Ford Focus (2000 to 2018)

The Focus was introduced by Ford in 1998, with separate generations and variants for Europe and the US. The first generation was launched in 1998 in Europe (Ford Focus Mk1 EU) and in 2000 in the US (Ford Focus Mk1 US), with hatchback, sedan and wagon body styles. The second generation was sold in Europe from 2004 to 2010 (Ford Focus Mk2 EU), featuring improved refinement and versions such as the ST, RS and RS500. In the US, the Focus Mk2 was sold from 2008 to 2011 (Ford Focus Mk2 US), offered only as a sedan and coupe. The third generation produced between 2011 and 2018 (Ford Focus Mk3), was the first truly global Focus, featuring a modern design, and EcoBoost engines. Overall, the Focus has been recognized for its dynamic handling, variety of versions and a strong presence in both global markets and in motorsport as it has also been used as a base to develop race cars. The Focus remains in production as a basic transport vehicle today in a few global markets, but it is not tracked at Classic.com after the Mk3.