It’s only January, but Auto Express has already driven the most important new car of 2011! This is the third generation of Ford’s best-selling Focus. And it really is all-new: there’s a new platform, a new look, a host of new gadgets and a super-efficient range of new engines.

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Interesting article. I am more taken with the eco boost engines but It will be interesting to see how how turbocharged high pressure direct injection petrol engines compare to diesel engines that use similar technology in terms of reliability. The mk3 Focus itself appears to have a boring korean/japanese exterior design and a rather fussy interior design for my liking. Still it will be a common sight on our roads and as I tend to buy cars when they are 3-4 years old I'm sure there will be plenty of choice in a few years time on the used market.