Ford is bringing to the U.K. the Zetec S as part of its Focus line-up. They did add some sporty elements, such as front and rear spoilers, 17-inch alloy wheels, aluminum style foot pedals and a hand brake cover, but cosmetics don’t truly make a sports car.
All these additions are supposedly worth over £1,600 ($2569), but Ford is being generous and offering it at a premium of only £750 ($1204) above the usual. An additional styling pack offers 18-inch alloy wheels and privacy glass for £500 ($803), while the World Rally Championship pack comes with 'checkered flag' decals and scuff plates at £200 ($321). Don’t get the WRC pack—it makes you appear like a complete tool.
The Zetec S is available in both three and five-door body styles and comes with the same engine choices as the Focus Zetec, with the addition of a 1.6 Ti-VCT 115HP petrol unit. Diesel units are also available for this model.
Our take? If putting on a new mask could turn our cars into sports cars, many of us would have done so already. Nonetheless, if you’re in it purely for the looks, the Zetec S isn’t a bad option.
via Carscoop