\nIt’s taken far too long, but an all-new Ford Focus<\/a> has arrived and we just saw it in the metal at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show<\/a>. Complete with a new platform, new engine, some shapely sheetmetal and a host of tech, this new Focus that we’ll finally be sharing with Europe and the rest of the world is about to set a new bar for the small car C-segment.<\/p>\n The Focus will initially be available in the U.S. in both four- and five-door hatchback body styles, with a three-door hatch and coupe likely in the works as well. A new 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine producing 155 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque will be the only engine at launch, but buyers will have a choice between a six-speed manual transmission and Ford’s new six-speed dual-clutch transmission. <\/p>\n Ford also confirmed during its press conference this morning that a Focus Electric is due to arrive in 2012, with a hybrid version arriving the next year – both of which will be built in Michigan.<\/p>\n For all the details, hit up our deep dive of the next generation Ford Focus<\/a> after checking out our first live shots from the Detroit Auto Show<\/a> in the gallery below.<\/p>\n Detroit 2010: Next-gen Ford Focus a C-segment savior<\/a> originally appeared on Autoblog<\/a> on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds<\/a>.<\/p>\n Permalink<\/a> | Email this<\/a> | Comments<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.stoth.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-o-matic\/cache\/4b134_10_focus2010detroitlive_opt.jpg\")
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