2010 Detroit: 2012 Ford Focus heats up compact car segment

January 11, 2010March 3, 2010 Omar Rana 2010 Detroit Auto Show, 2012, Compact Cars, Ford Focus, Hatchbacks, Sedans

Key Competitors: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Cruze, Nissan Sentra.
Power: 2.0L DI Ti-VCT 4-cylinder 155-hp / 145 lb-ft.
Transmission: 6-speed manual, dry-clutch 6-speed PowerShift automatic.
Availability: Early 2011.
Pricing: TBA.

Just a couple of hours ago we provided you with all the details and high-res press photos of the 2012 Ford Focus. We now bring you live images of the new 2012 Focus from the 2010 Detroit Auto Show floor.

Besides the gasoline model that will hit dealerships in early 2011, FoMoCo has confirmed a battery electric version for the later part of next year. Also in the works is an EcoBoost version of the 2.0L. Will we finally get a high-performance RS version on the stateside? Only time will tell.

For now, let us know what you think of the 2012 Ford Focus in the comments section below. Click here to view our original post with all the details.

Follow the jump for more high-res pictures from Detroit.

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