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Old 04-04-2013, 11:13 PM   #80 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar View Post
I'm not opposed to it personally. The base engine in the US is a 2.0L and it's had a 2.0L since 2005 when they offered the pseudo ST w/ a 2.3L. Three engines is going to be more than enough for the US market. Those three being the base N/A 2.0L, ST with 2.0L ecoboost, and the SFE with the 1.6L ecoboost.
Back here in Brazil the base engine for the Focus is a naturally-aspirated 1.6L. In spite of the 1.0L Ecoboost having its advantage, the 3-cylinder layout and the lower displacement would be considered a povertry-feature. 1.0L cars are set into a slightly lower tax class back here.
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