The Focus Street Edition features a European-tuned suspension, black body kit, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, sport bucket seats as well as 16 inch six-spoke machined aluminum wheels and a chrome exhaust tip.

On the exterior, the front chin, rocker panels, bodyside moldings and lower rear fascia are finished in black. Colors choices include Infra-Red, and for the first time on sedan and wagon, Egg Yolk Yellow and Malibu Blue.

The Street Edition Focus uses the same springs, dampers and anti-roll bars found in the European Focus, offering driving enthusiasts enhanced agility, stability and precision handling.

Inside, the dynamic vehicle features sport bucket seats with European-style diamond patterned seat inserts. A silver-masked instrument cluster, radio bezel, door accents and a silver shift knob highlight the interior package.

"The Focus Street Edition combines elements that we feel people who love to drive will embrace. This car has stylistic qualities, as well as great driving dynamics, that set it apart from the crowd," says Focus brand manager Bob Fesmire.

The Ford Focus has been a recent hit with young car buyers, with almost half the buyers being 35 or younger. Focus marketing has revolved around fashion, music and summer fun, characteristics designed to appeal to young consumers. The Focus Street Edition is an important part of the overall marketing effort, and it will use an exciting new sound from Detroit to appeal to these young consumers.

"Since the Focus is attracting younger, more diverse buyers, we wanted to continue to develop marketing programs that fit the personality and lifestyle of our target buyers," says Fesmire. "Detroit Techno is a music style that is recognized by young people around the world. We know that music is one of the biggest passions for our young car buyers, so it made sense for us to incorporate a unique music element in our campaign."

The Focus and Focus Street Edition will feature an image exclaiming "Detroit Techno" on posters and in print ads.

The Street Edition is the third in a series of Focus statement cars built since the Focus was launched in the U.S. last year. The Sony Limited Edition Focus and the Kona Mountain Bike Edition were the first two statement cars.

There will be only 7,500 total Street Editions built with approximately 85 percent of them available as a sedan. With an MSRP of $15,750 (sedan) and $17,745 (wagon), these statement vehicles will be sold nationwide beginning in December.

The Ford Focus was the first car ever to be named both North American and European Car of the Year. Ford expects the Focus to appeal to a tremendously diverse group of buyers. Setting new standards for small car roominess, comfort, driving dynamics and stylish appearance, the Focus is priced from $12,590 for the three-door ZX3 to $16,700 for the wagon. It is available as a three-door, sedan and station wagon.

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