While the Focus satisfies the boy racers, hot rodders will be impressed with the large bulging bonnet flanked underneath by distinct round fog lamps.  It gets faux side scoops, a revised side skirt and a subtle rear spoiler as well.  Inside, the leather and suede sports seats are complimented by the titanium colored gauges and a cobra-shaped leather and aluminum shift knob.

At the end of the day, as I turned the keys back to Dave, I couldn’t believe my sadness. Here were two cars, either of which would give me an insurance nightmare, are actually the most fun thing this side of a Lamborghini.  Driving these two SVT cars was fun and at the same time a challenge.  It was like asking that high-school crush of yours to the school dance—a nerve wrecking experience, but ended up with a goodnight kiss.  This time though, your crush ended up bringing her younger sister.●

Focus's "new edge" approach still manages to look alright despite the messy lay-out (top). Gearshift is short and precise (bottom).

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