[ZX3_2NV]

Could the North American market finally get the Ford Focus RS? According to the latest reports, it could happen. But not until after the next-generation model debuts in a couple of years. Like the new Fiesta, the next Focus is being developed as a global product, with the North American market in mind as much as those overseas. And with the amalgamation of Ford's performance divisions in the United States and Europe – SVT and Team RS, respectively – an RS version could reach American shores in a few years' time.

According to Automotive News, Ford's global performance guru Hermann Salebauch says the potential for a U.S.-market Focus RS depends entirely on demand. That is, if enough American buyers want an RS, it could happen. So what do you think, should Ford give its home market a smokin' hot hatch based on the next Focus? Leave your thoughts in the comments section because... well... who knows?

Focus RS at Paris Auto Show

[darkpuppet]

*deep breath*

*holds breath*

[NefCanuck]

Don't do that DP, death by oxygen starvation is a horrible way to go :P

NefCanuck

[Frost__2001]

hmm I'm suprised they don't want to include Australia's Ford performance devision into that mix, as they have some really nice mods for their cars including body kits.

[NOS2Go4Me]

It has to be priced to fight the Mustang GT, the budget EVO (RS?) and the WRX265 while offering the "least" appealing powertrain layout of all of them - FWD. I love, you love it, but the lemmings don't love it and the lemmings are needed to justify the launch.

Unless they just say ,,|, ,|,, and lump it in after the new SHO? Dare I hope? :o

[Oscar The Grouch]

With the way the current market is, not sure if people will be able to buy anyways.