05-13-2008, 08:55 AM	#149
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