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Geneva, Switz.- The venerable Ford Focus, the Falcon of the modern-day world, has had its top whacked by the folks at Pininfarina. Yep, the Italian design studio has turned an already attractive car into an even more appealing piece. And no, you can’t have one if you live in North America.

Aside from the folding metal roof, reminiscent of much more expensive coupe/cabriolets, the face lifted Euro-spec Focus sports increased trunk capacity (presumably to contain that roof) mildly revised lines, and of course, that achingly-cool Pininfarina badge. Due to the folding roof, dimensions are a bit different than the normal Focus, with a longer rear end accommodating the top. Motivation will come from either a 1.6 or 2.0 liter gasoline engine or a 2.0 liter diesel. In case having a Pininfarina-styled car isn’t enough for you, the cars will be assembled in-house by the design firm near Turin, Italy. The car is based off of the “C1″ chassis, sharing the platform with the Volvo S40 and V40, Mazda 3 and the regular Euro Focus. The Focus coupe/ cabrio is geared up to do battle with the Renault Megane coupe/cabrio and the Opel Astra convertible.

Does Ford really have to wonder why every market except the American market is doing so well for them?

via: Autoexpress.uk, Edmunds Inside Line, Automobile Magazine

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