[ZX3_2NV]

Take note North Americans: The Ford iosis MAX concept that will debut tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show features the evolution of Ford Europe's Kinetic styling language that will be featured on the next-gen Focus. Why should you care? Because Ford has officially stated that North America and Europe will once again be sold the same Focus when the next model debuts. While the front is all Focus, the rear of the iosis MAX, including the trick two-piece rear hatch, is supposedly previewing the next C-Max, a Euro-only MPV that could also be sold in the States sometime in the near future. The interior, meanwhile, features many elements not suitable for production like floating seats upholstered in see-through netting, but the general shape of the dash could be close to production form if past Ford concepts are anything to go by. Perhaps the most exciting thing about the iosis MAX concept is its engine: a 1.6L EcoBoost four-cylinder that's turbocharged and features direct injection to produce an impressive 178bhp. Mated to a dual-clutch transmission that's tuned for green driving, the powerplant is said to be 20% more efficient than a similarly sized gas engine. This engine will likely debut in the next-gen Focus and may be the second EcoBoost powerplant to join the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 here in the U.S. We'll bring you live shots of the iosis MAX from the floor of the Geneva Motor Show as soon as Ford pulls off the covers, so stay tuned.

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[NOS2Go4Me]

178BHP and a DSG? Tanker, you're sitting in the back and I'm buying an old F150 for a winter beater :lol:

[Flofocus]

fawk thats ugly, subaru ugly. :P :lol:

[konafocuswrc]

if that is going to be next global focus and no rs coming in, i m out..
i m buying eagle eye sti..

[ZX3_2NV]

There not saying anything about the RS Everyone relax

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Ford didn't bother with a press conference in Geneva, but it did reveal a very important concept in the city by the lake. The Iosis Max is billed as a preview of Ford's next generation C-Segment car, also known in Europe as the Focus. In 2011, the Focus is getting a redesign and going global, and the Iosis Max is a clear indication of where Ford is going with its new compact sedan.

If the Verve-to-Fiesta transformation is any example, the shapes of the concept could carry over to the production Focus. The sliding rear doors and center tunnel -- reminiscent of last year's Explorer America concept -- probably won't make an appearance in showrooms, nor will the headlamps, which feature gills similar to those found underneath a mushroom cap.

Under the hood the Iosis features the same 1.6L EcoBoost, dual-clutch transmission and auto start-stop featured on the Lincoln Concept C and Volvo S60 concepts in Detroit. When the next Focus arrives in 2011, expect this powertrain to achieve almost 40 mpg (combined) with decent performance to boot.

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[dBlast]

What's with the 'labia' lights?

[Drivesthebeast]

Rims are awesome, tailights are awesome, side profile of the car is nice too. Glad they are thinking about going with a radical/ultra modern euro look to this car, instead of "Smooth n' safe" like Toyota...

Crazy headlights...wonder if they are LED or Xenon, with some kind of crazy reflector setup...

[konafocuswrc]

it is concept, you are not going to see that headlight, wheels, side mirrors, front grille(instead gets dull looking plastic) in production..that is only if they decide to make it..