to my surprise, many gov servants like driving continental cars, perhaps their money isnt hard earned or from their 'sweats'.

the Focus platform was originally made for the Focus, subsequently the Mazda 3 and Volvo S40 were built on the same Focus platform, albeit with their own strengths and cons to make the cars drive, look and feel different from each other. why the Focus was launched last among the three is a mystery to me..

sure it sounds expensive. 120k aint exactly loose cash, but compared to its direct competitors -Altis 1.8(122k), Sentra(112k), Optra5(106k), Civic(121k)- it looks pretty good

The new Ford Focus is developed from S40 chasis and not like before it is a very own new model – as per launch in Europe and US.

It is a good car. MY miss the Mondeo model – which is a best seller in Europe.

I am currently drive a 6 year old Mazda-derived Ford Laser. A very reliable car – (touchwood) never breakdown or give me problems. Mileage close to 220,000 kms and still using original clutch plate and pump, water pump, air-con compressor, steering box, gearbox, radiator and I am not thinking of doing overhaul !!! The car still handles very well. It is time to change very soon but with such a benchmarked set, I am not pretty sure which car to choose. Of course my first choice is Ford …. but at RM120K, it is expensive looo.

If you consider resale value etc, then go for the 3 safest brand la …Toyota, Honda and Nissan …. if you go for driving dynamics, then there is Ford Laser RS 2.0 or Mazda6 … go for the former, Ford Concessionaire is selling it at RM110K.

Baboonz, the hatch version is also available here, just slightly more expensive(better specs)

I would like to know if this latest Ford Focus was built by Mazda or by their own Ford plant in Philipines or somewhere else.If it was built by Mazda, that is awesome. Think about it, with RM120,000 we can have Japanese superior quality and European style exterior/interior. Not much choices that we have if we want European style car at average price(consider the price of Volvo, Renault, or Fiat). I agree with anyone who said it will sell like hotcakes, menacing other Japs models such as Corolla, Civic, or even Mazda6.

Please, anyone who knows more about this cool Ford Sedan could tell me who actually built it…….

ahhh….I didnt think that there were Fords in Malaysia. Still dont like the new Focus though. Prefer the older one. More hatch back. New Focus, don't know what it is. Sedan/hatch/Gen2-style. hmmmmmm not here nor there, neither fish nor fowl. Bo Tau bo buay. (no head or tail)

weird.

i sure hope it sells.. Ford MC spent bucket loads of money tuning the Focus to suit Asian tastes and roads.. different suspention set-up, minor styling changes -new grille, rims, tail lamps(sedan), and a sporty bodykit..

its funny to see that the 5-door variant is marketed as the more 'upmarket' version.. the sedan is not even available in the UK.

if the estimated price is true, surely itll sell like hotcakes. styling-wise it makes the Altis look very outdated. plus, the cars will come with the Ghia trim, which will make it a real bargain

i feel great to know this web site actually. thanks for the info, man!!