Comments on: More Ford C-segment Vehicles Debut at the Geneva Motor Show

By: cduffie

cduffie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:26:23 +0000

I LOVE the Ford Focus Wagon and should be sold in the US, last available in 2007, I own a 2002 and have been VERY happy with as very versatile!!! I hope they sell this new FOCUS WAGON not only in Europe but USA as well!!!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:26:37 +0000

Hello: I have to say I just purchased a Ford Focus 2003 wagon and I was looking for a Subaru Forrester. I driven in the Forrester before, but I have to say I see not much difference i the feeling of the two. I enjoy my Ford and won’t trade it for anything this is my 3rd Ford in my life I have 2 escorts. Am 50 yrs old and Fords will be my forever cars. Ty

By: Donald Coates

Donald Coates — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:51:57 +0000

Recently,a friend of mine, who owned 2 small Ford wagons, traded one for a small Hyundai wagon and I jumped all over him for not buying another Ford and his response was Ford abandoned me first. Another friend of mine who has been both a Nissan and Ford enthusiast was recently car shopping and was bemoaning the lack of small wagons in the market. He did buy a Ford sedan, but was sad that he could not get a wagon. I know this is not the scientific market research that drives decisions at Ford, but it would be very good if Ford could find a way to serve the small wagon market. As a stockholder it would make it easier for me to defend and promote Ford to persons buying foreign cars.

By: Darren Fajcz

Darren Fajcz — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:03:26 +0000

Mark: I fail to see how such a small outlay in retooling (it`s the same car ahead of the c-pillar) could possibly be a misfire. Yes, so it didn`t do well pre-2007. How would you know if the wagon is still a touch sell in the USA if you haven’t offered one in three years? Is the world different now? Are more and more people concerned with practicality than ever before? Judging from the buzz, this body style would sell much better than before. To paraphrase Ryan from above, are you really listening to your customers?

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:45:33 +0000

The Ford Focus Wagon is an ideal vehicle: comfortable, sporty handling, great fuel economy and phenomenal cargo capacity (That is why I bought an 07 Focus Wagon rather than a Toyota RAV4). The problem is that Americans are addicted to crossovers and SUVs (which are more profitable than compact vehicles like the Focus) and they mistakenly believe the myth that four wheel drive will keep them safe. I would instantly buy one of the new Euro Focus Wagons; but if Ford can’t make a sound business case for it I may have to look elsewhere.

By: Piers Ady

Piers Ady — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:59:21 +0000

Subaru had the best sales during the worst of our economic woes. Gas Prices are headed back toward $3.00 per gallon. People who own wagins never go back to sedans. Maybe Americans are ready for a shift. Every new car I have ever purchased has been a Ford. My local dealer also sells Subarus. I have pretty much decided my next new car will be a 4 cyl, AWD wagon. I’d stick with Ford if there were such an offering.

By: Richard

Richard — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:08:22 +0000

In Ford’s defense, I can understand why there is reluctance to sell the wagon in North America. I think November 20, 2006 was the date Ford established to be the last day to order a 2007 wagon – ever. I know there were cries of loyal fans, auto journalists and owners that this shouldn’t happen. In reality, there wasn’t much of an “outrage” by the general public to make Ford North America rethink the move. Yes, the wagon seemed to sell well in Canada. However, wagon numbers in the US dwindled. Canada is a relatively small market compared to the US, and when you need to sell cars to make money and survive (and avoid going bankrupt), something has to give. In this case, the sacrifice had to be made in discontinuing the wagon.

I know companies like VW still offer wagons, but realistically I don’t see that many ON the roads. Much hype was given here in Canada about the VW Jetta wagons, but they seem to be more rare than Golf GTI’s (a high-performance hatch). New wagons tend to generate some ooohs and aahs in North America, but when a new SUV or crossover comes to town it seems us North Americans still want to give more attention to them over a wagon. A good number of the Focus wagons I see are still commercial-use (so the likes of window cleaners, repair shops, communications co, etc.). I’m sure Ford would rather see them in a Transit Connect over a Focus wagon just because of the practicality and value the Transit Connect offers.

Unless all the wagon owners out there start hammering Ford that you want a new Focus wagon and lay down some money as good faith, I can’t see Ford churning out a wagon for North America. Ford could probably crank out a very small percentage of their Focus mix to satisfy the wagon owners, but it has to be done so there’s really only one wagon (so no multitude of configurations and options lists as in the past), and those who want it have to BUY IT. I just worry that offering a wagon will eat into the sales of the Escape and Transit Connect.

By: Mike McGinness

Mike McGinness — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:02:53 +0000

when can i get one of the clean diesels your selling in europe or a clean diesel hybrid

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:53:13 +0000

Wow…the new next-generation Focus Wagon is a very sporty wagon! I love my 2002 Focus Wagon and would love to be able to replace it with the design above. It is so nice to be able to haul big items in my car and still have passengers in the back seat or put the seat down and have enough room to haul whatever I like….while still getting great gas mileage. I hope Ford changes their mind and makes the next-generation Focus Wagon available in the U.S….

By: Mateo

Mateo — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:29:46 +0000

This new Focus is awesome, few days ago I saw all competitors wagon body styles and they are great so I was worryed. But now that’s history, new focus wagon is AWESOME. I’m waiting for 3 door version with sport suspension and light (I hope it won’t weight over 95 kg) 1.6 Duratec inside with 5 or 6 speed manual…current MkII euro Focus is great I enjoy every ride and can’t wait for next curve..