Rumours can be really cold when it affects something that you are really looking forward to like the next-gen Focus RS. The latest word surrounding the car suggests that Ford will not release the Focus RS here in the US due to the poor sales prospect.
After all, Ford has already got quite a handful of performance vehicles right now like the EcoBoost-powered Lincoln MKC and also the Ford Mustang. Having the Focus RS in the mix will only be bad for business.
Then again, the chances for the rumours to come true are none. There is no way for Ford to not release the next-gen Focus RS here in the US due to the fact that the car is viewed as a national icon.
Failing to launch the Focus RS locally will only tarnish Ford’s image as a passionate carmaker and surely, that is something Ford wishes to avoid happening.