The Ford Focus has a special place among compact vehicles as one of the most successful vehicles in the segment. But the success that the Focus has enjoyed doesn’t arise solely from its popularity in the United States. In fact, around the world, among drivers who tenant both sides of the road, the Ford Focus has been a phenomenon for over a decade. With the recent sales results, it has defended its title as the best-selling nameplate in the automotive world.
You may already be familiar with the 2012 Ford Focus. Shelbyville drivers know it as one of the most economical compacts—both in terms of price and also fuel efficiency—that you can find. But it takes more than a good price and high miles-per-gallon to win the hearts of millions of drivers around the world. Add to these factors its inimitable style, reputation for build-quality, zesty driving personality, and wide range of models (sedan, hatchback, wagon, electric-power, and high-performance), and you have a surefire recipe for global success. In fact, the success in 2013 has been such that registrations of the Ford Focus are up a whopping 18 percent in the first quarter of 2013, over an already stellar 2012.
A few markets in particular have shown renewed interest in new Ford vehicles. Among them, China and Brazil have shown tremendous demand for the quality and flexibility that the Ford Focus offers. China alone saw a 153 percent increase in registrations. To meet this surge of demand from around the world, Ford has increased its production capacity for the world’s best-selling nameplate. There are now nine Ford Focus plants worldwide, located in the U.S., China, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Russia, Germany, and Argentina. With capacity for 1.5 million vehicles a year, you should feel welcome to go and grab your own!
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